WDIW... Yesterday 4/28/14 Monochromatic

I'll keep it simple. I went with a monochromatic look yesterday with navy on navy on navy with black double monks. The shirt, although difficult to see is a white/navy micro-gingham.

Details:
Sweater: Gap Shawl Merino Wool via Gap-$13
Shirt: Alfani White/Navy Micro-Gingham via Macy's-$13.50
Trousers: Calvin Klein Navy Cotton/Linen Blend via Calkin Klein-$75 (part of a suit)
Shoes:Allen Edmonds Neumora Black Doublemonks via Allen Edmonds Factory Store-$125

WDIWT...4/1/14

Details: 

Sweater: Gap Midnight Navy Shawl Merino Wool Sweater via Gap-$12 (Clearance)

Shirt: American Living Purple Micro-Check L/S Dress Shirt via JC Penney-$5

Trousers: Gap Tailored Fit Navy Cotton via Gap-$15 plus alteration cost

Socks: Old Navy Gray/Blue Dog Socks via Gift

Shoes: Cole Haan Air Aiden Walnut Penny Loafers via Nordstrom Rack-$90

WDIW…3/14/14…Career Day Edition

This has become one of my favorite sweaters, although I must admit half the time I don't know if it's black or navy. In the light it's definitely navy, in a darker room it looks black, either way it works for me. The merino wool and shawl neck makes it easy to wear it casually and professionally.

Yes my socks are yellow, yes they are Lakers socks. Lakers for life!

Details:

Sweaters: Gap Merino Wool Shawl Collar via Gap-$10 (clearance)

Shirt: Merona White Cotton L/S Shirt via Target-$22

Jeans: Gap Dark Denim via Gap-$45

Socks: Stance Yellow L.A. Lakers via Gift

Shoes: Allen Edmonds Brown Clifton via Allen Edmonds Seconds Store-Gift from Adrian

WDIWT…3/11/14 (Carmina Boots and Merino Wool)

I went with a combination of three dominant colors for today, purple, navy and walnut and anchored it down with a white shirt with a subtle blue check. More and more I've started to incorporate shades of purple into my wardrobe as it's a shade that seems to go well with my skin tone as I've been told.

These boots are by far one of my favorite pairs of shoes.

Details:
Sweater: Gap Purple Merino Wool V-Neck via Gap-$13
Shirt: Proper Cloth White/Navy Mini-check via Proper Cloth Sample Sale-$20
Trousers: Gap Navy Tailored Fit Cotton via Gap-$15
Shoes: Carmina Shoemaker x Epaulet Greeley Austerity Brogue via Epaulet-$430 (down from $700)
Bag: Coach Brown Calf Bleeker Traveler via Coach-Gift

WDIW…Wednesday 2/26/14

A custom made double breasted overcoat for this incredibly frosty day. I actually found this while thrifting with my good friend Adrian back in October. The coat was custom made for someone else by a tailoring house in Seoul South Korea. The wool is incredibly soft and frankly I don't think it was ever worn until I bought it. It still had the basted stitching on those awesome lapels. The coat isn't a perfect fit as the shoulders could be a little smaller but the rest of the coat fits perfectly especially when worn over a blazer. This likely ran near a grand to whoever had it made for themselves, I picked it up for pennies on the dollar.

Details:

Overcoat: Custom Made Double Breasted Overcoat by Alpha Custom Tailors via Unique-$15 (no alterations needed)

Blazer: Lauren by Ralph Lauren Brown Herringbone Tweed via Unique-$20

Sweater: Banana Republic Purple Merino Wool via Banana Republic-Gift

Shirt: Stafford White/Brown Gingham via JC Penney-$8

Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50

Shoes: Ralph Lauren "Sanderson" Made in America by Allen Edmonds Collection via Allen Edmonds Factory Store-$86.50