Stuff I Wore Last Week

Work has been incredibly busy with renewal coming this week. Anyway a little of what I wore last week.

Details

Suit: Michael Andrews Bespoke Navy/Blue Windowpane-$$$ via Michael Andrews Bespoke

Shirt: SuitSupply White Dress Shirt-$39 via SuitSupply (outlet pick up)

Tie: Conrad Wu Navy/Brown Geometric-Gift

Pocket Square: Merona White Cotton via Target

Jacket: Stafford Brown/Blue Windowpane via JCPenney-$15 (no alterations needed)

Shirt: LandsEnd Light Blue Oxford "UPCHS" Shirt-free (Thanks to the school!)

Pocket Square: The Tie Bar Light Blue/White "silk"-$12 via The Tie Bar 

Suit: Michael Andrews Bespoke Gray Prince of Wales-$$$ via Michaels Andrews Bespoke

Shirt: SuitSupply Light Blue L/S Does Shirt-$39 via SuitSupply

Tie: Faconnable Green Grenadine-$35 via eBay

Pocket Square: The Tie Bar White/Navy Tipped via The Tie Bar

Suit: Indochine Light Gray Prince of Wales-$300 via Indocino

Shirt: SuitSupply White/Light Blue Stripe via SuitSupply (outlet pick up)

Tie: Stafford Nav/White Polka Dot via JCP

Pocket Square: The Tie Bar White/Navy Tipped via The Tie Bar

WDIW 10/19

I lost my voice today but at least I looked good doing it.

Details:

Suit: Michael Andrews Bespoke Gray Suit (part of a 3 piece)-$$$

Shirt: SuitSupply Navy/White Stripe via eBay-$20

Tie: The Knottery Knit Tie-$35

Pocket Square: J. Crew Liberty "Bandana" $9.50 (I suggest searching bandanas in the women's section, many make great pocket squares)

Shoes (not pictured): same as the last few days-Meermin Museum Calf Captoes $260

After 3+Years...First Post Back

It's been a while...life got busy and well this fell to the way-side.

Even though it's been a few years, I'm still "dressing better" and try to do it with quality products that are kind to the wallet. Keep in mind that quality isn't usually cheap but if you look around you may just find a great deal out there. In addition, what may not be considering "cheap" to you may be "cheap" to others. For example a $300 SuitSupply suit is a great price but it may seem expensive to someone who is used to spending $100 on a suit from Macy's. The quality on the SuitSupply is very likely to be much better than any Macy's suit.

A few from the past couple weeks:

Suit: SuitSupply ($100 on eBay+Alterations), Shirt: SuitSupply ($20 eBay), Tie: Conrad Wu ($80)

Suit: Indochino MTM ($350), Shirt: SuitSupply ($39 Outlet), Tie: Facconable Grenadine ($30 eBay)

Suit: Indochino MTM ($350), Shirt: SuitSupply ($39 Outlet), Tie: Conrad Wu (Gift), Square: TieBar ($10)

Suit: SuitSupply ($260 purchased in Milan SuSu Store), Shirt: Michael Andrews Bespoke (Gift), Tie: Conrad Wu ($80), Square: J. Crew Factory ($6)

WDIW...Wednesday 6/11/14?

I believe that I wore this on Wednesday. This is one of the first "big boy" suits that I bought, way before I ever started "dressing better" and was still rocking sneakers on a daily basis. I paid $75 for it together and paid a few bucks back then to get them hemmed, granted I didn't know what I was doing. For that reason it also not the best fitting suit and fits snug. 

Fast forward to now, I've had the pants tapered and the sleeves shortened. I need to get the jacket let out. If worn unbuttoned it works, if I button it, it pulls like crazy.

This was also my first day attempting to wear laced up shoes since breaking my toe...it probably wasn't a good idea by the end of the day.

Details:

Suit: Calvin Klein Navy Cotton/Linen Blend via CalvinKlein.com-$75 plus alterations

Shirt: Michael Andrews Bespoke Thomas Mason White/Blue/Brown Gingham L/S Dress Shirt via Michael Andrews Bespoke (part of a 2 free shirt promotion with purchase of a bespoke suit)-Free

Pocket Square: Merona White Cotton via Target-$5 for 5

Socks: Merona Muted Navy with Dinosaurs via Target-$5

Shoes: Ralph Lauren Made in America by Allen Edmonds Sanderson via Allen Edmonds Factory Store-$86

WDIWT...6/5

First time I wear this suit but it needs some work. Had it taken in last week and I think my guy took it in a little too much, either that or my stance isn't helping.

Details:

Suit: Michael Andrews Bespoke Holland & Sherry Wool/Cashmere Prince of Wales Gray 2 Piece Suit-$$$

Shirt: Indochino Essential White L/S Dress Shirt via Indochino-$79

Socks: J. Crew Pink/Maroon via J. Crew-$4

Shoes: Meermin Mallorca Brown Calf DoubleMonks via Meermin Mallorca

WDIWT...5/19/14 Black Watch Edition!

Bold patterns aren't usually my thing, especially in regards to jackets. The Black Watch pattern has always been intriguing but I never made that leap to try it until now.

I found this blazer at JC Penney of all places for $10 and as it fit well off-the-rack with the exception of needing the sleeves shortened it was too good of a deal to pass up and give this pattern a run. The alterations ran me $35, so all in all, $45 for an incredibly well fitting jacket, was worth it to me. I would have paid that if it fit well OTR and no alterations needed.

Details:
Jacket: Stafford Black Watch Wool via JC Penney-$10+$35 in alterations=$45
Shirt: Indochino MTM White Essential L/S Dress Shirt via Indochino-$79
Tie: The Knottery Navy Grenadine via The Knottery-$40
Pocket Square: Merona White Cotton via Target-$5 for a pack of 5
Trousers: Michael Andrews Bespoke Gray Wool via Michael Andrews Bespoke part of a suit
Socks: (not pictured) Black/White #@$%!-Gift
Shoes: Allen Edmonds Black Neumora Double Monks via Allen Edmonds Factory-$125

WIDW...Thursday 5/15 Suited Up

Took out my first bespoke out for a spin last week.

Details:

Suit: Michael Andrews Bespoke Gray Holland & Sherry via Michael Andrews Bespoke (part of a 3 piece suit)-$$$

Shirt: Alfani White/Navy Micro-Gingham L/S Dress Shirt via Macy's-$12.50

Shoes: Meermin Mallorca Brown Calf Doublemonks via Meermin Mallorca- $210

WDIWT...4/29/14 Layered Up Again

Mother Nature hasn't figured out that its the end of April so temperatures dipped again. Layered up today as I didn't want to wear a coat for today. The shoe choice could have been better but considering that the forecast called for plenty of rain I went with my suede rubber soled beaters.

Side note: I've finally figured out; I think, the leg opening on my trousers, at 8". This is my first set of trousers exactly at 8".

Details
Jacket: Michael Andrews Bespoke Brown Donegal Tweed Holland & Sherry Fabric via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$ (part of a 3 piece suit) *this jacket has gotten so much play*
Sweater: Old Navy Navy Cotton V-Neck via Old Navy-$12 or $15
Shirt: JCP Brand Navy/White Polka L/S Button Down Shirt via JC Penney-$10
Trousers: J. Crew Bowery Fit Khaki Cotton via J. Crew Factory Store-$20 plus alterations (hem and taper)
Shoes: Cole Haan Brown Suede Balmorals via Cole Haan-$70

WDIWT...4/12/14

Wearing a donegal tweed jacket seems kind of silly today as it hit 71 by 2pm today but considering when I left home it was about 53 and windy, it was appropriate for the weather. 

This is probably one of my favorite go to outfits when dressing down or casually and I still want to throw on a jacket/blazer. It's a simple look, navy casual shirt with white polka dots, navy v-neck sweater and a brown tweed jacket paired with navy blue bottoms. I've worn a variation of this with navy corduroy's here and a lighter brown jacket here with a dark sweater. 

Details:

Jacket: Michael Andrews Bespoke Brown Donegal Tweed Holland & Sherry Fabric via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$ (part of a 3 piece suit)

Shirt: JCP Brand Navy/White Polka Dots L/S Casual Shirt via JC Penney-$10

Sweater: Old Navy Navy V-Neck Cotton via Old Navy-$12 or $15

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

Socks: Merona Postal Blue/Dinosaur Novelty Socks via Target-$3

Shoes: Church's Custom Grade Walnut/Light Brown Tassel Loafers via Adrian-$75

WDIWT...4/7/14 Spring Mixed With Fall

I've been trying to incorporate more color into my wardrobe and green is a color I haven't attempted yet. It's a nice Spring color and with today's weather pairing with a heavyweight donegal tweed suit seemed appropriate.

Details:
Suit: Michael Andrews Bespoke Donegal Tweed by Holland & Sherry via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$ (part of a 3 piece suit)
Shirt: ProperCloth White/Blue Check L/S Dress Shirt via ProperCloth Sample Sale-$20
Sweater: Gap Green V-Neck Cotton via Gap Factory Store-Gift (part of an exchange, on sale for $10 though)
Pocket Square: Merona White Cotton via Target-$5 for 5 pack
Shoes: Mike Konos Brown Suede Captoe via DSW-$20

WDIW...Monday or Tuesday?

Haven't had time to snap pictures this week so I really don't remember if I wore this on Monday or Tuesday. Anyway, I've lately been feeling colors, especially different shades of purple and have been trying to incorporate it into my wardrobe. The dark purple v-neck sweater was a steal at about $15 from Banana Republic especially as the fabric is Merino Wool. The trousers are part of a 3 piece Michael Andrews Bespoke suit.

Details:

Sweater: Banana Republic Dark Purple Merino Wool V-Neck via Banana Republic Factory Store-$15

Shirt: ModernTailor White Test Shirt via ModernTailor-$20

Trousers: Michael Andrews Bespoke Holland & Sherry Brown Donegal Tweed via Michael Andrews Bespoke (part of a 3 piece suit)-$$$

Shoes: Mike Konos Brown Suede Captoes via DSW-$19

WDIWY…3/17/14

It's been a while since I have worn a suit, instead I've been wearing things as separates. I thought it was time bring back the suits and ease people back into seeing me in a suit more frequently at work. This is my first bespoke suit.

Details:

Coat: Brooks Brothers Brookstorm Charcoal Wool Topcoat via Unique-$25 plus alterations $80; retail $600

Suit: Michael Andrews Bespoke Dark Gray Holland & Sherry Wool Fabric via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$

Shirt: Michael Andrews Bespoke White/Blue/Brown Check L/S Dress Shirt-Gift: part of a suit purchase promotion

Cufflinks: Knot Silver Colored via eBay-$4

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

Bag: Coach Bleeker Travelers Bag via Coach-Gift

WDIW…Thursday 3/13/14 (Tweed, Violet and a Cow-lick)

Mother-nature decided to throw us a curve-ball on Thursday and drop the temperature from 55 on Wednesday to about 25 on Thursday, layering was necessary. My nephews were also in town from LA so I went and met them at the National History museum in the city. I had a hat on before this picture hence the hair…sorry.

Details:

Jacket: Michael Andrews Bespoke Brown Donegal Holland & Sherry Tweed via Michael Andrews Bespoke part of a 3-piece suit-$$$

Sweater: J. Crew Violet V-Neck via J. Crew Factory Store-$10

Shirt: Stafford White/Pink/Violet L/S Dress Shirt via JC Penney-$10

Pocket Square: Merona White Cotton via Target-$5 for pack of 5

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

Shoes: Joseph Abboud Gray Suede Chukkas via Nordstrom Rack-$50

WDIWT…3/3/14

Short post for today. I made sure I layered up today with how incredibly cold it was in city today. Therefore, I went with my tweed suit, a v-neck sweater and an overcoat to keep the temperatures at bay.

The most difficult thing for me when wearing this suit as a complete piece is what shirt to pair it with as the suit already speaks for it's own. Usually I stick with a solid white or blue shirt but today I decided to pair it with a white/blue checked shirt.

I apologize in advance for the full body suit pictures, it was the best I could get with a timer.

Details:
Coat: Custom Made Double Breasted Overcoat by Alpha Custom Tailors via Unique-$15 (no alterations needed)
Suit: Michael Andrews Bespoke Brown Donegal Tweed Holland & Sherry Fabric part of a 3 piece suit via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$
Shirt: Proper Cloth White/Blue Check L/S Dress Shirt via Proper Cloth Sample Sale-$20
Sweater: Old Navy Light Brown Marbled V-Neck via Old Navy-Gift
Socks: Old Navy Gray/Blue Dogs via Old Navy-Gift
Shoes: Ralph Lauren Made in America by Allen Edmonds Brown Sanderson Calf via Allen Edmonds Factory Store-$86.50

WDIWT…2/24/14

Postal Blue and walnut boots for today. Snatched these awesome trousers at a Michael Andrews Bespoke sample sale about 2 years ago for cheap. I need to let the seat out a little but otherwise they fit extremely well.

Details:

Topcoat: J. Crew Factory Thompson Camel via J. Crew Factory Store-$108
Sweaters: Banana Republic Light Beige V-Neck via Banana Republic Factory Store-$14
Shirt: ModernTailor Oxford via ModernTailor-$30
Trousers: Michael Andrews Bespoke Postal Blue via Michael Andrews Bespoke Sample Sale-$20
Shoes: Carmina Shoemaker Greeley Walnut Austerity Brogue via Epaulet New York-$365
Messenger Bag: Coach Brown Calf Bleeker Commuter via Coach-Gift

Rockin' Them Boots…Carmina Greeley

Bought these beauties a few weeks back and decided to finally give them a maiden run today. Carmina Shoemaker's attention to detail is evident. The leather is supple and wonderfully shined, yes this the shine out of the box.

Details:
Trousers: Michael Andrews Bespoke Postal Blue via Michael Andrews Bespoke Sample Sale-$20
Shoes: Carmina Shoemaker Greeley Balmoral Boot via Epaulet New York-$365