WDIWT...5/27/14 Spring Colors

Kept it simple for today, shades of pink with some white and blue.

Details:
Shirt: J. Crew White/Blue/Pink Cotton Short Sleeve via J. Crew Factory Store-$12.50 (after 50% and $25 off coupon; bought 2 shorts and shorts for wife for under $60 yesterday)
Trousers: H&M Navy Chinos via H&M-$7.50
Socks: J. Crew Pink/Magenta Cotton via J. Crew Factory Store-$4
Shoes: Cole Haan Air Aiden Walnut Penny Loafers via Nordstrom Rack-$90

WDIW...Sometime Earlier in The Week

All I remember was that we had one nice day this past week here in NYC that actually warranted a short-sleeve shirt and some cotton trousers. I've been very busy with work lately.

Details:

Shirt: Banana Republic Red/White/Blue Micro-Check S/S Shirt via Banana Republic Factory Store-$30/35

Trousers: Gap Cotton Navy Tailored Fit via Gap-$10/15

Socks: Merona Red/White/Blue via Target-$4

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

WDIWT...4/24/14 Olive and Brown

A departure from my typical shades of navy, gray, or gray bottoms for today. Olive trousers are underrated, including by me. The versatility of this color can have it combined from a brown blazer to a navy blazer. If you're ever confused about what goes with a shade of green, always think earth tones as mother nature has already doing the color matching for you.

Details:

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

Sweater: Old Navy Light Brown Marbled V-Neck via Old Navy-$10 or Gift (don't remember)

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

Trousers: JCP Brand Olive Cotton Chinos via JC Penney-$7

Socks: Merona Air Force Blue/Orange Dinosaurs via Target-$4

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

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…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…1/30/14 (Merino Wool & Tweed)

Playing with layers and the color combinations has become somewhat fun. I've been trying to pair colors that contrast that of the jacket instead of doing what I usually do, pairing 2 similar colors. I received a merino wool sweater for christmas and have wondered since then how I've went this long without one. Merino wool is exceptionally soft, making it exceptionally warm as well, only my cashmere sweater is warmer. At around half the price of cashmere; if not even less, it's a great investment piece to add to your wardrobe.

Tip: Check Gap's sale sections, I found 2 merino wool sweaters for $12 and $13. Banana Factory Store had some for about $25 as well.

Details:
Jacket: Stafford Light Brown Donegal Tweed via SA
Sweater: Banana Republic Eggplant 100% Merino Wool V-neck via Banana Republic Factory Store-$25 (gift)
Shirt: Alfani White/Black Micro-check L/S Dress Shirt via Macy's-$12
Trousers: Gap 1969 Dark Denim Wash via Gap-$45
Shoes: Stafford Camlin Brown Wingtip via JC Penney-$40
Watch: Kenneth Cole Quartz with Brown Leather Band via Nordstrom Rack-$40 or $45
Pocket Square: Merona White Cotton via Target-4 for $5

WDIWT...12/10/13

Shades of brown for an otherwise white and cold day. This Shawl Hooded sweater is becoming one of my favorites to wear. The fleece lining is incredibly warm.

Details:
Sweater: J. Crew Off-White/Beige Shawl Hooded Sweatshirt via J. Crew Factory Store-$10
Shirt: J. Crew White/Light Brown Gingham via Adrian-$8
Trousers: Banana Republic Brown Corduroy via Banana Republic Factory Store-$15
Boots: 1901 Brown Suede Wingtips Boots via Nordstrom Rack-$40 or $60-don't recall

WDIWT...12/3/13

Shades of blue today, a shawl cardigan, micro-check shirt, Michael Andrews Bespoke trousers from sample sale and loafers, simple yet it does the job.

Details:
Sweater: Gap Navy Shawl Cardigan via Gap-Gift
Shirt: Alfani White/Blue Micro-Check L/S Dress Shirt via Macy's-$15
Trousers: Michael Andrews Bespoke Postal Blue via Michael Andrews Bespoke Sample Sale-$20 plus alterations (seat let out and hem)
Socks: Merona Navy/White/Red Skulls via Target-$3
Shoes: Cole Haan Air Aiden Walnut Penny Loafers via Nordstrom Rack-$90

WDIWT…11/25/13

Layering is a fun part of Fall/Winter and it's a great way to keep warm.

Details:
Jacket: Michael Andrews Bespoke Donegal Holland & Sherry Tweed via Michael Andrews Bespoke (part of a 3 piece suit)-$$$
Sweater: Old Navy Light Brown Marbled V-Neck via Old Navy-Gift
Shirt: American Living White/Purple Micro-check L/S Dress Shirt via JCP-$8
Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50
Shoes: 1901 Brown Suede Wingtips Boots via Nordstrom Rack-$60

WDIWT...11/8/13

Mixing blues and browns today.  The navy tweed jacket from J. Crew Factory store is exceptionally warm and has a pretty heavyweight to it . It is a blend, 70% wool 30% nylon but it sure does keep me warm. The Thompson fit for me works well and needs minimal alterations off the rack. The only done to this jacket was shortening of the sleeves. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite jackets as it can be paired up with almost anything from denim to flannel trousers.

Details:
Jacket: J. Crew Thompson Navy Tweed with Elbow Patches via J. Crew Factory-$108
Shirt: Stafford White/Brown Gingham L/S Dress Shirt via JC Penney-$8
Watch: (not pictured) Coach Stainless Steel via Nordstrom Rack-Gift
Jeans: Gap 1969 Dark Denim Wash via Gap-$45
Socks: Merona Light Brown via Target-$3
Shoes: Cole Haan Air Aiden Walnut Penny Loafers via Nordstrom Rack-$90

WDIWT...8/2/13

It was nice and warm today so I went with shorts and short sleeve shirt today:

Details:
Shirt: Banana Republic Red/White/Blue Gingham via Banana Republic Factory Store-$25
Shorts: JCP brand White/Navy Pindot via JC Penney-$7
Shoes: 14th & Union Gray/Blue Boat Shoes via Nordstrom Rack-$5

WDIW...7/8/13

Wore this to church on Monday, snapped a quick pic. Business casual without being too casual.

Details:
Jacket: Calvin Klein Navy Jacket (part of a suit)-$75 plus $35 sleeve alterations
Shirt: Indochino White Cotton L/S Dress Shirt via Indochino-$76.33 (part of 3 for $229 deal)
Trousers: H&M Khaki Chinos via H&M-$7.50
Shoes: 14th & Union Gray/Cobalt Blue Boat Shoes via Nordstrom Rack-$5

Vacation Posts #1...WDI Buy Before Vacation

Been MIA as I went on vacation with my wife and been back a couple of days but been busy with other things.

Before heading out decided to stop at Nordstrom Rack as I wanted some boat shoes for cheap. The tag read $25 well at the register they rang up for $5. They are by 14th & Union, one of Nordstrom's house brands I believe. Don't mind the squished up left shoe. The uppers are gray suede and the sole is solid rubber, laces are leather.

On foot:

WDIW...Yesterday...6/13/12

Yesterday was another crazy weather day which eventually led to heavy rain by 7pm and with the high for the day being 63 and the low 54, I made sure that staying warm and dry was a priority.

Details:
Sweater: Old Navy Beige V-Neck Sweater via Old Navy-Gift
Shirt: Perry Ellis Portfolio White L/S Cotton Dress Shirt via Macy's-$10
Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50
Shoes: 1901 Brown Suede Wingtip Boots via Nordstrom Rack-$50

WDIWT...5/31/2013

End of the year, so grading is priority and pictures being taken outside is not. Had this jacket sitting in my closet for a good while, glad I wore it today.

Details:
Blazer: Express Light Gray Cotton Blazer via Express-Gift
Shirt: BCBG Light Blue/Violet Micro-Dot L/S Dress Shirt via Nordstrom Rack-?
Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50
Shoes: Florsheim Imperial Cognac Wingtips-$25

WDIWT...5/21/13

It is hot outside and with it being the end of the school year the time to go outside and snap pics hasn't been there. Kept it light with the color and fabrics, both being lightweight cottons.

Details:
Shirt: BCBG Light Blue/Purple Micro Dot L/S Shirt via Nordstrom Rack-$?
Trousers: International Concepts (INC) Gray Cotton Trousers via Macy's-$10?
Shoes: Florsheim Imperial Cognac Wingtips via eBay-$25 or $35

WDIWT...5/11/13

Weather is ridiculous, 80 yesterday and today between 68-72 with rain and humidity. Had some quick errands to run...

Details:

Sweater: Old Navy Off-White V-Neck via Old Navy-Gift

Shirt: Beige/White/Light Blue Striped L/S Shirt via Marshall's or Nordstrom Rack-$15

Jeans: American Rag Slim Fit via Macy's-$7

Shoes: Kenneth Cole Brown Suede Chukka Boots via eBay-$35

WDIWT 5/5/13...This Blazer Needs Some Work

Another nice day in New York but the sun is deceiving as it's in the mid to high 60's. I didn't know what to wear so stuck with blues, a light navy chino and light blue shirt. I added some color through the olive cotton blazer, which after looking at the pictures needs some decent tailoring. I priorly filled out the blazer a lot more, which I guess shows I've dropped some weight. I need to get it taken in so that it gives some better draping. Sleeves are too long but the jacket has functioning buttonholes, so we'll see about that one.

Details:
Blazer: Gap Olive Cotton Blazer via Gap Factory -$35
Shirt: BCBG Light Blue/Navy Microdot L/S shirt via Nordstrom Rack-$15?
Trousers: H&M Navy Chinos via H&M-$7.50
Pocket Square: George White Cotton via Walmart-$3 for a pack of 6
Shoes: Vintage Florsheim Loafers via eBay-$25
Total:$85.50