WDIWT...3/31/13

Easter Sunday and heading to church in a bit today, surprisingly my parent's want to go. Since other family is going I figured I'd go as well. Put together something simple what the basics that I packed. More on how to pack for a week in a carry-on soon. Pretty much everything I've worn throughout the week with the exception of the gray ribbed turtleneck and the shoes I'm wearing today is stuff that I packed and brought from home. I've meant to do a post on that for a bit, will soon though.

Details:

Sweater: Levis Off-White Shawl Neck Cardigan via Levis Outlet-$15

Shirt: Stafford White/Brown Gingham via JCP-$11.25

Trousers: Navy Gap "Tailored Fit" via Gap Factory-$15

Shoes: Tom McAn Black Tassel Loafers via Sears-$20

Sweater hides a poorly fitting shirt; which needs to be tailored.

Shirt needs to be taken in on the sides for sure

Two Different Outfits for Today...3/30/13

The first outfit I changed into after I came back from the gym and showered, as I was heading to the bank with my parents. The blazer is a new pick up from JCP from their Stafford Prep line. While there my good friend sent me a text if I wanted to go to the Dodger game which I said yes too, so I got home and changed into something a bit more casual. Don't be surprised if I recycle the first outfit posted tomorrow since I didn't wear it more than 2 hours.

To the bank:
Details:
Blazer: Stafford Prep Navy Cotton Blazer via JCP-$27.50
Shirt: Gap White/Light Blue/ Pink Check shirt via Gap Factory Store-$15
Pocket Square: Convington "S" initial cotton hanky via Sears Outlet-$5
Jeans: Gap Selvedge "Slim Fit" via Gap Factory-$12.50
Shoes: Toms Black/Gray Tweed via Nordstrom-$32

To Dodger Game:

Details:

Shirt: Gap "The Beatles" t-shirt-$18

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

Shoes: Air Jordan Black/Chrome Retro VIII via eBay-$?? (bought 4+ years ago)

Black Chiseled Toe Loafers...for $20

I am not a big fan of black loafers, only owning two pairs...maybe three. The reason I'm not a fan is due to the fact that many companies who make black loafers make the huge big squared toe bulky shoes. It is very rare, at least in my opinion, to find a black loafer with a nice round toe or nice rounded chiseled toe.

Surprisingly, I found a pair, more surprising, where and the price. On a trip to Sears with my parents in LA (currently on Vacation visiting my family), I ran across these Thom McAn black loafers for $20! They were on sale for $20, original price $65. Now before someone goes on threads and say denounce these shoes because their cheap, let me just say, big deal. Look I know that these shoes are probably not crafted with the highest quality leather but frankly, since they are going to be one of my 20 plus pairs of dress shoes, they will last quite a long time due to the rotation I have. On a quick note, Thom McAn as a brand has been around for decades known for making some very good quality shoes, hopefully this is still the case, only time will tell.

Side note: I usually don't like tassel loafers either but these surprisingly enough were a great combination of chiseled toe, tassels and mod toe. Also I paid $0 for these since my dad was adamant about using his gift card to buy them for me.

Thom McAn, Size 10.5, No Flash.

Thom McAn, Size 10.5, Flash.