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)

WDIWT....6/21/14 Class of 2014 Graduation!

Today was the graduation of the 3rd graduating class I've had the pleasure to teach! I wore a navy blue suit and broke out the Carmina Pythons for the occasion. When wearing something bold, in this case the shoes, keep everything else muted.

Details:
Suit: Indochino Navy Blue Super 100's Wool via Indochino-$449 part of a 3 piece suit plus alterations covered by Indochino
Shirt: Indochino White Essential L/S French Cuff via Indochino-$79 (I probably wouldn't buy this from them again as their collar isn't wide spread enough)
Tie: The Knottery Navy Blue Grenadine via The Knottery-$45
Shoes: Carmina x Epaulet Python Austerity Brogue MTO via StyleForum-$450

WDIWT...6/18/14

Lightweight layers today with a Latin-inspired twist to battle this ridiculous heat. The shirt is a guayabera inspired cotton/linen blend which was extremely breathable while the trousers are unlined.

Details:

Shirt: Banana Republic White Guayabera Inspired S/S Casual Shirt via Banana Republic Factory Store-$10

Trousers: INC (International Concepts) Light Gray Unlined Cotton via Macy's-$10

Shoes: Bass Weejuns Burgundy Penny Loafers via eBay-$35 

Watch: Michael Kors Charcoal/Stainless Steel Metal Band via Gift

WDIW...Thursday 6/13/14

I intended to wear my navy grenadine tie from the knottery with this particular suit and shirt combination but didn't get a chance too once we heard of delays 2 hour delays to cross the George Washington Bridge. 

This suit is from when SuitSupply had their online outlet open. It was a great steal at $259 especially considering that it is a pattern that I don't have, wide pinstripe. I really should wear it more than I do now.

This is also the maiden voyage for my new ModernTailor shirt, a pink/white pin dot which looks solid from a far.

Details:

Suit: SuitSupply Gray/White Wide Pinstripe Napoli via SuitSupply Outlet-$259 plus alterations (letting jacket out, hemming trousers)

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

Shirt: ModernTailor Cotton Pink/White Pindot WideSpread Collar via ModernTailor-$55

Socks: J. Crew Dark Pink Cotton via J. Crew-$4

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

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...6/3/14

Early day today at work so I ran some errands and visited a few places like Epaulet and the Ralph Lauren sample sale...nothing impressive at Ralph Lauren Sample Sale if you're wondering.

Details:

Shirt: J. Crew White/Pink/Light Check S/S Shirt via J. Crew Factory Store-$20

Trousers: American Rag Khaki Cotton Chinos via Macy's-$20

Socks: Unsimply Stitched Pink/Navy/Turquoise Polka Dot via Unsimply Stitched-$1 

Shoes: Meermin Mallorca Brown Calf DoubleMonks via Meermin Mallorca-$215