Saks blue blazer (Off 5th)

Antico Borgo blue buttondown broadcloth shirt (Daffy's)

Polo blue, yellow & white woven silk tie (ebay?)

Swank silver tie clip (consignment)

White linen handkerchief (unknown maker, found in thrifted jacket)

Johnston & Murphy brown leather belt

Burkman Bros. tan khakis (Gilt)

"Diplomat" penny loafers (consignment)

Still groggy after a late night (who has Sunday night weddings?). 

I needed a basic look that I could not screw up.
Especially since I am meeting my boss's boss today.

Levi's "trucker" denim jacket

J.Crew blue micro-striped button-down shirt (thrifted)

Banana Republic brown leather belt

Polo tan canvas double-knee work pants

Vintage Shoe Company dark brown chukka boots

As far as I am concerned, the Levi's "trucker" jacket is the only kind of denim jacket that should exist.

Chaps blue blazer (thrifted)

I only have myself to blame.

Polo gray striped shirt (Lord & Taylor)

Polo red silk knit tie (ebay)

Banana Republic brown leather belt

Dockers blue khakis (TJMaxx)
Florsheim brown wingtips (thrifted)

Just yesterday one of my colleagues asked me about my "stylish" jackets.
We then had an extended conversation of how he might best improve his style at work.
We talked about fit, the sorts of basics that one could build a wardrobe around, etc.
I suggested that he go to a good men's store, get measured-up, try one some nice pieces,
and basically have fun. There is no rush to buy anything.

Of course, the one thing that I did say was to avoid wearing a tie without a jacket.
Which is exactly what I am doing today.

Hugo Boss brown plaid jacket (Off 5th)

Polo blue striped shirt (Lord & Taylor)

Polo brown tie with small squares (Off 5th?)

Ashear red & green pocket square (thrifted)

Swank silver tie clip (consignment)

Banana Republic brown leather belt

Rugby tan cinch-back khakis

"Diplomat" penny loafers (consignment)

The tie has been one of my favorites for many years,
well before I became a "styleblogger".

Anderson-Little Harris tweed jacket (thrifted)

Turnbull & Asser tattersall shirt (consignment)

Polo paisley tie (consignment)

Swank silver tie clip (consignment)

Massimo Bizzocchi blue & orange pocket square (Off 5th)

Lands' End rust/orange corduroy trousers

Johnston & Murphy brown belt

Ralph Lauren brown suede wingtips (ebay)

The summer will be here soon. Last shot to wear this stuff.

Hugo Boss brown plaid jacket (Off 5th)

Calvin Klein gray wool v-neck sweater (gift, TJMaxx)

Maroon silk bow tie (unknown maker, "going out of business" sale)

Ashear red & green silk pocket square (thrifted)

Banana Republic brown leather belt

Rugby tan corduroy trousers

"Diplomat" penny loafers (consignment or thrifted)

I'm getting to the point where I can tie a bow tie without YouTube assistance,
and they are almost too perfect. Now I need to be able to tie them with a bit more "wabi-sabi".

Polo madras jacket (ebay)

Uniqlo white OCBD shirt

Uniqlo jeans

Banana Republic brown leather belt

Clarks suede loafers

...deserves a cool look. And no socks.

Lands' End blue OCBD (thrifted)

Banana Republic purple cotton sweater vest (outlet)

Lands' End Canvas brown "camp pants"

Banana Republic brown leather belt

Tretorn green rubber boots (Vente-privee)

I don't understand all the fuss about sleeve rolling. I need to get work done, so that's what I do.

Hugo Boss brown plaid jacket (Off 5th)

J.Crew red striped shirt (thrifted)

Fredk. W. Donnelly & Son maroon & blue "Blanford Rep" tie (consignment)

Rugby tie clip

Paul Smith striped cotton handkerchief (consignment)

Rugby tan cinch-back khakis

Banana Republic brown leather belt

Florsheim light brown wingtips (thrifted)

Rainy day today, and while not cool, I felt a bit more fall-ish.