Cold and Colder Lots of layering this past month, as it was quite consistently and definitively below 0°C. February is always the beginning of the turning point in terms of my feelings toward the heavy winter fabrics I so enjoy. I begin to look forward to putting away the tweeds and flannels, seeking lighter wool …
Disclaimer: these ties were provided at no cost to me in exchange for an honest review Almost a year ago I had the chance to check out a selection of knit ties from Oxford Rowe and came away impressed. This past season, Oxford Rowe has expanded their wool tie selection to include some lovely fabrics …
The traditional rig is darker jacket, light shirt, darker tie. Balanced contrast, with some visual separation between each of the items of clothing. The idea behind this post is to explore different combinations that center around a light coloured tie. I see a few options: Dark sport coat, light shirt Dark sport coat, dark shirt …
It was freezing this January. Many days touched -20 Celsius. I get it, it’s winter, and it was a great reason to layer up. Let’s take a look at how I started the new year. What I Wore – Earth tones This outfit was inspired by @pleatsandpatina who wore a similar rig. His jacket was …
Wool for Winter There is something really wonderful about wool ties. Especially these wool Cavour ties. I’ve written about seasonality in your wardrobe, focused mostly on sport coats and trousers. One of the places I was lacking a good mix was in my tie collection. Enter Cavour: Shipping and Packaging I received everything in a …
Closing out the year, I found myself wearing more relaxed outfits. Here are a few that weren’t too dressed down that I think worked well. I always enjoy looking back at what I wore throughout a month – sometimes my thoughts about an outfit change with a little time and reflection. What I Wore – …
Burgundy has become a favourite colour for clothing. I’ve written about my burgundy sport coat, so I thought it was time to write about my burgundy flannel trousers. The flannel is from Botto Guiseppi, made up by Spier & Mackay two seasons ago, and has wonderfully deep mottling and variegated colour. This pair has to …
Disclaimer: this pair of shoes was provided at no cost to me in exchange for an honest review. Chocolate Haste Double Monks In the past, I’ve waffled on my thoughts surrounding double monk shoes. Initially, they seemed peacock-y and trendy. A few years ago they were everywhere it seemed! Now, I can appreciate the details …
Medium Brown Suede Captoes I’ve been eyeing a lighter brown suede pair of shoes for some time now. I decided to go with Morjas’ medium brown captoes. A warm, lighter shade of brown was a colour missing from my collection. If you’ve been following along this blog, you know value is a part of how …
