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 …
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 …
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 …
Another month in the books, let’s take some time to reflect on the month of August. Soon, we will all be thinking about tweeds and flannels and layering, but for now it is still hot. I spent a good chunk of August on vacation, but here’s what I wore when I wasn’t in shorts and …
Sport coat, jeans and a tie – the #menswear mullet? Wearing denim with a sport coat is not uncommon, but I find those outfits fall clearly into two categories – either they work, or they don’t. I wrote about a few times I wore them together. I think with the right pieces it can be …
And just like that, we approach the mid-point of the year. I’ve cared for and put away my flannels and tweeds for the season, and look to fabrics better suited for warm weather. This month’s What I Wore post will feature a few new pieces that I’m excited to share. May is always a great …
Good Afternoon Mr. Colin, I am a 33 year old male that will be starting professional school in August. I have spent the last 5 years working in agricultural research, a career that, at my level at least does not have a strong emphasis on dress. We have a Hawaiian shirt Friday in the office …
After auditing my sport coat collection, I outlined some seasonal and pattern… deficiencies. Or opportunities. I started out planning this post to flesh out some of those gaps, but realized that maybe I should have a broader look at some seasonal (Spring/Summer) items I would like to add to my wardrobe. We’ll look at sport …
