Beginning the Spring Transition – Wear Now and Later
The weather is just starting to warm up this time of year though winter isn’t quite over yet. Most guys are itching at this point to indulge in some warm-weather purchases, but they want to wear them immediately. Here are a few recommendations for pieces you can buy and wear now but not have to store away when the chill breaks.
Paul Stuart Spring 2012 – A Look at the Lookbook
It’s no secret that Paul Stuart is one of my favorite brands. All the classics, but with a little bit of panache. Quality is never lacking, and though prices are not paltry, you’re getting what you pay for. I got a peek at the Spring 2012 lookbook earlier this week and thought I would share my thoughts.
Mercer & Sons Oxford Review
I wrote a little while ago about Mercer & Sons, who are making authentic, high-quality American shirts in Maine. Their signature is the rolled button-down collar that David Mercer has pretty much saved from extinction. David was kind enough to send me a blue oxford cloth button down (OCBD) to try out and review. And here are the results.
Trouser Talk – The Leg Opening
And here we are. The final installment of Trouser Talk, my by no means exhaustive guide to trouser fit and style. We’ve arrived at the bottoms of the trousers and will cover the basics of break, opening size, and whether or not you should be sporting a cuff.
Trouser Talk – Shaping the Leg
In the last Trouser Talk we discussed the tops of your trousers – waist, rise, and front. Moving down a little, it’s time to talk about the shaping of the leg. Unlike a canvased jacket, which has some necessary structure, trousers remain a more delicate affair. Cut is everything.
