A tan spread collar shirt by Polo, $1.00, a woolen houndstooth bow tie, the generous gift of Miss Ellie Laveer, a Scottish (okay, I guess that's technically British) lambswool v-neck from the House of Tweed, $5.99, and a bullet proof tweed jacket from the Andover Shop, $6.99 (by the way, not only does this jacket retail for $875, but the Andover Shop actually had it on display in the window only 3 weeks ago...super score!)
With brown suede brogues from Cole Haan, $5.49, argyle socks from the Gap, $5.00, and some 'cinnamon' colored cords from Lands End. At $45 these were kind of pricey, but I was in the mood and I love this color. I will admit, however, that there is something inherently wrong with paying more for Lands End cords than I did for that jacket, but so be it.
Topped off with my newly arrived dark olive corduroy driving cap from the Village Hat Shop. I bought this hat especially for this jacket. You see, I wear British style diving caps almost exclusively. I just didn't have one that went with this jacket. The jacket was languishing in the closet. That's just wrong...so I bought this hat.Village Hat Shop is pretty cool, if you like caps. They carry a wide range, and most are less than $20. This jobby cost me $14.95. No, it's not made in the U.S.A. by superior old word craftsmen...but, No, it also doesn't cost $300. The quality is perfectly fine, the price is right and it shipped quickly. Sometimes, you gotta pick your battles.
I wish that gentlemen in England really dressed that well!
ReplyDeleteThat jacket is pimp tight.
ReplyDeleteG-Man...that "rig" in totality is stronger than wolf piss. Stellar. As good as anything I saw in London the other week.
ReplyDeleteGuiseppe,
ReplyDeleteyo absolutely look fabolous...the bow-tie is really great, so is the jacket.
Great finds once again...
nicely done....nicely done
ReplyDeleteI like the look.
ReplyDeleteI wish my local thrifts had as much authentic ivy as the Boston area does.
Please rethink the spread collar with the bow.
Old Trad: some do, my father for instance. Unfortunately they are a dwindling minority.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure that you are the Master.
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say? Fantastic outfit. You can dress better, for less than $100, than most people could do even with a budget an order of magnitude greater.
ReplyDeleteBut you do have three incredible advantages: taste; a discerning eye; and incredible thrift stores. Recently, I saw a suit at "thrift" store--for ninety bucks! Outrageous. I intend to have words with the manageress.
http://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/Christys-Hats-Olive-Windowpane-Flat-Cap--P160020/
ReplyDeleteOutstanding from top to bottom, however (there's always a "however" on the internet), I think you need more whimsy with the pocket square, too pat. How about something blue-ish?
ReplyDeleteNeed to really check out the thrift stores around here ... maybe they will have half the hauls that haunts do!
ReplyDeleteBtw, loved the coat ... never saw anything as nice in the many charity shops that I visited in the UK!
That sporting coat is amazing. Good Score.
ReplyDeletepretty adorable style at all. i definitely like!
ReplyDeletecheers, philou.
Ellie and I agree that this looks quite exquisite. Did you happen to snap a head-to-toe?
ReplyDeleteI have bought many hats at the village hat shop. They have a made in USA section, and some of them are very affordable. To actually be in the store and try on all the hats will loosen your wallet a bit.
ReplyDeleteI know it's 9 months later, but I just picked up those same cords from Land's End for $20! Just checked your post to see what you wore with them. Nice.
ReplyDelete@Sophie:
ReplyDeleteAfter almost 4 years, the minority has dwindled even further.