“I think the wedding is in Chatham” I said with confidence to my friend I was visiting, making a “th” sound. “Oh…you mean Chat-ham.” My local friend said, with a hard “T,” and a quick “am” making the “h” virtually silent. “Yup.” Stupid New England towns.* I am certain that I’m not alone in missing … More Missing the Mark, Ties, and Tie Clips: #30folds30days, Three Point Fold, Day 12
Based on wisdom passed down from my parents, I developed a saying: “Don’t mess with what comes between you and the ground.” There are three main things separating you from the dirt.They are: a mattress, tires, and shoes. Were it not for these you would have nothing between you and the cold hard ground. These are … More Shoes, You and the Ground: #30folds30days, Two point fold, Day 11
So, this was supposed to be 30 folds for 30 days. However, my lovely friend’s wedding yesterday kept me busy and I didn’t have a post up. So hopefully I’ll try to catch up and do a day with two folds. However, this is around 10 days in. 1/3 of the way done. And I think … More Getting Started and How to Fit a Suit: #30folds30days, Three Stairs Fold, Day 10
There’s an episode of How I Met Your Mother where the main character, Ted Mosby, has a pair of hideous red cowboy boots. But he loves them. Absolutely adores them. All of his friends say they have to go. That they’re hideous, terrible, and should be burned. However, he says he can pull them off. … More Red Cowboy Boots, Confidence, and Not Letting Girls Pick Your Clothes: #30folds30days, Cascade Fold, Day 9
I once arrived at a gathering of some of my friends and acquaintances, and a friend says “Nice suit.” Now, at the time, I was wearing jeans, Frye boots, a giant honking belt buckle, a sweater jacket with buttons and epaulettes (shoulder tabs), a button down shirt, and a flannel plaid tie. It was not really that … More Lumberjacks and What constitutes a Suit: Pocket Squares, Triangle Fold, Day 8
“Is that vintage?” I love that question. Having a piece of clothing so well made that it’s lasted 20, 30, 40 years or more is a great feeling. In the world of uniqlo, H+M, and disposable fashion, it is very cool to have clothing that stands the test of time. Even better, the piece is … More Vintage, and Leon Bridges: Pocket Squares, Two Point Puff Fold, Day 7
Dandy – A man “[n]ot afraid of the odd, the outré, and even the pastel, he also does not fear the effeminacy associated with the dandy’s art.” – h/t Slate As I have gotten more and more into style and fashion, the archetype that I tend to gravitate towards is the Dandy. This is by far not … More On Archetypes and Icons: Pocket Squares, Four Point Fold, Day 6
The one in your front pocket is for her, the one in your back pocket is for you. I heard that somewhere and liked it. If there’s a woman crying I will happily give her the piece of decorative silk fabric I keep in my front pocket. Mostly because, like most men, I have no earthly idea … More Utility and Dead Kings : Pocket Squares, Presidential Fold, Day 5
“You know it’s casual Friday right?” “Yeah, but this is a casual tie.” When I respond with this most people shake their head. It’s not really understood. Simply because one is wearing a tie, a jacket, or a pocket square does not always mean that they are trying to be formal. In fact it shouldn’t. … More Casual Ties and Irreverance: Pocket Squares, One Point Puff Fold, Day 4
“Do we have what?” the confused store clerk would say incredulously. “Pocket Squares. You know, the pieces of fabric that you put into your front pocket.” “Oh yeah. Ummm, I don’t know, we may have something thrown in with the ties” And so it was, that a few crumpled pieces of silk would be unceremoniously … More The Hunt, Pokemon Cards, and Collecting: Pocket Squares, The Puff, Day 3
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