I have talked a lot about rules on this blog. About icons of style, and things to do, and not to do. How to wear a suit, how to match socks and accessories, colors, patterns, fit, and a whole host of other things. Rules essentially. Guidelines on how to dress. I have also talked about … More Rules and America: #30folds30days, Five Point Fold, Day 16
A friend of mine hadn’t brought any clothes with him to the Adirondacks, and needed a shirt. His closest and easiest option early on a Saturday Morning was the local Wal-Mart. He made his selections and proceeded to check out. “What color is that shirt?” The woman at the checkout counter asked. “I guess it … More On Color and Dates: #30folds30days, Scallop Fold, Day 15
There is a sort of uniform that predominates the small border city of Stamford, Connecticut. Influenced by the hedge funds that adopted a business casual style of dress, much of the city has adopted the same dress code. Business Casual. If you are looking for advice on business casual, here it is in its simplest … More On Business Casual, Rebellion, and the Canvas: #30folds30days, Flower / Reverse Puff / Sprezz Fold, Day 14
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
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
“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
On a spring day in 2011 I met my father in a parking lot of Starbucks before heading to work. I was dropping off something, and looking forward to the free Starbucks guaranteed to a law student by a parental visit. My outfit, in no particular order, was a vintage (old) navy pinstripe suit, with a small hole … More On Caring, or An Introduction: Pocket Squares, Three Peaks Fold, Day 1
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