A Visit to the Museum
Although I will have a white linen sportcoat in the car, I may just opt not to wear it today.
New linen/cotton trousers, spectator loafers, cotton shirt, cotton tie. For today’s temperatures, consider this “smart” casual.
Tags: casual clothing
August 11th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Big fan of the no belt required look. Great outfit. Mr. Venti has veered completely away from pleats, but you pull them off with such aplomb I may have to add a few pairs of pleated trousers to the mix for him. Good inspiration!
August 11th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Great trousers! Forward pleats and no belt with the tie…nice. Would love to know what trousers those are. But when I see the baby stroller I have to remind myself “this guy’s in shape with kids!”
August 11th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
One of my favorite looks on a man!
The white linen sport coat would be a lovely addition.
August 11th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
A Cuff Link Shirt rolled up? How easy and elegant.
August 12th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Perfection!
August 12th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Hello Ms. Durbin, the key to pleated trousers lies in the correct proportion. These are purposefully not of the billowing variety.
CG, thanks! It’s a good camera angle as I am carrying at least 6 pounds over my fighting weight. That and a good tailor… the trousers are MTM, linen and cotton houndstooth check with side tabs, forward pleats, a watch pocket (for my pocket knife) and 1 3/4″ cuffs.
Hello Pamela, thank you. I did wear the sportcoat to the museum. It was a delightfully breezy and temperate day in Washington D.C. yesterday.
Homer, actually barrel cuffs on that one. Just a very full cut in an open weave to better let the air through. And I have pins for wrists. But, I do love to wear my double cuffs that way, too. Especially if they are they only pressed shirts in the closet.
Thank you katiedid. I think I’m getting the hang of summer, just barely. In teh 80’s (ºF) and no humidity to speak of helps a bunch.
August 14th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Wonderful trousers. The linen and cotton houndstooth check, sounds perfect for an elegant summer look. And a good tailor is de rigueur to impeccable dressing, even when it’s casual.
August 14th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Hello Breathing, Thanks. I was a bit nervous when I had them made up, especially with my preference for flat-front casual trousers. But they come out beautifully and are a delight to wear. Especially if there is any sort of distance travel involved. That’s where the pleats and no need for belt come into their own.
August 24th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
What about the face? Isn’t that what the outfit should lead the eye to, and the most important part? Of course I respect any desire for anonymity, but I would like to see how your outfits work with the colours of your face.
Just a thought.
August 24th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Hello BPF, Hmmmm. There are some shots that show my face elsewhere on the blog…. maybe now that I have a bit of colour I’ll include another. There is a party tomorrow night…