Roughing It Up: Fall’s Textures

By On October 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Elegantology

Let’s talk about texture. Today I found myself wearing a sort-of-burnt-orange flannel sportscoat, grey flannels and a grenadine tie. I debated for a while over my shoes and my pocket square. Do I wear suede shoes or calf? Do I wear a Drake’s silk/wool blend or an all silk pocket square? In […]

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Rain, Dear.

By On November 13, 2012 · 4 Comments · In Elegantology

Old joke. There's been a drought in post-Soviet Siberia. The locals are concerned about the crops. Except for one old soldier — Rudolph– who insists that things will be put right and all will be well. He has, he asserts, never been wrong in thirty years. A week goes by and […]

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Easy and Elegant Life’s Example of How to Wear Large Patterns

By On November 15, 2010 · 5 Comments · In Elegantology

Just looking at this picture, taken at noon on Friday, makes me happy. Flannel, tweed, merino, cotton, suede. I love fall’s clothing. The shirt is a microcheck and the coat’s pattern is much larger as you can see. The solid sweater makes it easier on the eyes. What really makes me […]

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