Put This On

A web series about dressing like a grownup

September 1, 2010
Steven Alan for Dockers.  Looking pretty good, though no great savings at $128 a pop.  More info in the Times.

Steven Alan for Dockers.  Looking pretty good, though no great savings at $128 a pop.  More info in the Times.

Posted in Steven Alan Dockers New York Times
September 1, 2010
Don’t make old-timey Omar kill your ass.

Don’t make old-timey Omar kill your ass.

Posted in Boardwalk Empire Vintage Bow Ties Michael K. Williams
September 1, 2010

Our friends at Improv Everywhere dressed for a formal ball, then headed to the beach.  Delightful, as always. 

Of note: each of the hundreds of people who participated thrifted their black tie and gowns.

Posted in Black Tie Improv Everywhere
September 1, 2010
youdontmeet: Permanent style :: Huntsman tweed suit: Part 1 Delightful, especially the smoothness and luster of the tie against the tweed. Agreed completely.  Texture is such an important part of dressing, and so under-considered, perhaps because it’s hard to photograph for a fashion magazine.  If you take a look at the Cary Grant photo we published yesterday, the colors are incredibly simple - it’s the textures that are doing the work.

youdontmeet:

Permanent style :: Huntsman tweed suit: Part 1

Delightful, especially the smoothness and luster of the tie against the tweed.

Agreed completely.  Texture is such an important part of dressing, and so under-considered, perhaps because it’s hard to photograph for a fashion magazine.  If you take a look at the Cary Grant photo we published yesterday, the colors are incredibly simple - it’s the textures that are doing the work.

Posted in Huntsman Savile Row Bow Ties Three-Piece Suits Suits Tweed Texture
August 31, 2010
Cary Grant, dressed simply.  Via A Suitable Wardrobe.

Cary Grant, dressed simply.  Via A Suitable Wardrobe.

Posted in Cary Grant Style Gods Vintage A Suitable Wardrobe
August 31, 2010
Max Bill-designed kitchen clock with timer by Junghans, via Swimsuit Department.

Max Bill-designed kitchen clock with timer by Junghans, via Swimsuit Department.

Posted in Accoutrements Junghans Max Bill

Best dressed: Alexander Skarsgard.

August 31, 2010

thesilentist:

What makes this are the wide-peaked lapels, which is something that seems to be rarer these days in tuxedos. It continues to amaze me how many people wear notched lapels instead of the classic shawl or peaked lapels, especially given the formality of an occasion where you’d wear a tuxedo.

(Via hautelikecouture: whatthehale)

“Note my elegance: I expect it will help me at the baccarat table.”

Posted in Emmies
August 30, 2010
“H&M’s new prix fixe menu is great—just pick which member of Arcade Fire you want to look like.” — Scott Simpson (via merlin)
Posted in Scott Simpson Wisdom H&M
August 30, 2010
It’s On eBay Vintage Deakin & Francis Enamel & Silver Cuff Links Starts at $75 (with reserve), ends Monday

It’s On eBay

Vintage Deakin & Francis Enamel & Silver Cuff Links

Starts at $75 (with reserve), ends Monday

Posted in It's On eBay Deakin & Francis England Cufflinks
August 30, 2010
“How fucking great am I?  At pretty much everything?”

“How fucking great am I?  At pretty much everything?”

Posted in Black Tie Emmies Hugh Laurie