Put This On

A web series about dressing like a grownup

March 2, 2010
This photo, in our series of pictures of real men who dress well, is of Rob, from Brooklyn (and his adorable daughter). Rob’s dressed for the serious weather they’ve been having in New York lately.  The coat is the boldest statement here - that pattern is called a gun club check.  It’s traditionally a country pattern (yes, there are traditional city and country clothes), but I think given the weather and the Brooklyn milieu, that’s entirely excusable. Greg’s wearing this heavy coat with a pair of dark jeans.  I think jeans are best paired with more casual fabrics like the tweed Rob’s wearing - they both have a more utilitarian feel.  Rob’s shoes, a pair of heavy brogues which toe the line between city and country and form and casual, tie the jeans to the coat. Rob’s also committed to growing that beard until he and his fellow teachers have a contract, which we’re on board for 1000%.  The good news for Rob is that it looks great on him.

This photo, in our series of pictures of real men who dress well, is of Rob, from Brooklyn (and his adorable daughter).

Rob’s dressed for the serious weather they’ve been having in New York lately.  The coat is the boldest statement here - that pattern is called a gun club check.  It’s traditionally a country pattern (yes, there are traditional city and country clothes), but I think given the weather and the Brooklyn milieu, that’s entirely excusable.

Greg’s wearing this heavy coat with a pair of dark jeans.  I think jeans are best paired with more casual fabrics like the tweed Rob’s wearing - they both have a more utilitarian feel.  Rob’s shoes, a pair of heavy brogues which toe the line between city and country and form and casual, tie the jeans to the coat.

Rob’s also committed to growing that beard until he and his fellow teachers have a contract, which we’re on board for 1000%.  The good news for Rob is that it looks great on him.

Posted in New York, Real People Winter Fall Shoes Tweed Brooklyn
December 11, 2009
Why do you think they call him Sir Charles? (thanks James!)

Why do you think they call him Sir Charles?

(thanks James!)

Posted in Tweed Basketball Archaeology Underarm Deoderant
November 3, 2009
A tweed down vest. A simple vest and a heavy shirt or shirt jacket is a wonderful way to keep warm into the winter.  (We cannot in good conscience advocate the vest-over-sportcoat look, but at the same time, we’re not going to fight you on it, because it has its charm.) This vest and more in a roundup at Inventory

A tweed down vest.

A simple vest and a heavy shirt or shirt jacket is a wonderful way to keep warm into the winter.  (We cannot in good conscience advocate the vest-over-sportcoat look, but at the same time, we’re not going to fight you on it, because it has its charm.)

This vest and more in a roundup at Inventory

Posted in Vests Fall Tweed
October 28, 2009
Q&A Jacob Morril writes: I’m a teacher.  What should I wear? 1. As you know, I’m not rich. 2. I’m 32. 3. I have two kids. 4. I teach physics. I love this one.  As a teacher, you have a great uniform to tap into and tweak to your heart’s content. Here’s what I recommend: Some slim-fitting, flattering chinos, like the Uniqlo Vintage Chino. Some tasteful raw blue jeans. Some slim-fitting cords — J. Crew after Christmas is a great source. A few vintage corduroy and tweed sportcoats.  You can get lovely vintage Harris and Donegal tweeds  very inexpensively on Ebay.  Avoid exaggerated 70s styles (super-wide lapels) and you’ll be fine. Plain, well-fitted white and blue oxford shirts. Some boots. Knit ties and v-neck sweaters as appropriate. Mix at will.

Q&A

Jacob Morril writes:

I’m a teacher.  What should I wear?

1. As you know, I’m not rich.
2. I’m 32.
3. I have two kids.
4. I teach physics.

I love this one.  As a teacher, you have a great uniform to tap into and tweak to your heart’s content.

Here’s what I recommend:

  • Some slim-fitting, flattering chinos, like the Uniqlo Vintage Chino.
  • Some tasteful raw blue jeans.
  • Some slim-fitting cords — J. Crew after Christmas is a great source.
  • A few vintage corduroy and tweed sportcoats.  You can get lovely vintage Harris and Donegal tweeds  very inexpensively on Ebay.  Avoid exaggerated 70s styles (super-wide lapels) and you’ll be fine.
  • Plain, well-fitted white and blue oxford shirts.
  • Some boots.
  • Knit ties and v-neck sweaters as appropriate.

Mix at will.

Posted in tweed corduroy knit ties boots professorial style
October 12, 2009
Will from A Suitable Wardrobe strikes again. What I love about this - and you may have to click through to see it - is the textures.  The blue tweed (don’t see a lot of that) has a beautiful herringbone that compliments the flatness of the moleskin trousers and the vibrance of the silk scarf.  The green (with a blue stripe) hat sets the whole thing off — suitably unfussy for a Sunday outfit. I’m also a sucker for a nice shirt jacket.  I grew up in the mild climate of San Francisco, where “cool” is as cold as it gets, and it’s perfect.  A few months ago, I bought a camel-colored “shacket” from Freeman’s Sporting Club, and I’ve worn it twice a week since.

Will from A Suitable Wardrobe strikes again.

What I love about this - and you may have to click through to see it - is the textures.  The blue tweed (don’t see a lot of that) has a beautiful herringbone that compliments the flatness of the moleskin trousers and the vibrance of the silk scarf.  The green (with a blue stripe) hat sets the whole thing off — suitably unfussy for a Sunday outfit.

I’m also a sucker for a nice shirt jacket.  I grew up in the mild climate of San Francisco, where “cool” is as cold as it gets, and it’s perfect.  A few months ago, I bought a camel-colored “shacket” from Freeman’s Sporting Club, and I’ve worn it twice a week since.

Posted in fall tweed texture