2. The Hoody’s Sexier Cousin
A fleece shawl collar cardigan is more flattering, better for layering, and just as comfortable as the typical fleece hoody that every man owns.
In fact, I find it even more comfortable since you can open or close the front to regulate your body temperature and you don’t have to pull it over your head to take it off.
Bonus Tip: transition your boat shoes to Fall by wearing them with socks…and as we spoke about last post, you don’t have to be shy about it. If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at this example of badass hosiery.
Bonus Tip II: In a perfectly edited wardrobe (which I do not have), just about every piece can be interchanged with one another – this includes the waistcoat from a three-piece business suit, boat shoes, and your “Sunday sweats”.
- Navy cotton waistcoat by Michael Andrews Bespoke
- Grey fleece shawl cardigan by Canterbury of New Zealand
- Grey canvas boat shoes by Sperry
- Blue plaid shirt by Ralph Lauren Polo
- Slim washed denim jeans by Polo Ralph Lauren
- Watch by Montblanc Timewalker Automatic (42mm)
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The Knit Blazer is very cool!I love this, very interesting concept rich in ideas. thanks a lot for the connections, pleased to be entering your site. i want buy the knit blazer?
The Knit Blazer is very cool!I love this, very interesting concept rich in ideas. thanks a lot for the connections, pleased to be entering your site.
Love that navy knit blazer :) Great blog!
xo
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Where did you get the sweater vest in the first section of photos? I want one!
Functional and very comfortable
Cool & looks so comportable!!
Can I get the model number of Polo Ralph Lauren Jean?
I’ve been wanting a nice knit blazer to wear in the classroom…a little less formal than a regular blazer.
SO COOL
I just bought a knit blazer prior to reading this post, was very inspired to see the one and only Mr. Trepanier sporting one! Nice job, man!
Fantastic post! Great job.
Are those the Woolrich Transit Pants? http://www.woolrich.com/woolrich/browse/productDetail.jsp?icProduct=1542&icParent=searchResults&icCategory=&icSort=&icColor=BLK
You can wear socks with boat shoes? I thought you weren’t suppose to.
@Big Jon:
You definitely “can” but probably shouldn’t. I wouldn’t anyways — boat shoes are more casual and, as the name suggests, summertime footwear, which, to me, translates to careless and sock-free. That’s just me, though.
-Ben T. for George Dunhill
http://mensstyleblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/reader-questions-boat-shoes-socks.html
Very interesting stuff here. By the way, ever considered doing a “must-have” list? 5-10 things every guy should have in his wardrobe? It’s the hot thing to do for store websites (popularized by J.Crew i think) but yours, I believe, would have a certain flare to it that the other websites lack. Keep up the great work! -M
Thanks for the tips! Veryyy informative! That’s why I love this blog <3 http://ukaygasm.blogspot.com/
Great post and creative use of items that are typically seen as more “lazy” or “overly casual”. Especially love the shawl collared cardigan and can see it making its way into more formal looks & styles.
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This time I can’t agree with you Dan. Sweatpants are ALWAYS sloppy. The first and the third look would look so much better with some grey chinos.
@Every Man’s Closet: Band of Outsiders made a pair a couple seasons ago. But they we’re 400$…
Thanks for great tips! I like the style of this site.
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Wow, the fleece trousers are a great find! I’d be interested to know what other brands make the same type of pant. Has anyone seen others with a similar cut?
Thats the same rugby jackin’ i’ve been rocking and catching so much flack over for the last year Dan! hahaha.
Glad you posted this. This season I bought two knit blazers, one in grey and one in navy. Let me tell you, they were the best buys this season. They are great for in between seasons. I’ve got a slim sweat pants in grey as well. Love to look put together and extra comfortable. So knit blazers are great!
Loved the piped knit jacket & the fleece shawl cardigan look. The sweat pant look seemed a reach for me though.
I love your blog!
Congrats on your continued success.
That knit blazer is fantastic. I love the white trimming and the ease it has with only 1 botton closure. So chic and comfortable looking.
xoxo
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Good to see some sperrys.
Most of the pictures dont work when clicking on them. Example, the first pictures in looks 2 and 3.
This is a really great post though. I really like the casualness of each look, they are all perfect for a college campus in DC.
Your hair looked a lot cooler in 09.
Amazing post! However, I’m probably biased since most of the items you are wearing are from my colour palate ;D
Are the Woolrich pants still available? Can’t find ‘em on the Woolrich website.
thanks.
Where did you get the socks in the mentioned sb-daily post? They are badass indeed.
Best wishes
I love your blog!
Johnny-The jacket is on RL Rugby com and it’s on sale.
Nice post! Is the piped knit blazer still around anywhere? Really like it
Fantastic post! love the versatility.
Question, where can you look for sweats like this without spending a fortune?
I got a pair of nice fitting sweats that are fitted at forever 21 for about 23 dollars. Also club monico has some nice ones that usually go on sale.
What is your normal chest size and sleeve? I was thinking about picking up that Rugby blazer, but they don’t have measurements on the site. trying to decide between the M and the L.
Best,
tom