2. Belted Shawl
This cardigan jacket is from my graduate collection for the Menswear Design program at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
For a number of reasons, it’s one of my favorite pieces. I wear it as outerwear, as a housecoat, and layered as a sweater when it gets really cold.
Belted shawl cardigans have always looked very regal and confident in my opinion, especially in contrast with a more formal context.
Take a three-piece suit and trade the jacket for a chunky sweater. From traditional corporate to non-traditional “business casual” in a matter of seconds.
I’m not a huge fan of traditional worsted pinstripes, but I love the texture of flannel chalkstripes. More on this soon.
The double monk loafer has become super popular in the menswear community, but don’t sleep on the single monkstrap!
These oxblood wingtip beauties are easy to slip on and stand out even amongst the most up-to-the-minute menswear crowds.
- Burgundy chunky belted cardigan by Dan Trepanier (FIT Collection)
- White/grey check french cuff shirt by Michael Andrews Bespoke
- Charcoal wool flannel tie by Ralph Lauren Black Label
- Leather strap watch by Montblanc Timewalker
- Grey flannel chalkstripe waistcoat by Michael Andrews Bespoke
- Grey flannel chalkstripe trousers by Michael Andrews Bespoke
- Grey herringbone socks by Marcoliani
- Oxblood single monkstrap wingtip loafer by Scarpe di Bianco
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Hell no, that wine colored smarmy robe “jacket” is terrible.
Charcoal blazer is fine.
Great post. I have a similar sweater jacket but it is not a peacoat, just a straight jacket that zips up the front with retro silver snaps in front with a high collar. Got 3 last year on clearance at about 80% off….my wife wanted 1 also and liked the look.
Honestly – I’ve tried my best but I can’t find the knit peacoat in the first picture. Where can one find this? If this is the Armani one then its not on their website. Please please put me out of my misery! Many thanks.
I got the Armani knit peacoat earlier this year from Century 21 in Paramus New Jersey. It’s from a prior season.
As with many of the clothes featured on the site, the exact item might no longer be available. This is why we recommend close substitutes in the “Shop This Look” column.
Thanks for reading.
Would we be able to purchase that belted shawl cardigan?
The belted shawl cardigan in look #2 is eerily similar to the one from Michael Bastian’s F/W 12 show. Was that the inspiration?
Great post. Lot’s of little things I can incorporate into my own style. 1 and 2 are my favorites.
what brand is the pea coat
Armani Collezioni, as seen in the Product Credits on the left. Thanks for reading!
Once I saw the tux in the Van Cleef post I clued in that you must have made all those pieces from the FIT collection in your own measurements as well- and knew seeing that killer cardigan was only a matter of time!
Well articulated in describing the game-plan behind these business casual looks. Smart use of ‘tailored’ knitwear!
DOPEE
What a great look! Hoping we can get you in one of our handmade skinny leather ties one day ;)
First look is killer. Love it.
Third look made this Canadian spit his coffee. Some serious whimsy going on there. Actually quite fond of it.
The middle look, thats tough. It does invite references to a bath robe.
Yahoo! He finally shaved in look #3!! :)
Nope. That’s just and old post.
Damn, damn, damn. Your beard is looking glorious. I’m still digging the beard, man, and I’m liking the third look a lot–very cool.
Great post, Dan. Love all the pieces.
Also love that beard. I’m growing one out also and it’s getting there. What do you do to clean it up so that you can still grow it long but not out of control?
The red belted cardigan is very Hugh Hefner. :P Diggin’ this article – I’m a big fan of cardigans and ties.
The belted cardigan…did you commission that piece, or are you really a Level 5 Knitmaster? I’m confused, but I’d love to commission a sweater myself.
Wearing that belted shawl cardy would be like walking around in your dressing gown.
I had no idea that the tie bar was for pinning the tie to a shirt. You learn something new everyday. Good looks TSB
i enjoy the sweater jacket (robe). I have a similar one from Zara which is knitted and has more holes in it for better ventilation. I think it is a great piece to wear with trousers b/c it is very casual but still looks classy & professional.
Love the peacoat! Question about the tie bar though. How strict are the tie bar rules? Because I’ve seen guys wear it with a vest and it look pretty nice.
I wear mine depending on how high the vest is. I like to show it as a piece of jewelry and like to pull my tie up to get the puff by the neck of my shirt to show my tie off more.
Great post.
There are no “rules” my man. Just some advice from my personal opinion…don’t take it too seriously :)
Thx for reading.
Great looks and great tips! One point: wouldn’t loafers be a tad cold for your NY autumns? Loafers also don’t protect much against the wet.
DAYUM do I love that knit pea coat. Wow.
Speaking of belted cardigans, have you seen the pic of you Mr. Porter has on their website?
#1 is fantastic. But #2 looks like you left your bathrobe on.
I started following your blog a while back…it keeps getting better and better. More useful than any magazine, in my opinion
Great post. Loved the first and second look. I do like the cardigan in the third look! Keep it up!