2. Rugged Dandy
Mixing elements that are casual/rugged/worn with ones that are formal/dressy/pristine is a great way to create a visually interesting look that is all your own.
Alex really gets this.
Here he’s combining a vintage flannel jacket, beat-up denim shirt and leather mocs with a cardigan vest, slim bowtie and family heirloom Rolex (as previously featured here).
As we’ve written hundreds of times, vintage pieces are a great way to ad character to your look.
Take this plaid jacket novelty bowtie, for example. The wear spots and subtle tears in the fabric actually make the look more interesting, in our opinion.
Sometimes a pieces flaws are their most unique and interesting characteristics.
Featured Items:
- Red plaid workshirt/jacket vintage
- Denim western shirt by Levi’s
- Brown Herringbone Button Sweater Vest by Ralph Lauren
- Vintage Yellow Patterned Bowtie
- Watch by Rolex
- Mustard Corduroy Pants by Uniqlo
- Vintage Brown Crocodile Belt
- Red Socks
- Navy Camp Mocs by Bass
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hi there,
in Look 2 he is wearing a vintage plaid jacket. I have always assumed these originate in the 1950′s?
or am i wrong?
Awesome post guys. Been incorporating workwear into my wardrobe for years. Got some Carhartt chore coats and a few Barbour coats. What I like is the beat up and worn they become, the better they look…they really develop individual character.
Exactly. Thanks Kien!
I like this site, but these are all looks that would never be worn doing any real work with your hands. Trying a little too hard IMO.
Of course not. That is not at all what we meant by this.
Nice post! Definitely digging the first 2 looks. That club collar is so fresh. I like the old school look to the second outfit. Keep it up!
Love, love, love the first look! My pops had a jacket very similar to the blue one shown there in an olive green that I used to borrow often when I lived at home. It was very versatile, warm and comfy! I meant to pilfer it when I moved out. I really should pay my folks a visit soon…
Peace & blessings,
V
Ha,ha… I bet you get alot of ” dude is that a cell phone in your pocket are you just glad to see me?” in look 3.
Haha, you have no idea.
Great look… I bought the same Stafford boots in look 1 last month. I also bought 4 other dress shoes by the same Stafford. Very comfortable and stylish.
Thanks.
What a stud.
I had no idea CAT made such killer boots. Very nice!
The last look is brilliant, functional yet classy. The brown felt hat is very sharp.