7. Old School Updated
In an recent interview the reporter said that I was “one of the influencers leading the charge in making tailored clothing appeal to younger men”. I can only hope this is true.
I love tailored clothing and think it’s the secret to every man looking his best.
That said, have a little fun with it! It doesn’t have to look old or stiff. To prove this point, I took one of the most traditionally “stuffy” fabrics I could think of (grey flannel glenplaid) and tried to turn it on its head with a double breasted peak-lapel waitcoat and cargo pockets on the trousers.
Bonus Tip: If it’s chunky enough, wear that sweater as a coat. This cozy motherf-cker weighs about ten pounds, keeps me plenty warm and is complimented just about everywhere I go.
Bonus Tip II: The Holidays are the perfect time to snuggle up by the fireplace in some big cozy knitwear.
Bonus Tip III: I just noticed this is checks on checks again. Unintentional theme here.
Bonus Tip IV: The super versatile tassel loaf again – as featured here.
Bonus Tip V: I actually think the chunky cardigan over the 2/3 worked even better Here.
Thanks, as always, for reading and Happy Thanksgiving!
Yours in style,
SB
Photography by Alex Crawford.
- Grey flannel suit trousers by Michael Andrews Bespoke
- Frames by Fabulous Fannies
- Red chunky cardigan by Club Monaco
- Wool melange socks by Lands End
- Watch by Montblanc Timewalker Automatic (42mm)
- Grey flannel glenplaid waistcoat (part of suit) by Michael Andrews Bespoke
- Grey wool herringbone tie by Michael Andrews Bespoke
- Burgundy tassel loafers by Johnston & Murphy
- Brown alligator watch band by Montblanc
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Nice lapels!
Real nice job here. I’m a huge fan of a good waistcoat myself and agree with most of the tips here. My favorite looks are 3 and 6, great looks. And the chunky cardigan in 7 is just a beauty!
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hoho~it”s good.I just hope whoever witres these keeps writing more!
Cool man!
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May I suggest:
Lapel a must.
The back of the waistcoat must be the same material as the rest (i.e. not the silky fabric) Remember this will be worn without the jacket.
Longer length than usual so your shirt don’t show when you are sitting down.
I disagree with Rene. Waistcoat with a silky back looks great without a jacket.
You know what I do that I have never seen you do. I wear a double breasted sport coat unbuttoned, and a stripped waist coat with the matching pants. It looks boss.
This blog makes me wish I had a better paying job and the time to find well fitting “men’s” clothes.
I want to dress like this everyday. Keep it up crew!
A roll of one dollar bills? Baller.
That red sweater jacket is just divine!
Your choice in clothing really suits my tastes and I could really see myself owning similar pieces to yours. Being a financially-strapped college student, all I can do now is to drool at all of your pieces. Plus, I am only 20 and suits in college class settings won’t be practical in a crowd full of sweatpants.
Great job sir ! I’m the big fans of your style and your blog from Indonesia! Love it! :D(y)
All I have to say is BOOOOOM!
I’m a vest/pants advocate, great job sir.
You’ve done it again Dan! Another dope post! I’ve always loved 3pc suits for the versatility they offer, and the ones you flexed here are great! They also serve to remind me that my closet is sorely lacking in the waistcoat department…a situation I hope to rectify in the near future!
Side point: Cargo suit pants? Who’da thunk it?
And, as a card carrying member of ‘The Bowtie Revolution’, I am looking forward to the bowtie post you alluded to after look 6!
All the best,
Vidal
Even though I realize you do this to inspire us to make our own decisions about style, I want so much of your clothing, unfortunately most of the things I want are the ones you got from MAB.
How do you feel about a handkerchief do dress it up a little when a vest has a breast pocket? I do it regardless but I haven’t seen it anywhere else.
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“One way to make it last (in addition to buying a quality product, caring for it and making sure it fits and moves with your body properly) is to invest in a waistcoat. This way, if you want to wear the suit two or three times in one week, you can switch up the look of it and ‘know’ one will even notice” Should be no* :]
Love the red sweater
whatever it may be A three piece suit or a waistcoat and trousers without the jacket looks cool only if it suits you. dressing sensibly is very important.
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FINALLY!
Honestly, it’s about time someone would sound the appreciation for the (what we call) vest!
It’s one of THE sexiest pieces in a mans propper atire, and there’s no way I can decide which one I like the most btw looks 1-6. 7 however… I’m not sure about that dear…
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Waistcoat + matching CARGO pants? That’s f*cking brilliant! Just awesome.
I’d love to see the same idea, only instead of the waistcoat + pants it’d be a topcoat (like that brown moleskin one) + matching pants. And by see, I also kinda mean own. lol
I really like the trouser+waistcoat look, saving up to get my first custom 3 piece suit. What fabric would you suggest? Also, that sweater is super chunky, i love it. Wish i could find something as ridiculously chunky.
Looks 4-7 are on fire! Damn. Love the ingenuity in all of em.
Look 6 is money! – but for Look 7, I think you are off even though you say “It doesn’t have to look old or stiff.”
Even with the slim tailoring, I still think it looks to “old mannish” If you take all “old man pieces” – grey flannel glen plaid, tassel loafers, chunky cardigan, rimmed glasses – and combine them you still cant break the stigma of this old man look. (unless that is what you are actually going for)
Instead of “trying” to make these pieces look young and hip, why not dress in actually youthful/hip pieces – like your sneakers, and fur attached jean jacket look (that I love)…
now this is style. wow Simple & Streamlined my respects
cheers
Checks on checks on checks on checks.
Great post and great looks. Perfect timing for me too: I’ve been eyeing some tweed suit separates from Gant just so that I can wear the waistcoat and pants together.
So I don’t know if the glasses you wore in your “Cash” picture were for effect? But they look really hot and you should wear them more often.
But down to the clothes…love the fabric choice and combo in your “Suit Jacket Substitute” section. Its a nice demonstration of how a lighter fabric can be used year round if it is styled properly and a versatile weight.
I’m glad you decided to feature the “simple and streamlined” look bc its the best look here. Question on the waistcoat…the back…keep it the same fabric or silk? Happy Thanksgiving
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Dig all the looks, but especially the last, very Thom Browne, if you will.
Dan – much props to you on the site and for giving a lot of us “a style to run with”
Cheers.