When I met Lacelliese at the Farewell to Summer Party in late-August, she asked that I contribute a post toward men’s fall style on her blog Vogue on the Range. I have to admit, that it’s hard to think about wool and boots and jackets when it’s still 75 degrees, but with the weather's recent turn it finally feels like autumn where we can dress both for the weather and the season.
Here’s the kit I’m wearing right now whether in the District or headed outside the Beltway:
- RayBan Caravans: When the classic aviator just doesn’t look right, try these on for size.
- Lands’ End Paint Brush Shirt: The fit, finish and colors of the Tailored Fit shirt have become my go to alongside Polo’s custom fit oxford.
- J.Press Shaggy Dog: The persimmon color hints at blaze orange and fall foliage without looking like you just came from a hunt.
- Justin Ropers: A Southern Classic – these have been on my list for a while and with a collection of Bean Boots and Clarks behind me, hope to wrangle these in this autumn.
- Levi's 514 Slim Straight: Don’t let the name fool you, these aren’t skinny jeans. Where the rise on 501’s is too high and the leg’s on 505’s too wide, 514’s are a straight leg with a rise that flatters just about every gent’s body style – the B.M.O.C. to the G.O.B.
- Sid Mashburn Oyster Shell Buckle: I’ve been collecting brass buckles for several years now and was thrilled to receive a similar one for my birthday to add to the collection.
- Belts.com Leather Strap: What www.TheTieBar.com is for neckwear, this online purveyor is for belts and straps. Bookmark this link for future and regular use.
- Barbour Quilted Waistcoat: Versatile piece for your Barbour Beaufort. Worn when in the colder months as a zip in liner, it’s also especially smart looking in the early season when you need that additional layer.
Image Credits: Links are Clockwise from Top Right
Note: This post originally appeared on November 1 at Vogue on the Range.
DAM - love the gear and am glad your posting again....though I prefer darker denim and always feel the Barbour liner looks a little odd outside of the coat it's intended for.....just me?
ReplyDeleteThe Barbour Quilted Waistcoat is designed to be worn both on it's own, but also as a liner.
ReplyDeleteSo, no, I don't think it looks odd at all.
Babe still has his Justin Ropers from when he was a child. Those things are worn in to perfection. The outta be considering her told me he slept and played soccer in them! XXOO
ReplyDeleteps..you know I love that oyster buckle.
Very well done, DAM. Big fan of it all. Go get those Justins ASAP - you'll wear them a lot more than you think...
ReplyDeleteF***ing A grade my man...
ReplyDeleteI'm very pleased to see the Justin ropers in lieu of the obiquitous Red Wings (not that there is anything wrong with RW's...) - I recently picked up a second pair and they are great looking and extraordinarily comfortable. I will say that my most recent pair has taken a bit more breaking in but they work with jeans, work with khakis, work with cords, pretty much everything other than a suit. And the 514 is my go to Levis cut as well. Pretty much a great kit across the board!
ReplyDeleteJRS: I've been holding off till i can try them on. Hoping by Christmas when I'm back in Chattanooga. What's your take on how they fit?
ReplyDeletePhil: Not into Red Wings. I get their heritage, but seem like a fad product at the moment and rather stay true to the my aesthetic.
Allie: That's a hysterical story. With all the love for these boots, I'm excited to finally get a pair this year.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Back DAM! I will gently disagree with my firend AEV here... the Barbour quilted vest is great on it's own. The outer finishings suggest it is more than just a liner. As for the buckle...You wear the oyster well, though not sure this yankee could pull it off. Solid start to finish in this post.
ReplyDeleteDAM/BJP, I'm not suggesting that the vest isn't constructed to be worn on it's own, just that it, in my opinion, ends up looking odd...it's liner functionality demands that it be styled in a way few other outerwear vests are - e.g. deep v-neck, 3/4 zipper, no collar, etc....to me it ends up looking like....well.....you're wearing a liner, not a vest.
ReplyDeleteDAM - hope you saw the link I sent you for the boots....
AEV: Boots: I believer I'm an 11.5 in Justin's after a failed attempt a few years ago of ordering my standard 10.5. Need to try them on before purchasing.
ReplyDeleteAEV: Think about the old school LL Bean fleece jackets that all happen to zip (maybe snap actually) into the more technical LL shells.... the fleece is fantastic on it's own, yet functional as a liner also. Listen, I don't wear it everyday, nor am I proposing that you should wear the Barbour pile liner (furry, and unfinished) as a vest. ...just saying that one can ocassionally in the fall, pull off THIS particular barbour vest on it's own. Also, for the record, the finishing detials that I was mentioning in my earlier post are the stitched pockets (pockets on the outside of a liner you ask?...why pockets on the outside of a liner?), a pocket logo, and occasionally a club logo or detail on the left breast (think my quilted coat owl).
ReplyDeleteWore my Barbour Jacket for the first tailgate this past weekend. Not only was I warm, but also had a great fall look. Received tons of compliments - definitely November hit!
ReplyDeleteLove everything, I've had my Justin's for going on five years( also in dire need of re-soling), go into a traditional boot store and they will help you get the correct fit. Also, I recommend looking into a pair of square-toes as well. I have several pair, and love the way they look with with jeans and khakis. If you like the square-toes I highly recommend checking out Anderson Beans, great fit and tons of color-ways as well.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to the pair I have..
http://www.andersonbeanboots.com/stockboots/instock/s1091.html
P.S.-Thanks for the email response!