Seersucker Days

I feel the seersucker days passing too quickly.  I love the look and the feel.  I think it's a backdrop for colorful ties and belts.  It defines southern classic and exudes New England casual.

Spring is coming soon ---

Really it is.  And some of the offerings and images make me yern for spring parties, cocktails with nice people in the spring air.

Hope you get the feeling too.

These Brooks Brothers for spring have nice soft colors and patterns but there's the pizzaz that makes them appealing:

These Brooks Brother pocket square look pretty cool.  I like the casualness of them.

I like this chino jacket (which I believe is from Ethan Desu) - I saw one the other day on sale, nearly pounced until I noticed it was the wrong size.  That coffee/black knit tie is classy!

Looks that POP

I may have mention previously that I collect images from blogs of "looks" that I find appealing.  In many cases it's a primer for me to put components together for a look that I'm attempting to duplicate.  With that in mind here are a few "looks" that have that special pizzaz, maybe even sprezzatura (everytime I hear that word, I want to add a squeeze of lime to something!).

Here you go:

Our esteemed Elangantologist Chris

This photo by Ethan Desu should win an award in my opinion

Ralph Lauren - Friday Casual in my book

I like this - it goes back to my earlier post - A women feels safe in the company of a well-dressed, confident gentleman.

I like linen - even though it wrinkes so - I just bough a navy Alan Flusser linen blazer - I'll post later about that one.

Spring is just around the corner - really!

J. Press says so.  They came out with their Spring, 2011 on-line catalogue - lots of nice stuff - here are just a few

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Making a good impression

Most of us are taught not to judge people by their appearance. Many people think about how someone looks when considering potential friends, companions, employees and even doctors and attorneys. It should come as no surprise that the way a man presents himself - such as the clothes he wears - can influence his chances for jobs or promotions.

How one dresses when he's out in public acts as non-verbal communication.  Wearing things you like and look good in can bridge the gap between what you're saying and how you project confidence and satisfaction.

These young men from Rollins College were lunching together and having quite a good time and I could see that their female companion was enjoying their company as well.  People, especially women, enjoy the company of a well dressed man.  You many not have thought of it this way, but women feel safe and protected when they are with a confident well-dressed gentlemen.

In these times we find all sort of fashion around us.  Everything from snoop-droopy-drawers to guys in traditional business kits - all making a statement.  In this case, it's a good statement.

If these men are looking for meaningful work in the business world - how they present themselves means a lot.  Not everything is one's CV.  Good taste and neatness is their calling card.

I hope I see them again on Park Avenue soon.

Outstanding looks -

Taking a break from the studying -- I get charged when I come across the outstandingly good-looking wear. These are soaked in fine natural fibers and captivating color. You might say its sartorial profundity !!!!

I stopped at the local liquor store today (on the way home, not at lunch), and had the fellow behind the counter check my bi-weekly Lotto tickets - Boom, I won a whopping $25.50.  My mind wanders - if I'd won "the big one" - I'd go shopping -  yes, shopping!- and I'd go find this stuff!


Take a look ---

I've got a thing for pocket square lately -- I like cotton - patterned - nice stuff!

The grey and violet make this a great look.  The white pocket square makes a huge difference.

There's something about black/grey and great contrast - it's the photography dude in me -  black and white put drama in the image.

I'm looking for anything that kits up with gingham.  The pocket square rocks!

Grey/red/blue/purple/gingham - understated elegance!

Did I say gingham rocks?  The red (wine) waistcoat or cardigan kicks it up. 

This guy has the best photographer in the business!

If its green - I like it!

The jacket/shirt/belt make this one

If it's in window pane pattern - I'm all for it.  I think I have at least 15 pair of slacks and/or jackets in window pane pattern - It must be something in my genes.  Maybe I yearn for order in my life - need to square-up my life.  The grey/tan/white in this rig is perfect. (btw - it's been 43 months since I've had a cigarette!)

OK men -- I'm back to the books -- study, study, study!

Color at my desk - and - I've been pre-occupied

I've got this thing about gingham lately - can't seem to get enough of it.  From what I can tell from the spring and summer look books, gingham is going to be around a while - and I'm glad.  It's clean and crisp - looks good with just about anything you have in your closet.

Turnbury Marino Wool V-neck sweater

Tommy Hilfiger gingham button down

Smart Turnout watch strap

I'm chained to my PC or laptop (depending on where I am) as I'm studying for my PMP exam.  I seem to find time to look  around at what my tradly blog friends are posting - but not too much time for my own photography and walkabouts.

You'll find me back in full force somewhere after February 25th.

73 Days away

Spring is 73 days away - and if you are somewhere in the sub tropics, then this handsome jacket might be just the ticket.  Or it might add to a nifty rig for St. Patrick's Day which is only 69 days away.  Either way - spring is coming!

Kiton

Resolve to smell better in the New Year and some great kit pics

When I first smelled Lacoste Essential at the gentlemen's fragrance counter in Dillards - I put it on my Christmas wish list - and my lovely wife came through.  It's got a great citrus fragrance very much like Royall Lime.

I'm also partial to Old Spice (really), and I was able to find Canoe at one of those mall kiosks selling fragrances named after rock stars.

You may fall head over heels for this "eau de toilette pour homme" - and you may not.  But could I just ask one favor?  - Like it or not, don't go overboard as this fellow did.  Extreme anything isn't good!

Moving onward (as my friend ADG likes to say) - I came across some shots of some good-looking menswear via other blog posts - thanks to them, I'm reposting them here. (I'll take them down if I've offended the photographer or rights holder).  These have that zazing factor I'm so fond of.  Take a gander:

Happy New Year everyone!