White Dinner Jacket

I came across this white dinner jacket on the JoS A. Bank site. Ivory wool. I've always wanted one of these - very James Bond.  A steal at $127 if it fits reasonable well. Let's see how it looks and fits when I get it in a few days.

Saddle shoes - Bass

It took me a while to finally find these. They were either too expensive (Ralph Lauren) or they just didn't look right.  Then I found this pair from Bass in one of the many shoe stores on Broadway on the NYU campus.  The Burlington white/black for $89 - the right shape with the classic red soles and definitely the right price. And very comfortable.

Timeless

This shot must be 50 years old, but Cary Grant wouldn't look out of place today....

Feeling Lucky - J Press sale

I wonder how this might work out....has anyone tried this?

Black watch plaid blazer

I picked this one up on Ebay recently and it just arrived. I didn't know what to expect, but for a winning bid of $38, I had little to lose. Surprisingly, it fit reasonably well - just need to have my tailor take it in in the waist. Looks pretty good with dark jeans and shell cordovan bluchers.

Copy these looks - Street Style by Tommy Ton (GQ)

Very cool looks caught by Tommy Ton on the streets of NYC, Milan and other cities.

 Difficult jacket to pull off, but it works here

 Simple, clean, fitted

I'm not much of a bowtie guy, but this works 

How cool is this cat? 

Elegant 

Nice variation on the classic blue blazer 

I like the current shorter jackets, but my problem with them is how they look from behind. The butt still needs to be hidden. 

Ivy style with a twist. 

The proper wardrobe - J. Press button down oxford

J. Press has been around over 100 years, with shops in New Haven, Cambridge and New York. The authority on the Ivy League look. I don't think their wardrobe has changed since they opened their doors.  I've tried shirts from many merchants, even bespoke, but I always return to the J. Press button down oxford. Their collars have the perfect roll. Excellent fit, not too baggy, not too slim. And the length isn't too long, so if you wear them untucked with shorts, they don't hang down too low like a dress.