Recent Purchases

[Duvel]

Sorry, that's what I meant to say.

[Jamie]

I used the 35% STP facebook coupon to get this Tailored Fit Linen Glen Plaid jacket for under $40 ($48 with shipping):



I have the Traveler's Wool jacket in Tailored Fit, and it required no tailoring, so if this fits the same it will probably be a keeper... Partially lined, Baird McNutt linen.

For what its worth, I received this jacket. The material is nice, but the color has a more yellowish hue rather than the brown shown above - its subtle, but I'd have preferred it more brown/tan. The biggest problem is that the armholes are low. I didn't have that problem with my Tailored Fit Traveler jacket, but its definitely any issue with this one. Otherwise the fit is solid. I'll probably end up keeping it, since I paid less than $40 for it - but I would've been much happier with higher armholes... I"ll check out STP's return policy though - I'd rather not return for store credit, and don't want to pay $7 for return shipping.

[M. Montaigne]

Just got an email from Bedford & Broome stating that their Sullivan tie and bow tie were now available. So, just placed an order for both. Let's see how they turn out.

[Jshackleford]

Just got an email from Bedford & Broome stating that their Sullivan tie and bow tie were now available. So, just placed an order for both. Let's see how they turn out.

That's so rad, I may have to pick that one up too.

[M. Montaigne]

That's so rad, I may have to pick that one up too.

We could be twinsies, bro!

[Jshackleford]

We could be twinsies, bro!

Hell yeah! Did you see their Fourth of July shop? A little too over the top for me, but I'll definitely be grabbing at least the pocket square. Solid colors are nice to have when you're clumsy/trashed. (Does anyone else use cotton pocket squares as handkerchiefs sometimes..?

[M. Montaigne]

(Does anyone else use cotton pocket squares as handkerchiefs sometimes..?

A few years ago, we were at a cousin's wedding when my mom grabbed my pocket square to wipe her tears... I almost said something when my dad grabbed my hands and shook his head ever so slightly. I sighed and let her have it. After all, it was her niece and her dad had just given a rather emotional speech.

I don't personally use them as handkerchiefs, but I think if a lady should request it -- especially if she's your mother -- then you let her have it.

[Jshackleford]

A few years ago, we were at a cousin's wedding when my mom grabbed my pocket square to wipe her tears... I almost said something when my dad grabbed my hands and shook his head ever so slightly. I sighed and let her have it. After all, it was her niece and her dad had just given a rather emotional speech.

I don't personally use them as handkerchiefs, but I think if a lady should request it -- especially if she's your mother -- then you let her have it.

I carry an extra in my pocket and a small towel in my backpack/laptop bag/tour bag most of the time, but for those rare occasions where I forget they definitely work out.

[M. Montaigne]

On another note, I have a thing for anchor ties - I am in fact wearing one right now.

[M. Montaigne]

I carry an extra in my pocket and a small towel in my backpack/laptop bag/tour bag most of the time, but for those rare occasions where I forget they definitely work out.

I find that I seldom wear pocket squares, especially when I'm wearing a tie.

I find it a lot more "acceptable" to wear a pocket square when I'm tie-less, because then I can rock a pocket square. But with a tie? I always feel like I'm doing too much (except when I'm at a wedding or at a social event).

Not sure how I feel about wearing a pocket square with a bow tie, though. I think I am still trying to do much, but it also takes away from the fact that you are the "bow tie dude". You're just a well-dressed, stylish dude when you have both, and suddenly, your bow tie isn't the center of everyone's attention.

[Jshackleford]

I find that I seldom wear pocket squares, especially when I'm wearing a tie.

I find it a lot more "acceptable" to wear a pocket square when I'm tie-less, because then I can rock a pocket square. But with a tie? I always feel like I'm doing too much (except when I'm at a wedding or at a social event).

Not sure how I feel about wearing a pocket square with a bow tie, though. I think I am still trying to do much, but it also takes away from the fact that you are the "bow tie dude". You're just a well-dressed, stylish dude when you have both, and suddenly, your bow tie isn't the center of everyone's attention.

I like them a lot because they bring out small colors in things that people don't notice and help me match better. They can definitely take away from the tie/outfit's stand out factor though.

[idvsego]

A few years ago, we were at a cousin's wedding when my mom grabbed my pocket square to wipe her tears... I almost said something when my dad grabbed my hands and shook his head ever so slightly. I sighed and let her have it. After all, it was her niece and her dad had just given a rather emotional speech.

I don't personally use them as handkerchiefs, but I think if a lady should request it -- especially if she's your mother -- then you let her have it.

I agree with this sentiment. I actually refuse to spend any money of substance on a pocket square because I like to retain the function. I heard a similar story of a man offering his to a woman at a wedding and it just seemed so "old school gentleman" that it stuck with me. OF course, once the square has been slimed it has to go to the inside pocket. I use solid colored handkerchiefs primarily. Might try out a bandanna because I kind of like this...

[M. Montaigne]

I like them a lot because they bring out small colors in things that people don't notice and help me match better. They can definitely take away from the tie/outfit's stand out factor though.

I agree. I think in my case, I also have to wear a suit and tie for my job, so I feel too self-conscious peacocking too much.

So, I think I associate my ties with work. But I often wear bow ties and pocket squares outside of work, once the neck tie is off.

[Jshackleford]

I agree with this sentiment. I actually refuse to spend any money of substance on a pocket square because I like to retain the function. I heard a similar story of a man offering his to a woman at a wedding and it just seemed so "old school gentleman" that it stuck with me. OF course, once the square has been slimed it has to go to the inside pocket. I use solid colored handkerchiefs primarily. Might try out a bandanna because I kind of like this...

I do the bandanna thing a lot with less formal suiting, particularly cotton like in that picture. It's a cool look and it's functional. Especially in NoVA/DC because it get's up in the high 80's to the low 100's every day in the summer.

I agree. I think in my case, I also have to wear a suit and tie for my job, so I feel too self-conscious peacocking too much.

That makes sense then, my office is decidedly not formal/conservative, so I get away with a lot of really dandy/peacocky elements on a daily basis.

[idvsego]

I agree. I think in my case, I also have to wear a suit and tie for my job, so I feel too self-conscious peacocking too much.

So, I think I associate my ties with work. But I often wear bow ties and pocket squares outside of work, once the neck tie is off.

kindof depends on the pocket square of tie. I think a solid white pocket square with a basic presidential fold is classic. Or a light pattern with a solid tie.