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[Shomas]

Standard Teacher-wear today. Ready for some warmer weather so that I can break out some better color.

Shirt: Stafford Tailored
Tie: Tommy Hilfiger
Tie Bar: The Tie Bar
Belt: Fossil
Pants: Express
Shoes: Aldo

I like this look quite a bit. I understand the critique re. shirt & tie with no jacket and I generally follow the "add a jacket or sweater" rule, but most of the time, I wind up in just the shirt and tie anyway. I don't sit at my desk with a blazer or sport coat on and if I'm getting up to get a cup of coffee or go into a quick meeting in another office, I don't typically put it on, so...there you have it. I usually spend a very small fraction of my day actually wearing the jacket that I agree should go with the shirt and tie.

Other than being a very special episode of "True Confession Time with Shomas," that's a long way of saying I wouldn't worry too much about going sans jacket if your lifestyle/work situation make it impractical. I'm going to guess you look a hell of a lot more put together than most-if not all-of your colleagues (and as the husband of a high school English teacher, that's coming from actual experience).

[MarkB]

My typical "uniform"

Did I mention that I like plaid shirts?

Shirt: JCF
Pants: 514
Shoes: Clark's db in grey suede
Watch: Citizen Nighthawk

[Vicious49]

@piperty: Looks good; nice tie dimple. Not a fan of the shirt-tie look myself though; I prefer a blazer over a tie. Urge you to consider (although... blazers are so much more expensive...)

How many teachers do you know wearing blazers? He's already better dressed than any teacher I ever had (not counting college).

I'm considering stealing a page from Shomas' book for todays outfit. Hmmm . . .

[Duvel]

I don't know if it's just me, but if it's a rougher material jacket, like say a tweed or cord jacket, I prefer a button-down, whereas for worsted wool and cotton or linen, I prefer a non-button down.

Agree with you guys. I think a button-down is perfectly fine for a blazer or sport coat. But to me it feels a little "wrong" with a suit, which I think "needs" a dress shirt. For me a button-down shirt is not a true dress shirt.

[iLLmAtiCiAn]

Ted Baker Jacket
H&M Shirt
Unbranded Jeans
Red Wings Boots

[piperty]

@piperty: Looks good; nice tie dimple. Not a fan of the shirt-tie look myself though; I prefer a blazer over a tie. Urge you to consider (although... blazers are so much more expensive...)

How many teachers do you know wearing blazers? He's already better dressed than any teacher I ever had (not counting college).

I like this look quite a bit. I understand the critique re. shirt & tie with no jacket and I generally follow the "add a jacket or sweater" rule, but most of the time, I wind up in just the shirt and tie anyway. I don't sit at my desk with a blazer or sport coat on and if I'm getting up to get a cup of coffee or go into a quick meeting in another office, I don't typically put it on, so...there you have it. I usually spend a very small fraction of my day actually wearing the jacket that I agree should go with the shirt and tie.

Other than being a very special episode of "True Confession Time with Shomas," that's a long way of saying I wouldn't worry too much about going sans jacket if your lifestyle/work situation make it impractical. I'm going to guess you look a hell of a lot more put together than most-if not all-of your colleagues (and as the husband of a high school English teacher, that's coming from actual experience).

I appreciate the feedback guys. If I would wear a jacket/blazer to school on a regular basis, I would have to refer to this far too often. I love the look, but just like Shomas, I would spend far too much time with the jacket hanging on a hook or on the back of my chair.

[Duvel]

Thing about adding a blazer, though, piperty, is that it can be a useful layer or even serve as outerwear. If it gets chilly in the classroom, you put on the jacket. Or if its cold outside and you need to go out or leave for the day, you put the jacket on.

[Jake101]

Nice day in NY - decided to try the white jeans thing. Snapped a pic b4 they get filthy. Feedback?

[yoyorobbo]

Bum again:



BR shirt
514s
wool tie
Filson jacket

Bummin', dappered style, you mean. Smoothness. I really want to get that jacket. Nice look, acoustic!

[Shomas]

I'm considering stealing a page from Shomas' book for todays outfit. Hmmm . . .

Glasses and a beard, I presume?

[Matt Sasco]

On the blazers argument: do wear a jacket, I wear them all the freaking time as you might have noticed. They add a nice, masculine silhouette. Yes, they can be restricting a bit, but once you get used to it they become like armor at least for me they did. The "downside" if you can say it is that by adding even a simple unstructured blazer you are immediately more dressed up than most men, some people might even say why are you so formal? Always wearing suits? Yes, it is annoying, but then educate them, an unstructured blazer, or even a wool jacket is not a suit!

Nice jeans Jake! I would have paired it with more "popping" pieces, I mean maybe a darker top, champagne shoes, or even burgundy if you have some. The belt is a very nice touch, too bad it is hidden. (I think Dappered listed popping or pop as an overused #menswear word but oh well)

I pulled out my white chinos too today, spring must be in the air

Jacket and tie - Next
Shirt - McNeal
Pants - Camel Active
Boots - Grenson
Pocket square - a linen one from my dad (I have loads of my dad's stuff, am I alone?)
Mac - Topman

Yes, the pants are short, they are my summer high flood pants to show some ankle (or men cleavage )!
And just got in a pair of linen blend white trousers from Zara, but they are too long and not at all slim fitting, so gonna have to get them tailored.

[TomasR]

Jacket: Land's End Tailored Fit
Shirt: Uniqlo
Tie, tie bar & pocket square: The Tie Bar
Pants: Bonobos Slim Straight
Shoes: Allen Edmonds Delray

Debuting the new AE's today. So glad I jumped on that eBay auction and still have no idea how I was the only bidder.

Critique always welcome.

[bruschetta]

Bum again:

Dear God, we're wearing the same outfit today. Save for the jacket.

Jacket and tie - Next

I may steal that jacket from you.

[Matt Sasco]

I take it as a compliment bruschetta . It is this season's one though, so you don't have to resort to a criminal act They are still in the store where I live.

[Vicious49]

Glasses and a beard, I presume?

I was referring to the red pants.

Figured I'd put to use the stuff I picked up from Lands End yesterday. The cords were $7 and the sweater was $20.