Looks like spring is here, though it feels like the dead of summer.
I accidentally missed a belt loop (good eye maxminimus). I guess that’s some authentic and unforced sprezzatura, or something.
J. Crew Field Jacket and Barbour Tattersall Shirt.
Blue and brown; always a solid combo.
Casual.
More B&Ws: Field Jacket and an Overgrown Mane
Wool.
WIWY: 1/19/13
Yesterday…
I thrifted some vaguely random—but very nice—things yesterday. Unfortunately, this was at a couple of the ‘pricier’ thrifts around here. But the items were still worth the money I think.
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J. Crew (circa 2009) Military/Field Jacket, $16
Saks Fifth Avenue (knitted in Great Britain) 100% cashmere crewneck saddle shouldered sweater in a beautiful heathered brown/navy, $35. I don’t usually look at sweaters too closely in the thrift shops, but I was immediately drawn to the fact that this was cashmere, and it is in excellent condition with no pilling whatsoever—so I thought it was a pretty safe purchase.
2 Borrelli ties, $8 each. I’m only lukewarm about the orange one, and it may hit ebay some time in the future, but the cashmere/silk brown one with purple and orange stripes is amazing.
Altea of Milano cotton/silk tie, $4. Altea makes some great ties, but their designs are often quite garish for my tastes. I thought this one would make a great Spring/Summer tie.
Layers.
Outtakes: 1/11/13
Shoes: Meermin Shell Cordovan Split-Toe Derbys, review here
Socks: 85% cashmere from Barneys New York Outlet, $7!!
I’ve really taken to the more ‘casual’ look of layering a heavier weight lambswool crewneck under a tweed-y sport coat lately, especially so since we’re in the midst of an unseasonably cold spell here in the Bay Area. I find the crewneck sweater to be a great way to inject some color into an outfit, especially so when it’s tempered by a more restrained looking jacket.
Italian Silk.
