2-Way Cardigan
Doubling up your cardigans is always fun when you finally get two of them. So if you haven’t bought a second one yet, remember to consider a different color, pattern, etc.
- Keeping the thicker cardigan on the outside creates more of an outerwear style.
- Pattern under a solid creates subtle detail in an outfit.
I have had these shoes in a box for a long time now. They have been begging for nice weather and got a little bit of it today. It’s funny when you have something for a while and then it becomes somewhat of a trend (wearing tennis shoes more formally). And although I think this is a backwards move for #menswear, it is a very comfortable move for #classwear.
NYC exceeded every expectation I could have had. I met some great people. Keep an eye out for pictures and interviews in the coming weeks from some of these amazing creators. And enjoy the rest of your week!
A jug fills drop by drop.
-Buddha
Cardigan(s): J. Crew
Denim: GAP
Shoes: Nike
(Source: plaint-shirt.com)
Anonymous sent: have you washed your GAP selvage jeans?
Not yet. I’m not sure how long it’s been though.
Plain T-Shirt: Sweater Cool
You know that in between weather where you can wear a sweater and still be comfortable? It’s called perfect or something.
I enjoy a sweater layered as much as the next guy, but sometimes and while you can still do it, there’s nothing wrong with just the sweater. This post by J. Crew was done so excellently and gives great examples of how to stay cool without overdoing it.
The Gap selvedge denim that I wear as a real person are breaking in well. I can’t say they are as tough as a pair of Tellasons or RT’s, but they are comfortable and a good start.
Some patchwork on the elbow still gives you a sense of detail when keeping it simple.
Gap denim - $90, H&M sweater - $20, Clarks - $65, Timex Camper - $30, Wristwear - $6
Don’t over think your days. I know there are high set standards in the fashion/style realm but you can never beat some confidence and a few choice items.
Besides growing some facial hair, a new addition to my daily life is this camera strap by Draught Dry Goods I won. Such a beautiful piece of work and the first thing made in their new Portland studio (hence, the no. 1). More pictures soon.
It’s Wednesday, only a few more days till the weekend. Keep being you.
Plain T-Shirt: Gap Selvage
Totally off-topic, but a domain name has been bought. You can now bookmark http://plaint-shirt.com. Thank @AaronDorondo for that. ANYWAY..
After winning $1,000 to spend at a mall, I have been looking for items to buy outside of Hollister and Abercrombie. The first purchase on the card were a pair of selvage denim from Gap.
These jeans were intriguing more than anything. For the price and quality, I don’t know if you can beat these for your first pair of selvage denim. Gap does a good job at creating products that are relatively inexpensive and relevant.
If you are new to selvage, take some time to check out these top brands (in my opinion) that may explain some of how it’s made. The more I delve in to style, I want to buy from certain companies because of their background and quality behind their products.
Another great resource is a blog I follow on American menswear, SimpleThreads, where you can learn about the detail that is used in some of these brands and understand why you are paying what you are. However, experimenting with a less expensive pair is fun.
Brands like Gap have transitioned back to the basics and have been campaigning their denim (great idea). They seem to have a hard working denim team for how big of a company they are (and they say the word denim, a lot). Although I think the description on their website sells to the wrong crowd, for a first time denim buyer, they are a must.
I have only been wearing them for a few days, so I can’t show you any whiskering or creasing, but I will keep you posted. In the mean time, read up on your selvage and I’m sure you will be spending money on a pair soon.
Gap Denim - $89
