Category Archives: Seasonal Style

Things I Wear: Mother’s Day Brunch

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blue linen pants

It is our family tradition to do brunch out at our club, this year was no different.  I won’t step foot in the clubhouse wearing anything without a collar on, but on days like today a jacket and tie are called for.  Not only because the event is a more formal one, but more importantly to show respect and appreciation toward the most important lady in my life, Mother Dearest (who was also nice enough to take these photos). The weather was a cool 60, but the skies were clear.  I do love weather like this, however, it is not … Continue reading →

Prepping For Spring: Summer Suit Fabrics

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summer suit fabrics

Now that spring is pretty much, but not completely, here (at least in Philadelphia) I have been receiving numerous questions on what men should be looking to add to their wardrobe for the upcoming warmer months. First off, I put away your flannels.   Second, break out the linen and fresco; if you have any.  They are two of the ideal summer suit fabrics.  Yes, spring and summer are generally times for lighter shades of colors (like pastels), but it is really the type of fabric that I have found makes the biggest difference in body temperature regulation (ie limiting … Continue reading →

Indochino’s Spring/Summer Plans

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Indochino Summer Collection

Indochino is yet again making moves.  In the past two days they have announced both a traveling tailor event in Philadelphia (May 10-27) as well as revealed their summer fabric collection.  I am quite excited for Indochino to come to Philadelphia (Suitsupply opened their PHL outpost at 1601 Locust yesterday so it is a good spring for men’s style in Philadelphia).  A source at Indochino also told me that they are to have a half lining option coming along quite soon which would really help legitimize the credentials of the spring and summer collections.  On a personal note, I for … Continue reading →

Tweed For The Summer?

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tweed in the summer

Tweed in the summer?  I know what your thinking… That jackass who writes The Fine Young Gentleman has lost it.  Perhaps. But, I am one of those people who believe that tweed can be worn year round.  The weather and tweed itself have to be just right for it to work in summer and spring, however.  I think the light gray of this jacket lends itself to usage on cool spring/summer nights as well as overcast days like today (it is 55, cloudy and raining). The jacket itself looks to be something out of the heyday of Tommy Nutter with … Continue reading →

FYGblog Via Business Insider: Spring/Summer Trends

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As we are technically in Spring, but more importantly, close to summer.  I felt it prudent to discuss spring and summer trends over on Business Insider.  I don’t care for some of the trends I mention (I am just reporting on what’s out there) and there are others that I care less about that I didn’t care to mention at all.  But some, like brown suits, I am a fan of.  But then again, I don’t think of them as trends, as I have liked them and will continue to like them long past the ebb and flow of ‘fashion.’ … Continue reading →

The Mythical Year Round Suit

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fresco fabric

I get the question more often than I care to quantify; ‘I want a suit that I can wear year round, what should I get?’  Given that a vast majority of the inquiring parties are based in New York, DC and Philadelphia I am ultimately relegated to one appropriate answer: ‘it doesn’t really exist.’  The climate of the northeast/mid-atlantic region of the US, as with any place with seasons, is too varied between the summer and winter months to have the same suits clothe you well in both seasons.  But if you live in an area where there is not … Continue reading →

Things I Wear: The Double Breasted Windowpane Suit

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Just in time for the end of the winter season my double breasted windowpane flannel suit arrived from MyTailor last Monday.  I have been fantasizing about the suit since I first saw the fabric last summer.  And it is everything I thought it would be.  It had to be a double breasted; the lines are so much better.  The double front pleated with a high English back trousers and the double breasted paisley lined jacket.   Near perfection.  But enough with my fetishizing. The suit is excellent in weather below 50, whether sunny or overcast.  It is heavy enough to be … Continue reading →

Underrated: Uniqlo Down Vest

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Few articles in my closet have gotten more wear this fall and winter than my Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Vests.  I originally purchased the beige one to wear under my suit jackets on days that it was not cold enough to merit an overcoat because it is a very thin and warm garment (such as the day I visited SuitSupply); a more contemporary look you could argue.  However, I now wear them with almost everything; sweaters, t-shirts, dress shirts, suits etc.  They are a fraction of the cost of similar pieces, $50 compared to $150, and perhaps of more importance … Continue reading →

These Are Not Your Father’s Rubbers…

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Last Friday the weather in NYC was something less than ideal.  The day began with that awful wintry mix of rain and sleet and eventually progressed into a beautiful snowfall.   The only problem is is that it made getting around the city, including fashion show venues, somewhat frustrating.  And wet.  Thankfully I had my galoshes (thanks to Spiro from It’s All Style To Me for the photo).  Which seemed to cause a lot of confusion. Repeatedly, people would come up to me and compliment my shoes.  And I would repeatedly have to respond with the fact that the shoes (from … Continue reading →