Today's Outfit

(Almost) Wish List

Just short of amazing, switch out the argyle for more tartan and I'd buy.

Argyle and Stripes

Two two-pair packs of Ralphie's socks - $7.99 each at Marshall's.

Today's Outfit - Favorite Fair Isle

I recently acquired my all-time favorite fair isle sweater from eBay. Offered several years ago from Polo, I could never afford the sweater at retail and always found it selling around $100 on eBay. Finally, my luck changed a few weeks back when I discovered it for a list price of only $17.99. I put in a maximum bid of $50, though I figured to be outbid within a few days. Amazingly, no other bids were placed and, after a $5.65 shipping charge, the sweater arrived at my door.

Today I've paired it with a Polo poplin dress shirt, raw silk tie and brown cords, Club Room argyle socks and vintage Mancuso monkstrap shoes.


What's the longest you've waited to buy a long-desired item, whether from eBay or retail, and what was it?

Getting Smarter with the Royal Regiment

A serious spring look, this time.

Polo Ralph Lauren striped oxford shirt
Brooks Brothers argyle sweater vest
Polo Ralph Lauren silk knit tie
Oak Hill garment dyed chinos
Smart Turnout Princess of Wales R. R. socks
Chaps oxfords

"If you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work." ~ Kahlil Gibran

Easter Sunday and Eton Socks

On Easter Sunday - Orthodox, Protestant or otherwise - the motto is go loud or go home. To some, including myself, this marks the first day of the year to break out the full spring/summer wardrobe. This time around, I was fortunate to have my new Smart Turnout socks with me.

Polo Ralph Lauren bleeding madras blazer

Polo Ralph Lauren super 120s poplin shirt

Countess Mara repp silk bow tie

Club Room arygle sweater vest

Oak Hill Nantucket red chinos

Smart Turnout Eton socks

Chaps white oxfords

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Based on a comment received, I should clarify. I would never wear all this together any other day. I'm neither that preppy nor dandy.

Bored in Berwicks

Polo Ralph Lauren tartan oxford, Picone tie, Polo Ralph Lauren cricket vest

Vintage grey wool trousers, Banana Republic argyle socks, Allen Edmonds Berwick loafers

Cozy in Cashmere and Corduroy

Polo corduroy sport coat, poplin shirt, and argyle cotton sweater
Merona cashmere tartan scarf, Polo shantung silk tie
Polo Berkshire Tan cords, Allen Edmonds Danbury shoes

What do you think of the new layout?

Return on InVestment

It's absurdly cold outside and it seems...

 my new vest returned to me just in time for a bonfire.

 So off I go, my Polo button-down and Merona cardigan...

 along with an old Polo argyle scarf,

 

all bundled up under my fuzzy, flannel-lined fleece.

Today From eBay

There are two particular sweaters I've been wanting for awhile, two pieces I've been hoping to come across on eBay since spotting them at RalphLauren.com in the past few seasons. Today, I purchased both on eBay for $49.85.

Up first is this argyle sweater. I enjoy the vivid color combination of green and purple, which remains understated against a chocolate brown base tone. A great blend of cotton and cashmere, it will be perfect to wear throughout most of the year.

Next comes a special take on the classic cricket sweater. A cable knit has been substituted by intricate herringbone and the collar holds several rich colors, as opposed to the traditional two-tone take. I couldn't have been happier to discover this piece in the middle of winter, as I'll be getting immediate use of this wool and cashmere blend.


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Argyle from eBay

Twenty down for a cool, cotton/cashmere number.