Ralph’s Plaid For The Holiday

Posted on November 20, 2013 by wilburdow

Confession: Every Thanksgiving, I go house to house strictly for food. Throughout the day on Thanksgiving, I take my appetite on tour. Friends, relatives, associates, and co-workers…no one is off limits…and there is no tour date I will not honor on Thanksgiving. Today, the “Thanksgiving Tour” started early with a Thanksgiving Lucheon at my daughter’s school. Not only did I find this as a time to celebrate the holiday early, but I also saw an opportunity for daddy/daughter dress up…thanks to my good friend “Ralph”:

Saddle shoes by Ralph Lauren.

Gold socks by J.Crew.

Stripe silk bow tie by Ralph Lauren. Blue herringbone spread collar dress shirt is also by Ralph Lauren.

The gentlemen and the lady are in everything Ralph Lauren.

A Fresh Glen Plaid Start

Posted on November 18, 2013 by wilburdow

I could not think of any other way to start the week than with a plethora of glen plaid:

Black and white two-tone spectator shoes by Johnston & Murphy are a thrifting find.

Black and white stripe socks are by Saks Fifth Avenue.

Black and white plaid necktie is by Express. Tie bar is by Kenneth Cole. White spread collar french cuff dress shirt is by Banana Republic.

Black lapel flower is from a boutique on the campus of UNC Greensboro.

Cufflinks are by Roundtree & Yorke.

Glen plaid suit that features peaked lapels, two button closure, flap pockets, ticket pocket, side vents, and full interior lining is by Banana Republic.

Dances With Wool

Posted on November 13, 2013 by wilburdow

Last night, we received our first bit of snow for the season. Although the snow did not stick to the ground, the hawk did not let up this morning. Cold weather calls for layers and heavier garments:

Brown boots by Magnanni.

Grey necktie is by J.Crew. Vintage brass tie bar is from Hong Kong Vintage Clothing. Blue spread collar dress shirt is by Van Heusen.

Glen plaid wool trousers are by Burberry. Faux leather jacket with wool collar is by Charles And A Half.

The Gentlemen’s Wine

Posted on November 12, 2013 by wilburdow

I am not much of a wine drinker, in fact, I do not drink alcohol at all. However, I am a wine wearer:

Brown cap toe oxfords by Adam Derrick To Boot New York.

Wine stripe socks from Urban Outfitters.

Wine dotted necktie is a thrifting find. Tie bar is by Banana Republic. Wine gingham button down dress shirt is by Banana Republic.

White flower lapel is from a boutique on the campus of UNC Greensboro.

Classic white cotton square…origin unknown.

Grey three piece pinstripe suite that features notch lapels, two button closure, flap pockets, side vents, and full interior lining is by Michael Kors.

Vintage Dope

Posted on November 8, 2013 by wilburdow

This installment of Vintage Dope is brought to you by yours truely. Someone said to me once, that the color brown is so 1970s. My reply was, “So it is…but what’s wrong with the 70s?!?!”

Every piece that make up this look is from a vintage store somewhere in America, except for the grey turtle neck sweater by Banana Republic and the brown Magnanni boots. Jacket is a purchase from Hong Kong Vintage Clothing in Charlotte, NC. The vintage Brooks Brothers trousers were purchased at Design Archives Vintage Clothing in Greensboro, NC.

This is my love for the 1970s.

Teal’s The Season To Be Blue

Posted on November 8, 2013 by wilburdow

Today’s look is…in one word or less…”Blue”:

Brown two-tone spectator wing tips by Johnston & Murphy were a thrifting find.

Stripe socks by Happy Socks.

Blue silk neck tie is by Nautica. Brass tie bar is by Brooks Brothers. Striped teal french cuff dress shirt with white contrast collar is a thrifting find.

Teal lapel flower is from a boutique on the campus of UNC Greensboro.

Classic cotton white pocket square…origin unknown.

Brass cufflinks by Roundtree & Yorke.

Blue suit that features notch lapels, two button closure, side vents, flap pockets, and full interior lining is by Tommy Hilfiger.

Vintage Dope

Posted on November 7, 2013 by wilburdow

This edition of “Vintage Dope” is brought to you by no one other than Mr. Ralph Lauren. It appears that Ralph Lauren is offering these velvet slippers in three different colors this fall/winter. So smooth and so sleek!

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Monthly Archives: November 2013

Ralph’s Plaid For The Holiday

A Fresh Glen Plaid Start

Dances With Wool

The Gentlemen’s Wine

Vintage Dope

Teal’s The Season To Be Blue

Vintage Dope