As we are finally starting to actually enjoy the crisp Fall mornings, we have found ourselves going back to one type of layering piece again and again. Always a staple of the wardrobe, our v-neck sweaters are seeing some heavy use this season, and we are absolutely loving the look. Over a shirt and tie (or bowtie), or a more casual sport shirt, it is just a look that we are really liking right now. If you are in the same boat, you are going to love the Solid V-Neck Sweaters ($110) from our friends at Southern Tide.
No matter where your travels take you, it is always good to be prepared for the worst. We aren’t saying that you need to have a full blown first aid kit with you at all times, but making sure you have a couple of small essentials that could come in handy is never a bad idea. Recently, we were turned on to a company based in Florida called Survival Straps, their bracelets (prices vary) have quickly become one of those small essentials that we are rarely without.
We are fortunate enough to be able to wear bowties whenever we please. Partially because our jobs have a pretty flexible dress code, but, on a much higher level, because thousands of men and women have fought, and are fighting, to keep this country free. Though we will never have the honor to wear them, we thought it was only appropriate that our Veterans Day bowtie Friday pick be the various bowties associated with the dress uniforms of our military. While simple, these bows deserve far more praise than any other, and we send a heartfelt “thank you” to each and every one of you who have ever put one on.
Happy Veterans Day,
Ryan & Ben
In case you haven’t figured it out from looking at the new background, we are suckers for red, white, and blue. As proud Americans, we will always rep our colors, and as guys who do our best to dress well, the color combination always seems to work. Luckily for us, the team at Ledbury seems to agree. Their Red Townsend Tattersall Shirt is a fantastic example of just how good these colors look together.
When it comes to posts that are geared towards our female readers, the first people we turn when we need a little inspiration are our wives. Luckily for us, they are just as interested in this stuff as we are, and always have a ton of great suggestions. Today’s post is about a piece that can be seen quite frequently around their wrists, the Enamel Bamboo Bracelet ($18) by Fornash.
Finding the perfect vest is a task that gives us fits every year. Sometimes, we go for the piece that is sure to make a statement, but can only be worn occasionally, but more often than not we tend to stick with something that can be worn again and again without much effort. Recently, we came across a vest that fits each of these molds perfectly, the Reversible Vest ($98) by Castaway.
Last week, we mentioned that we have been hunting for a corduroy hat to add to our ever growing collection of corduroy clothing and accessories. Well, after hitting up a few local shops, and spending far too much time searching online, we have found the first of what might end up being a couple of corduroy hats in rotation this Fall: the Corduroy Whale Hat ($28) from Vineyard Vines.
The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and we gearing up to spend another Saturday enjoying all that college football has to offer. There are plenty of games scheduled through the day that are interesting, but by far our attention is geared towards tonight’s match up of SEC powerhouses Alabama and LSU. Based on style alone, we are going to have to give the edge to Bama, there is just something about the prevalence of houndstooth in their stands that we love. Apparently, we aren’t the only ones who love the houndstooth look. Southern Marsh even integrated it into the Bama version of their Authentic Collegiate T-Shirts ($24).
After a long couple of weeks in the office, there are times when we have to shut down the laptops, turn off the iphones, and simply unplug from the digital world for a few hours. Normally we head to the golf course, but when we want to truly unwind we break out the tackle box and drop a line in the water to see what’s biting. Honestly, our fishing skills leave a lot to be desired, but we will never turn down the chance to relax near the water. Since we aren’t lucky enough to be spending today with a rod and reel, we are living vicariously through this week’s bowtie Friday pick, the Gone Fishin’ Bow ($55) from our friends at Bird Dog Bay.
For the last six weeks or so, we have been on a huge corduroy kick. Not only have a few new pairs of pants made their way into the rotation, we have found ourselves gravitating towards all kinds of different corduroy options. We haven’t gone so far as to pick up a corduroy jacket, but there is a pretty good chance that a hat and a shirt or two will find their way into our closet before the year is out. One shirt that is definitely going to be added is the Fine Wale Cord Shirt ($49.50) from Lands End Canvas.
