Image: Steve Penley
High on our list of things to be thankful for this year are the loyal readers who keep this site going. We truly appreciate each and every one of you, and Bowties & Boatshoes wouldn’t be what it is today without your support.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Ryan & Ben
Image: Indochino
We’ve dabbled a bit in the world of custom suits and shirts here at Bowties & Boatshoes, but we never really gave much thought into customizing outerwear. That all changed with a recent visit to Indochino.com. Now, there is a high probability that the next addition to our cold weather collection will be their Black Duffle Coat.
Images: Smathers & Branson
Today we’re happy to announce that we’ve teamed up with our friends at Smathers & Branson to start spreading some holiday cheer. For the next five days, we’ll be taking entries for a chance to win one of the fantastic holiday themed belts from their expanding collection.
Images: Blue Claw Co., Country Club Prep, Smithsonian Magazine, Sid Mashburn, Ursa Major
With Thanksgiving only a few days away, we think it’s safe to say that holiday travel season is officially in full swing. Today we’re featuring a few items that will absolutely make the journey with us as we head South for Turkey Day.
Image: Brooks Brothers
For some reason, it seems that the denim and sport coat debate is still going strong. Of course, the ammo for just about everyone against the combination is a picture of someone in an ill fitting jacket and jeans that are at least two sizes too big or two inches too long. Of course it isn’t a good look if nothing fits! We’ve already covered a jacket we like for this combo, and this weekend it’s time for the jeans. Our pick is a pair of Made in the USA Levi’s 501s from Brooks Brothers.
Image: High Cotton
Earlier this week the wraps were taken off of a brand new collection from High Cotton. Dubbed Collection Reserve, this is the first group of luxe ties released from the gang down in Carolina, and we’re liking what we see. There are some fantastic ties in the group, but our favorite of the bunch is the Green Velvet Diamond Point.
Image: Ledbury
Yesterday there was quite the firestorm online in regards to the appropriateness of sport coats with jeans. In our opinion, it’s a great look as long as you do it correctly. First, you’ll need denim that actually fits (hopefully you have that covered). Second, you’ll need a jacket that isn’t too dressy. If you have both, you’ll be good to go. For example, the Green Huxley Sport Coat from Ledbury* is a fantastic option to pair with your favorite dark jeans.
Image: L.L. Bean Signature
When it comes to Rugby Shirts, we’re fans. For the most part, we prefer them to be simple, timeless, and virtually unadorned. Sure, from time to time we break out some color, but it’s the more basic options that we find ourselves coming back to time and time again. This year, another low key rugby shirt will be added to our collection, it’s the Midcoast from L.L. Bean Signature.
Image: Buffalo Jackson
Last week we got a surprise in the mail from our friends at Buffalo Jackson. With Fall in full swing, their timing couldn’t have been better, and we wasted no time in breaking out what they sent. A new addition to their collection, the Tacoma Plaid Workshirt Flannel is a fantastic casual option this time of year.
Images: Bonobos
We’ve all been there. Your alarm goes off on Monday morning, you go through your morning routine in somewhat of a haze, and then you open your closet door only to find that not a single pair of pants is ironed and ready to go. Luckily for us, we have a couple of pairs of Bonobos Weekday Warriors in the rotation, and have managed to avoid this situation as of late. Now available in Slim Fit (shown), there is no reason a pair or two of these pants shouldn’t be in everyone’s wardrobe.
