A round falling leaves of autumn, this look screams the current season. The layers, colors, and overall tone of this outfit has Fall written...
There is a dialogue from one of my favorite television shows, White Collar. This specific line, in one of the earlier episodes of the show, is one of the many style quotes I live by.
A character named Vincent Adler was explaining to Neal Caffrey (the main character of the show as he was portraying himself under a false identity), what it was all about, "Some people say dress for the job you want, I say dress as the man you want to be. Nick, men like you and I, we have an obligation to assault the common place every chance we get. From the clothes we wear, to the art we collect, to the women in our lives."
There's a couple of reasons why I decided to go with this post. One being, a gentleman in England, not too long ago, was revoked his membership from a club because he violated the dress code of the club. He wore a tie, which is apparently against the rules. I know, seriously? How would you feel if your membership was taken away because you were dressed too...sharp? With class? Elegance? Insulting, if you ask me. It made quite the commotion and it was even featured in the latest issue of The Journal at MRPORTER.com.
To me, wearing a dress shirt without a tie feels strange. I feel naked without one. Still don't get it? The whole quote and the club incident? The point here is, as proper stylish gentlemen, we are obliged to make subtle fashion statements in common places. For example, sporting a different blazer every time you go out. Or in this case, get a chic narrow tie to wear around your neck. It doesn't have to be "flashy" just enough of a statement that differs you from the rest of the crowd. The tie is one of my favorite accessories, no actually, it is my favorite.
Here are some Fall worthy ties to sport next time you actually have to wear one.
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A character named Vincent Adler was explaining to Neal Caffrey (the main character of the show as he was portraying himself under a false identity), what it was all about, "Some people say dress for the job you want, I say dress as the man you want to be. Nick, men like you and I, we have an obligation to assault the common place every chance we get. From the clothes we wear, to the art we collect, to the women in our lives."
There's a couple of reasons why I decided to go with this post. One being, a gentleman in England, not too long ago, was revoked his membership from a club because he violated the dress code of the club. He wore a tie, which is apparently against the rules. I know, seriously? How would you feel if your membership was taken away because you were dressed too...sharp? With class? Elegance? Insulting, if you ask me. It made quite the commotion and it was even featured in the latest issue of The Journal at MRPORTER.com.
To me, wearing a dress shirt without a tie feels strange. I feel naked without one. Still don't get it? The whole quote and the club incident? The point here is, as proper stylish gentlemen, we are obliged to make subtle fashion statements in common places. For example, sporting a different blazer every time you go out. Or in this case, get a chic narrow tie to wear around your neck. It doesn't have to be "flashy" just enough of a statement that differs you from the rest of the crowd. The tie is one of my favorite accessories, no actually, it is my favorite.
Here are some Fall worthy ties to sport next time you actually have to wear one.
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| Aubin & Hills hynecroft corduroy |
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| Burberry silk-blend tie |
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| J.Crew downtown wool tie |
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| Paul Smith knitted tie |
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| Gucci cashmere plaid tie |
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| Dolce & Gabbana narrow knitted tie |
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| Polo Ralph Lauren cotton denim chambray |
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| Dolce & Gabbana skinny plaid silk |
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| Thome Browne plaid shetland wool |
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| Alexander Olch "The Bosweel" gingham wool |
There are so many more you can work with. The tie to a man is how shoes are to a woman, you can't have enough of them. The ultimate goal is to reach a complete sartorial look that others around you will identify with. Whether it's a fedora, tie, or pocket square, you have to wear it with pride. And if you are not welcomed into a club that is discriminating against tasteful fashion, you are better off somewhere else. It's simple as that. A gentleman should never have to compromise his elegance.
T here is a dialogue from one of my favorite television shows, White Collar . This specific line, in one of the earlier episodes of the show...
