Friday Faux Pas: Indoor Shades

We've all seen it walking around the mall, in restaurants, or any other social venue that happens to be indoors. Men walking around wearing sunglasses for absolutely no reason, other than to presumably look as douchey as possible. If you are reading this with sunglasses on and you're inside, TAKE THEM OFF!

There are a certain number of instances that can allow you to wear sunglasses indoors:

  • You are blind.
  • You forgot your prescription glasses and all you have are your sunglasses.
  • You have transition lenses and its excessively bright inside.
  • You're in that 10-15 second buffer zone after you've made your entrance.
  • You are hungover and not in public.
  • Least likely of all, you are anticipating a surge of paparazzi and flash photography.
If none of these situations fit the bill, than you sir need to take the damn shades off! I'm perfectly okay with wearing some faux eye wear just to have that sophisticated, pseudo-nerdy look, but if they are the least beat tinted (aka sunglasses) then they need to go. It's an image thing and it ties into the same concept that I covered with wearing headphones in public; you're exuding an aura of "I'm too good to associate with the plebeians around me".


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Thursday Threads: Another Rainy Day

Nothing is more annoying than putting together a nice outfit, walk out the door, and come to find that it is pouring rain. Probably your fault for not checking the weather, but at the same time, its still very annoying. There are some ways to manage this complication, and since I'm from Florida, I believe its important for everyone to know how.

Just walking out the door, you have a couple options to prevent that pesky rain from ruining dapper decor. The umbrella is a simple tool to keep you dry without affecting your look, and in some cases with a nice umbrella, you can actually make a statement. A simple black top umbrella will do just fine, but if you are gonna opt for a pattern, keep it simple and keep it plaid. The other last minute option is the rain coat to throw over top of everything else, which wont provide as much coverage as an umbrella, but still does the job.

For those more prepared, here are a couple more guidelines to manage the inclement weather.

  1. Boots or rubber soled shoes will hold up better in the weather.
  2. Minimal to no break on your pants.
  3. Pick a watch that is at least 10 bar certified.
  4. Silk and wool ties and pocket squares hold up better than cotton and linen.
  5. Cotton and wool suiting will breath better and dry faster.
  6. Keep the color palette simple, you don't want any dyes running and ruining your clothes.
Here is an outfit that will look good and keep you comfortably dry.

For the Rain:
K Way: $88
Rain or Shine: $80
Everything Else:
Suit Supply: $469
Hugh & Crye: $85


The Tie Bar: $15 & $8


Ferragamo: $695
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Wardrobe Essentials: The Navy Blazer

There are certain things in the fashion world that are very versatile and can be worn with almost anything. The item at the top of this list is the Navy Blazer, easily thrown over any top with most pants and footwear; its why you should always have one close at hand for the surprise business dinner or social function.
The versatility of a navy blazer is rivaled by none.
I'm sure there is widespread debate about who makes the best navy blazer, but the most iconic is a no-brainer. Brooks Brothers has some fine tailoring throughout their store, but the one item that is always featured from season to season and often found centrally located on the sales floor is their 1818 Blazer. You'll notice the classic gold buttons, notch lapel, and 100% wool fabric in a variety of fits and the option for two or three buttons.

Brooks Brothers: $648
If Brooks Brothers just so happens to be out of your price range (fellow members of the struggle), have no fear, plenty clothiers offer stylish navy blazers that can tide you over. Although, there are a few guidelines to go buy in your purchasing position: make sure its wool, keep it simple, and it doesn't necessarily need gold buttons (they're just a nice touch). If you already own a navy suit and not a navy blazer, don't go splurging on something new, just use the suit jacket as a blazer to get the same look.
Tommy Hilfiger: $290
Ralph Lauren: $1195
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