A wise man once asked: “What the hell just happened?” And for good reason. There is value in looking back. It gives us all a good gauge as to what is good, and more importantly, what is not good, going forward. Sure, the “clip show” is mostly a cheap (affordable?) device to create new content out of already published stuff. But it’s also a good way to catch up in case you missed something. So cue the flashback music. Here’s the very best from the month that was…
The suits were a bit funkier this time around than outlet openings of past… but… the deals were still incredible, and there’s always a hell of a lot more in there than just suits. Sportcoats. Sweaters. Outerwear. Shoes. Usually a sale that’s nothing but final sale items is something to steer clear of. The Suitsupply Outlet? Forget it. The stock moves lightning fast. And for good reason.
Everybody from Ledbury to H&M to Bonobos (lots of Bonobos sales this month) to J. Crew and J. Crew Factory got in on the act this month. If you were one of the fellas who decided to do a no-spend January this year? Good gravy that must have been a tough one. (Above: J. Crew’s tweed Blazers, Ledbury’s sportcoats, The Allen Edmonds First Avenue, and the Orvis Lambskin Driving Gloves… all of which got some pretty solid price cuts this past month.)
Part of the reason this website was created almost a decade ago was because I blew $400+ on a suit I ended up hating. I’d prefer to prevent that from happening to as many as people as possible. So, pass it along if you think you know someone who might find it of some use.
Really pleased with the warm reception you guys gave the first post in this (hopefully) long running series. I think we’ve all seen enough WIWT posts on social media featuring dudes in well thought out outfits, yet in the background their apartment or house is an ignored & cluttered visual (and physical) biohazard. SO… this series will be all about making the place where you live look and feel as good as you do in your duds.
Another home run. There was some push back on Facebook, however, about newer editions of the Deacon and Gunner being more stiff and less forgiving? These Harrows were fantastic though. Hm. Gonna keep an eye out for the latest batch of Deacons and Gunners to see if they have messed with the leather.
There’s less iron… but you’ll still need an iron. Get an iron. And an ironing board. Learn to use it. It’s really not that hard. “Just wash, dry, and wear!” Pffft. Right. My (well toned, skinny jeans cannot contain) ass.
Man, a dude with that ^ kind of chutzpah probably slays when it comes to finding a mate.
Brilliant. Thanks to Tim for bringing this to our collective attention. Good grief we are a strange species, aren’t we? And, well, one more time w/ this seems appropriate…
“The shoes don’t work with the other clothes. It needs a more formal type of footwear” – From Social Media
Thanks, but they’re slippers. For staying inside. On a lazy winter day.
Mentioned recently over in this style scenario. And there are plenty more than just ten, if you consider having decent etiquette to be a formula in the greater sense of having style. Like… if there are six treadmills and I’m on #5 and there’s not a soul on #1 – #4 and you’re the notorious stinky guy (who admittedly, probably doesn’t know he’s stinky, which kinda stinks) please don’t get on #6. Please.
Thank you all for another great 2016. (And no, we don’t know what kind of dog breed she is/has in her. She’s 100% Humane Society.)
Feeling Nostalgic? Here’s the archive containing previous editions of Best of the Month that Was.
Weekend update: JCF drops the price on those suede boots to under $80 (final sale…
Fall textures. Smoothly suited. Dark and sleek. Etc.
In person with an iconic loafer... in a not so classic shade.
It's autumnal temptation time. Coats. Boots. Blazers. Sweaters. Shoes.
Brooks Brothers also gets in on the "sale's on sale" act.
Sweaters, boots, the occasional suit. It's a 30% off + additional 15% off stacking deal.