K left a comment on 7/31/2010 at 10:15 PM:

I live near the beach so I see a lot of this pairing (boat shoes and suits) at pier parties. I guess it depends on the occasion and location.

Murphy left a comment on 7/31/2010 at 5:15 PM:

I love how his shoes and his tie match PERFECTLY.

Christopher Tawney left a comment on 7/31/2010 at 3:42 PM:

The point that nobody has made so far is that the grass has not been properly cut, so we can’t really see the shoes; frankly we’re speculating about those alleged boat shoes, venetians, saddles and guccis until the club servants get their act together and mow the lawn to an acceptable English standard. We’ll come back later to the ‘nit picky/oh bless!/de gustibus non est disputandum’ school in due course. But these pictures have taught me that I too wear my trousers too long. Thank you.

Christopher.

Kiki left a comment on 7/31/2010 at 8:38 AM:

love the “gray ghosts” and those adorable collars. great picture. thanks for sharing and take care.

anthony left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 10:18 PM:

i like to see an older dude who still has a knack for creativity. i think this guy kills it.

S. left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 10:16 PM:

Love the website and always the selections. I notice a lot of the things you buy you name a place or specialty shop that has really good something or the others, be it a place known for Nantucket reds or the best priced bracelets around. Often they’re in the North-East. I’m planning a trip to the New England area next weekend to visit Boston area and all the way to Maine and was hoping you could do a piece about places to visit for reasonably priced quality preppy clothing. I’m not extremely wealthy so any “common folk” shops would be great. Thanks a ton.

S

bunny left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 2:02 PM:

oh my, i love how coordinated he is with his blue suit, tie and boat shoes quite dandy with a cane!

Elizabeth left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 1:31 PM:

He looks sharp, yet the boat shoes are comfy.

CLG23 left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 1:23 PM:

Seems like you guys are so “fixed” on a certain image…like you arent paying attention to what FEC has been saying. True prep doesnt care what you think. Ive seen boat shoes worn with suits…ive done it myself. I thought it was a South Florida/Boca Raton thing, but I guess not. This guy is well dressed, I have no problems with anything here.

georgie left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 12:56 PM:

The details in the background really make this photo great. Nice work!

Tucker left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 12:45 PM:

He’s too advanced in both age and girth to be wearing boat shoes with a suit.  Outside or not, I’m not feeling it.  Maybe it’s just that he doesn’t want to get his Tricker’s dirty. He also looks like he wouldn’t give a shit what someone posts in a blog comment, so he’s got my respect.  Nice photograph, Fred.

Patrick left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 11:41 AM:

is that Larry Flynt?

josh left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 11:14 AM:

The weim cooling off in the grass makes this photo!

abc left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 10:53 AM:

hmm…more interested in the young lady in the background.

T left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 10:50 AM:

Never thought of boat shoes with a suit, nice idea and it works here!

WIsco left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 10:49 AM:

Tailoring for a large man like this is always difficult.  I’d shorten the cuffs on the jacket and the shoulders are a bit big, but he’s likely got large arms.  The slight supression in the jacket helps a lot.  Plus, who cares… his daughter is getting married!

Kal left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 10:38 AM:

@FEC When are boat shoes acceptable to wear with a suit? They seem to work here but is that only because he is outside? I don’t see how they could work indoors paired with a suit.

pat s left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 10:14 AM:

serious that jacket needs a trip to the tailor

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 9:19 AM:

He looks relaxed, cool and I love how he is wearing top-siders with his suit. I like his shades, the dogs, the girl behind. There’s a lot of nice details in this picture. He is the father of the bride!

Zach left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 10:38 AM:

Ed Harris looks really young in this photo.

That’s a joke.

Beyond Fabric left a comment on 7/30/2010 at 4:34 AM:

I agree with Pilgrim, the tie is just too wide

Wog left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 11:41 PM:

The worst. Where do I begin?

Double flapped pockets, knot too big for lapels and collar, trousers droop in front (beer-belly look w/o the beer-belly), no cuff, appears to be about a 4” hem, venetian loafers

Truly sad.

anthony left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 11:21 PM:

fred you’ve absolutely killed it on these last few posts. keep up the excellent work!

Andy left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 8:23 PM:

I usually think the criticisms offered are nit-picky and border on crybaby.  Sometimes it’s just the tone.

But actually this time I liked my first glance at the picture, read the comments, and agree with 95% of the criticisms.  He gets a B+ / A-.  But he still looks better than most men at weddings I’ve been to.

gld left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 5:33 PM:

Some of the criticism has gotten a bit excessive, IMHO. I think this gentleman looks wonderfully dressed for a summer wedding. I really don’t understand the need for him to button his jacket—it’s been hot as blazes on the East Coast! You’ll notice the young lady in the background is wearing a sleeveless dress!

Personally, I love the belt: it’s whimsical, which is something that should not be lacking in a Prep wardrobe. I do, however, agree with the critical comments about the tie. It is far too wide and looks very out-of-date. I realize that Prep shouldn’t follow trends, but the wide tie just yells 1990’s to me.

mjl left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 3:59 PM:

the only thing that sucks about seersucker is that it photographs poorly.  that’s it.

M.D. Cooley left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 2:33 PM:

Since when did this blog turn into a bunch of nit pickers, so sad.

Elizabeth left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 1:28 PM:

Hey, it’s an outdoor summer wedding. People are allowed to unbutton and relax a bit.

TWog left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 12:44 PM:

The worst. Period. Are those double patch and flap pockets on the shirt? The tie knot is too large for the suit lapel and the collar length. How about the saggin front of the trousers - a beer belly look, but there is no beer belly. No cuff, and what appears to be about a 4” hem. Am I seeing venetian loafers? This is truly a sad look.

fsp left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 12:22 PM:

Great Look! Fantastic Suit, Shirt and Tie. But the Belt may had to be in contrast to the Tie?

Elmo left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 11:51 AM:

Were you an invited guest at this wedding?  You spent your time documenting what people were wearing?

Brian left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 11:20 AM:

The suit is great!  I agree with previous comments that the tie would be fine…if only the coat was buttoned.  this would also have alleviated the belt issue, which is a disaster with such a great suit.

robdarko left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 10:29 AM:

“… mink coats and no manners.”  Buttoned up.

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 10:11 AM:

This is a very nice picture. The unbuttoned jacket doesn’t bothers me a bit. Great suit, great fit. I would have chosen a belt with another color to break monotony, even the same O ring belt, but that’s just me. For me this gentleman knows how to dress.

robdarko left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 9:55 AM:

Look at that knot!  What he has on is perpetually classic for spring/summer.  There is just one thing amiss…

The waist button on his jacket should be buttoned.  No excuses.  That goes for that other guy in the back and Uncle Sam from the previous post.  This is a faux pas.  Had this guest buttoned up the jacket, some may have excused his traditional tie because it would have looked amazing peeking through the top.  Also, it would have mitigated the issue going on with the belt and the pants.

The Enthusiast left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 9:41 AM:

The tie’s fine, but the fact that he matched it with his belt bothers me.  We can talk about all the little things that bother us about this photo, but at the end of the day, his pants are the perfect fit.

Glenn left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 8:17 AM:

Personally I would have gone for a narrower tie, but this is a great look regardless.  These pics are making me wish I had a Summer wedding to attend…alas.

pat s left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 7:57 AM:

I agree when looked at the tie is too big, but something about this just feels good.

A.Lopez left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 7:47 AM:

Great suit and the pink is a nice touch…and he’s not wearing a skinny tie. Isn’t he the head of Men’s for GILT?

The Untidy Pilgrim left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 7:47 AM:

I’m certainly not suggesting a “skinny” tie, just one that doesn’t look like it’s 4” wide. To each his own, indeed.

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 7:34 AM:

Perfect. And I’m not even a fan of seersucker suits. Great haircut and tan too.

Michael Butts left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 7:32 AM:

I am going to respectfully disagree.  I personally hate skinny ties and won’t wear them just because its a trend.  To each their own.  Great suit.

The Untidy Pilgrim left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 7:17 AM:

The tie and belt desperately need to be slimmed down.  Other than that, this is an entirely appropriate kit for an outdoor summer wedding/reception.

Richard Ross left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 10:24 AM:

I want to hear this guy’s stories. What a baller.

Murphy left a comment on 7/29/2010 at 2:19 AM:

I wish I was at this wedding!

Trailer Trad left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 6:35 PM:

‘Red’ done right. VRODJack pegs it perfectly. Well said. -Andy, I concur. These dudes are making the effort and that’s what counts. -Looked like a great wedding!

Elizabeth left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 3:24 PM:

I think he looks grand. I particularly like his bow tie.

Sam left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 3:20 PM:

The difference between the this and the previous posts, in my mind, is that this is a relatively older gentlemen who does not have a particularly flattering build.  He doesn’t need to have everything perfect because it would not look right if it were.  The previous two men, especially the first, look sloppy due to their ill-fitting attire.  Most men over the age of sixty probably are not scouring the pages of GQ and style blogs and trying to pull off the looks they see. 

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Andy left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 3:06 PM:

I don’t get how you all can rip the other guy with reds to shreds and not comment on this fine gent’s puddly trousers and a bit long-in-the-sleeves blazer.  I think neither gent has everything textbook perfect, but both look great.

Of course I’m going to hang out with this older gent rather than Mr. Smirk any day.

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 1:52 PM:

Beautiful picture. Everything’s so nice from the gentleman to what’s behind him, everything. I Liked this!

bunny left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 1:38 PM:

that’s adorable. cute bowtie!

Joey dee left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 1:14 PM:

If the two previous gentlemen took tips on how to put yourself together like this seasoned pro maybe they would be happier?! This guy nails the look and makes me take note.

W.R. left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 11:58 AM:

Well, hide his face and he’s looking (as bad) as the other. I, though, think this series of photos is simply amazing.

robdarko left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 9:58 AM:

I’m so sure we will all refrain from any biting comments about Uncle Sam or suffer a whack from the cane…

Tuck/Laguna,  the difference between Uncle Sam and Horse Bit may be the finish on the red pants.  Seems to me that this gentleman has dressed for the occasion in Brooks Brothers while Horse Bit threw on a blazer over his utility reds and slipped into leather loafers.  IMHO, they both wear it very well.

abc left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 9:41 AM:

This gentlemen is who I’d like to share a drink with instead of the other two stiffs…stylish, great attitude…probably has some good stories to tell as well.

VRODJack left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 8:06 AM:

This man could wear burlap and make it look fashionable.  It is the trifecta of the drink, cane and smile that catch my eye.  The cane shows a man unwilling to quit.  A man with many places to go and people to see.  That smile of his is probably the same smile he flashed when the papers announced that WWII was over and the boys were coming home.  He grinned like that when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon…..when his favorite team took the penant, the cup, the trophy….He’s earned that drink and a flock of young men to listen to his stories.

Perhaps a young lady on his arm…smiling

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 7:33 AM:

Nice! This is how the old boys roll. Rocking it in reds and navy blazer. Where are the ,cuffs?

For some reason (can’t put my finger on it) this fellow looks a hell of a lot better than the young guy in similar kit from a few days ago.

Trish @ Pink Preppy Lilly Lover left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 6:56 AM:

What a delightful photo, he looks relaxed and ready to have a great time!  Love the whole look head to toe!

Trish @ Pink Preppy Lilly Lover

Tuck left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 6:45 AM:

1000% better than the gentleman with a similar look from days before. It’s is not all slim and shrunken, but his proportions are well done and with the drink and hand and the carefree smile he remembers that style is about the person, not the clothes.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/31/2010 at 11:28 AM:

@Christopher Tawney—At one point, I had an individual argue a signet ring is never worn on the little finger…he argued this because none of the “preps” he grew up with wore them. I simply replied that his friends’ families were not affluent enough to ascribe to such traditions. Here, we see an authentic so-called “prep” in the Cape attending a quintessential social event—a wedding. Lo and behold, he’s wearing a signet ring on his little finger. You can’t argue with that.

Jinx left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 2:06 AM:

Another observation. Picture Pierce Brosnan in this
ensemble with it properly altered to his physique,
all of a sudden not too bad.(have a feeling Brosnan
would lose the saddle shoes still)
You have to face it. The more dashingly handsome
the man the more beautiful the woman,face wise
and body type the more you can get away with.
The same outfit that draws criticism on one
person,draws praise on another. NOW, you do
have your “character” types though, which
requires your relationship to yourself to be so
“solid” it produces “CHARM”. The luxury of the
state of “don’t care what you think of how I
dress” is STILL supposed to find praise while
being uncaring. Absolute confidence that
truly does not need praise will still find it,
too obvious to miss. If you’re going for clean
and crisp then have your cuffs correspond.
This overhang at the ankle,better with a beaten
weathered chino which then calls for a different
shirt, which then changes the tie,etc,..at face value
the outfit is fine. OH, and this “real preps"thing.
REAL PREPS don’t care BECAUSE they have got it
right without having to think about it, YOU are
NOT going to be an example for them. You got
it backwards. As far as this guy above,eh,trying
for a leading man look,with a character build
and the “je ne sais quoi” just isn’t there.

Joey dee left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 1:28 AM:

Or in an alternate universe he could say too: “we welcome you to munchkin land.” choose your pill.

Joey dee left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 11:26 PM:

Aside from the sizing; with exception to the jacket, this guys ensemble just invites you to say something so he can reply, “frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn!”

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 9:16 PM:

awesome pic

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 7:00 PM:

Love it! Not a fan of saddle shoes (the bloody things should be banned, IMO), but this young fellow looks smashing. Well done chaps.

Dana Sipes left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 4:40 PM:

Such Fun.

Love your posts and relish in all the commentary.
I Will be in Nantucket and the Cape the next two weeks. Be kind should FEC’s camera gets a hold of me.

Best,
Dana
http://dana-in-wonderland.blogspot.com/

Christopher Tawney left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 4:16 PM:

Also, on reflection, not quite sure where else one would wear a signet ring, or who signed the cocktail.

Christopher Tawney left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 3:59 PM:

No, further thoughts, splendid fellow; here this would be (down to shin level) just right for a boaty party involving punts or a smallish yacht.

Christopher Tawney left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 3:48 PM:

In my country he’d be wearing morning dress and sweating horribly. So good luck to him, but clearly the lobster Albert slippers did not arrive in time, so shame on that. Trousers too long again; no hand me down/‘thrift store’ excuses on that; wwhat are alteration tailors for?

Christopher.

Cary Randolph left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 3:46 PM:

I don’t care if his blazer fits or not; the signet ring alone makes this guy a winner in my book.

Jonathan left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 3:23 PM:

I dont care if this is cape cod, it’s far from preppie. From the contrast point collar, to the french cuffs, the faux blazer emblem, and incongruous saddle shoes, this whole outfit screams of effort, a decidedly un-preppie trait. A definite what-not-to-do.

I’m sure hes a nice guy though.

Jason left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 2:10 PM:

Contrary to a lot of the other comments, I actually think his jacket fits very well. It’s not fashion forward, and ‘too small,’ a la Thom Browne, but does in fact look like he probably had it tailored to fit him as it does. For instance, the sleeves are a perfect fit, and he’s showing the perfect amount of cuff, and he doesn’t look like a tall guy, so I’d guess the sleeves were shortened. The pants, however, look like they’re straight out of the 80s, which may be what he going for, but I think if they were shorter, and slimmed down in the leg some, they’d be much more flattering. But if we believe that all these ‘true preps’ are so secure in their race and class status that they neither need, seek, nor appreciate flattery, then I guess his outfit is, by dint of the fact that he has become defined by the prep renaissance as someone who is always already perfectly dressed (because what he wears IS perfect itself—because it’s done effortlessly, with a got to hell attitude, or whatever) perfect…

Alan B. left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 1:25 PM:

Nice looking, conservative outfit.  I’d ditch the cufflinks since the blazer buttons give enough metal to the sleeve.

K. Nights left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 1:13 PM:

I agree with Andy, it’s a nice change of pace to see how real people are dressed rather than a photoshoot. I like these.
Who are any of you to decide how his clothes should fit him anyway? They’re his clothes.

AEV left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 1:03 PM:

Per Elizabeth’s and others’ comments, which seem to suggest that this guy is just some old-school prep who doesn’t take clothes or himself too seriously, I must disagree. The problem with this guy/picture, is that he clearly cares - a lot. This isn’t some sort of “thrown together” outfit - he thought about this one, from the shoes, to the patch and ring, to the collar - and that’s the problem. In trying to piece together the “perfect summer wedding outfit” that would showcase just how stylish and preppy he was, he overdid it and butchered the look. Yeah, there are a couple “elements” in the outfit that could, conceivably work if the rest of the kit did, but that’s not the point - I could browse elements in a catalogue or on store shelves - it’s putting them all together in a way that works that translate into style and potential learning or admiration from blog readers….the only thing I learned from this pic was how great a value properly tailored pants and blazers are.

AEV left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 12:50 PM:

Straight up terrible. From the “sort of, modern-ish, aviators” to the faux removable contrast collar (which never, ever look good since they’re impersonating removable, washable collars from 100 years ago…), to a double breasted jacket which makes this guy look 4 inches shorter than he already is (what’s the chest patch all about? Even if it’s legit, it screams trying too hard - esp as someone else’s wedding), to the far too long and baggy white pants, this “outfit” is so far off the mark even I’m surprised. Both these guys needs tailors, ASAP - clothing choices aside, style is as much about wearing clothes that fit and flatter as much as it’s about anything else. Whoah…let’s get this train back on the tracks.

Andy left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 12:33 PM:

Elizabeth has it right…  These posts aren’t images to base our fits on, they’re here to showcase some particular elements of preppy style.  Most all of us agree that the coats in this and the last post are too big and also that the pants could use some work, but imagine that the fits are just right and suddenly you’re looking at preppy perfection: Loud, festive clothes at a great location with drinks in hand.  This isn’t a Rugby photoshoot, it’s people in their real life habitat, which I think is a nice breath of fresh air.  Paraphrasing, FEC told us he’s here to show the original preps how to wear their clothes sized correctly and to share their style with the rest of us.  I’d say he’s got it figured out.

Patrick left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 11:23 AM:

I don’t think the jacket fits right, but that’s not the problem.  Shorter, stockier guys should not wear double breasted jackets.  They emphasize your body attributes and make you look even squatier.

Conrad left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 11:09 AM:

Hear, hear!  Elizabeth got it-spot on.

Sam left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:46 AM:

The pinky ring is pretty hilarious.

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Elizabeth left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:43 AM:

I should add that I’m not a fan of double-breasted jackets, and the one this fellow is wearing isn’t flattering. But I imagine he’s never even considered getting rid of that thing, or having it tailored properly. One has to admire that sort of…nerve? Moxie? Cluelessness?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:42 AM:

@Sam—What I want you to understand and be inspired by in this photograph is the noteworthy points I made above.  Secondly, this gentleman is the only reason this blog even exists.  Without the born-and-bred prep and their uniform, the prep aesthetic ceases to exist much less surface to the mainstream.

@Elizabeth—Your wild assumptions are not too far from the truth.

@fsp—“Too much of all”?  When is the last time you read The Official Preppy Handbook?

Take a moment and read M.D. Cooley (comment in the previous post), Glenn, and robdarko’s comments.  They understand my mind on this week’s posts.  They understand where these posts are coming from…they are coming from a place unadulterated by the fashion industry.  They should be received as such.

Sam left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:41 AM:

@Elizabeth, I completely understand your perspective, and I think most of the “haters” of this post do, as well.  The problem is not this particular gentlemen, it’s the fact that his attire made this site.  It is in congruent with the majority of the rest of this site.  Most people probably look at this site for some sort of inspiration, or simply to see whats out there.  This is neither inspirational or original in any way shape or form.

Elizabeth left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:37 AM:

This man has nothing to prove. He’s got a festive drink in his hand, he’s on Cape Cod on a lovely summer’s day at a happy event, and he’s comfortable enough to let someone take his photo and post it on a blog about preppy style where a bunch of nitpickers are going to take him to task about his attire. And why doesn’t he care about the latter? Because he’s a prep in his native habitat, and probably has no idea that his clothes are supposed to fit perfectly, anyway. He doesn’t have to “get it” because he’s probably unaware that there’s anything to “get” in the first place.

Yes, I’m making a lot of wild assumptions here, but you catch my drift…

Sam left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:33 AM:

Mad props on running a pretty great site, but the recent posts have been a bit lacking.  Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like I keep seeing the same posts.

www.mensstyle101.blogspot.com

Sam left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:31 AM:

I understand that old-school preps didn’t care much for fit, but we know better today.  And, based on brief looks at Take Ivy, those guys seemed like they had everything pretty much down.  These aren’t old pictures, there are plenty of guys with prep influenced style that should be up here.

Old Trad left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:31 AM:

Finally, a man wearing a jacket that fits him, instead of one that is at least one size too small.

fsp left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:29 AM:

Too much of all. In contrast to the other wedding guest he look’s not like someone who know’s what understatement means

Glenn left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:25 AM:

“I just want everyone to understand that my goal is to have everyone here dressing better than preps themselves.  As you will see in some upcoming Dress Code posts from Cape Cod, true preps could care less about the fit of their chinos…and frankly I would like to change that.”  FEC 7/7/10

Glenn left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:20 AM:

For everyone was paying attention FEC told us this was coming (pics from CC) when we were discussing some of the finer points of Prep dress a few weeks ago.  The class who “gave birth” to prep was/is not nearly as interested in the finer points of fit as we are.  It was/is indeed a uniform.  And they could care less if we think their pants and sleeves are to long (they are) and if he’s to short to wear a double breasted jacket (he is).

Al left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:20 AM:

On this post as well as the previous one, it has become pretty obvious that these men are simply wedding attendees, not style experts. So why does everyone expect them to dress as such?

Pittsburgh Perambulations left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:18 AM:

Hmmm I don’t feel like it fits right for some reason.

However, I would LOVE to see more wedding posts on here!

pat s left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 9:59 AM:

while this looks screams get away from me that is what makes it great.

MGT left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 9:49 AM:

Might have looked better if it had been a proper fit.
Too big..

Daniel left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 9:38 AM:

It looks like he borrowed this from a taller gentleman, and the result is that he looks four feet tall. His legs just look so short!

robdarko left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 9:12 AM:

M.D. Cooley nailed the sentiment on the previous post.  These wedding guests could care less what we think because to them it’s a uniform.  F.E.C. does not go into details regarding the garments but I am sure they are well constructed from quality fabrics.  This guy has no agenda.

Save Khaki was an ad campaign or some kind of editorial so there was an agenda.

Jonathan left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 9:06 AM:

and with that, the preppie revival comes to a screeching halt…

Wog left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 9:01 AM:

There is such a thing as too much cuff. Everything else - great look!

NWR left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 8:59 AM:

I feel that this, as well as the previous picture are disappointing. These two “wedding guests” should be titled “wedding crashers” because their choices are just a wreck. There has been a lot of talk about “costumes” on this blog lately, but I think these take the proverbial “wedding cake.” Ill-fitting and tacky. Compared to your shoot for Save Khaki, these ensembles aren’t deserving of their place on this great site. They should appear on your partner site “An Affordable Wardrobe.”

Despite these two wedding posts, you have done an incredible job FEC! I love your site, your work, and your style. Keep it up!

naked left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 4:06 AM:

@Jason: I totally agree with you.
By the way, I like his outfit. Not everyone feels comfortable in skinnier pants. There is only one thing I don’t like this much, namely the combination of red pants and a purple tie.

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 9:16 PM:

Brilliant!

bunny left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 8:38 PM:

i really like this picture. the shade washes him out like the red of his reds. classic scenery and look. priceless face. enjoying wedding guest week

Jason left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 4:45 PM:

Also, I did not mean to imply that this guy is an a**hole; for all I know he’s a super-nice dude. I just meant that the celebration of a ‘look’ that’s really going on right now in the blogosphere (esp. re: the reissue of Take Ivy, which has been getting a lot of ballyhoo), seems to be grounded in a kind of valorization of a very distinct bygone era in which certain kinds of capital (social, gender, class, racial, etc.) were reproduced within a certain segment of the population that, were it still going on today at the same levels, I would hope we would all be appalled by. That being said, torn from its troubling historical context, I think the GTH look is pretty sweet.

Jason left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 2:26 PM:

I like this guy’s outfit…even if the jacket may be a tad ill-fitting. I do wonder a little, however, about the prep/trad/ivy blogosphere’s uncritical celebration of the “none-of-your-damn-business,” ‘go to hell,’ ‘(insert adjective) insouciance,’ facial expressions that some of these men/boys wear. To me, they just look like a**holes who have had their pics posted on the internet and are being praised for what, if they had on a different outfit, might just elicit comments less of adulation, than of criticism. No one should have being/looking like an a**hole be a celebrated part of their cultural aesthetic. That said, I think this is a great blog, and I thoroughly enjoy reading it!

Straw Boater left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 1:28 PM:

What’s with all the haters?  Guy looks good.  And PS red pants look better than Nantucket Reds.  FACT.

Wackadoodle left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 11:08 AM:

Ok, there needs to be a primer on the difference between studied, carless style, and not-caring dumpiness. In one, you look good, but effortless, in the other, you just look like schlub. If you’re good, you can pull off the former without having to lay out your wardrobe ahead of time but it still takes consideration and thought. It shows a respect for yourself and others, and a inner joy at being an individual. This guy just looks like a miserable, privileged slob. He reminds me of the cousins at my family reunions that spend the whole time drinking too much expensive liqour and moaning about how unfulfilled and miserable they feel. Yeah, maybe he doesn’t give a damn what I think of his look, but you can go to your average Wal-Mart, Target or Supermarket and see a lot of people who give even less of a damn, so why aren’t they being posted up here so we can admire their “ensemble”?

abc left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 10:16 AM:

Looks like Spalding got a “time-out”

M.D.Cooley left a comment on 7/27/2010 at 5:33 AM:

This guy to me looks like he grew up dressing like this rather then discovering it later in life like most of us here. So he may not have the same sensbility that we do regarding fit and length being a child of the 80’s. Also his wardrobe may have consisted of hand-me-downs as a child so he may be used to ill fitting cloths. Whatever the case to me he looks comfortable as is; and all the perfect elements of classic preppy style and nonchalance are there. And though it might be ill fitting i’m sure he really doesnt give a damn what you think and just gets dressed in the mornign rather then contemplating his outfits each day.

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Andrew Eastman left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 10:20 PM:

Guy looks like he’s got money but no style… kind of like knowing what books to talk about but never actually reading them. Nailed the elements of the uniform but not the spirit of it. Might be true of other parts of his life also.

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Andy S. left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 7:47 PM:

I think the untailored fit adds an appropriate degree of nonchalance here.  If I saw this guy at a wedding, I bet he’d be the best dressed there, with the possible exception of the bride.

Justin left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 6:26 PM:

You can debate the break of the pants all you want (I’m a no break 2” cuff guy) but some guys just like some break and some guys don’t like cuffs.  So I’ll let him slide on that.  Jacket does need at least sleeve shortening, but the biggest offense is the tie.  Gives away the fact that he made an effort but doesn’t know what he’s doing because the tie is just all kinds of wrong.

The Boss left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 6:09 PM:

Classic look. Poor execution.

NWR left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 4:07 PM:

I’m a tad disappointed, FEC. This is a poor attempt and no man should aspire to this look. I can’t blame a man for trying, but I’m not sure this gentleman tried at all. It just looks sloppy/lazy. Tighten it up.

Syndey left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 4:03 PM:

I’m sorry to agree with several of the commentators: the jacket and trousers are poorly tailored. (Looks almost as if he just wore them straight off the peg!) Also, at the risk of being pedantic, the loafers are snaffle bit (there are many kinds of “horse bits”).

Christopher Tawney left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 2:31 PM:

Is this the guy who had to ferry the lobster slippers from Ohio, or maybe the groomsman whose slippers didn’t turn up, that’s why he’s had to trot out the Guccis? Great colours, but trousers way too long and no cuffs.

sam left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 2:31 PM:

Perfect scenery, was this taken at the filming of Wedding Crashers?  haha.  Wish I had more to say about how great the outfit is.  Go to the tailor.  Jacket needs a lot of work, as do the pants.  The sockless look doesn’t work well when you have baggy pants on.  From what I can see, the tie looks a bit out of place, as well.  Right ideas, poor execution.

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Waspduckivy left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 1:55 PM:

Seriously, the blazer is too large and the pants too long. My 2ct. - But classic outfit anyways! Thanks

Wackadoodle left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 12:25 PM:

All that’s missing is the scotch on the rocks and the frigid wife.

def left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 11:51 AM:

Did his mom make him wear this ensemble and he’s upset?

robdarko left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 9:31 AM:

IMHO:  This is the standard.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 9:17 AM:

@Dave—I am not sure if you need to adjust your monitor’s color, but those look like “Reds” from here. Couldn’t agree more on the sleeve length of the blazer—but even if I told him I’m not sure he would care (I’d like to see his pants shorter too…but then again, I’d like to see everyone’s that way). After all, that sleeve being too long could be what this prep non-chalance is all about for him. Could be his dad’s blazer?

Dave left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 8:52 AM:

Good job, sir.  Nice shoes.  But a few points; those aren’t Reds, the jacket is too long (let’s see some cuff), and cheer up you’re at a wedding not a funeral!

Andy left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 8:09 AM:

Great outfit!  I need to find a couple occasions to pull out my Nantucket reds before the summer’s over.

Trailer Trad left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 7:39 AM:

Great look. The expression on his face says “The ferry back to the Mainland is NEVER on time!” -I wore my Guccis yesterday, but with socks (it WAS church, afterall).

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 7:13 AM:

Nice. This is a classic look. And horsebit loafers, despite what some provincials say, are de rigueur. What else can one say?