WMM left a comment on 1/24/2013 at 2:24 PM:

I’ve always been curious as the fashion vs. function element to a lot of the clothing that is detailed here.  For example, a shooting patch on a vest in the middle of NYC.

Andrew left a comment on 1/23/2013 at 12:49 PM:

Why is the sock/no sock question such a big deal? It’s clearly an issue of preference. If the look works and the person likes the breeze on their ankles, let it be.

MGM left a comment on 1/21/2013 at 9:59 PM:

FEC makes a good point—women do indeed go sockless all the time; still, though, I must admit that my eyes were also immediately directed at the ankles, and I was rather surprised that this fine gentleman did not have on any socks, especially considering all the layers he has on.  I think that the no sock look works extremely well with a polo and a pair of summer white slacks.  But I question whether it is appropriate with this winter look.

Also, I like the slim vest inside the sportcoat instead of wearing the vest over the sportcoat. Solid look overall.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 1/21/2013 at 8:12 PM:

@Michael—He is without socks, however, I imagine he’s warm enough with the layers he has on. And women go sockless all the time in winter, do they not? Is the issue really about warmth?

Michael left a comment on 1/21/2013 at 8:08 PM:

Is he going sockless? Even on a mild winter day, I still think socks (at least thin ones) are mandatory for me.

Jay left a comment on 1/21/2013 at 5:06 PM:

The top looks great. The blazer/vest combination works well.