F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/2/2012 at 10:01 PM:

@Stroh—The shorts are a salt wash chino short by Rugby.

stroh left a comment on 9/2/2012 at 8:36 PM:

info on shorts?

PB left a comment on 6/22/2012 at 4:22 PM:

You seem to dig those sneakers since they come back quite frequently… Nice history with Borg wearing them but seen from the front I personnally find the central piece of canvas coming up to the rubber is not very nice.
I do not think they are distributed in France anyway. Can’t you find Supergas or Spring Courts in the US or do you really consider Tretorns are “preppier” ?

Angel left a comment on 6/21/2012 at 12:13 PM:

Not bad, I was did the “front tuck” quite often in my golfing days with polo shirts. Not sure if I dig it with a button up. Then again I have a big butt so wouldn’t look as clean on me anyways.

Angel’s Point of View

JNG left a comment on 6/20/2012 at 12:12 AM:

hello

Kiki Palome left a comment on 6/19/2012 at 4:13 PM:

Such an utter treat to see Neal on my favorite blog! Love this look! I suppose Andrej has forgotten preppiness is also synonoymous with effortless…

Gian left a comment on 6/18/2012 at 4:31 PM:

Nice post!
If you like take a look at http://gntstyle.wordpress.com/ I’d love to hear from you

Take care
Gian
Consultant Style Advisor
http://gntstyle.wordpress.com/

david left a comment on 6/18/2012 at 1:38 PM:

Sorry, but GQ’s street style could use some lessons in street photography.  They could start with reviewing the work here.

Jarvis C. Veira left a comment on 6/18/2012 at 12:23 AM:

Let’s see if this is preppy or not.

http://www.gq.com/style/street-style/201206/ben-ferrari-new-york-city-street-style-06-06#slide=19

Also, check out:

thepreppyleague.com

Tom Bosché left a comment on 6/17/2012 at 8:55 PM:

Forever ...

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 6/16/2012 at 6:52 AM:

@Andrej—When has it not been OK?

Andrej left a comment on 6/16/2012 at 2:58 AM:

Is it still okay/cool to only tuck in the front half of your shirt?

Karla Reed left a comment on 6/15/2012 at 3:19 PM:

I like this look. All the basics are there and I like his laid back spin in it. Being a modern prep is all about inserting your own attitude into classics. Well done

DBCC left a comment on 6/15/2012 at 2:57 PM:

Great wheels.

cam left a comment on 6/14/2012 at 8:04 AM:

This is more like it…i would however tuck in the shirt and button that third button.

Desmond K left a comment on 6/14/2012 at 6:05 AM:

Nothing like a pair of canvas sneakers in the spring/summer. Gotta love it!!

http://chinosandcheesecake.blogspot.com

Mindy left a comment on 6/28/2012 at 2:38 PM:

Love the book. Already tried the cheese souffle and tomato tart. Wonderful :-)

Joey Dee left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 3:29 PM:

Those slippers are too unbelievably cool, hats off to you and undividual style!

sa left a comment on 6/19/2012 at 4:33 AM:

the fashion for the ray ban optical sunglasses ,i think you would be like it!

xm0541 left a comment on 6/19/2012 at 4:32 AM:

The fashion of the louis vuitton belts .You can see it for here
http://www.raybandiscount.com/optics-c9

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 6/16/2012 at 7:02 AM:

@Vern Trotter—I believe Polo made a knit tie with traditional tie tipping at one point. I would try shopping vintage clothing dealers or eBay.

Vern Trotter left a comment on 6/15/2012 at 1:51 PM:

Knit ties with square bottoms are everywhere. Do you know anyone that sells a point or V bottom?

Vern Trotter
Manhattan

Andrew left a comment on 6/12/2012 at 5:49 PM:

Fred, thanks for this post. This is a killer outfit and I bet it looks awesome when worn with some swagger. Keep up the awesome work!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 6/12/2012 at 7:00 AM:

@Tim—Please check out the previous Wardrobe X post to understand the “why” behind these collages.

Tim left a comment on 6/11/2012 at 5:59 PM:

I generally like these pieces - and appreciate elements of FEC’s style - but am confused. If it’s not ‘about the brands’, then why are half these pics close ups of corporate logos as opposed to shots of these clothes being worn uniquely?

Richard Ross left a comment on 6/11/2012 at 11:20 AM:

Steeze through the roof.

Chase left a comment on 6/9/2012 at 1:03 PM:

I do believe that is the first time Paris Hilton has ever been referenced on this site.

Ryan left a comment on 6/7/2012 at 8:40 PM:

Haha, yeah it goes something like, “When people hate you, it means you’ve made it.” I’m sure there’s someone who makes the point more elegantly than Paris Hilton…

MS left a comment on 6/7/2012 at 11:24 AM:

@FEC
Only two things in this life we can depend on: death, and people being cruel on the internet. Godpeed.

Angel left a comment on 6/7/2012 at 10:11 AM:

Cool stuff F.E., I got a tie just like that but at a thrift store. Its a bit short for me though. I’ll have to find someone with a smaller neck and a bit shorter who can get some use out of it.

Angel’s Point of View

K.T.K left a comment on 6/7/2012 at 8:38 AM:

I really appreciate your style and posts. You have excellent, timeless taste that, in my opinion, more people should embody. To be honest, I’m tired of seeing pajama pants in the airport. Your style is Americana inspired and practical- what more could you ask for? Keep up the good work.

MGM left a comment on 6/7/2012 at 6:04 AM:

This post just oozes with creativity and personal style.  And as Mr. Castleberry has already mentioned, we are all here only because we want to see his latest posts.  So, let’s keep things friendly here!

Saturdays left a comment on 6/7/2012 at 12:25 AM:

Two thoughts here Fred:

First, great post I love your style and I am glad you are with RL. I think like you, and eventually I want to work at RL as well because of my sheer love for their products, lifestyle and image. I trust your judgement and really appreciate your thoughts and input that go into these blog posts.

Secondly, I was wondering if you knew what happened to the young and hip Norman Hilton we sawa year ago. It seems they matured a bit and sort of disappointed me. The shoot you did a long while back was absolutely breath taking and I still regret not buying a sport coat from them back then, with the throat latch and all.

Suggestion: I would love to see the progress and method of your work at RL (if that is allowed)

Also my real email is used for this when I comment.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 10:40 PM:

@Ryan—Thank you sir. I actually don’t know what Hilton says about haters. Please indulge me.

Ryan left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 7:21 PM:

As always, your style is original and awesome, Fred! You know what Paris Hilton says about haters…

emjkmj left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 3:49 PM:

I am grateful to those bloggers who take the time to put themselves out there.  Blogs cost me nothing and provide free information and entertainment.  Thank you.

Matt M. - The Cleanest Corner. left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 3:18 PM:

Much love and respect to one of the most well-put-together gents out there, Fred Castleberry. He’s made a career off of his vision and penchant for a certain niche. As you said yourself, Fred, it’s not about what you wear, but how you wear it. I incorporate a lot of Ralph Lauren into my wardrobe and even have some of the same pieces as you, but I wear them completely different than you do. Not many can “pull off” the outfit reflected in the photos above, and not a single person at all can carry his/herself the same as you while wearing it. Keep inspiring, keep striving, and never take negativity on comment threads too serious. As the great Dr. Seuss once said, “Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”

Antares F left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 3:17 PM:

That looks to be a Brooks Brothers button on the blazer, even though it’s listed as a Norman Hilton. I can’t imagine you would have switched buttons from one brand to another.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 12:30 PM:

@GHY—I work with classically trained, experienced product designers. I never shared that I was in concept marketing…nor would I be interested in a position as such. Go read my “About” section…it’s all right there.

GHY left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 12:26 PM:

Don’t you typically need experience as a designer to be hired by RL as a product designer? I thought you told us all that your job was in concept marketing - no?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 12:26 PM:

@Ty Webb—Style is not about what brands one chooses to wear but instead about how one wears the pieces they choose to fold into their wardrobe. Do you think most people are wearing those zebra print Prince Alberts??? Wake up man. You cry that my personal style is 60% of the company from which I buy them from, but are your pieces any different? Does your oxford shirt look much different than mine? Does your ribbon belt look much different than mine? My guess is they look similar. The difference between you and me is in how we wear them. Many companies manufacture similar products to Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren just chooses to make them better (quality) in many cases.

Ty Webb left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 12:11 PM:

@FEC - I don’t doubt that you’re a fan of RL products. You prattle on about how this blog is a reflection of your personal style.  Well how can it be YOUR personal style if 60% of the items come from one manufacturer?

Al left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 11:58 AM:

Loving the Stubbs and Wootton slippers, are they vintage? Also, are those Brooks Brothers buttons on a Norman Hilton jacket?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 11:50 AM:

@Ty Webb—Ralph Lauren does not pay me to push their products. I am actually employed by them to design product. I wear the product because I like it. I talk about the product here because I like it. If you aren’t a fanatic about the company you work for, then what are you doing there?

Ty Webb left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 11:38 AM:

So let’s see, you’re paid by Ralph Lauren to push their products and 5 out of 8 of your selections are theirs.  Good effort indeed Fred.

DBCC left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 10:18 AM:

I LOVE 1-6, especially 2 and 5..  Great effort, Fred.

Laguna Beach Fogey left a comment on 6/13/2012 at 10:36 PM:

Who is this?!

She’s cute.

Red Tag Chic Los Angeles left a comment on 6/10/2012 at 1:16 PM:

love your cool style….lovely blog too!

Rebecca
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

Robin left a comment on 6/9/2012 at 2:22 PM:

Effortless! Love it!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 10:51 PM:

@Cam—That jacket is a varsity jacket with leather sleeves and a wool body, not a baseball jacket.

Reginald IV left a comment on 6/6/2012 at 10:25 PM:

The square face watch is classic American style.

cam left a comment on 6/5/2012 at 10:03 PM:

@fec - what about the baseball jacket u wore in front of that jukebox?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 6/5/2012 at 9:52 PM:

@AEV—Baseball attire isn’t preppy.

AEV left a comment on 6/5/2012 at 6:57 PM:

I’m gonna start wearing baseball uniform leggings with loafers….

Jack left a comment on 6/5/2012 at 5:53 PM:

A predilection for ‘riding pants’

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 6/5/2012 at 4:51 PM:

@Desmond K—The Range Rover was serendipitous.

ANH Style left a comment on 6/5/2012 at 10:46 AM:

One can never have too many oxfords, in my opinion. Great bag.

Desmond K left a comment on 6/5/2012 at 7:52 AM:

....And I love the early model Range Rover in the background. Did you walk her over to that spot or was she already there?

Desmond K left a comment on 6/5/2012 at 7:50 AM:

Fabulous look and she pulls it off effortlessly…

http://chinosandcheesecake.blogspot.com

Miss Margarita left a comment on 6/5/2012 at 6:29 AM:

love her sandals!!

morganvsmorgan left a comment on 6/5/2012 at 4:16 AM:

Haha, your comment form is amazing! Love it. Aside from that, I like how her entire bottom half matches exactly, the pants, the shoes, the bag - and then she sets it off with an oxford shirt in a beautiful shade of lavender.

Ann left a comment on 12/29/2012 at 7:54 AM:

I think one’s been left off that I really enjoy - tutto fatto a mano http://tuttofattoamano.blogspot but it is less “styling” and more for people who like bespoke.

Kingston left a comment on 8/3/2012 at 12:03 AM:

www.prepandmaiden.com not there? Hmm

PSP left a comment on 6/18/2012 at 9:11 PM:

F.E.C.
I think your blog is the best organized and most visually compelling.
I would appreciate the inclusion of a few more preppy blond women (ie. boobs).
PSP (In fact, I do)

Laguna Beach Fogey left a comment on 6/13/2012 at 10:38 PM:

Very amusing.

Andrew left a comment on 6/7/2012 at 2:06 AM:

But I love Brooks Brothers Slim Fit shirts?!

JNG left a comment on 6/3/2012 at 3:42 PM:

saw this on pinterest and laughed so hard. it’s totally ridiculous and silly but so funny.

Helen M left a comment on 6/2/2012 at 2:53 PM:

So well done!

Travis McHenry left a comment on 6/1/2012 at 5:26 PM:

what about coffeeandthenewspaper.tumblr.com

Vic Delta left a comment on 6/1/2012 at 10:14 AM:

To funny! Guilty as charged. At least I’m with my grandkids.

Wayne left a comment on 5/30/2012 at 8:57 PM:

This is hilarious, yet so true.

Desmond K left a comment on 5/30/2012 at 5:51 AM:

I remember seeing this a few weeks back. It’s very humorous indeed. Very informative though. But that first question just takes the cake…

http://chinosandcheesecake.blogspot.com/

Saturdays left a comment on 5/30/2012 at 12:17 AM:

Whoever had the time to make that, did so very well. They placed me perfectly.. but didn’t place anything for Azimuth’s Circle…

I’m also sort of in awe that its only been since 2009 - feels like I’ve been reading this blog since my first Polo.