MGM left a comment on 7/19/2012 at 5:54 PM:

Great look.  Great style.  I especially like the rolled up jeans.

Angel left a comment on 7/18/2012 at 10:49 AM:

Nice shot F.E., very simple and classic look. Looks like the Staten Island Ferry, I love taking rides on it when visiting NYC.

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Elizabeth left a comment on 7/16/2012 at 3:16 PM:

A sweater is the last thing I’d want to put on right now (it’s been in the 90s where I am), but seeing this gent’s cardigan makes me look forward to fall!

Aggiek left a comment on 7/16/2012 at 9:25 AM:

Great look for fall. We’ve had such hot weather that I don’t want to wear long pants, much less a sweater.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/15/2012 at 11:26 AM:

@Deb—I believe it was mid 70s (maybe cooler) this particular early morning on the Staten Island Ferry. I often have a shawl collar linen/cotton sweater in hand when I’m near water, just in case.

I photograph and share dress code images here for inspiration. They also serve as an ongoing look book of friends’ and acquaintances’ looks that I like. Rarely do I list what brands my subjects are wearing (unless I’m specifically asked by a reader here in the comments, then I make an effort to find out). The exception to this would be a notable piece of jewelry, accessory, or a company I’d like to introduce people to (like in this case, A.R. Trapp). Is A.R. Trapp aware that I mentioned their glasses on my blog? Probably not. They don’t even have a website. These photographs are not, and have never been, “subtle” marketing spreads for the companies/pieces I determine worthy of mentioning. Often I’ll provide a link where you can pick up the same or similar noteworthy item (if you choose to shop there, I get a small commission on what you spend). If these serve as subtle marketing for anything, it would actually be (not-so-subtle) marketing for my own taste. So perhaps I’m marketing my taste to you ;)

Deb left a comment on 7/15/2012 at 7:44 AM:

I would be dying in jeans and a shawl sweater. Fred, are these “shoots” actually (not so) subtle marketing spreads for the companies that these folks work for?

Desmond K left a comment on 7/14/2012 at 10:19 PM:

I love everything about this look. From the pop of color coming from the shirt to the wash of the jeans and then topping it.off with a textured cardigan. And those glasses….well that’s just icing on the cake.

C.L. Young left a comment on 7/14/2012 at 5:34 PM:

I really like this whole look and I think the shawl collared sweater brings it from standard to interesting! The striped t-shirt adds the color. 
I like the idea of the light colored tortoise shell glasses but I can’t really make out the shape of the frame. Although I like Gant (the brand), they will never be as great as they once were in the 1980’s. I wish they would use more of the old “vintage” patterns. I loved the rugbys and polo shirts they made in the 80’s. I’ve seen Gant tortoise shell glasses recently that are really great but these glasses are a “step up” from Gant!

Allie left a comment on 7/14/2012 at 3:58 PM:

Loving the whole look!!

Dora left a comment on 7/20/2012 at 8:38 PM:

i’m curious to know what your wife says about your “dream girls” pinboard. they are all babes!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/19/2012 at 10:35 AM:

@Elizabeth—I’m imaging a classic leather closed toe heel in walnut.

Elizabeth left a comment on 7/16/2012 at 3:12 PM:

She looks spectacular! I wonder what sort of shoes she was wearing with this?

Leslie left a comment on 7/16/2012 at 12:50 PM:

Love your blog, but I wonder why I have received this and many other posts three times in the last week?

emjkmj left a comment on 7/13/2012 at 4:38 PM:

@ Trailer Trad, if that’s reason #425, I’d like to see #1-10!  p.s.  great name BTW.

Trailer Trad left a comment on 7/13/2012 at 12:30 PM:

New Zealand is great, Reason #425.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/12/2012 at 6:23 PM:

@Andrew—Did you not read the first paragraph? :) Miss Pearson is the one who passed this along to me.

Andrew left a comment on 7/12/2012 at 4:56 PM:

Assuming the New Zealand Herald isn’t a daily read of yours, did you find this because tit popped up on your google alert for UnabashedlyPrep.com? Either way, an amazing and gorgeous girl. Sigh…

Saturdays left a comment on 7/12/2012 at 1:53 PM:

She is definitely an interesting person. And that interview was fantastic, I’ll have to watch Valentino: The Last Emperor to better understand what drives her.

Y.L. Hollander left a comment on 7/12/2012 at 8:19 AM:

It’s as if Annie Hall and Gordon Gekko had a love child.

A terribly bright, engaging and gorgeous love child.

Desmond Kinlaw left a comment on 7/12/2012 at 8:17 AM:

She is just fascinating. Her look is classic. She looks like a woman who can command respect and attention. I think that’s very important and honestly one of the most attractive traits one can posses.

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Robert left a comment on 7/12/2012 at 6:56 AM:

Stunning…I wish my tailor looked like her.

David left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 11:27 PM:

Good to see a New Zealander here.

chris crabill left a comment on 8/31/2012 at 1:21 PM:

I had the same watch. I bought it for $1200.00 new and sold it used for about $2900.00. I purchased a Omega seamaster for $200.00 .It keeps better time and when I dive I use a seiko diver from 1966.

Jon left a comment on 7/18/2012 at 10:45 AM:

Very classy, HarrsionK.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/16/2012 at 10:05 PM:

This gentleman’s watch is a Submariner (check the updated link above in ‘Noteworthy’). When I go through the effort of highlighting a specific piece, it is what I say it is. There is no debate. There is no second-guessing.

HarrisonK left a comment on 7/16/2012 at 6:36 PM:

@AEV -  his watch looks to be a two tone submariner with black dial and bezel, I have the same one.

Elizabeth left a comment on 7/16/2012 at 3:18 PM:

Those white pants look so crisp and comfortable for what sounds like a pretty warm day in the city.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/14/2012 at 2:07 PM:

@AEV—I’m not even going to acknowledge that farcical remark with a proper response.

AEV left a comment on 7/14/2012 at 9:24 AM:

His watch doesn’t appear to be a Submariner. C’mon Fred.

Hot Texan left a comment on 7/13/2012 at 11:12 PM:

Why is his blazer collar turned up?

Paris left a comment on 7/12/2012 at 10:35 AM:

Andrew always looks amazing. It’s about time he’s on this site.

Russell left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 9:39 PM:

What would you say is the perfect length of a jean. If I am typically a 32 Inseam, where should the pants end? I am 6’1 and I typically like having trousers finished at the top of the of the shoe’s tongue.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 9:14 PM:

@Michael—I photographed this gentleman recently. I’m pretty sure this guy works in an air conditioned office for the majority of the day. On this particular day, it was like 79 degrees or so…which is prime temperatures for a linen jacket.

Michael left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 9:09 PM:

When was this photo taken? It’s been to hot to wear an outfit like this.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 2:29 PM:

@Wait, What—I believe these are Ralph Lauren Purple Label suede wingtips.

JONG PARK left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 1:54 PM:

THAT’S MY BOY! LOOKIN’ CLASSY!

TTG left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 12:26 PM:

Thats a very nice looking blazer! Very nice outfit.
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Jennifer left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 10:42 AM:

I wish my boyfriend dressed like this!

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

Not gonna lie… the socks were unexpected. Was sort of picturing this look w/out socks.

The look is on point.

Wait, What left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 9:57 AM:

Nice look. AE Players’ shoe?

Krystal Clark left a comment on 7/21/2012 at 8:36 AM:

She looks great! Lovin’ the sistas on Unabashedly Prep! We like to prep it out too :).

Elizabeth left a comment on 7/16/2012 at 3:21 PM:

I especially like the color of the pocket square—it livens up the whole outfit.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/15/2012 at 11:52 AM:

@Brad—Do I? You’d be hard pressed to find a post in which I list the specific brands a person is wearing (outside of a notable accessory,  piece of jewelry, or vintage). When someone asks in the comments where a particular piece is from, I make an effort to reach out to the subject and find out (if it didn’t previously come up in conversation when I shot them).

Brad left a comment on 7/15/2012 at 7:50 AM:

@FEC - you list the brands of items profiled all the time….many times following up with add’l brand names in the comments section.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/14/2012 at 2:08 PM:

@AEV—I couldn’t tell you since I don’t ask the people I photograph what they are wearing head to toe.

AEV left a comment on 7/14/2012 at 9:23 AM:

@FEC—What pieces of clothing on this woman aren’t by Ralph Lauren?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/13/2012 at 11:30 AM:

@Alba—I believe the riding boots are by Ralph Lauren. There aren’t too many outfits making this quality of fashion riding boot but Ralph Lauren is one of them.

AEV left a comment on 7/13/2012 at 9:59 AM:

@Alba - My educated guess is that the boots are by Ralph Lauren.

Alba left a comment on 7/13/2012 at 12:26 AM:

Love the look, thanks for sharing!

The humour with Ralph Lauren aside, where did the lady in the picture get her boots?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 2:27 PM:

@AEV—For me, this look works. Had I thought about riding boots with chino shorts for women before? No, honestly. This inspired me. Do I think riding boots are meant to be paired with shorts? They were initially designed to be worn with Jodhpurs…but all the more reason to share this image with everyone here—because she makes it work with shorts.

AEV left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 12:00 PM:

@Fred—Are you suggesting that leather riding boots are a summer shoe? Do you think riding boots are meant to be paired with shorts?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 11:53 AM:

@AEV—This particular blazer isn’t cotton, but tropical wool. Even better in the summer.

AEV left a comment on 7/11/2012 at 11:47 AM:

Sure, a cotton blazer works fine in June.

cam left a comment on 7/10/2012 at 10:58 PM:

@Leo - where else but Ralph Lauren of course….....HA mr. castleberry, I beat you to the punch ;)

Leo left a comment on 7/10/2012 at 9:19 PM:

I love the picture!

My girlfriend really likes those boots, can anyone point me in the right direction as to where she can find some?

C.L. Young left a comment on 7/10/2012 at 6:54 PM:

The look is very polished! I especially like the blazer/ocbd/pocket square combination. As a man, the upper half is what I would wear (but with bow tie). The boots are “too die for” and work well with the look. The shorts in place of skirt looks really good and the colors all work very well. Women can get away with so many things in fashion! Just let me try getting away with wearing cowboy boots with khaki shorts! She looks very serious but I agree with Desmond in saying that she most likely has an awesome smile.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/10/2012 at 2:22 PM:

@Caroline—My best guess would be Ralph Lauren.

@Margaret—I shot this photograph about a month ago. This young lady is in cotton shorts and a lightweight navy blazer…this seems to be perfectly suitable for early summer in the city on a weekday.

Caroline | Back Down South left a comment on 7/10/2012 at 1:59 PM:

Would love to know where the oversized hoof pick belt is from..

Margaret left a comment on 7/10/2012 at 10:02 AM:

When was this photo taken? Doesn’t strike me as comfortable in 80 degree+ June/July heat….

Desmond K left a comment on 7/9/2012 at 10:14 PM:

I love this look on ladies. I can never get enough of it. I bet she has an awesome smile too.

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Elizabeth left a comment on 7/16/2012 at 3:23 PM:

She’s adorable, and while those shoes are not my own style, I have to respect anyone who can walk city streets in those.

cam left a comment on 7/10/2012 at 11:02 PM:

dream girl

Nic left a comment on 7/10/2012 at 5:52 PM:

Great looking girl, I dated a girl who was 4’10” for awhile at university. Outstanding girl and ended being our new coxswain.

RP left a comment on 7/9/2012 at 5:07 PM:

@MGM Being the young girl featured, I am 4’10”, so “serious” shoes are a way of life for me. :)

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/9/2012 at 9:22 AM:

@MGM—I met this young lady during K. Cooper Ray’s book signing at J.McLaughlin’s UES boutique. This photograph was taken just right outside the shop.

MGM left a comment on 7/9/2012 at 6:41 AM:

Lovely picture.  And those shoes are serious!  I get the sense from the background that she is just walking around the town in this outfit.  So, those shoes are awfully serious!

JD left a comment on 7/7/2012 at 10:17 AM:

Love the girl, love the dress.

Jack left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 5:29 PM:

Nice work.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 3:06 PM:

@Angel—Yes; however, filters would be misleading. I am developing my images using some of VSCO’s presets as a starting point.

Angel left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 2:36 PM:

Cute girl.

Side note - F.E., you using VSCO film filters on your images now?

Caron left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 1:32 PM:

The dress is fantastic.  She has the bloom of youth—gorgeous.

Penny left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 11:37 AM:

Love the dress.

Christine Jennings left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 9:55 AM:

“You Gotta Regatta”
Definitely a Summer 2012 Staple Dress.

George left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 9:08 AM:

Tim beat me to it. Love the girl, love the dress. Very nice package, indeed.

Tim left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 8:57 AM:

Nice dress (and smile). Dorrian’s regular for sure.

Desmond K left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 6:18 AM:

The print on that dress is awesome! And she looks so flippin innocent and adorable. I’m guessing it was a pop up shower that day?

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phosil left a comment on 7/6/2012 at 3:20 AM:

that is such a cute dress