Christian Kimber left a comment on 3/19/2011 at 8:03 PM:

Man I love those shoes,

Best,

Christian
www.stylesage.co.uk

Sabir P left a comment on 3/8/2011 at 3:41 PM:

Saw this picture yesterday and it made me wear my plaid pants today!

Bernard left a comment on 3/2/2011 at 10:36 PM:

Also…where did you get those pants? I Love Love the fit. Do you usually tailor most of your pants Fred?

Joey Dee left a comment on 3/2/2011 at 8:46 PM:

This is a great shot, and the photographer’s images remind me of early Scorsese, Leone, Copolla, and in some instances Fellini. And what’s not to like in LA?

Carlos left a comment on 3/2/2011 at 12:24 PM:

Love the pants. The whole sockless look might not always be warranted, but look good and of the moment. They stick out, especially out here in Los Angeles; no one wears pants like that. The coat? Seems a little too much for the assuming warm weather. However, being an LA native, it does drop down to 30 degrees in my neighborhood at times, and that is pretty damn cold for us. A coat that big, for a person not used to 40 degree climate is definately fine. Too many assumptions going on here. And Joe, it was suppossed to snow down to 500ft in elevation, I live at 1900 ft and it didn’t snow. Very few places received an inch or two of it.

J.Carlos left a comment on 3/2/2011 at 9:26 AM:

nice shoes.

hola from Spain.

Christian Kimber left a comment on 3/2/2011 at 4:08 AM:

Those shoes are beautiful, and the fit of your trousers are perfect.

Best Wishes,

Christian
www.stylesage.co.uk

Richard Ross left a comment on 3/2/2011 at 3:05 AM:

This is an incredibly strong look, both in the clothes and the demeanor. One of my favorites you have posted. The fit of everything is spot on. Those PANTS. Man.

You are killing it like no other.

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 10:08 PM:

Great picture. I’m loving those shoes and the pants!

Angel left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 8:20 PM:

Great photo, I have a pair of pants similar to those heading for alterations for a tapper. I’ve been trying to figure out some colors to mix with it and I have a starting point now. Thanks F.E.

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bunny left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 6:33 PM:

the bluish grey smog makes the perfect colored backdrop for this ensemble. great plaid mingling too.

K left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 6:07 PM:

Great look! Not too fond of the double collars, but I like the rest of the outfit.

Joe left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 5:31 PM:

Not sure when this photo was taken, but didn’t it just snow in LA?

Great shades — just bought those same ones a few weeks ago (brown polarized lenses and tortoise shell frames, right?). Unfortunately the sun doesn’t shine much here in Great Britain.

pat s left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 5:16 PM:

Nice Pants! where did they come from?

styleomnibus left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 4:47 PM:

The pants are just great.  Perfect cut, fit, and look. 

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chris W. left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 4:11 PM:

Spot on! Love those shoes.

Bernard left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 4:01 PM:

you should seriously have your own LOOKBOOK - perfect outfit!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 1:47 PM:

@AEV—Flusser did tell me to wear socks…in chilly NYC.  This is Hollywood where the sun is out though the wind is kicking a chilly breeze across the hills.  I’m in wool trousers, knit rugby, OCBD and a wool duffel coat—I’m warm enough as is, I’m not wearing socks ;)

AEV left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 1:43 PM:

Cool shot. Didn’t Flusser tell you to wear socks?

Bevin Elias left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 1:35 PM:

I love the look, you know I go crazy for Double Monks.  This Spring no socks double monk straps and brushed cotton chinos

philip left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 1:34 PM:

i love the fact that you are sporting your monks barefooted.

CG left a comment on 3/1/2011 at 1:32 PM:

Awesome outfit. I love the jacket. I usually don’t like double collars, but you pull it off well.

D. Mills left a comment on 3/11/2011 at 4:11 PM:

Here is another pair of wonderfully crafted kelly green cords for those on the lookout: http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/the-675/Slim-Walt-Trouser-Corduroy/Detail

Andreas left a comment on 3/7/2011 at 2:48 AM:

I have a pair of cords like yours but no double monk. You made me get a pair of C&Y Lowndes. I am eagerly waiting for them to arrive. Spring is almost here!

Thank you for a great blog.

Greetings from Sweden

Andreas

eric left a comment on 2/27/2011 at 8:31 PM:

i’m originally from florida.  no socks and rolled cuffs are standard behavior.  i’m glad to see it has made its way up north.  tassels and cuffs forever.

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rSl left a comment on 2/26/2011 at 12:06 PM:

the big anti-fit up top and tapered leg is very classic and super flattering.  points perfectly to bare ankles. looks crisp, clean and totally action-ready.

Miguel Ramalhão left a comment on 2/26/2011 at 9:53 AM:

Love the trousers! I’ve been looking for a pair just like these.. well know maybe next fall…

J.Carlos left a comment on 2/26/2011 at 9:26 AM:

hi from Spain, i like your blog.

un saludo desde España.

J.Carlos

patgig left a comment on 2/25/2011 at 4:59 PM:

Your point is spot on.  Better to spend the time and money altering a garment to make it yours, than watching it sit on a hanger never worn. It’s a hard lesson, but once you get the fit you want…

Elizabeth V. left a comment on 2/25/2011 at 4:07 PM:

Wow—pants so awesome they cause you to forgo the law of gravity! :) I do love the color.

Andy M. left a comment on 2/25/2011 at 8:04 AM:

Brilliant all around!

Gentleman's Gazette left a comment on 2/24/2011 at 9:35 PM:

The green of the pants is great!

Regards, le.gentleman

Kenneth left a comment on 2/24/2011 at 5:44 PM:

BRILLIANT! This is the level we should all aim for before we leave the house everyday! Cheers my man!

DEX left a comment on 2/24/2011 at 12:48 PM:

Great look, way to consistently show up all the featured models with the looks you put together.
I have those same glasses, love them.

AWKeller left a comment on 2/24/2011 at 12:45 PM:

Beautifully executed, yet again.

bunny left a comment on 2/24/2011 at 2:08 AM:

i’ve missed seeing you here. looking next level beyond. green is def your color. the color of stacked cheddar.

G. Smart left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 9:17 PM:

This is a fantastic photo !
Love the jump and the expression haha

Bernard left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 8:37 PM:

Not only did you get the shot but you also got the outfit right! PERFECT once again!

Tito left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 8:04 PM:

Sick execution!
I am going to buy that number 3307 on take 4 Fred, by the way BIG greetings to AEV.

M.D. Cooley left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 7:33 PM:

My favorite part is the perfect shadow of you.

chris W. left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 7:13 PM:

This is so fun, love it. Nice casual expression even though you’re in mid-air. Those cords are beauties!

Angel left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 5:11 PM:

I’m guessing the 14” bottom is also translated to 7” if you were to lay it flat? Very cool outfit. I like your bag in the background.

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Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 5:04 PM:

Epic! Great outfit!

Al left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:59 PM:

Wow. That’s an awesome look.

@FEC, is your tie tucked into your sport coat pocket? It certainly looks that way from the photo.

K left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:58 PM:

Cords are great! J Crew has a good selection too, in many colors and cuts. I got lucky once and walked through a Banana Republic and found a pair for $12.

AEV left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:52 PM:

Whoah. The outfit is unarguable - but that outlandish jump pose detracts….a lot. Brooks’ Milano fit cords (or even J Crew’s urban slim fit cords) appear to have a very similar fit and would help avoid what sounds like a total rebuilding of the pants….all they need is a cuff.

cd left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:38 PM:

Nice look. RE Glasses are affordable staples.

BUT of even more note that classic Mercedes Benz 420 SEL - the W126 body style - utterly timeless.

S.N. Carpeaux left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:32 PM:

Just goes to show what a good eye and a tailor can do. The pants are brilliant (as are the shoes).

Ton Bosché left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:30 PM:

Frederick, three totally unrelated comments:
1. You never disclosed that you played basketball in addition to soccer in your younger days - such effortless air! My basketballing progeny would be proud.
2. I’m envious - you got the sun I missed last week.
3. The green cords are excellent, especially with the tapered leg and cuffs. What are your guidelines re shirt, tie, jacket with such colorful pants?
Best, as always, Tom
www.SophisticatedStudent.com

Filippo left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:24 PM:

great outfit!

MGM left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:15 PM:

Excellent look.  The color is muted just enough to escape the go-to-hell look!

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Tom left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:07 PM:

It’s funny you posted this. I saw a gentleman wearing cords very much like these yesterday actually!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:01 PM:

@HarrisonK—Get the longest inseam available in your waist size.  In my case, that was a 32"x32”...since they did not offer a 34” inseam.

HarrisonK left a comment on 2/23/2011 at 4:00 PM:

I like everything.  When you say get the longest inseam available, how does that work with waist size?  I assume a tailor can take everything in and then adjust the length of pant and the cuff.

Joey Dee left a comment on 2/22/2011 at 12:08 AM:

On dock shoes, what was the original intent with the lacingnon the side?

Bijan left a comment on 2/20/2011 at 5:10 PM:

Great post, but we are almost reaching the Spring! Looking forward to the upcoming posts on spring gear and the fashionably sync!

Bijan.
http://hypstercult.com/2011/02/20/bare-necessities-spring-11/

JP left a comment on 2/20/2011 at 4:45 AM:

Don’t know if people saw this, but there’s an interesting conversation going on about this photo here. The guy is slamming this look:

http://dieworkwear.tumblr.com/

chris W. left a comment on 2/19/2011 at 5:30 PM:

Love it! To hell with “Oh it’s cold, where’s his socks?” If he wants to wear a peacoat and go sockless, then all the power to him.

Henry left a comment on 2/19/2011 at 8:23 AM:

Great look, great photo. So many men wear ill-fitting chinos, this gent gets it spot on. On the other hand, I personally don’t like the way a shirt looks when buttoned up all the way without a tie. But hey we’re all different right? Imagine how boring it would be if everybody looked the same.

K left a comment on 2/18/2011 at 11:56 PM:

Peacoats are my one of my favorites. I love the white boatshoes as well. It gives a nautical theme.

CRE left a comment on 2/18/2011 at 6:29 PM:

thanks for the comments everyone.

@sonhouse - it was one of the warmer days this winter yet it was windy… wasn’t very cold at all. took it as an opportunity to shake things up a bit.

Synth left a comment on 2/18/2011 at 6:00 PM:

Very nice shoes. Overall very well done and put together.

Joy left a comment on 2/18/2011 at 5:49 PM:

Extremely dapper! Love the lighting.

sonhouse left a comment on 2/18/2011 at 4:40 PM:

Hard to go wrong with a peacoat (I think I got one opportunity to wear mine down here in NOLA).  The first thing that struck me was that, if it’s cold enough to wear the coat, shouldn’t it be cold enough to cover the ankles?  and is it weird to wear topsiders in the winter?  Maybe because there is a general nautical theme it’s ok…

Neef C left a comment on 2/22/2011 at 11:41 PM:

That is an awesome blazer, i love the coloration of the fit as well.

BKH left a comment on 2/17/2011 at 9:13 AM:

Thank you for the comments. It was a windy day in the city, hence the hair

Jay C. left a comment on 2/17/2011 at 12:08 AM:

love the combination! love the hair!  keep up the great work

Aggie K left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 11:10 PM:

This is a great outfit.  I love tartans.  Are you sure it isn’t just the wind blowing his hair around?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 9:23 PM:

@Joey Dee—Shot with digital, no flash, 50mm lens.

Joey Dee left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 9:19 PM:

Fred, what is the film, flash, lens combo here? Thanks.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 7:19 PM:

@DJY—The black watch blazer is by Band of Outsiders.

@Dan—This gentleman is wearing corduroy trousers.

AdamsSutherland left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 1:35 PM:

Love black watch blazers.  Nice shot, FEC.

DJY left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 1:32 PM:

does anyone know where the blazer is from?

khordkutta left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 11:25 AM:

Dude is on point, glasses to soles.

Rauslton left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 10:35 AM:

These dressings superbly crafted. The contrasting colors go rather nicely together. Well Done

Glenn left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 10:27 AM:

Well first time I’ve seen an outfit that clothes fit the model in a normal fashion, not the current incredible shrinking look. Black Watch jacket seems more of a jacket you’d wear to a Christmas party.

chris W. left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 10:16 AM:

Your outfit posts keep getting better and better. I am really digging the hair style and the loosely clutched coat.

Dan left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 10:03 AM:

edgy.  awesome.  what a tough look! I really like the trousers…they look like cords? great shot FEC!

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 9:38 AM:

It’s a nice picture. I like the tie, shirt, loafers and jacket. The hair is a bit crazy for me though.

Glenn left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 9:23 AM:

Love this, I want a black watch jacket!

Joey Dee left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 9:18 AM:

This guys vibrance just glares at you off the screen. Very good, hes put together well, even withou tailoring. The hair and glasses say moz. This guy was probably a punk rock kid in a previous life.

K left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 9:08 AM:

I like the mix of colors, but I don’t like how the blazer fits him. I do like his hair styled though! It adds some flair.

scarlet left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 8:45 AM:

Something about the fit of the jacket around the waist and the bagginess of the upper thigh of his trousers is throwing me off. Looks like he found those clothes in a second hand store—and not that there’s anything wrong with that, you can find some great stuff second hand. It just seems to me, in my opinion, that he needs to get his pieces altered.

I must say, though, that this man has a fantastic eye for color.  Good for him! :)

Tito left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 8:40 AM:

Love this Style!

AEV left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 8:27 AM:

I love the blazer - from the fit to the fabric…really nice.

Andy M. left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 8:16 AM:

Just awesome.  This gives me incentive to pull out my little-worn black watch trousers while it’s still cold enough to do so.

Angel left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 8:06 AM:

@J.Lee, I don’t know this Gent personally, but I’m guessing the big hair is just his thing, everyone has to have a trademark ya know.

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J. Lee left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 7:41 AM:

I like the outfit, I have a similiar jacket, I wear it exclusively during christmas time, I might have to reconsider that. The hair… is a little… “Bombastic!”
Regards,

JP                 http://preplee.com

Angel left a comment on 2/16/2011 at 7:32 AM:

This is what Bello the Clown from Ringling Bros. Circus would look like if he cleaned up his “act” and stopped “clowning around.”  (Not picking fun, hes got the big hair thing going on like Bello, and Bello is badAss) seriously, very cool, very edgy, great mix of colors. well done.

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Carlos left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 6:40 PM:

Amazing.

Mark left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 5:43 PM:

I like this look, though I would prefer it without the ‘on trend’ varsity jacket.

I don’t have a problem with wearing college stripe scarves - I bought one from J. Press in the Harvard colours as a souvenir and I always get compliments on it. Given that I live in the UK though, it doesn’t have the same connotations to most people, which probably makes it somewhat more acceptable. It definitely beats wearing one of those hoodies with the name of a place you’ve visited on though - I really hate seeing that ‘look’.

chris W. left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 4:22 PM:

If this was grayscale with some lens flare/scratches, it’d look smack out of the 1950’s! I like it, minus the white shoes (But that’s a personal taste going on, not saying it’s bad!).

CHK left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 1:56 PM:

This look - letterman jacket and oversized scarf + herringbone or corduroy jacket = golden.

Currently, seems a bit forced.

J. Lee left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 11:30 AM:

Great outfit, it looks like it could be a student from the 1950’s… cool stuff. Check out my Style Pic at http://preplee.com/2011/02/14/style-pic-j-lee/

Cheers,

J. Lee

CC left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 11:05 AM:

Love the shirt, tie, cardigan ensemble.

G.M. left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 10:45 AM:

The inclusion of the white chucks is the perfect sartorial touch to an otherwise identifiably thematic look.  I would, however, lose the scarf.  But great look.

The Real Thing left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 10:41 AM:

Great WASP model!

Robyn left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 9:11 AM:

hot

Tito left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 9:08 AM:

I love this look minus the low profile Chuck’s.
A pair of tan Brogues would’ve been the match!

Richard Ross left a comment on 2/15/2011 at 8:06 AM:

Mmmm. This is good.