• Slip Up

    Dress Code  

    Photographed in New York, NY

    Noteworthy: Prince Albert slippers, no break in trousers, layered cardigan/blazer, fair isle scarf.

    Nov 10, 2010 | Permalink (22) View/Leave Comments

    Craig Johnson left a comment on 11/12/2010 at 1:03 AM:

    Great Style! Marvelous outfit i must say
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    Joey Dee left a comment on 11/12/2010 at 12:00 AM:

    I love the slippers on this guy and FEC. what would be inappropriate would be if those slippers were like air jordans or something like that. FEC, what are your thoughts on vans?


    British Prep left a comment on 11/11/2010 at 11:02 AM:

    Great outfit, love the slippers.
    For those of you looking for a great fairisle scarf;
    http://www.jackwills.com/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductRef=005856&Option=005856734
    Excellent British company.


    Kal left a comment on 11/11/2010 at 10:48 AM:

    I want that scarf!


    e left a comment on 11/11/2010 at 10:00 AM:

    He looks amazing!!!


    Terry left a comment on 11/11/2010 at 9:17 AM:

    There are no RULES in FASHION, everything else is just one’s own personal taste (comments).


    Jarrett left a comment on 11/11/2010 at 4:16 AM:

    Absolutely love this look. I wouldn’t change a thing. I actually like the color of the socks. I’ve never really had a hate for slippers, either. Diff’rent strokes, as they say.


    Meli left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 5:12 PM:

    By far one of my favorite outfits indeed!


    JFD left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 4:22 PM:

    The tie looks like another scarf.


    Christian left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 3:28 PM:

    It’s the socks. The rest is very good.


    Tweedy McElbowpatches left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 3:24 PM:

    This is a pimpass outfit…especially this trouser/slipper combo.


    Kiel James Patrick left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 2:11 PM:

    Where did he find that pulchritudinous fair isle!  I need it.  Outfit is a handsome down to the last detail.


    enjoyeroflife.blogspot.com left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 11:04 AM:

    The trousers are nice
    enjoyeroflife.blogspot.com


    The Boss left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 10:38 AM:

    This is one of the best looks I’ve seen on here in a while. This guy obviously understands how to mix n’ match fabrics seamlessly. More men could learn a thing or two about layering a blazer with a cardigan or vest underneath. It’s a simple touch that adds a certain cachet, and when executed correctly is unparalleled in elegance.


    Samuel left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 9:58 AM:

    Looks like the WANT for J. Crew laptop case.  I love it.

    www.mensstyle101.blogspot.com


    nyc left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 9:44 AM:

    great look. really dig the tie and trousers. Also- any idea where this gent found that blazer?


    gbourgeaiseau left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 9:34 AM:

    Great outfit all around.
    Agree with tito that dark socks would be
    much much better.
    Too cold for no socks?


    Andy M. left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 9:16 AM:

    Breaking with the crowd!  This is the best execution of the Prince Alberts that I’ve seen on here yet.  Great outfit.  Where could one find that planner?


    DEX left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 9:11 AM:

    I like the outfit, especially those pants.


    BJP left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 8:39 AM:

    I like this look. Great tailored classic blazer w/cardigan, and nice fall slacks. He looks great. The Stubbs (or equiv.) slippers almost never make sense to me though. Sometimes—maybe—with black tie, but even then not my favorite.


    tito left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 8:15 AM:

    Dark color socks would been the perfect match. The rest of the outfit is perfect.


    john lexington left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 7:59 AM:

    great look, i like the cardigan blazer combo, the scarf is very nice. still not sold on the prince albert slippers though.


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  • Worth the Tassel

    Top Drawer | Dress Code  

    Photographed in Fall River, MA

    Noteworthy: Bass tassel moccasin, herringbone pattern leggings, feminine ruffled tartan shirt.

    Nov 9, 2010 | Permalink (23) View/Leave Comments

    Sayle left a comment on 11/27/2010 at 2:50 PM:

    I love this bag! I saw a similar bag at http://www.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=46483 ... that I am definitely looking to purchase.


    M.Ridley left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 6:31 PM:

    My girlfriend bought a nearly identical D&B purse for $20 in September at a thrift shop in Greenwich, CT.


    Kiel James Patrick left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 2:12 PM:

    Pan,  you have a year round glow.  Love, Kiel & CoWo


    Elizabeth V. left a comment on 11/10/2010 at 1:42 AM:

    Sosobeans, I think that’s a vintage Dooney. They don’t make them like that anymore.


    Sosobeans left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 10:02 PM:

    Are these pocketbooks available in stores yet?


    Trailer Trad left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 7:46 PM:

    If you can keep those great Dooney & Bourke leather purses from being trashed, you’re doing a great service. Classics should be celebrated!


    ACH left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 7:08 PM:

    I, too, would love to get my hands on that skirt!


    Richard Ross left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 4:36 PM:

    This is beautiful. I really love this. It’s refreshing.


    abby left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 12:58 PM:

    my question is where did she get that skirt? I am loving this whole look and have wanted a skirt in that yellow shade for some time now….


    Pansmom left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 12:19 PM:

    Love the whole outfit, especially the shoes.  What happened to the gold shoes?


    Meli left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 12:16 PM:

    I have a similar Dooney and I’m wearing thos loafers right now, love the look!


    bunny left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 12:12 PM:

    cute. i guess it’s the loafers plus wood floors with colorful wall that is saying margot tenenbaum on archer ave to me. a rare indoor photo from you :)


    F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 12:01 PM:

    @C.F.—Fall River, MA is home to Lotuff & Clegg, a luxury leather goods manufacturer. I was visiting their factory.


    Megan left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 11:44 AM:

    Love the bag. A vintage Dooney and Bourke is next on my wish list…


    K left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 11:12 AM:

    This looks great from head to toe!


    Samuel left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 11:10 AM:

    By far one of the best women’s posts you’ve had.

    www.mensstyle101.blogspot.com


    cws left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 9:46 AM:

    Bringing back some wonderful memories…


    Christian left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 9:43 AM:

    Lovely! 10/10


    Caroline Fontenot left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 9:13 AM:

    I love this look, thought I don’t think I could pull it off, replace those loafers with some oxfords and I may just have to steal this ensamble!


    c.f. left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 8:50 AM:

    I’m just curious, what brings you to Fall River? It seems out of place with your usual stops in Manhattan, Beacon Hill, New Canaan, and Buckhead.


    BJP left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 8:49 AM:

    She looks fantastic. The bag is great.


    john lexington left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 7:54 AM:

    perfection! every last detail.


    Kris left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 7:45 AM:

    Great look!  I love loafers paired with skirts.


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  • Pea Skirt

    Dress Code  

    Photographed in New York, NY

    Noteworthy: pea-coat inspired wool skirt, suede elbow patches, knee high socks, the underrated yellow oxford cloth button down.

    Nov 4, 2010 | Permalink (21) View/Leave Comments

    echapman left a comment on 5/6/2011 at 11:20 PM:

    I think this outfit is so adorable but it is over accessorizing a little bit I would take off the hat and the socks, but other than that I am in love!


    LindseyP left a comment on 11/13/2010 at 6:51 PM:

    Goodness! She is adorable! Love everything about it.


    Stanford97 left a comment on 11/9/2010 at 5:45 PM:

    I love the confidence of a girl wearing a mini-skirt.


    charly left a comment on 11/8/2010 at 7:45 PM:

    I’m in love. Why aren’t there women like this in Los Angeles. I think I need to move to the East Coast; New England to be more specific.


    Joey Dee left a comment on 11/8/2010 at 1:50 PM:

    FEC—would your female models be willing to get together to make a 16 month calendar with tips for the month for the rest of us?


    MPerez left a comment on 11/5/2010 at 12:01 PM:

    adorable. We need more of ‘you’ in Atlanta


    tammy left a comment on 11/5/2010 at 8:29 AM:

    I like how this look adapts classics to give them a modern and refreshing look.  She can easily wear each piece separately on a more traditional ensemble, or mix them for a fun look.  The world evolves, and fashion will inevitably change.  If we only stuck to the classics we would still be wearing corsets and long dresses.


    Samuel left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 9:42 PM:

    I love the elbow patches and the yellow oxford.  I am constantly trying to pick up one from Rugby, but they never have my size in stock.

    www.mensstyle101.blogspot.com


    Elizabeth V. left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 7:42 PM:

    I’d wear a (somewhat longer) plaid skirt and some tall boots instead of the knee socks and shoes, mostly because looking at this outfit just makes me imagine how cold I’d be in it at this time of year, LOL.


    Emily left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 6:15 PM:

    Really liking everything here. Very nice


    Heather left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 3:57 PM:

    Love the outfit, especially the suede elbows.


    James left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 3:22 PM:

    Great shot FEC.  I think the look, from the skirt up, is on point.  I’d give her a second look (for a good reason).  I applaud FEC for always causing us to think, expand our eye, and come to our own conclusions.


    Andy M. left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 2:23 PM:

    Impeccably classy from shoulders to toes.  I say shoulders because I just don’t particularly care for girls in hats.  That said, it fits the look and she pulls it off better than most.


    jess@studio3z left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 1:22 PM:

    Although I don’t think I could ever pull it off, I love her outfit-from the hat down to her shoes!


    question left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 12:45 PM:

    Does anyone know what type of shoes those are?  I saw a guy wearing a pair of loafers with that woven look above the toe.  I looked around all summer and found nothing.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.


    Deanna (Silly Goose Farm) left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 12:24 PM:

    I have a skirt and sweater just like that, but never thought to pair them together! Definitely going to try it (though it is a bit chilly here in Upstate NY).

    Ladies, I bought my skirt (not wool, but a heavy cotton twill) from J.Crew a few seasons back.


    Caroline Fontenot left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 10:01 AM:

    Yes, where can I get one of those skirts!?


    john lexington left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 9:36 AM:

    beautiful model, i like the look, i think a pair of penny loafers would really set it off. prep it up a bit.


    pat s left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 8:54 AM:

    nice shot, oddly APC (not quite prep) offered a great skirt last spring like that.


    Sunday Ibok left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 7:20 AM:

    Loving the wool skirt, who’s it by? The whole ensemble makes me happy for Autumn all over again. The tie in with the city flap cap is brilliant.


    gbourgeaiseau left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 6:53 AM:

    Absolutely lovely.


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  • Night Rider

    Dress Code  

    Photographed in Boston, MA

    Oct 29, 2010 | Permalink (28) View/Leave Comments

    John left a comment on 1/25/2012 at 7:10 PM:

    Hope you don’t mind, I used this photo to show the inspireation behind my daughters outfit on facebook. Not used for anything else just that.


    Joey Dee left a comment on 11/8/2010 at 2:54 PM:

    This is the best picture of this friend of yours, ever.


    Sarah V left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 7:36 PM:

    Thanks for the compliments. For those of you wondering about my outfit- The boots are from J Crew a few seasons back, the bag is Dooney and Bourke; and of course I’m wearing a Kiel James Patrick bracelet and belt :)


    DEX left a comment on 11/4/2010 at 12:36 PM:

    Any word on the maker of these boots or a hint to where similar boots can be found, I have a female friend interested in getting a pair.


    Lucy left a comment on 11/2/2010 at 12:58 PM:

    Loving this look… One that I partake in on a regular basis :) In the fall of course!


    Heather left a comment on 11/2/2010 at 9:28 AM:

    Absolutely fabulous.


    K left a comment on 10/31/2010 at 6:46 PM:

    Sarah always looks great! Love this outfit too!


    john left a comment on 10/30/2010 at 9:28 PM:

    impressive


    bunny left a comment on 10/30/2010 at 3:11 PM:

    great picture. love the plaid peeking out of the navy sweater. and how the sweater & plaid coordinate perfectly with her blue and orange bag.


    Pan left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 8:30 PM:

    Vickers you are beautiful! This outfit, like all of your others, is fabulous!!!


    trailer trad left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 6:42 PM:

    Her look takes me back to highschool when I cleaned horse stalls in the summer. Think Ally McGraw competing in dressage.


    Elizabeth V. left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 3:51 PM:

    I really love this look—the different blues look good together, and the colorful shirt is the perfect touch to keep it all interesting. Where did she get the bag?


    gbourgeaiseau left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 2:41 PM:

    Sarah, you are a beautiful lady.


    tammy left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 1:28 PM:

    She looks beautiful and elegant.  I think I’ll wear a similar outfit on Monday.


    Penny left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 1:02 PM:

    This is a really cool equestrian look! I ride English so I wear this myself often—and I didn’t even have to go out and buy the pieces!


    Vern Trotter left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 1:00 PM:

    Do yourself a favor and have more pictures like this instead of the lads in shrunken clothes!


    Kris left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 11:55 AM:

    Those boots are perfect.  Are they RL?  I have black riding boots & have been looking for a pair in cognac brown.  Great look!


    BJP left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 11:52 AM:

    She looks great. Absolutely fantastic.


    s left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 10:42 AM:

    At which stores can I find these clothes? And the boots?


    Dallas left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 10:15 AM:

    I would pay money to know her hair routine. Truly. Sarah’s always amazing!


    Andy M. left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 8:23 AM:

    That should be in a Ralph Lauren ad.  Perfect.


    Christian left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 8:05 AM:

    Flawless.


    AEV left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 7:57 AM:

    nice look - the bag is great.


    cws left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 7:50 AM:

    Stunning…


    EdoubleM.blogspot.com left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 7:29 AM:

    I love this picture! It is so perfect! The way the navy pops in the night background and the way her hair matches those equestrian boots. Perfecto!


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

    DUN…to perfection.  Often mistaken, but this is HOT!


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

    wow! perfection, those boots are super,


    pat s left a comment on 10/29/2010 at 7:16 AM:

    Those boots are amazing, really the whole ensemble is perfect!


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  • Blue Suede Shoes

    Style | Dress Code  

    Wrapping up our week with Dan Trepanier of The Style Blogger is a more casual look. Though khakis are standard issue prep fare, everyone from Brooks Brothers to J.Crew are partnering up with Levi’s lately—and for good reason. Jeans are a time-tested way to introduce casual versatility into your wardrobe, especially on weekends. Just remember to keep your legs straight and your break short. What you do with the rest of your weekend is your business.

    “Dan’s style is instantly recognizable as American while avoiding the more predictable preppy combinations.” —Nick Sullivan, Esquire fashion director

    Photographed in New York, NY (enlarge)

    Noteworthy (Trepanier): This vintage leather piece is inspired by a traditional trench coat, a prep staple, which works great with a plaid shirt, wool tie, and collar pin.

    Noteworthy (Castleberry): A shorter trench coat rendered in leather in lieu of traditional wool gabardine or cotton (a cue from Jackie O.), navy suede desert boot.

    Oct 22, 2010 | Permalink (7) View/Leave Comments

    gbourgeaiseau left a comment on 10/22/2010 at 6:52 PM:

    Hey TO, send Ochocinco my regards…


    Samuel left a comment on 10/22/2010 at 11:24 AM:

    I like the combo of the washed out denim with the suede db’s.  Not a look most people would think of, but totally works.

    www.mensstyle101.blogspot.com


    TO left a comment on 10/22/2010 at 11:14 AM:

    Thanks for this week FEC- great idea!


    tammy left a comment on 10/22/2010 at 9:54 AM:

    This is my favorite look.  He looks very clean, comfortable, elegant, and masculine.


    john lexington left a comment on 10/22/2010 at 9:51 AM:

    not a big fan of the jacket, looks good on him though , i have enjoyed mr. trepaniers looks this week, good job mr. castleberry. keep up the good work


    JMH left a comment on 10/22/2010 at 8:44 AM:

    I really enjoyed this weeks posts.  Dab shows a lot of versatility with his wardrobe, which I respect even if I don’t agree with all of his sartorial choices.  This combination is one of the highlights for me.  I don’t know what it is, but it just seems to work together.  Great job!


    cws left a comment on 10/22/2010 at 7:00 AM:

    Appreciated the posts this week…look forward to more possible collaborations.


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