Ann left a comment on 11/23/2011 at 7:48 AM:

Takes me back to college when I had time to play more and things were carefree, so fun!

Trailer Trad left a comment on 11/1/2011 at 4:46 PM:

Makes a Virginian proud.

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Rhon left a comment on 10/28/2011 at 6:01 PM:

This looks like a picture-perfect time.

ian left a comment on 10/26/2011 at 8:01 PM:

Love the Bernese Mountain Dog. wonderful dogs, but very short lived due to horrendous health issues. Such a shame.

Lee Anne left a comment on 10/26/2011 at 2:37 PM:

This post is top notch. Such a lively, fun collection of photos that definitely captures the nature of sport. Keep up the excellent work!

Amy left a comment on 10/26/2011 at 7:45 AM:

The pretty lady in the yellow striped dress is just DARLING!

scaleworm left a comment on 10/26/2011 at 12:18 AM:

Great images, Really, just Great shots here! Well done!

ian left a comment on 10/25/2011 at 4:03 PM:

the woman with the dog has a heart-melting smile.

Max left a comment on 10/25/2011 at 3:44 PM:

Awesome set of pics.  As a general aside and correct me if I’m wrong - true prep style is casual, uncalculated, and effortless (i.e. “to the manor born, it’s just what you are”  and NOT studied… IMHO the aesthetic idea is very similar to the Italian notion of “sprezzatura”

The girls…WOW.  Keep up the good work Fred, your blog rocks!

A.U.G. left a comment on 10/25/2011 at 12:00 PM:

I was here but unfortunately my means of chronicling (cell phone was not charged the night before).  -auniversitygent.blogspot.com

Andy M. left a comment on 10/25/2011 at 8:36 AM:

Phenomenal group of pictures Fred!  This is probably my favorite post of all time on here.

Laguna Beach Fogey left a comment on 10/25/2011 at 7:13 AM:

Superb collection of photos, FEC.

I particularly like the shot of the blonde in the white trousers. Holy s*&$!! Please inform her that I’m single and strikingly good-looking. And, I live on the beach.

Are you aspiring to be the Slim of our (decaying) times…?

Tripp left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 6:45 PM:

this looks like the best time ever. i want to be there. you really really captured the moment. i am so jealous

Obadiah left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 6:02 PM:

Richard of Wasp 101 informed us that Rugby has now provided you with a private plane and pilot. How was your luncheon at the cafe? Shall we look for their skull-and-bones logo on the dorsal fin?

CHC left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 2:15 PM:

I mean the blonde girls with the peace sign….

CHC left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 2:13 PM:

Nice pictures! I like this a lot! Especially the girls in floral print dresses…

dam left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 11:57 AM:

Wahoowah

JIm Kelleth left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 11:30 AM:

Re: The lady in the white trousers….  I’ll second that.

cam left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 11:17 AM:

now THIS is unabashedly prep!

trip left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 11:00 AM:

Wow, this may be one of the best series that you’ve done, Fred.

Dan from England left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 10:43 AM:

The rear view of the lady in the white trousers is very nice, could we also see a front view please ?

Todd left a comment on 12/9/2011 at 11:02 AM:

Love “McEnroe’s” classic Nike’s…  had a pair just like’em back in the day - couldn’t play tennis worth a damn - still can’t play tennis worth a damn!

Carlos left a comment on 9/6/2011 at 11:43 PM:

Can someone please tell me how do you put pictures in sequence like this?

GBourgeaiseau left a comment on 9/3/2011 at 5:32 PM:

Nice post. All the best!

Andy M. left a comment on 8/31/2011 at 9:11 AM:

Samberg can do no wrong.  Genius!

Clay left a comment on 8/31/2011 at 8:02 AM:

That is AMAZING.  The poses are smack-on.  He does McEnroe better than McEnroe.  Thanks F.E. for a big laugh!

David left a comment on 8/31/2011 at 7:47 AM:

Bring back wooden tennis rackets! The game would be so much better.

fashionstyle left a comment on 9/21/2011 at 7:55 PM:

the designs are very beautiful, very stylish.

Jon left a comment on 9/1/2011 at 9:34 PM:

The writing in this post is strikingly adroit.  Kudos!

Nic left a comment on 8/31/2011 at 7:14 AM:

@Desmond - Quite correct.

@FEC Regarding the outfit, I do not take issue with any single piece contained therein. What I do take issue with in my initial comment was the “trying to hard” impression given off by pairing the cricket jumper and madras blazer together. But to each their own.

Chens left a comment on 8/30/2011 at 4:30 PM:

Tom Wolfe is the one who coined the term “go to hell” to describe the clothes of Boston WASPs gathering on Martha’s Vineyard. While it’s impossible to know precisely what he was thinking when he coined that phrase, knowing his literary style I think that basically what he was trying to convey is “garish.”

As the phrase caught on in the digital menswear realm, it’s meaning has gotten murkier, causing people to think that flamboyant items are worn as an arrogant effront to others.

The attitude behind go-to-hell clothing isn’t one of telling others who belong to some sort of “social norm” to go to hell (i.e. “screw you”). The clothes were originally worn by WASP tribe members among their own kind in social settings (golf course, country club, school dance); they were not something a guy wore alone to distinguish himself from the masses.

Fred is right to wear such an outfit at a festive occasion such as a polo match. But the idea of donning patch madras to “push back against social norms” is nuts, according to the context of go-to-hell clothes Wolfe originally described.

No group of people is more conformist than WASPs and preppies, no matter what they’re wearing.

Hannah left a comment on 8/30/2011 at 12:06 PM:

Love your madras blazer! I just bought a madras skirt, and I wish I could wear it every day. You can see how I styled it here: chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 8/30/2011 at 10:22 AM:

@IgnaciO—You’re understanding of “go-to-hell” is incorrect. It’s correct meaning is in fact what you stated yourself below. “I am wearing this patchwork madras blazer because I like it—if you don’t, go-to-hell.” The attitude is about not caring what others think when pushing back against a social norm.

tony left a comment on 8/30/2011 at 8:16 AM:

The outfit fits the situation. It looks fine. What’s worse, this outfit or someone dressing like their match is next, wristbands and all?

IgnaciO left a comment on 8/30/2011 at 7:44 AM:

I despise the whole “go to hell” label because it infers that I am wearing something to tell someone to go to hell. I am wearing those red cords or bright blazer because I love the colors, not because I am trying to make a statement.

AEV left a comment on 8/29/2011 at 8:05 PM:

@FEC - As you just spelled out, you, many times, dress to be different - and, you spend a lot of time considering how to put your outfits together. You continued, if others wore this sort of look, you wouldn’t….because, it would no longer be different or garner as much attention.

If that’s how you prefer to dress, so be it. But, it certainly proves @cam’s point.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 8/29/2011 at 7:37 PM:

@Cam—Thank you for your sentiment.  I will take a moment to explain myself.  I am always myself.  I put forth a considerable amount of effort in the decisions I make in regards to what I walk out the door in.  Sporting go-to-hell looks isn’t for everyone.  If it was, I’d be sporting something else.  It is in my nature to be different.  Some days I dress to garner attention…some days I dress to be invisible—it depends on my mood.  Any affectedness you perceive is likely a figment of your imagination.

And for what it’s worth, I never said I was going to “try” and win the Best Outfit award at The Harriman Cup. I said I “plan” to.

Bumby left a comment on 8/29/2011 at 4:55 PM:

Love the Jacket!!! it is a winner.

cam left a comment on 8/29/2011 at 2:19 PM:

@fec..i really like the outfit. why, however, would you put together a look to “try” and take the best outfit award? i think that’s where some see the affectedness of this. you should just be yourself and see what happens. all the best!

Joey Dee left a comment on 8/29/2011 at 10:47 AM:

I agree. FEC does things only he can get away with, and that is why we read, at least that’s why I read. That face is priceless!  I love that belt too.

StacyfrPgh left a comment on 8/29/2011 at 9:37 AM:

My daughter had the pleasure of attending the qualifying matches last week since a family friend was trying for the main draw. She reported that too many people looked as if they just got off the court and went right to Flushing Meadows. Her outfit was a white sun hat, gingham shirt and Bermuda shorts. In case you were wondering, our friend made it into the main draw!

Caroline Fontenot left a comment on 8/29/2011 at 8:39 AM:

This is why I love this blog.

Glenn left a comment on 8/29/2011 at 8:38 AM:

Fred less is more! Have fun at the Polo match!

Preston left a comment on 8/28/2011 at 10:10 PM:

Your swagger is, if I may, literally off-the-charts. Nice work.

John left a comment on 8/28/2011 at 9:46 PM:

I think Nic is taking it way too serious. Nic, the point is, not to be too serious. FE, as someone who attends polo matches, I agree with your comment, bring more booze and women.

tim left a comment on 8/28/2011 at 8:42 PM:

@ F.E.

too shay

Andrew left a comment on 8/28/2011 at 6:01 PM:

I personally loved your ensemble.  If I may ask, which frames are you wearing? Thanks in advance!

Trailer Trad left a comment on 8/28/2011 at 5:36 PM:

Hardcore prep and proud of it! Probably your best self portrait. GO FISH!

MGM left a comment on 8/28/2011 at 2:22 PM:

This is a great outfit, although I am not crazy about the tie and the shirt.  I don’t think the blue tie “pops” in the right way, and I think the look would be improved with a solid colored shirt.  But the jacket, the sweater, the belt, the shorts, and the shoes all work wonderfully together.

Richard Ross left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 5:18 PM:

I believe the unbearable heat many of us are experiencing is because you sent us all to hell with this outfit.

I dig the frames.

khordkutta left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 3:04 PM:

Ahhh, I like how the pocket square is almost camo’d in the jacket.  Didnt catch it until I enlarged the pic.

Julien left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 2:07 PM:

Comme le dit Christian : “Bravo Fred” !

Joy left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 1:10 PM:

LOL at Daniel’s comment. What if the hurricane hits?

Daniel left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 12:13 PM:

LOL that sneer! What happened to having fun with the clothes? Why leave all the smiling to KJP?

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 9:46 AM:

EPIC! This picture shows what preppy is! Bravo Fred!

Pedro left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 9:34 AM:

Don´t get out Nadal too soon, he as Jimmy Connors is the type of warrior makes the US open the grand slam of sweat and blood

Desmond K left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 9:28 AM:

@Tim- U was probably at a “low goal” match which can move along a little slower since the players are average.  However, the “high goal” matches produce non stop run and gun action. U should try checking out one of those.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 8:54 AM:

@Paul—I don’t know if you have to shave your legs if you start wearing tassel loafers. I’ve never practiced that.

@Nic—“Far too much going on” is what I’m banking on to grab the Best Outfit nod at the Cup. These social events are about having fun with clothes and each other all while enjoying the display of sport.  Two of the precepts of prep style are layering and outlandish colors/patterns. The former being no more evident in the Northeast while the latter in resort towns like Palm Beach.

A patchwork madras blazer can come off a bit loud (an inherent trait of such a garment) if you don’t give the eye anything else to digest. Pair it with just solid color pieces and your eye is in shock—potentially disgust because it has no where else to go after ingesting the stark contrast; however, lead the eye from the large madras pattern to a another pattern of a different scale and color and the eye has somewhere to transition to while maintaining interest. Madras to chevron stripe to cable knit to club pattern to striped shirt to striped belt to solid short etc. I kept the waist down grounded in navy and brown. The accusation of “far too much going on” would certainly ring clearer had this anchor not been provided. 

@Tim—Only two chukkas? Bring more women and booze to the tailgate.

Paul left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 8:40 AM:

Do I have to start shaving my legs if I start wearing those shoes?

Nic left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 7:22 AM:

I feel there is far too much going on. While some of the outfits on here I like, this screams trying too hard which is decidedly not preppy in the least.

tim left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 5:37 AM:

dope shoes! can’t beat the tassel loafers.  But seriously..who watches polo.  I could only handle two chukkas and I was out because it was SO boring.

Braddock left a comment on 8/27/2011 at 5:25 AM:

wow, i love it! in my opinion this is your best outfit EVER!

Annica Benning left a comment on 8/21/2011 at 12:06 AM:

My two favorite fashion icons, FEC & Cooper Ray. Well done.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 8/19/2011 at 9:44 AM:

@Tim—Only original Del’s for me…unfortunately they did not have any pretzel rods.

J. Prep Lee left a comment on 8/18/2011 at 8:20 PM:

Killah layout… I really like the pic of K. Ray looking back at the photo. Tight…

Cheers,
J. Lee

http://preplee.com
http://preplee.com/2011/08/18/morning-paris/

Tim left a comment on 8/18/2011 at 5:44 PM:

Del’s! That’s what I’m talkin’ bout. It better be the original and not the watermelon or blue crap!  Nice photos, I was bummed I could not make it.  Classy outfit as well.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 8/18/2011 at 2:36 PM:

@Randy—Yes, my glasses are Total Wits by Eyebobs.

Randy left a comment on 8/18/2011 at 2:05 PM:

I love your posts.  I was actually wondering which model Eyebobs frames you converted to real glasses?  Was it the Total Wit?

Eustace Tilley left a comment on 8/18/2011 at 11:37 AM:

I’m lucky that I can walk to the Hall of Fame, the Newport Creamery, the Redwood, the Reading Room and Brooks Brothers.  They pretty much cover my basic needs.  Thanks again for the great pictures.

Theri left a comment on 8/18/2011 at 8:50 AM:

I think the hydrangeas look amazing… you’ve made me want to visit Newport sooner than I planned!

AEV left a comment on 8/18/2011 at 6:22 AM:

Really great pics…Newport (and the Tennis Hall of Fame) is a special place indeed.

c.e. left a comment on 8/18/2011 at 1:24 AM:

awesome pictures, what camera do you use?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 8/17/2011 at 5:47 PM:

@Desmond K—America’s public grass courts.

Desmond K left a comment on 8/17/2011 at 5:28 PM:

The melancholy inside me just has to know; where are the other 4 courts located?

Tripp left a comment on 8/17/2011 at 5:13 PM:

i was there too! not in a box though. it pays to have friends in high places

Sara left a comment on 1/19/2012 at 11:17 AM:

Mr Surtees
I love the photo of you. You were such a dashing young man and athlete.

ERIII left a comment on 6/28/2011 at 10:00 PM:

nice post, great pic.

Willie Surtees left a comment on 6/28/2011 at 9:27 AM:

Thanks for the kind comments…...actually I am English and came to America after coming down from Oxford in 1970.The photo was taken in 1971 at the Racquet&Tennis; Club in New York. The top emblem on my sweater represents a “blue” for rackets and the one underneath for real tennis,(called court tennis in the US, a game originating in France in the 1600’s spawning lawn tennis in the 1860’s). I got a third “blue” for lawn tennis ; the triple “blue” is quite rare especially in one’s first year ; I missed my squash “blue” by one place !

P.S. left a comment on 6/28/2011 at 6:52 AM:

Andrew B. Is correct - The Oxford University Racquets Club Sweater -

JABL left a comment on 6/28/2011 at 6:51 AM:

I grew up playing both tennis and squash (not raquets) as well as a strange english sport called Fives which started life at Eton school.
I’m currently covering Wimbledon style on my blog but will definitely write about Fives very soon.
www.preposity.com

MBB left a comment on 6/26/2011 at 8:21 PM:

This is too funny. Mr. Surtees (Willy to those who have the pleasure of knowing him) is a friend of my family, I’m sure he’ll love to see this, I’m going to pass it on.

Andrew B. left a comment on 6/26/2011 at 1:36 PM:

His sweater looks an awful lot like it says “O.U.R.C.” in which case it would be Oxford University Racquets Club.

You still see a lot of those sweaters around Oxford, mostly for colleges, although the occasional blue as well.

ETS left a comment on 6/26/2011 at 12:04 PM:

I also belong to a club in Boston where racquets is still played regularly.  Dress code is not as enforced but you will still see the traditional white on white throughout the club.

Karena left a comment on 6/26/2011 at 9:52 AM:

I love a man who sticks to tradition!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

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Yankee-Whisky-Papa left a comment on 6/25/2011 at 1:48 AM:

At our club in Boston (as with other clubs) dresscode is still strict and enforced. White sweaters, purple bruises, and red welts are all common.