October 6, 2008 01:00 PM
Let's face it -- the bow tie (outside of formalwear, of course) is as prep school, natty, upper crust-ish as it gets. See Jack Shop recently featured a
Lova bow tie as a "worthy splurge," but it doesn't have to be pricey either. You see it around on certain celebrities (like
Kanye West) who have a cool quotient high enough to carry off just about whatever they want, but for the everyday guy? We actually still kinda like it. That being said, we're not seeing bow ties on everymen on the street on a daily basis, so we're wondering . . . what are your thoughts on the bow tie? Is it a fashion Yea or Nay? Comment below. . .
Pictured: Chaps Bowtie, on sale $19.20, Kohl's
October 6, 2008 09:00 AM
The Deal: Free shipping at Jos. A. Banks, with no minimum purchase
The Lowdown: With no minimum purchase, shopping from home just became a whole lot more appealing (and let's face it, you didn't really want to go track down your car keys anyway). Get everything from sportswear to dress/work wear to formalwear, at Jos. A. Banks -- and pay nothing to shop from home. We're kind of thinking about outerwear right now, and Jos. A. Banks has some big sales -- like
this Merino Wool Topcoat, regularly $395, right now $199.
Shop: Jos. A. Banks
October 5, 2008 09:00 PM
What: Warming up to corduroy
blazers.
What we say: Fall brings out the corduroy pants from the back of our closets. But we've been seeing corduroy move on up in the world -- to blazers. As long as you don’t wear corduroy top to bottom, we're all about these blazers. They're solid transitional jackets and the corduroy material makes the blazer style more casual to wear over hoodies and cardigans.
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Pictured:
Two-button corduroy....
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October 4, 2008 09:00 AM
See Jack Shop rounds up the latest style notes from around the web:
~ Fall calls for corduroy and moleskin
trousers. A Suitable Wardrobe says to wear them with tops like tweed jackets or
suede boots. The blog even gets down to the nitty gritty of the material itself. Go on, educate yourself.
~ Break down your day with Thrillist’s limited edition find:
Mr. Jones’ Average Day watch. The dial shows what an average person should be doing at....
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October 3, 2008 01:00 PM
The ultimate gentleman’s style icon is coming back with more secret agent action this November. James Bond may just be the only man who looks great running in a suit. But this time we’re catching Daniel Craig’s character on the move in a
laidback fashion – without compromising his style. Craig still keeps a refined and sophisticated aurora with the basics.
And lucky for us, this find is easy to mirror without an agent’s funds.
The....
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October 3, 2008 09:00 AM
The Deal: Buy one 365 outerwear piece at Eddie Bauer, get 20% off each additional piece
The Lowdown: Now's the time to consider your next move in outerwear, and Eddie Bauer's got warm and stylish 365 pieces on sale now. Pick up this
365 WeatherEdge Lightweight Shell, for example, for $99 (which is a great deal for a quality multi-seasonal coat), and get a second one (or a different piece of equal or lesser value) for you or a friend, if you're....
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October 2, 2008 01:00 PM
What: Add hardware to your step with a pair of buckled
boots.
What we say: Sure, when you think buckles and boots – motorcycles come to mind. But buckles don't necessarily have to give you stocky leather footwear. Buckled boots are trimming down with thinner soles and we're even seeing some extra detail with added straps. Switch up your casual boots and buckle up with some of our finds.
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Kenneth Cole Reaction....
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October 2, 2008 09:00 AM
The Deal: Save on "last chance" pieces at Armani Exchange
The Lowdown: Armani Exchange is usually out of our price league, but when you catch their "last chance" sale items designer becomes slightly more affordable. These
Pale Blue Jeans, for example, are now $90 (regularly $115), and for a versatile work-to-weekend piece we really like this
Sheer Pieced Shirt, for $49 (regularly $98).
Shop: Armani Exchange
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October 1, 2008 12:56 PM
Yes, there is a difference between the scarves you were rocking this
summer and the following fall picks. The material is thicker than the sheer fabrics of summer, so these will actually keep you warm. Also, the colors are richer for a
fall ready accessory.
How to wear it this season?
David Colman of the New York Times recently wrote that scarves “…can be added to a dressed-down look like a V-neck T-shirt and jeans to give it a dressed-up....
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October 1, 2008 09:00 AM
The Deal: Free Shipping at Zappos.com
The Lowdown: Get free shipping on fall styles and more at Zappos.com, just in time to update your footwear wardrobe for the cooler months ahead. Lace-up oxfords are a modern option for dress, like these
Giorgio Brutinis, $56 -- and remember, it'll cost you nothing to have them sent directly to you.
Shop: Zappos.com
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The Knit Cap: Yea or Nay?
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