The L.L. Bean Sport Vest
Is it a vest? Is it a jacket? Who knows- it’s rad as hell though. Maybe even trad, given the maker.
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The Brown Checked Sportcoat
Thoughts on Drake’s, Spier & Mackay, and What We’re Wearing in F/W 2020
In the last Style & Direction bi-weekly stream, we had quite a few fun topics to discuss. Big thank you to our active Twitch followers for submitting these questions!
Read MoreSaDCast Show Notes: “B” Headwear
You wanted a full episode on headwear for fall, here you go! To be clear, not every piece listed starts with a “B” – we tried.
Read MoreThe Navy Blazer with Brass Buttons
I haven’t stepped into a country club, played golf, nor am I a WASP, but I’ll still wear this slightly obnoxious, preppy garment.
Read MoreMaking Friends, Giving Up on Menswear, Wide-Leg Pants, and Non-Menswear Interests
Car Talk and How To Effectively Discuss Menswear
Old Ethan, My Style Evolution, and The Journey to Being Myself
A big part of this blog is being intentional about the menswear aesthetic you want. My issue early on was that I didn’t know what aesthetic I wanted. In short, I didn’t even know what being “Ethan” meant.
Read on and enjoy the podcast episode about how long and anxiety-inducing this path was for me (and Spencer).
And if you’re wondering, yes, that first picture is supposed to be cringe.
The Utility Vest
After writing about wide leg pants and wearing white socks with shorts, I bring you the next move in grandpa style: the utility vest.
Read MoreMy Return to Sneakers and Their Place in Classic Menswear
As a menswear guy who loves tailoring and got his start wearing period accurate vintage, I had no place for sneakers in my wardrobe. Now they’re a welcome alternative to loafers for me, being worn with jeans and shorts to even full trousers.
It helps if you understand the different types of sneakers out there and how they fit into different vibes of classic menswear. Hopefully this proves useful to me; if not, you can just look at the great pictures!
a little bit of rest 