One of the things I love most about working in Washington, D.C., is that people come here from all over the world to visit. For some, it is a life’s goal to stand in front of the White House and take in its iconic power of hope, regardless of who is living there at the…
Tag: Wardrobe/Clothing
Great Style Resource
I recently came across another blogger with an excellent site dedicated to classic style. A Suitable Wardrobe is a rich and resourceful blog that is definitely worth a visit. It certainly doesn’t hurt that its author is a contributor to the summer issue of Classic Style magazine.In particular, there is an excellent little treatise on…
Men’s Footwear: Finding your Sole
Men’s relationship with shoes is often a lazy one. Being guys, we tend to see shoes as utilitarian, something we need, but not something on which to dwell. However, once the moment comes to look good, maybe a wedding, an interview or a big date, we’re scrutinizing our footwear like a panicked drill sergeant. The…
Making Corporate Casual Look Good
Remember the 1990s? Back then, the rules that governed the very concept of business attire and professional decorum were being tossed out the window wholesale. Casual Fridays were the coup de grâce of good taste and the work world devolved into a sea of pleated khakis and denim shirts. Now, I don’t want to totally…
A Thought on the Influences of Style
Over on The Sartorialist, I just posted a comment for his contest on the influences of style. I was a little surprised about what popped into my head right away, but I went ahead and posted it because it’s the truth. Since the most interesting events in life tend to be the sources of who…