GUIDELINES:
ALWAYS MATCH YOUR LEATHER. Shoes, Belt and watchband
(unless you wear a watch with a metal bracelet style band)
BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT COLLARS. Pinpoint dress shirts with button down collar are fine to use with a sport coat and trousers or a 2-piece notch lapel suit. (NOTE: If you are going to wear a button-down collar, make sure you button the collar buttons.)
Do Not wear collar bars with a buttoned down collar (should be obvious)
BRACES/SUSPENDERS: Braces should be buttoned securely on the inside of the trouser waist band, not “clipped” to the waistband.
NEVER WEAR SUSPENDERS WITH A BELT!
SHIRT SLEEVES: Long sleeves should around the wrist bone peaking out of the jacket sleeve by ¼-1/2 inch
SUIT JACKET/SPORT COAT/BLAZER: Never button the bottom button of the any of the above no matter what your reason.
JACKET BREAST POCKET: In my opinion, all jackets listed above should come with or be made with a breast pocket on the left side to house a silk or cotton pocket square. I DO NOT WEAR JACKETS WITHOUT A POCKET SQUARE… EVER! The whole ensemble looks unfinished without one.
Refer to Season 1, Episode 2 – Lorin J Fields. She custom makes some awesome pocket squares.
OXFORD CLOTH SHIRT FABRIC: is for casual outfits only (especially when most oxford cloth shirts feature a button-down collar)
I prefer a Ralph Lauren Polo Oxford. I also have them laundered and pressed. Great with jeans, a sweater or sport coat casual.
DRESS SOCKS should always be worn with dress shoes when wearing a 2 piece, 3 piece or Formal Suit.
TROUSER CUFFS: Should be from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches (cm 3.81-6.35)
NO FLAPS ON STANDARD TROUSER POCKETS
TIES: The wider the collar spread on the shirt, the wider the knot of the tie
SHIRT PLACKET / TROUSER VENT: They should always line up no matter what you are wearing
SHOES: Should always be leather or suede and be cleaned and stored properly after each wearing and polished if applicable before each wearing.
COLOR AND PATTERN MIXING
COLORWHEEL PROJECT w LORIN J FIELDS
Primary, Secondary, Terrtiary, Neutrals
KEY PIECES IN CAPSULE WARDROBE:
Suits: all peak lapel or notched. Navy, Medium Gray and Tan
1 patterned sport coat – Herring Bone or window pane
Shirts: all POINT or Spread collar. White and Light Blue
TIES:
3 solids: Blue, Red or Burgundy, Yellow family
1 Foulard 1 Paisley and 1 Stripe
POCKET SQUARES:
2 solid: White and Red
2 Pattern: that have all colors. (recommend paisley and pindot)
SHOES:
Black Cap Toes and/or Single or Double Monks
Brown or Cognac Brogue or Derby
Cordovan Cap Toe or Derby
BELTS: All colors of the shoes you purchase.
DRESS SOCKS: Mid length or over the calf. (some over the calf will keep your slacks from draping properly if you wear a slightly narrow leg)
Gold Toe or Southern Scholar Brands.
You can buy separates or packs of 2 0r 3.
NAVY, BLACK AND TAN and BURGUNDY to start then add other colors and simple patterns (NO NOVELTY SOCKS)
PROTECTION & CARE OF YOUR SHOES AND CLOTHES
Always use Cedar Shoe Trees for every pair of shoes.
Shoe Shine Kit a must. Recommend SAPHIR
Clear Plastic Shoulder protectors for Suits and Jackets (or Drycleaner bags)
Good Wooden hangers for Suits and jackets
If you take care of your wardrobe it will take care of you for years to come.
LINKS:
Pocket Squares: Lorin J Fields. IG @LorinJFields or tangerinehues@gmail.com
Southern Scholar Socks: Order@southerscholar.com
Gold Toe Socks: https://www.goldtoe.com/2024-holiday-campaign
Levi Elliott: levis.shoe.shine@gmail.com
JRozario Shoes: https://www.jrozario.com/
MENS DRESS SHIRT COLLAR STYLES: https://propercloth.com/collar-styles?srsltid=AfmBOopBoZwKrTdANV5DR0WcN2lS-XCC3-FcOXL32vp8mFwyvJ4CR5Mq
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