Recent content by Mike B

Jacket - O'Connell's Shirt - BB Tie - BB Pants - Lost Monarch (I think?) Shoe - AE

Not the most original outfit but because it's so close to what Ensiferous has been posting lately I couldn't help myself...

I bought one shirt in 2019 and one shirt in 2020 so you've got a longer perspective than I have. My main draw for these shirts is the patterns that LL Bean uses. The cloth is probably mid-range based on other flannels that I've had.

No, the two shirts I've got are about the same.

I've always been a fan of the LL Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel Shirts... https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/42272?page=scotch-plaid-flannel-shirt-traditional-fit&bc=12-516735-505538&feat=505538-GN3&csp=a&pos=1 ...for the patterns, the material and the construction. The only problem was that the...

Blazer - O'Connells (Hardwick) Shirt - BB Tie - BB Trousers - Kent Wang Shoes - AE Kenilworth

Simple, comfy pre-Thanksgiving work from home outfit... Sweater - LL Bean Shirt - BB Khakis - RRL Shoes - LL Bean

I have a BB blazer (the Fitzgerald model) that I bought new in 2014 that has the 'golden fleece' buttons. It's my most formal blazer and good for when I want to look like I'm running for Congress. It's not a 3-roll-2 style however. I missed out on the sack style blazer that BB used to offer...

I'm a fan of vintage Brooksgate blazers and sports coats. They run trimmer than other BB blazers and they usually have Trad features. One of my blazers has buttons with the Buckingham Palace gates on it which I think was typical. But another blazer has a script '346' buttons on it (sorry...

I measured across the front of the jacket to get 20.75". I've got narrow shoulders and chest so a 39 or 40 would be huge in both areas on me. For new OTR jackets I make a bit of a compromise in accepting a 'maybe not quite long enough' jacket in going with a 37 or 38 (most 36s are definitely...

As a public service, here at the measurements of my 37R O'Connell's blazer (made by Hardwick). O’Connell’s Classic navy blazer (37R) Shoulder 17.5” Chest 20.75” Waist 19.5” (no taper) Sleeve 24.75” Length (BOC) 29.75” (from collar bottom not from collar seam) Lapel 3.5” I'm a tall, thin...

Ebay not thrift...Bass Logan Weejuns I got these for around $15 then had my cobbler put on new heels and a rubber Vibram half sole (they always throw in a shine for free). I've wanted a pair of beater beef roll all-weather loafers that can span the range from casual to formal wear for a while...

Ha...I'm afraid that I'm a committed iron-er of any collared shirt (this was drilled into me by my mother and 12 years of Catholic uniformed education). In fact, I iron most of my t-shirts too! I live in an un-airconditioned house in the Northeast where we get plenty of hot and humid days...

I was at a retailer today that carries Bill's Khakis. He said that the production is now in Connecticut.

@Steve Smith ...I agree. My typical shirt care routine is wash, hang dry then iron (no statch). The collar came out great and the lighter weight shirt is wearable now that temps are below 85.