Today we honor the men and women who have served to protect our freedom and ensure our way of life continues. While you’re gathered around the grill this afternoon, take a moment to remember that many of those we are honoring are placing themselves in danger so that we may enjoy this extra day off. Do something special today to support our troops and consider picking up the Ronald Reagan White Hat by Salute the Brave ($24.99). Continue Reading »
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It’s crazy to think that it has been a year since I started this blog. As I look back over those 12 short months it is amazing to me to see how much the blog has changed and evolved into what it is now. To all of the readers, whether you have been here from the beginning or this is your first time, thank you. If it weren’t for you there would be no one year anniversary.
To mark this occasion I’m introducing a new feature, the Blast From the Past. Every so often I’ll pull a post from the archives and bring it back to the forefront. It’s a way to revisit some brands that newer readers may have never seen because they only specialize in one or two things and don’t get many mentions. To kick it off I want to start with the first Bow Tie Friday post ever written.* Continue Reading »
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Madras doesn’t need to just be for pants or shirts. It looks just as great as a well-tailored sportcoat that can be employed throughout the summer. While many companies make a basic woven madras sportcoat, a patchwork madras version is harder to find. Search no further for that perfect patchwork sportcoat and pick up the Madras Patchwork Sportcoat by Lands’ End ($250). Continue Reading »
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Wondering how you should dress if you’re venturing to Indianapolis for the 500 this weekend? Show up in seersucker and a bow tie and you’ll stand out like a sore thumb. The Kentucky Derby this is not. That’s the thing about style, while a navy blazer and khakis is a great look most of the time, it needs to be tweaked so as not to alienate people in certain situations. You wouldn’t wear it to shop at Wal-Mart and you won’t wear it in the 500 infield. Continue Reading »
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My first pair of Chubbies came in yesterday. For my initial plunge I went with the seafoam green Three Commas ($49.50). Shipped from California on Friday, they arrived at my doorstep faster than you can say “Boomshakalaka!” That means I can now answer a few questions that have been plaguing readers ever since Chubbies first appeared on these pages almost two months ago. Continue Reading »
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With the Indianapolis 500 taking place this upcoming weekend, it seems fitting to highlight a blog ran by a fellow Hoosier today. GiveMeIndiana is one Hoosier’s attempt to go against the norm here in the heartland and dress up rather than down. It’s a prime example as well of how you can still dress well and build a wardrobe on a college budget. Taking advantage of our geographical proximity, Drake and I met for lunch recently and he answered the standard YOtBR questions. Continue Reading »
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One thing in the Midwest we tend to trail behind other regions of the country in is an outward expression of pride in where we are from. Sure we love growing up and living in this area but we don’t have the state flag adorned belts, shirts and hats to show it off to the rest of the country. I say it’s time we start showing a little bit more Midwestern pride. A good way to start, specifically for those in the eastern half of the Midwest, is by displaying a Die-Cut Sticker from Great Lakes Proud ($5). Continue Reading »
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