What are you wearing today??

[CharlestonBows]

A recent ebay acqusition... a little tight, actually, but I like it nonetheless!

Very, very cool. The shoes (once again) really do it for me. I love the roped shoulders, it gives you great dimension, and the hacking pockets work well.

 

[volatile]

Looks good on you. I suppose you could claim it's a "Japanese style fit" since that's actually how most Japanese people wear their suits on a daily basis.

Chalk up another entry on my "Reasons to Visit Japan" list, I guess!

Thanks!

 

[volatile]

Very, very cool. The shoes (once again) really do it for me. I love the roped shoulders, it gives you great dimension, and the hacking pockets work well.

Thanks! I've discovered a real love for ticket / hacking pockets recently, and this is my first suit to feature one. Gotta love Ebay, frankly.

Those shoes, leather and canvas spectators, were high street, too. Would you believe it? The shop assistant did tell me I was the only person to have bought a pair for weeks, but that they were in a major high street chain store window was actually quite heartening.

 

[CharlestonBows]

Those shoes, leather and canvas spectators, were high street, too. Would you believe it? The shop assistant did tell me I was the only person to have bought a pair for weeks, but that they were in a major high street chain store window was actually quite heartening.

I've got a pair that is similar, but with black leather. Similar situation -- but if I could find some with a color like that, I'd be all over it!

 

[CharlestonBows]

Dec. 5, 2007

Today was an exam day at law school, so I didn't get much work done at the store. So the set up is a little more casual academic, a little less dressed for the shop.

My favorite Yak hair 2 button sport coat, brown and tan check, by 319.

Green & blue tattersall shirt, 319 Custom.

My Law School's bow tie (Law School club stripe tie, made by another Charleston tie maker, and not to show a bias, but quite possibly one of the worst made bows ever! But it's the school club tie, so I suck it up and wear it. [huh] Whadda do?)

Green merino wool v-neck pullover.

Polo Ralph Lauren trousers, with two forward pleats (unusual for me! Jovan...), wool in a really cool tan herringbone weave.

Not pictured: my favorite shoes of the moment, brown suede loafers.

 

[Brooksie]

This what I wore to work today.

Brooksie

 

[CharlestonBows]

This what I wore to work today.

Brooksie

Great shoes -- and what's the detailing on the jacket? I like what I can see...

 

[Patrick Murtha]

I am SO stealing this idea.

Yes, indeed. Me, too. Any tips on pulling this off, Mr. Mathis? Where do you obtain your flies?

Even if your photos are sometimes blurry , you are an inspiration to me sartorially. I hope to visit your shop sometime (and sooner rather than later, since I live in the Green Bay area not all that far away).

At the risk of singling some folks out while failing to note others equally worthy, I must say that Charleston Bows and Alan C. are also inspirations.

 

[Jovan]

My stepfather visits the Minneapolis/St. Paul area a few times a year to visit his 'rents. I'll have to ask him to bring me on the next trip so I can visit Mr. Mathis' place. (And just the city in general.)

CB: Clearly the next step is for you to have a suit made up with that feature.

 

[CharlestonBows]

CB: Clearly the next step is for you to have a suit made up with that feature.

Haha -- we'll see!

 

[Brooksie]

Great shoes -- and what's the detailing on the jacket? I like what I can see...

Thank you so much for the compliment. The Jacket detailing is: Twin stitched belts with bows around the body. I am uncertain as to what era this suit is from but it is vintage.

Brooksie

 

[Choeki]

Today was an exam day at law school, so I didn't get much work done at the store. So the set up is a little more casual academic, a little less dressed for the shop.

My favorite Yak hair 2 button sport coat, brown and tan check, by 319.

Green & blue tattersall shirt, 319 Custom.

My Law School's bow tie (Law School club stripe tie, made by another Charleston tie maker, and not to show a bias, but quite possibly one of the worst made bows ever! But it's the school club tie, so I suck it up and wear it. [huh] Whadda do?)

Green merino wool v-neck pullover.

Polo Ralph Lauren trousers, with two forward pleats (unusual for me! Jovan...), wool in a really cool tan herringbone weave.

Not pictured: my favorite shoes of the moment, brown suede loafers.

I like the ensemble - especially the wool pullover. I'm personally not a big fan of bow ties outside of evening wear, but it definitely makes the outfit in my eyes (especially if it's a uniform item).

BTW, you're looking very Christian Bale in the first photo.

 

[CharlestonBows]

I like the ensemble - especially the wool pullover. I'm personally not a big fan of bow ties outside of evening wear, but it definitely makes the outfit in my eyes (especially if it's a uniform item).

BTW, you're looking very Christian Bale in the first photo.

Thanks for the compliment.

I must say -- learn to love the bow!*

Brought to you by CharlestonBows.Com... lol lol

 

[Choeki]

Here I am again in my Hart Schaffner & Marx vintage suit with a light gray odd vest and my dark gray fedora. Today I decided to use a linen handkerchief instead of a pocket square since I was wearing a brown tie:

Today also happens to be a brown shoe and silver jewelry day, so I wore a vintage pair of bi-metal Japanese Ground Self-defense Force cufflinks:

I also wore a vintage Seiko 5 series 7S26 movement wristwatch with a navy metallic dial and gold accents:

 

[The Wingnut]

Classy! Very nicely put together, Choeki.

My watch that I use for daily wear has a 7S26A movement. Love it, wore it all through basic training and tech school, wouldn't part with it for anything.

 

[Choeki]

Classy! Very nicely put together, Choeki.

My watch that I use for daily wear has a 7S26A movement. Love it, wore it all through basic training and tech school, wouldn't part with it for anything.

Thanks for the compliment!

I've heard people refer to the Seiko 7S26 movement as the "pick-up truck" of watch movements due to its durability and dependability rendered by its innovative use of plastic in a few key components (supposedly a first at the time of the movement's introduction). I only had the 7009 movement watch I inherited from my father before and it kept good time until recently when it went haywire and began to get +5 minutes a day. The overhaul only cost about $60 USD, but I imagine I should be happy that it gave good service uninterrupted for nearly 24 years.

Nevertheless, I just got this particular time piece about two months ago ala' eBay, but it did need a little work since the interior was a bit dirty for some reason (mainly dust and some kind of rust-like stain on the inside of the crystal). Just had to pull the movement out and do a good swabbing of the interior side of the crystal and a few puffs of canned air on the face.

I suppose it's a bit ironic though that I prize analog watches and mechanical movements in general (and have a modest long term collection of them), but ended up wearing a Timex Indiglo digital watch when I was at Ft. Benning for OSUT.

 

[Marty M.]

Thanks CB.

Marty, you're just too cool for school! Composition dressing (trouser/coat and waistcoat/tie) = advance maneuvers. Well executed.

And it must have been a slow day to take pics like that! Hahaha lol

Thanks CB. I do appreciate your wisdom. I actually took the pics before I opened the shop. But you're right, it doesn't matter how busy I am, I'll never be busy enough .
Marty

 

[Marty M.]

I need more Seiko's.

I also wore a vintage Seiko 5 series 7S26 movement wristwatch with a navy metallic dial and gold accents:

Mr Choeki, you have a very clean and crisp style about you. Your ensembles always looks well thought out but not over done. Bravo to you sir.
Marty Mathis

 

[Marty M.]

Yak'ing all the way......

Great look CB. I've never felt a Yak hair fabric. We must be short of Yaks in Minnesota :eusa_doh: . I like that the Bow is slightly skewed. Slightly skewed like a true Gentleman.
Marty Mathis

P.S.
I love the Christmas Tree.

 

[Goldfish]

Here I am again in my Hart Schaffner & Marx vintage suit with a light gray odd vest and my dark gray fedora. Today I decided to use a linen handkerchief instead of a pocket square since I was wearing a brown tie:

Today also happens to be a brown shoe and silver jewelry day, so I wore a vintage pair of bi-metal Japanese Ground Self-defense Force cufflinks:

I also wore a vintage Seiko 5 series 7S26 movement wristwatch with a navy metallic dial and gold accents:

EXCELLENT!