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March brings new drops for warmer weather, and if you’re looking for some über-wearable tailored staples for a competitive price, take a look at Spier & Mackay’s new drops. Fresco trousers—high-twist, open weave wool that’s super breathable—for a business-appropriate wardrobe are the latest addition, joining staple and slight variations of Fresco suits (also all fairly business appropriate, and all very cool-wearing); and don’t forget the gorgeous linen and linen-blend sportcoats. Check out my picks for the specific new products I’d recommend below as you’re building a wearable, not-too-old-man-ish, flattering tailored wardrobe. Photos are linked in the grid to the products, too.
Fresco Trousers (really can’t go wrong any of these colors; gray is obviously most versatile color-matching-wise, but the other colors would be a tad more fun)
Sportcoats and Suits
Tan wool-linen herringbone sportcoat
Navy linen Neapolitan cut sportcoat
Mid-season navy DB 3-patch blazer
Mid-season higher-end navy hopsack blazer
Cotton-Linen Trousers
A warm-weather staple for me. These are to summer what flannels are to winter for me. Fresco might be dressier and more business appropriate, but cotton-linen trousers are my favorite if you don’t need to look totally “buttoned down.” This season they have some in higher-rise with a single pleat, which some folks like. I don’t, but more power to ya if you do!
All cotton linen trousers here. My favorite colors:
Cream cotton linen trousers flat front
Suits
Solaro-like single-breasted suit (extra trousers in higher rise single pleat)
Tobacco linen suit Neapolitan cut (extra trousers in high rise single pleat)
Shirts
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Mitchell, why do you worry so much about not appearing “old-mannish”? Aside from the fact that youth is fleeting for all of us, most well-dressed men tend to be over 50 – it takes a long time to understand clothing and then discover one’s personal style. Prince Phillip, Bruce Boyer, Roger Moore and Cary Grant all looked terrific in their 50’s and 60’s!
I’m not afraid of anything, I just know what I feel most confident in, what I feel is flattering and what I think looks cool. When I’m in my 50s and 60s, I think my lived experience and accumulated style will carry the day. Til then, here’s where I am.
I realize that tone does not come across in digital communication, but I assure you that I did not intend to offend you or patronize you. It’s just that I wish more menswear bloggers would embrace a more adult look, especially when it comes to wearing a tie with tailored clothing, regardless of what the people around them think. Taking my own advice, I will refrain from interpreting your reply as prickly and defensive, and will limit myself to pointing out that we are all afraid of SOMETHING (cancer, the loss of a loved one, the perdition of one’s soul) – in your case it appears to be appearing “uncool”. The paradox of “cool”, of course, is that the more one worries about appearing cool, the more uncool one becomes, irrespective of open collars and suede loafers worn without socks. Cheers!
No worries Daniel, no offense taken on my part. Ultimately, everybody just wants to look good, feel good about how they look, and express their style. Those are all very individual things, and I’m no different. I love all the things in this post that are old-mannish—high waisted, double pleated trousers are super comfortable; wide wale cords are soft and plush; tweedy plaid jackets are interesting—so as you’ve hinted at, it’s sometimes in the attitude of how it’s worn that gives it a vibe that either comes across as “cool” or “grandpa”. I see a guy dressed like that, I appreciate it and can get into the details. But no way around it, it’s going to look kind of old-man-ish to most everybody else. It’s not about trying to cater to others, or trying to be cool in other peoples’ eyes; it’s simply dressing for the environment you live in, in a way that… you guessed it, makes you look good (flatters you), feel cool (personally but also let’s be honest we all hope others perceive us in a positive way), and express your style.
Also, sometimes titles and content that make for good SEO don’t appeal as much to the advanced dressers like yourself :)