Ok, so this isn't exactly a deep philosophical ivy style question here, but I was going through my wardrobe I separated out the stuff I know I'll never get rid of, just to sort through the stuff I love. It got me thinking if I had one outfit that I could wear for the rest of my life, what would it be? I decided not to take occasions into account. So I chose what I'd be most comfortable and confident in, rather than whether it would be appropriate for work, weddings or funerals. Those clothes will also last and not wear out at all, so don't worry about longevity. Weather has no place in the decision as in this scenario you'll always be comfortable, regardless of temperature. And it has to come out of your current closet. What can I say? I like hypotheticals.
Here's mine. I'd love to hear yours.
- Press pink vintage OCBD
- Press Robert Noble olive gamekeeper tweed 3/2 sack
- Press navy and red medallion tie
- Bean camel vintage cardigan with leather buttons
- B.B. navy chinos (I need to up my pants game, quickly)
- Weejuns
I'll be living my one-outfit days during autumn in western Connecticut, apparently.
I have one Makers shirt and that's about the only ivy related item I own. I have to get back at you when I find a pair of pants and a jacket.
Ha! Well, Sancho, that's a damn good start.
Birthday suit?
Well this is getting out of hand.
Kamakura white button down shirt
Levis 511 chinos
Navy Gymphlex shetland
J Press Donegal Mist 3/2 sack.
Florsheim Imperial Longwings.
brown suede chukkas, dainite soles
plain jeans (it's been Hiut for me the last few years)
cashmere roll neck sweater over a plain T-shirt
Keydge
In all seriousness though...
No name khaki harrington jacket
6 button navy Brooksflannel
LVC Bedford Chino
Rancourt Chukkas
Or just some cord shorts and my trusty Gant batiste oxford popover. Probably that.
Just in terms of versatility, durability and comfort, it would be:
Herringbone sack
Makers OCBD
LVC Bedfords
Beefrolls
Similar to McGeorge ,its quite straight forward for me :
Brooks Brothers Herringbone sack
Brooks Brothers Makers OCBD
O'Connells Chinos
Dexter Beefrolls
keeping my options open, but veering towards smart or 'business casual'...
h.i.s. '4 piece' in navy blue flannel (reversable waistcoat alternate 'side' in blue/grey herringbone and second pants in light grey),
Blue OCBD ( Makers 6 button ideally or O'Connells new unlined one),
Navy silk knit tie,
Florsheim Yuma in pebble grain with matching belt.
Corgi cashmere/silk socks ( a recent discovery, and I may bankrupt myself to get more pairs).
White Brooks OCBD
Charcoal Southwick suit
Navy silk knit tie
Burgundy Florsheim Imperial longwings
White Grenfell mac
Gardening, light buliding work, and decorating will be performed in the nude.
All fantastic answers! I especially like AC and McGeorge's choices.
British Khaki Chinos
Blue OCBD (or blue univ stripe)
Navy Blazer
Tie - 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Penny Loafers
I think that many of you are going to be suffering throughout the summer in your tweed herringbone jackets
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Weather be not a factor, Ox! Still, I love your choices. Any specific blazer from your closet that you'd choose?
^ hahaha,
as my old rugby coach used to say
"Welsh , twelve words for rain and none for sunglasses"
Sbectol dywyll, mun!
Topically enough.......
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^ he was an exile Frenchman and it was his only gag , so we gave him the benefit of the doubt.
J. Press poplin flat-front walk shorts and J. Press Madralyte flap-pocket buttondown shirt
^ hahaha , a - 'hip optimist purchases opticals'- I can see the headline in the local paper.
I hear you on that weather fella, my family down in Narbeth are developing webbed hands ( to go with the feet )
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