Mrs Singer often claims I dress for myself and not the weather.  She is probably right as this has resulted in panic buying of t-shirts, a hoodie and a coat at various sporting events.

During the day I'm currently wearing loafers and thicker shetlands without a coat, trying to make the most of the weather.

I recently invested in a LL Bean Warm-Up jacket that works well later at night and is possibly one of the best things I've bought.

Exceptionally warm, great cut and a higher collar that looks good when zipped up and adds some warmth. It's also a bit different from the ubiqitous Harrington.

I'm not yet at chino level

Last night for some jazz in Richmond: vintage suede Burberry’s varsity jacket, maroon Lacoste long sleeve polo, white jeans, Rancourt loafers. It was great to go out without wrapping up in scarves etc.

Haha Robbie - jazz is a bit ‘Marmite’ for most people I must admit!

Love a bit of Jazz, always played in Russell St & The Ivy Shop(s). Seemed to go hand in hand with the clothing.

I'm always a bit wary when wearing ecru/white jeans as I can be a bit messy when out on the razzle. My mates (and the missus) tell me I lack an 'off button' when I'm out,out.

With all the sunny days and lighter evenings my mind is started to think about what wardrobe upgrades I need.

In truth, I don't really need anything - especially as my wife and daughter think all my clothes look the same.

JS has posted some new madras swatches that look interesting. I still don't like the collar size though. The Winter Sale is still being promoted and I haven't seen anything new yet that really tempts me apart from the lovely Adonis loafer.

Kamakaura now has cotton and seersucker suits. That's an option.

I'm always on the look out for stone chinos. I've bought some Jack Donnelly one's that need tailoring.

Maybe a pastel yellow Lacoste. A bit 80's prep.

J Press is slow this year to release their Spring collection and the stupid duties are excessive.

Has anyone started looking around yet.

Other than snapping up 3 twin packs of Velva Sheen tees I’ve tried to avoid buying anything. But last week there was a Grenson sample sale locally and I picked up a pair of Quincy sandals in black and some Made in Northampton tuxedo slippers, the latter are very extravagant (don’t even own a tux) but the price was too hard to walk away from and I do have a raft of 50th birthday events incoming.

Last edited by Tomiskinky (2025-03-20 02:31:05)

Unseen - if you haven’t been before, The English Hatter in Heiligeweg, Amsterdam (just over the bridge from the flower market) is worth a visit. It’s not particularly Ivy etc, but a nice traditional mens outfitter run by nice people. You never know, something might catch your eye.
Then you’re not too far away from Cafe Hoppe in Spuistraat for a relaxing beer.

Thanks FlatSixC - we were out of the centre and no time to get back in this time. So noted for next time, thanks

Unbelievably, I had an Ivy dressed Uber driver in Amsterdam.
Think Black Ivy style. Very expensive looking loafers on.

I was in a group, he looked at my grain weejuns, Spring green Donegal fleck slack-ish jacket, yellow stripe blue OCBD with a great rolled collar, almost boston crew/suede cut and nodded.

Unseen but noted. Nice

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