I must admit that I am pretty traditional when it comes to clothing, or at least very preppy. I tend to wear a conservative style with a contemporary twist. I am usually slightly over dressed at most parties, but then one can always dress down when one gets there, and I wouldn't want my hosts to think that I hadn't made an effort.
I have always wanted a dressing room. Not just a walk-in closet, but a proper room in which everything required to turn one's self out impeccably was found. A place for everything and everything in its place. In our plans I am designing a very masculine space. Elegant wooden paneling, Edwardian restraint. Brown leather. And a full length mirror (there is nothing crueler than having to dress for a party without one).
Above and Below: Very masculine walk-ins.
Above and Below: I Love the wide shallow drawers. Perfect for storing shirts, ties, belts, etc.
Above and Below: The top shelf is always a useful place to box up things which from season to season that might not be worn often.
Not a fan of the minimal style above, but it is a definite style
Waistcoats, Hats, Canes, Gloves....
Luggage...
although you do need the right car with a rack to take your luggage away for the weekend...
Then you need room for
Umbrellas...
A nice silver tray for spare change, mobiles, iPods, lighters, spent collar studs and cufflinks...
Neck ties...
Aside: Here is a quick guide to four basic tie knots...
Braces...
and the smaller accessories like watches...
Pens...
Cufflinks...
Pocket Squares...
and to complete the look, a fresh boutonniere...
Some very good websites and blogs on men's fashion:
The CloakroomA Suitable WardrobeMost of all be yourself, be confident and remember - Fashion is what One wears oneself. What is unfashionable is what other people wear - Oscar Wilde.
I must admit that I am pretty traditional when it comes to clothing, or at least very preppy. I tend to wear a conservative style with a contemporary twist. I am usually slightly over dressed at most parties, but then one can always dress down when one gets there, and I wouldn't want my hosts to think that I hadn't made an effort.
Above and Below: I Love the wide shallow drawers. Perfect for storing shirts, ties, belts, etc.
Above and Below: The top shelf is always a useful place to box up things which from season to season that might not be worn often.
Not a fan of the minimal style above, but it is a definite style
If you can't tie a bow tie, you'd be better off wearing it around your neck untied, than persisting with a pre-tied. It would have more style...
Jerseys and Vests...
(They'd look more like NZ Rugby players if they were covered in mud and battered and bruised)
(probably not pansies, unless that was the message you wanted to send)
Charles' boutonniere is stylish, but I'm not sure what is roosting on Camilla
Tip: Pheasant feathers make a great pocket accent with tweeds.
