Because I had to make some tough sartorial decisions for the advancement of my manhood, I decided to leave all of my pashminas and scarves back in Kansas City. So like any older brother would do, I bestowed those gifts on my younger sister, because let's be honest: Most of these scarves had some kind floral pattern or brocade print on them that could have easily passed as something you would get from XXI, not the antique stores, swap meets and coastal vendors like where I had originally acquired them.
I thought, I'm moving to a big city. I'm not a dirty, liberal-arts undergrad who spends his days engaged in philosophical debate, chain-smoking Parliaments outside of Kaldis or killing pitchers of Fat Tire at Shakespeares anymore! No more scarves! No more chain-smoking! And certainly no more deep V-necks!
So I did—I left my beloved scarf collection back home for my sisters to adorn themselves.
But then I forgot how much I dig a scarf around my neck. Hetero-normative masculine sartorial presuppositions aside, I like scarves. And you know what, that's okay.
What are you thoughts on the scarves? Rather, scarves with ties?
I snagged this feather suede LANVIN Paris blazer at Seek Vintage on Chicago, just west of downtown. I was surprised and relieved to finally find a "vintage" store that actually had vintage apparel that was well-curated. Unlike other locations that heaping mounds of shit under the notion of the place being a "vintage" retailer, Seek Vintage curates housewares, apparel, accessories and a cornucopia of goods from all over the world. The staff is friendly, and the store is thoughtfully merchandised. I've visited a handful of times already and still have yet to walk away empty handed. I like this place.
Camel-colored suede blazer (Seek Vintage, $15) by LANVIN Paris, size 38; green-striped, button-down oxford (eBay, $18) by Gitman Bros., medium; "The Henley" 11.5-ounce dry selvage (Standard Style, $198) by Baldwin Denim, size 28; brown leather "Wallabees" (Cargo Largo, sale $40; reg. $120) by Clarks, size 11; plaid tie (thrifted, $1); golf club tie bar (thrifted, $3); coral wool scarf courtesy of rag & bone; red replacement shoelaces (J.Crew, $2); ex-roommate's dad's friend's brown leather briefcase (gift!).
Photos by Seth Putnam.
Scarves definitely take certain swag. That tie clip is awesome, great find. Awesome look, I like the pockets on the blazer too.
ReplyDeleteLove your scarf. It works because the rest of your outfit is so put together. I bet your scarves are way better than the ones at F21!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if it's just my yet to be expanded tastes, but the tie and scarf seem to be a kind of mixed message.
ReplyDeleteI definitely like the idea, but maybe it's just the way you wrapped it around your neck. I probably would have done it differently. But you pull it off. Great find on the blazer.
ReplyDeleteRather than making the tie/blazer combo for feminine by adding the scarf, maybe you just made the scarf more masculine by adding the tie and blazer?
ReplyDeleteScrew heteronormative, hegemonic ideals! So long as your ascribed identity is secure, why not present yourself in accomplished ways of identity work that align with your Looking-Glass Self? #thankyouKathleen:)
Great look. Love the tie & blazer.
ReplyDeleteYeah, the scarf just looks a little bulky, considering the slim cut of the rest of the outfit. Not that scarves are bad with ties—it just feels overwhelming on this particular outfit.
ReplyDeleteI think you look awesome and love the scarf and tie look on you! You can totally rock it. I'm excited to check out Seek Vintage! I've been looking for a good vintage shop in Chicago and it sounds like Seek might be the spot!
ReplyDeleteI say ditch the fluff. That outfit would be really accentuated by a scarf of the same volume and color, but as it is, you look like a fungus from space is eating your neck. The jacket/tie/jeans combo says "fashionable young guy, taking it seriously without being stuffy"- with the scarf it says "this outfit is ironic, because I'm wearing a muppet pelt".
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i really do like this scarf ! so bright !!
ReplyDeleteThat scarf looks ridiculously bad.
ReplyDeletea fungus from space! brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI love how the scarf and shoestrings tie the whole look together (pun intended). Would you consider wearing a shirt, if it really had an awesome t-shirt printing design?
ReplyDeleteYou've really got a good fashion sense. I like the idea of putting a red scarf on. By the way, the tie and blazer also look superb. wholesale clothing
ReplyDeleteThese are great shirts for men indeed. I am a fan of soccer as well and I always watch it on TV. If me and my boyfriend have time, then we go out and watch it live. By the way, I like this shirt. This is a perfect gift for a special someone.
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