During the fall/winter season, the one thing on our mind is to stay warm especially when outdoors. Proper layering of your attire will ensure you don’t freeze to death and that is where this body vest comes into play. Alongside your topcoat, this piece can be layered on a dress shirt, cardigan or even over your blazer/suit jacket. In this post, I elected for a 6 button double breasted vest made of 100% subalpino italian wool since the topcoat served as my only jacket. Given this is a more dressier fitted vest, you want to keep the puffiness at a minimum; it simply looks better underneath a dress coat. An extremely versatile piece even during early fall to take the dog out or a quick trip to the store, it provides the right amount of layering for those not too cool nights.

Coat – J Crew Ludlow

Pants – Club Monaco

Vest – SuitSupply

Shirt – Brooks Brothers

Frames – Tom Ford

Shoes – Shipton & Heneage

In this 3-part series, I will be showcasing the roll-neck aka “Turtleneck” sweater. This is one of the most versatile sweaters you can add to your wardrobe. As seen here, it can be substituted for the typical shirt and tie during the winter months. The practical benefits are quite obvious due to the extra fold of fabric the garment provides and doing away with the need for a scarf. A cashmere or pure wool fabric is ideal and this piece can easily be worn under a blazer or coat. Its an instant classic that needs no convincing in the sartorial world and the good news is your options are limitless with the intent to suit all.

Jacket – SuitSupply

Pants – SuitSupply

Sweater – Uniqlo

Frames – Tom Ford

Pocket Square – Brooks Brothers

Socks & Gloves – J Crew

Belt – Ferragamo

Shoes – Scarosso

Captured during the holidays, today’s post gravitates towards a more formal look using the roll-neck sweater. Simply put its one of the most fashionable options for the modern dresser that lends to a dark, masculine appeal to any outfit. Pick one up or dust off your existing one and add a little mannishness to your look.

Jacket – DSquared

Pants – DSquared

Sweater – Uniqlo

Frames – Tom Ford

Pocket Square – Brooks Brothers

Belt – Ferragamo

Shoes – Meemin Mallorca

Fellas, you’ve probably heard/read it multiple times, a Navy blazer/suit is simply the starting point to a wardrobe overhaul. This is the item every man needs given its versatility in complementing whatever you have currently. Basic components should include two buttons, notch lapels, flap pockets, side vents and a soft shoulder. A navy suit gets you through work, interviews and various occasions, and I can honestly say it is a true investment. The $399 budget option from SuitSupply (Napoli Fit) is a starting point assuming you get the correct size based on the classic cut, however whatever brand you decide on, I highly recommend getting something of good quality for longevity. The Navy suit featured here is the Sienna model from SS and given Spring is in effect, I decided to add some color with this RL paisley pattern tie giving immediate vibrance to the whole attire.

Suit – SuitSupply

Shirt – MTM by Luxire

Tie – Ralph Lauren

Pocket Square – Berg & Berg

Frames – Tom Ford