Military Jackets

Military Jackets are one of the many fall essentials I will highlight over the coming weeks. It looks great with denim or khakis and a plain top (black, white or gray tee/henley). Throw on a pair of runners or chukkas to complete the look.

Club Monaco Fall 2011 Season

J. Crew British Millerain Jacket $230.00 www.jcrew.com Item #96051

J. Crew Military Jacket $180.00 www.mrporter.com Product #3072027

J.Crew Trapper Jacket 172.00 www.jcrew.com Item #37001

Chuck It

Converse Chuck Taylor's are the most successful selling basketball shoe in history (according to Wikipedia). There is no reason why they should be chucked (pardon the pun) with your varsity jacket* when you leave high school.

When paired with fitted jeans rolled up for that old-school feel or a pair of khakis, you can be Peter Pan and never grow up.

Avoid graphic tees displaying your favorite band or a naked girl plastered on the front. Keep the top mature/casual with a cardigan, sweater or plaid shirt. Extra sophistication-points for throwing on a blazer.

*I'm aware that varsity jackets are "in" this season. (In my honest opinion, they really shouldn't be. Grown men should not be dusting off old football/track jackets in hopes of reliving their glory days. Keep it in the very back corner of your closet and only bring it out when:

1. You are showing your son that you were once a great athlete or 
2. Your girlfriend wants to role-play the whole teacher or cheerleader and football player fantasy...)

Cardi's Part Deux

Boss Orange Cardigan 185.00 www.harryrosen.com Style #15410132

Burberry London Grey Plaid Cardigan 650.00 www.harryrosen.com Style #61410128

J. Crew Cashmere Tipped Cardigan $286.00 www.jcrew.com Prod #29230

J. Crew Marled Cardigan 88.00 www.jcrew.com Item #42013

Jacket w/ Tuxedo Collar 54.90 www.zara.com Ref #0693/325

Marc by Marc Jacobs Silk-Blend Cardigan 230.00 www.mrporter.com Product #169452

Mohair Cardigan w/ Elbow Patches 79.90 www.zara.com Ref #0367/339

Skinny Birdseye Cardigan 54.95 www.gap.com Style #848931

Striped Cardigan 49.90 www.zara.com Ref #5561/301

Viscose/Polyamide Jacket 49.90 www.zara.com Ref #0367/309

Adidas Summer Kicks

Adidas Summer Deck Mid G42459 (www.adidas.com)

Cardi's

A great cover-up on a cool night:

Buckler Black/Gray Brandt Cardigan Sweater 220.00 (www.andrewbuckler.com)

Buckler Brandt Cardigan Sweater 220.00 (www.andrewbuckler.com)

Giuliano Fujiwara Cardigan 278.00 (www.thecorner.com)

 Jil Sander Cardigan 323.00 (www.thecorner.com)

 Mauro Grifoni Cardigan 98.00 (www.thecorner.com)

Mauro Grifoni Cardigan 195.00 (www.thecorner.com)

Converse Casual

Converse Mid Top Suede Sneakers 145.00 (http://bit.ly/lLTASt)

I'm on a Boat

J. Crew Two Tone Shawl Collar Cardigan 110.00 (www.mrporter.com)

Rag & Bone Cotton Blend Striped Sweater 220.00 (www.mrporter.com)

Harry Rosen Michael Kors Waffle Button Pullover 150.00 (www.harryrosen.com)

Ralph Lauren Shawl Collar Sweater 125.00 (www.mrporter.com)

Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoe 85.00 (www.brownshoes.com)

Sperry Top Sider Boat Shoe (2237962) Browns 89.98 (www.brownshoes.com)

Denim Rivieras 69.00 (www.mrporter.com)

White Mesh Rivieras 69.00 (www.mrporter.com)

Burberry Trenches: A Necessary Evil

Burberry Britton Showerproof Trench 750.00 (www.mrporter.com)

Burberry London Britton 995.00 (www.mrporter.com)

Casual Shoes

Gym shoes are for the Gym. These are for every-day use:

Boxfresh (203410043) 130.00 (www.townshoes.com)

Boxfresh Keel Combo (www.boxfresh.co.uk)

Boxfresh Tibia (www.boxfresh.co.uk)

Fred Perry Croker Suede Shoe (www.fredperry.com)

Fred Perry Drury Twill Shoe (www.fredperry.com)

G-Star (2618674 ) 119.98 (www.brownshoes.com)

Lacoste (2737571) 149.98 (www.brownshoes.com)

Lacoste Loafer (2137570) 139.98 (www.brownshoes.com)

Lacoste Shoe (273835) 79.98 (www.brownshoes.com)

Gucci Suede High-Top Boat Shoes $465 (www.mrporter.com)

Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoe 85.00 (www.sperrytopsider.com)

Sperry Boat Shoe (2237962) 89.98 (www.brownshoes.com)

Urban Outfitters Bass Compass Sneaker 55.00 (www.urbanoutfitters.com)

Urban Outfitters Fred Perry Canvas Byron Sneaker 88.00 (www.urbanoutfitters.com)