The Working Man Dresses It Up . . .

Gray Tassel Boots . . .

Just a Little Pink . . .

really sets off this attractive outfit. I love the heavy texture
of the sweater over the finer weave of the tee. And their colors
are perfect together. The pink of the belt and the shoes is just
enough contrast.

Boots and Suit . . .

Sometimes I think a suit is an endangered species in the
casual culture of our American West. But here on a cold
Saturday morning in downtown Boise is a cool look - a
suit dressed down with cowboy boots, a casual white shirt
(untucked) and a colorful scarf. And a wool suit is warm.

More Hip Hoodies . . .

The Mountain Man Look . . . Updated

The blue scarf is a great addition. See the previous post below.

New Blue . . .

The new neutral for men (and women) seems to be gray.
I’ve pledged not to say “xxxx is the new black”, the
most overused phrase in style reporting. But the new
color for men looks like blue, a vivid strong blue.
It’s showing up in shirts, jackets , scarves, and ties.

Red Velvet Doc Martens . . .

. . . Happy Holiday Feet.

Be Warm with a Cool Hat . . .

Unique Leather Coat . . .

with interesting black and brown detail.

Vintage Western Coat . . .

It looks like a Pendleton.

Pleats, Please . . .

Cold Weather Color Girls . . .

They're not hiding in the security of black or gray.

Slim Suit Jacket . . .

Shown here dressed down over cord jeans and a tee.
I like the new slim fit suits and especially those with a
peak lapel which we have not seen in years on single breasted
suits. But, I think the peak lapel suit looks its best dressed
up. The slim suits have higher arm holes and a slimmer sleeve.
This one has a very modern and unusual cuff treatment with
no buttons.

Beautiful Beige Boots . . .

along with a dark tan leather bag, gray pea-coat style
jacket and fashionable frames. I especially like the gray
pea-coats, which in previous years were only available in
navy or black.

Rad Plaid and Other Hip Hoodies . . .

Hoodies have been around for few years so it's nice
to see some new, more stylish varieties. I especially
like the gray and yellow buffalo check with faux
double breasted buttons. Stay warm and colorful!

Thumbs Up for Sweet Shoes . . .

Like these orange snakeskin heels.

Cool Caps Keep Coming . . .

The Revival of the Tweed Topcoat . . .

makes him a happy guy. And I'm happy about this
resurgence of wool tweed for winter outerwear.

Leg Looks . . .

Long shorts, Long socks.

Fall Dosen't Have to be Drab . . .

Photographed in Hyde Park.

Big Beads and a Sweet Scarf . . .

More boots over tights . . . warm & fuzzy

Cool Caps . . .

I’m seeing more and more of these cool driving caps,
also called ivy caps or newsboy caps.

Big Jewelry . . .

The Young Girl in Brown & Pink. . .

with a good smile and great style, she's a natural I think.

Cowboy Boots & Tights . . .

Boots Knee High and a Man's Tie . . .

Fur Collar Coat . . .

She was just back from Paris shopping for vintage clothes.

Shorts Over Leggings . . . for Fall

The lady from Lux puts it together well with a cable-knit
cardigan, striped scarf, slouch boots and an interesting
messenger bag.

Working Class Style . . . Authentic Americana . . .

A Vintage Life.




This man’s work is historical preservation of old houses.
Every time I see him he is wearing an authentic American
working man’s outfit. No sanded or stone washed reproductions
here. He finds the real stuff, like this very old Filson vest.
Note the little bit of red long johns showing under the cuffs
of the work shirt. See my previous post on June 28.

Fall Texture . . .

Plaid Coat at the Grove Plaza . . .

Petite Pea Coat . . .

and a sweet graphic sweater.

Suddenly Shoulders . . . New For Fall

We are beginning to see more shoulder style this fall.
Not just padded (remember the 80s) but anything that
draws attention to the shoulder, even something as
simple as a bow, pin tuck detail or this slightly
puffed shoulder.

Future Fashionista . . .

A charming and creative palette of patterns.

Tight . . .

Beaucoups of Boots . . .

Blue Denim Dress . . .

At the Hyde Park Street Fair.

Cycle Color . . . Qu’est-ce que c’est?