Ties: Accessory After The Fact

Yes, I know, ties are considered formal these days.  Yes, we have dressed down for success lately. Yes, we are more comfortable in a suit and an open collar some days.  Yes, it's Summer and it's hotter than blazes.  But I still love ties.  They are part of my "uniform" and I hope they are always an acceptable accessory.  Here are just a few I picked up recently.

Always a staple: dots.

Houndstooth, silk and linen Brioni.

Grey and bronze plaid, silk and linen Brioni.

More dots!  Silk Paul Stuart.

Never had a purple tie before.  Satiny smooth silk Stefano Ricci.

Silk Zegna looks great with a light grey Lutwyche suit.

Get It For Less: Brooks Brothers Sales

When Brooks Brothers has a sale, sometimes you can get really amazing things for little or nothing.  To wit, this nice very lightweight sport coat.

Very traditional fit, BB "Regent" style single breasted.


 Summer weight in silk, linen and wool.



And now for the good part:  $149 with free shipping, a $399 savings.  Yes, you heard correctly: Saved THREE HUNDRED NINETY NINE DOLLARS!

This is a Summer wardrobe staple.  Easily steamed fresh.  Packable. Wearable. Classic.  Love it already.