T left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 3:29 AM:

Is that a second button done up on a two button jacket? Very non-U. Having said that, better loose fitting than skin tight.

mattie P left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 2:13 AM:

horrible.  the jacket as a possibility with something conservitive underneath, and on the bottom.  but all apears very ill fitting

twinkie left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 11:52 PM:

doood intensity overload…ahhhh!!!

David left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 10:41 PM:

Really, really bad.  Lilly is for women, period.  Just because Lilly sells clothes for men doesn’t mean they’re meant to be worn by men.  Those pant wrinkles are terrible, buy an iron.

Maria left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 10:11 PM:

I wish he wasn’t trying so hard to make a fashion statement!

Elizabeth left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 8:04 PM:

It’s great to see men who aren’t afraid to wear bright colors, such as this fellow and yourself in the “Racing Green Jean” photo.

Shawn Ricci left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 5:44 PM:

It just looks like he is trying WAY too hard. Either item would be great on its own, but together, not so much. Then again, to me, Lilly sport coats are like ironic t-shirts - I look at them and laugh, appreciate them on others, but would never wear one myself.

James left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 3:06 PM:

My personal preference is that he’d rock the “go to hell” look on either top or bottom, not both—but to each his own. I salute your brass cojones, sir.

bunny left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 12:43 PM:

i guess i like his color sense. he’s wearing orange in both photos. the color of creativity and ambition.

Straw Boater left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 12:02 PM:

Definite FAIL.

Capitol A left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 11:57 AM:

Of course there are prep elements here, but the overall look reminds me of the time that “Cam” on Modern Family worked as a clown.

NWR left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 11:37 AM:

FAIL.

Emily left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 10:00 AM:

Sir Thomas Cary, looking utterly dapper, as always.

cyclo2000 left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 9:59 AM:

Jings! A gentleman unafraid of colour right enough. I think I might have worn one or other garment, not both at once.

Doc left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 9:49 AM:

Where’s the cigar?

Victoria left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 9:37 AM:

Fabulous blazer, Lilly always fairs well on men. Though, you could iron your pants a little.

Philip left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 8:48 AM:

If you are not going to tailor your pants, at least iron them.

cws left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 8:39 AM:

@ Deanna…funny comment…looking at it from your perspective now. He would either be the life of the party or unbearable.

Deanna (Silly Goose Farm) left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 8:30 AM:

I wish this guy was like my crazy uncle who always showed up half in the bag every Thanksgiving.

robdarko left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 8:23 AM:

Words fail me.

cws left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 7:47 AM:

baggy and ill-fitting…need a tailor.

Dalee left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 6:07 AM:

Perfect, lots of joie de vivre (although I question the idea of velvet—a heavy, winter fabric—in warm weather).

AthensStyle left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 3:06 AM:

Its the second month in a row, that I download the playlist and the file is empty. Is there any kind of restrictions for downloading outside the US? :-(

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 7:27 PM:

@Laguna Beach Chap—If I was going feature what you were sure you thought I would, then I would not consider myself doing my job.

@The Boss—The engaging and interesting part is where you listen to the playlist. Although let it be known that each playlist does contain some suggestions of readers (unbeknownst to them).

Laguna Beach Chap left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 6:39 PM:

I thought for sure you’d have Mumford & Sons there.

Trever Hoehne left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 11:36 AM:

Thanks for this! excellent taste!

The Boss left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 9:13 AM:

The more I think about it, the more I think that next month’s playlist should be comprised of various suggestions from your readers. It would make this experience a little more engaging and interesting. Food for thought.

Elizabeth left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 9:12 PM:

Thanks so much!

Gabe left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 8:44 PM:

Awesome playlist, Fred.

Brian left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 7:17 PM:

Excellent playlist.  Thank-you.

JRS left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 6:41 PM:

Well done.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 2:56 PM:

@Garrett McCarthy—You bet.

Garrett McCarthy left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 1:30 PM:

Fantastic, as always.

LaNita left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 9:14 PM:

I honestly don’t have the words to express to you how much I love this shoot Fred!

north shore sophie left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 7:53 PM:

I’m going to paraphrase Thoreau here… rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness… give me truth.——chris mccandless. does this shoot remind anyone of him?

bunny left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 1:23 PM:

chilliness is so prep-appealing. seeing swedish heritage here. still liking the nordic sweaters and mittens

AEV left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 8:48 AM:

this strikes me as a little too “Lord of the Flies”

G.T. left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 8:13 AM:

The current Gant Rugger collection was actually inspired from Gant’s own archives.  I would disagree with the sentiment that it is overdone or a copycat of another brand such as RL’s Rugby since it is self-inspired.

Too Fresh for Anyone who has Internet left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 1:48 AM:

This Gant rugger drop is the shit. People complaining about how it’s not authentic, well the brand is simply taking a more mainstream approach to marketing by highlighting and exaggerating certain influences in the collection. How many preps actually sail with sperrys, how many actually rock nantucket reds on nantucket beach…in fact, the RL Rugby collection in my opinion is one of the most cliched collections, polos with enlarged sewed on patches, faux-vintage graphic ts….all of this is fashion, we’re all trying to use fabrics to take on another personality and tell another story.

As far as I know, the GANT legacy, especially the oh-so-crispy vintage collab shirts they made, is the shit. The one thing I didn’t like was their previous photoshoot and test shots where a bunch of too-good-looking young dudes are just chilling in the wilderness…other than that I’m all for rugger, Team Rugger…GANT RUGGER

Tyler P. left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 9:24 PM:

I like the collection, but it doesn’t scream preppy to me. The clothing itself looks preppy, but it isn’t worn in a preppy fashion.

Cary Randolph left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 8:57 PM:

These pretty boys couldn’t swing an axe to save their lives, but put a real man in that flannel, and I’ll bake him apple pie till the first frost and beyond.

GANT RL left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 7:08 PM:

Yep…watered down RL.  I watched the video last night.  It appears a bit, how do you say, geared towards the same target as the readers of DETAILS magazine “I can’t quit you”.  Some of the clothing is cool, but the marketing sucks.  I know what makes a good photo shoot, a Triumph!  OVER DONE GANT!! 
-Gant Hater

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 6:48 PM:

Damn. Glancing at the title I thought this article was about rugby in Cape Town, South Africa.

There’s just something really absurd about pretty boys and hipsters wearing work clothes and boots.

The Boss left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 5:58 PM:

Love, love the varsity jacket. I’m sure many of you share my sentiments of how hard it is to find a quality, unbranded varsity joint.

PS—I agree with Andy on the last photo. That yellow jacket looks quite steezy.

Doc left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 3:04 PM:

I’m not certain how I feel about the I-don’t-tuck-in-my-oxford-so-it-shows-under-my-sweater” look.

Andy M. left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 2:34 PM:

While some of these outfits seem to lean far past preppy and solidly into outdoorsy, (see the layered plaids) I still like the collection as a whole.  The last picture with the toggle coat and the yellow (I want that) coat over the patterned sweater is spot on.  There are a couple spots in Atlanta with limited Gant collections but I’m looking forward to stopping in the store in NYC later this fall.

Nate left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 2:32 PM:

That duffel coat is perfect…..

Elizabeth left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 8:13 PM:

What a wonderful dress! She looks great.

Greg M. Gonzales left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 3:04 AM:

I do adore looking at Miss Sarah V. She is truly a modern representation of a Jackie O. Sarah, like Kiel, seems always dressed to perfection.

Raymond left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 10:49 AM:

Gorgeous gal.  Fantastic dress.  A true testament to prep style.  She reminds me of why I like the prep lifestyle so much. Clean…proper…upright. I wish all of America sampled a touch of prep.

robdarko left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 9:33 AM:

Oh please tell me she is actually wearing that to travel, F.E.C.?  Whether born to it or acquired, this woman truly personifies class.

She and The Girl Next Door (from March… I think) are my favorites.

jose left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 11:10 PM:

awesome lilly pulitzer dress! the name of the print is don’t be koi!

Mark Sinclair left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 10:33 PM:

Wow!!

Ryan McCoy left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 8:14 PM:

Is she the same girl from Kiel James Patrick’s website?

bunny left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 7:21 PM:

this was my favorite dress in the catalog this season her shoes are so cute too!

Sweet Southern Prep left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 1:47 PM:

I saw this dress in KJP’s pics from his party, and had to have this dress.  It arrives this week!

bean left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 1:03 PM:

that’s actually warwick!

Beth Dunn left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 12:38 PM:

She looks adorable!
xoxo
SC

MaxiBritt left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 12:35 PM:

thats how to go to the airport!

Paris @ The Campus Style left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 11:56 AM:

She looks absolutely stunning! The next Jackie O for sure!

Pan left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 11:43 AM:

This girl is an absolute gem - the next Jackie O. The dress is outstanding on her. The entire outfit is flawless. A standing ovation for this one

Cary Randolph left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 11:21 AM:

Sarah! She looked even more beautiful in that dress in person - the color and print are outstanding.

Deanna (Silly Goose Farm) left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 10:59 AM:

Love the cut of the dress and the double-strand pearls. Any info on those amazing shoes?

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 10:51 AM:

She looks absolutely classy and pretty. The dress and the pearls are both perfect!

The Boss left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 10:50 AM:

Fred—What’s this girl’s marital status? Surely she’s attached, no?

PS—I really like her new hair color, it suits her well.

alex left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 10:48 AM:

Love the Jonah dress, love the koi print!

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 7:57 AM:

Crikey, they don’t make airline stewardesses like this anymore! Where did you find this gorgeous young woman? I absolutely love the aggressive print on her dress. The colours really do her justice. And the pearls are exquisite. Fly the friendly skies, indeed.

TS left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 9:38 PM:

if i saw you on the street, i’d die!  i love this.  the green denim is phenomenal, tie is amazing, specs are adorable!  please continue to “model” for this blog F.E.C.

corey left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 2:11 PM:

Fred, this style is so you i remember meeting you in nyc last year and i thought to my self this dude is reppin da shit outta RL…  go get em mane..

Paul left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 3:54 PM:

Nice duds—- like the shirt and slacks—-  good stuff!

Andy M. left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 3:00 PM:

Thanks to all for the sock advice…  I figured there had to be a cheaper option but was looking in the wrong places!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 8/29/2010 at 3:25 PM:

@Zack—The navy silk knit tie is by Brooks Brothers. It can be one of your most versatile accessories in your wardrobe.

@Andy M.—As NWR mentions in this post, the loafer socks from Journeys are a cheaper option. I wear them in black. They are cheap enough to buy over an over again without consideration for how fast you might go through them.

@Luis Alcaraz—When I will be on my feet for extensive periods of time, I wear socks…loafer socks that give the appearance of not wearing socks. Now, that’s comfortable.  Remember, if you decide to go sock-less, shoe trees help to absorb moisture and odor.

@robdarko—Yes, that belt is an equestrian belt by Tory.

Zack left a comment on 8/29/2010 at 3:01 PM:

Who makes that tie?? It’s perfect!

JRS left a comment on 8/29/2010 at 5:34 AM:

I’m really getting into the colored denim thing.  Well done.

Sarah left a comment on 8/28/2010 at 11:31 PM:

Like Ben I also use baby powder in each shoe. It really makes quite a difference, and helps with odor control as well!

Genevieve left a comment on 8/28/2010 at 9:10 PM:

Such a Superman pose! Love it.

Connetiquette left a comment on 8/28/2010 at 7:01 PM:

Coveting that belt. Obsessing over those shoes.

NWR left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 2:58 PM:

Give the no-show socks from Journeys a whirl. Not a bad deal. Black or white. 5 pairs for $10.

Ben left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 1:33 PM:

Try a little baby powder in each shoe when going sockless.

The Funky President left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 1:32 PM:

@andym I’ve tried many brands of these no-show socks, including higher-end ones and sock specialists (like Goldtoe). 

My favorite?  The ones from Payless Shoes.  Seriously.

Andy M. left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 1:11 PM:

Really nice… This is a tough group of colors and patterns to make work well and it looks awesome.  I love the lighting here too.

Luis, I love the sockless look but think it’s uncomfortable not to wear socks.  I buy “invisible” super low rise socks at Neiman Marcus… $25 for a set of three.  You can’t see them with even the most low cut loafers and they’re great to keep your feet dry. 

Anybody else know another (cheaper) place to get something like them?

S.N. Carpeaux left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 12:00 PM:

I kind of can’t get over how much I love those shoes.

Rome Fortune left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 11:33 AM:

the green jeans really set it off. wow. well done

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Xanax left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 10:43 AM:

The unexpected with those green jeans! It actually works with that nice gingham shirt. Even the colors of the belt & shoe compliments the green.
Well done!

Luis Alcaraz left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 9:49 AM:

Looks great!! I really like the idea of a color trouser but I prefer trousers than jeans. Question, Is it always comfortable not to wear socks??

AEV left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 9:26 AM:

Nice look FEC. The belt is a little feminine, but it sort of works. I’d lose the tie, as you might suspect. Those loafers are something special.

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 9:13 AM:

Lovely how everything combines and matches perfectly. 5/5

robdarko left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 8:50 AM:

Laguna, I cannot tell if he has a trim cuff or a roll.  Most likely it is a roll and it says that F.E.C. is “… modern and a tad preppy.” Also, according to The Cuff Code, he like drawing attention to his ankles or those awesome RL loafers.

F.E.C., you look very smart.  Is that an equestrian belt?  Unfortunately, I require a substantial belt to keep everything neat.

sunday left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 7:59 AM:

Not fair! Amaze!

JMH left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 7:45 AM:

I like the colour and pattern combinations.  Difficult, but you pull it off.

Laguna Beach Fogey left a comment on 8/27/2010 at 7:08 AM:

Mr. Green Denim Trousers. What’s with the cuffs, thin as a Mont Blanc pen? Love the tie, turtleshell specs, and loafers. Well done.