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Sometimes going to a school full of hipsters pays off #VanGogh...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:10:55 -0400

Sometimes going to a school full of hipsters pays off #VanGogh #art

Goodbye, DC. You were a great 22 hour trip.

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:30:40 -0500

Goodbye, DC. You were a great 22 hour trip.

I didn’t choose the Trad Life, the Trad Life chose me

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:28:56 -0500

I didn’t choose the Trad Life, the Trad Life chose me

Big Sean for GQ | Boi

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 12:35:47 -0500

Big Sean for GQ | Boi

"WHAT'S A BROTHER GOTTA DO TO GET A NATURAL SHOULDER, HERRINGBONE JACKET IN HERE?"

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:14:35 -0500

Overheard in New Orleans this weekend. I echo the gentleman’s concern.

Good job Cedarville! @curepublicans #RomneyRyan2012 (Taken with...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:08:06 -0400

Good job Cedarville! @curepublicans #RomneyRyan2012 (Taken with Instagram)

Fashion Fundamentals: The Ten Underlying Principles for Men & Women

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:03:17 -0400

Fashion Fundamentals: The Ten Underlying Principles for Men & Women:

OxfordClothButtonDown.com brings us a not only painstakingly accurate, but appropriate reminder of how to dress. While only 21 years of age, I consider myself one that subscribes to the principles of traditional, American, and Ivy dress. The idea of being timeless is that it is so important that it is perpetuated and passed on and accepted as true no matter how long ago it was started. I like the fact that my blue oxford cloth shirts, khaki pants, or repp striped ties will be in fashion longer than I am able to fit into them. Here is the list, as composed by OCBD himself.

The first step in mastering the art of classic dress is learning the underlying principles behind the clothes. It took me quite a while to learn these principles. I learned through a lot observing, reading, and studying. It turns out that I could have saved myself a lot of time had I just referenced Lisa Birnbach’s list in “The Official Preppy Handbook.” Although the text is meant to be humorous it is quite accurate once you look beyond the tongue-in-cheek humor. In an effort to save you time if you are unfamiliar with these principles or just in case you need a quick refresher I have included the list below.

1.Conservatism– Preppies wear clothes for twenty-five years and no one can tell the difference. The fabrics, the cuts, and the colors are the same, year after year after year. A kilt from 1958, a ten-year-old tweed overcoat, a three-button suit bought in 1940 can all be worn until they fall apart.

2.Neatness– (Except for a brief period of rebellion during secondary school.) Shirts stay tucked in, through all kinds of strenuous exercise. Shoes are polished. Socks stay up. Sweaters are patched the moment holes appear in the elbow.

3.Attention To Detail– Subtleties of cut, weave, or color distinguish the merely good from the Prep. A small percentage of polyester in an oxford-cloth shirt or a lapel that’s a quarter of an inch too wide can make all the difference. Cuff buttons on a suit jacket that can actually be unbuttoned are the hallmark of a natty dresser. Everything matches – some Preppies go as far as to change their watchbands everyday.

4.Practicality– Prep clothes are sensible: rain clothes keep you dry; winter clothes keep you warm; collars are buttoned down so they don’t flap in your face when you’re playing polo. Layering is a natural response to varying weather conditions.

5.Quality– Everything in the wardrobe should be well made. Fine fabrics and sound construction are taken for granted., hand tailoring is not unusual. Preppy clothes are built to last, since they certainly won’t go out of style.

6.Natural Fibers– Wool, cotton, and the odd bits of silk and cashmere are the only acceptable materials for Prep clothes. They look better. They require professional maintenance. They are more expensive. They are key.

7. Anglophilia– The British have a lot to answer for: Shetland sweaters, Harris tweeds, Burberrys, tartans, regimental ties.

8.Specific Color Blindness– Primary colors and brilliant pastels are worn indiscriminately by men and women alike, in preposterous combinations. In some subcultures hot pink on men might be considered a little peculiar; Preppies take it for granted.

9.The Sporting Look– Even if they’ve never been near a duck blind or gone beagling, Preppies are dressed for it. Rugged outerwear (snakeproof boots, jackets that will keep you warm at 60 below zero) and hearty innerwear (fisherman’s sweaters and flannel-lined khakis) are de rigueur in even the most sophisticated suburbs.

10. Androgyny – Men and women dress as much alike as possible and clothes for either gender should deny specifics of gender. The success of the Lanz nightgown is based on its ability to disguise secondary sexual characteristics, while the traditional fit for men’s khakis is one size too big.

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Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:11:45 -0400

This quote by @PaulRyanVP makes me happy to be a...

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:37:31 -0400

This quote by @PaulRyanVP makes me happy to be a Conservative

heygirlitspaulryan

Welcome to Sperry Drive #Sperry #Merica (Taken with Instagram)

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:35:06 -0400

Welcome to Sperry Drive #Sperry #Merica (Taken with Instagram)

WIWT 5/31/12 (Taken with instagram)

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:13:12 -0400

WIWT 5/31/12 (Taken with instagram)

Thrifting finds today: Banana Republic repp tie for $1, Izod...

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:23:26 -0400

Thrifting finds today: Banana Republic repp tie for $1, Izod cricket sweater for $4 #menswear #TradLife (Taken with instagram)

theheritagefoundation: “Those who expect to reap the blessings...

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:09:17 -0400

theheritagefoundation:

“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” — Thomas Paine

My thrifted finds today: vtg Gant silk brown foulard and wool...

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:17:01 -0400

My thrifted finds today: vtg Gant silk brown foulard and wool Duncan tartan ties #menswear (Taken with instagram)

Hey girl. Made this today, inspired by Hey Girl, It’s Paul...

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:32:33 -0400

Hey girl.

Made this today, inspired by Hey Girl, It’s Paul Ryan.

You need to follow this tumblr. heygirlitspaulryan: H/T...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:40:16 -0400

You need to follow this tumblr.

heygirlitspaulryan:

H/T @bethanyshondark

#Elliv2012 kit: Glen Plaid sport coat - thrifted $5; pencil...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:31:31 -0400

#Elliv2012 kit: Glen Plaid sport coat - thrifted $5; pencil stripe shirt - Macy’s $10; tie - Polo $7; pocket square - thrifted $1 (Taken with instagram)

Probably one of the greatest kits I’ve ever seen. Very,...

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:21:50 -0400

Probably one of the greatest kits I’ve ever seen. Very, very well done.

brokeandbespoke:

I was inspired to recreate the look reblogged below at brokeandbespoke prices, though I chose a more staid pocket square. I think I might wear this next week with a more decorative pocket square, similar to the one below. We’ll see…

Jacket: LL Bean now-unconstructed (I removed some shoulder pads) and half-lined cotton sport coat, thrifted $5

Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger, thrifted $5

Tie: J Crew, thrifted $2

Pocket Square: Touristy silk scarf from Ponte Vecchio, estate sale $3

Pants: Polo Ralph Lauren white jeans, $11

Oh, My Life.: What Being a Conservative Doesn't Mean

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:06:07 -0400

Oh, My Life.: What Being a Conservative Doesn't Mean:

One of the greatest posts I’ve read on Conservatism from a Millennial. I hope to write a similar post at some point.

actuallymittromney:

In our society of constantly-shifting paradigms and values, it can be difficult if not impossible to define the parameters of a particular ideology or school of thought. And so today, I do not intend to erect any rigid walls around conservatism, as the spectrum within the movement is as varied and…

thesilentist: theheritagefoundation: President Reagan at...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:47:14 -0400

thesilentist:

theheritagefoundation:

President Reagan at Heritage’s 10-year anniversary.

The dapper Gipper.