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Wool ties aren't getting put away just yet.
I've been moving away from 100% silk and more towards ties that have at least some wool component to them, even if it is relatively low. I find that, for me at least, they generally produce a better knot and tend to stay looking neat throughout the day without adjustment. Maybe it's just me, or maybe I'm not buying the right ties, but a significant percentage of my 100% silk ties begin slipping down from the collar and tend to look untidy after a few hours of decidedly low-impact activities. Interestingly enough, despite reports of its demise, my Brooks Bros. 100% silk ties tend to do very well compared to the ones from other makers.
 

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I may be smiling, but inside I'm crying because flannel 3 piece season is over.
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Ezra Paul suit in Reda flannel
Benjamin shirt
Brooks Brothers tie
Robert Talbott cotton square
 

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I've been moving away from 100% silk and more towards ties that have at least some wool component to them, even if it is relatively low. I find that, for me at least, they generally produce a better knot and tend to stay looking neat throughout the day without adjustment. Maybe it's just me, or maybe I'm not buying the right ties, but a significant percentage of my 100% silk ties begin slipping down from the collar and tend to look untidy after a few hours of decidedly low-impact activities. Interestingly enough, despite reports of its demise, my Brooks Bros. 100% silk ties tend to do very well compared to the ones from other makers.
I find it's really unpredictable which silk ties are going to form a good knot and which ones won't, but the wool or wool blend ties I have almost always knot up and dimple well. I especially like the silky feel and lighter weight of wool challis ties. The BB silk tie I posted today knots up so securely it's difficult to take it off at the end of the day!
 

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The sun keeps shining, and the temperatures remain moderate, here in NYC, allowing a short extension to the season of fall/winter suits. Today's suit was next in rotation on the rack, and being as neutral as it is, allowed for a more interesting shirt and tie combo.

Suit & face mask - New & Lingwood
Shirt - Brooks Brothers MTM
Tie - Drake's
Cufflinks - Joseph A Bank
Braces - Lewin
Pocket square - Brooks Brothers
Shoes - Magnanni for Bergdorf Goodman

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Recently had a few occasions to wear suits.

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MTM Suit: BLVDier Chicago
Shirt: Brooks Bros.
Tie: Bigi
Shoes: Alden



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Suit and Shirt: Haberdash Chicago (R.I.P)
Tie: Drake's
Shoes: Alden
Watch: Jagaer LeCoultre Reverso

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MTM Suit: Hall Madden Chicago
Shirt: Sid Mashburn
Tie: Eidos
Trench: Drake's
 

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The weather in NYC continues to be sunny and moderately cool, allowing for the donning of suits without discomfort. Today's suit is summer weight, but three-piece, and I've not worn it in a long time. The same goes for today's accessories - today's tie I've had for decades, and haven't worn in years, today's pocket square I somehow never seem to use, and today's cufflinks I bought more for their novelty value than their usefulness. Today, they all get used.

Suit & pocket square - Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Shirt - Chester Barrie, via Austin Reed (alas, both now defunct)
Tie, braces & shoes - Paul Stuart house brand
Cufflinks - Metropolitan Museum of Art (adapted from a Faberge original)
Vintage watch chain
Face mask - New & Lingwood

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