Put This On: The Springboard Wardrobe

https://putthison.com/the-springboard-wardrobe/ I don't think this article has been posted here before. But I think it's a really nice introduction to some solid wardrobe options with Derek Guy's much better long-form writing rather than his twitter personality.
Put This On
The Springboard Wardrobe
When I started getting into fountain pens about eight years ago, I was overwhelmed by the number of options. The...
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jfarrell468
jfarrell46811mo ago
This seems like good advice, and relevant to me
KissGo-Goat
KissGo-Goat11mo ago
It's a great article. I think it also hits the right balance between prescribing certain items while still leaving a lot of freedom
jfarrell468
jfarrell46811mo ago
Yes I've been realizing I need some casual jackets
awburkey
awburkey11mo ago
I think it also ends up being a great list to get fixated on. Like grab a basic navy blazer from Spier or something and then spend the next few years wearing it and looking at inspo to figure out what your ideal navy blazer is. Or ideal OCBD, or ideal grey trousers, etc.
jfarrell468
jfarrell46811mo ago
Yeah
KissGo-Goat
KissGo-Goat11mo ago
Also the advice to not focus too much on singular pieces
jfarrell468
jfarrell46811mo ago
It's also very similar to the basic bastard In a good way
awburkey
awburkey11mo ago
Definitely the Derek Guy menswear tilt vs the MFA BB guide so I think it's a nice contrast. Especially for folks that are looking for office attire. It can be done well and in a fun way!