Monday 3/21/22
The start of a new week has arrived! Back to too much coffee, a new block of marathon training, and a full week with Dani, which is much-needed. Todays fit draws inspiration from a tee shirt Dani brought back from her work trip to Austin, TX. A little motorcycle aesthetic never hurts, so let’s dive in.
I cannot wait for the weather to be just a tad warmer here in Oregon because I would have loved to just wear a tee and jeans, but it is still drizzling nearly everyday and I needed to layer it up a bit. Yet, once it is dead of summer, I will be complaining about not being able to layer up. The grass is always greener.
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I decided to give some love to a pair of Naked and Famous Left Hand Twills today, as they are my least faded pair of denim and break up the heavily aged look of the other pieces. I usually wear a 29 in the Weird Guy fit when it comes to N&F, but I happened to stop into Peace Valley Dry Goods barber shop in Boise, ID to say hi to a buddy of mine, Chris, the owner of the shop. He happened to have a size 30 in stock, and I really liked the more relaxed taper that came with a size up. Plus, I feel as if they look much better with boots than some of my skinnier pants. I picked these up about two years ago and have washed them twice.
Since the jeans are a bit loose around the waist, I have to break out my Tanner Goods Classic Belt. Honestly, I don’t know how these guys stay in business because I wholeheartedly believe I will never need to buy a belt again. I bought this one around six years ago, and the black leather hasn’t changed at all. It is heavy, thick, and well worth the somewhat hefty price tag. Looking to purchase one of their wallets in the near future, but we will see.
Up Top
I am extremely picky when it comes to graphic tees, yet somehow Dani has picked out multiple of them for me that are perfect. While in Austin, she snagged this Revival Cycles Shop Tee that I am a huge fan of, as I somehow managed to lose all of my white tee shirts in the move from Idaho to Oregon. Yes, literally every single white shirt was lost. RIP. Anyhow, the fit and graphic are timeless and I anticipate this getting a lot of wear time this spring and summer.
Over the top, I threw on a vintage army jacket I picked up from Captain’s Helm, a secondhand shop in Oceanside, CA that you should definitely check out if you are in the area. This doesn’t get a ton of wear, as the collar has gotten a bit too fragile and frayed. Definitely need to reinforce it sooner rather than later. *If any of you would like to see how I go about repairing my clothes by hand, shoot me a message and I will make a future post about it.* The wide arms and longer length add some depth to this outfit that I really enjoy, especially with the shorter Noble Outfitters Canvas Vest over the top. I looked at Carhartt vests, but honestly liked the fit of this one much more, and it was a fraction of the cost. It adds the perfect amount of warmth and has large pockets both inside and out that have really come in handy more than a few times.
Boots
Some of the most iconic boots of all time, these Red Wing 6” Moc Toes were the perfect addition to the more rugged aesthetic I was going for. The best and worst part about these is that they don’t show age whatsoever as far as the upper goes. I sometimes wish I had a brown pair to break in and actually have the satisfaction of the different shades of leather. Yet, these are great because they stay sharp looking even when I smarten up a bit.
Accessories
I have just the essentials with me today. As you can probably tell by the horrible stitching, I made my wallet out of old scraps of denim I had laying around. I think it looks atrocious, but I receive a compliment about it every time I pull it out, so I am going to let it stick around for at least a little while longer. If you are in the market for a solid, no-frills pocket knife, this No.08 Stainless Steel Folding Knife is classic, sturdy, and affordable at $18. It stays nice and sharp while being lightweight and minimal. And, to finish it all off, I like to mist my outer layers with a little of this Teakwood & Tobacco Linen Spray before heading out. I find I like it a bit more than a traditional cologne, as it is subtle enough to be pleasant without drawing the attention of people nearby.
Today was my Sunday, so the weekend is sadly coming to a close. D and I will be ending the day with some homemade chicken tenders and potato wedges with The Office playing in the background. I mean, come on. It doesn’t get better than that. Anyhow, thanks for stopping by. See you soon.