Easter Sunday

Ahhh, good ol' Easter. The official beginning of seersucker-madras-GTH-pastels season. While still a young man developing his own sense of faith and spirituality (I will try to refrain from discussing religion or politics on this blog in order to not alienate any reader), I could never pass up the opportunity to adorn myself in some southern style. This was truly my first Easter as a tradster/preppy, and it proved much more enjoyable than any Easter past. Most young men (and even some adults) at the church I attend simply wore polo's and khaki's, with the more refined assuming seersucker suits (something that I would like to procure). My point is that, without trying to sound haughty or arrogant, I truly was one of the only people there dressed in a classic style (save for the older men I described earlier), and in the case of others my age, perhaps the only one in a coherent outfit at all. It just goes to show that even minimal effort, particularly while young, can go a long way in regards to overall perception (I know this last little tangent probably made me sound like a cocky prick, I apologize!).

I chose to go with a bit of a southern classic look, using the sunglasses and Costa neoprene's to to contrast the dressiness and add some youth. Were I older, I probably would have opted to wear a sports coat, but seeing as I'm still under 18, I figure that it is acceptable to simply go with an OCBD and tie (plus, I don't own a sports coat ;)). 

I should note that basically the entire outfit is J. Crew.

• J. Crew essential chinos in urban slim fit, a gift ($70 new, less on eBay)
• J. Crew factory washed button down, bought as final sale for $30
• J. Crew cotton tie, a gift
• Columbia double loop belt, Christmas present 
• Cole Haans Air Colton Saddle Shoes, a gift ($198 retail, less on eBay)
• Ralph Lauren socks, bought at Marshall's in a pack of 3 ($8)

I reveled in the chance to lace up my saddle shoes, which, contrary to my previous post about them, aren't always the most comfortable (they narrow towards the toes). I got pretty lucky that all of the blues coalesced, tying the outfit together, at least in my humble opinion. 

The pants kind of ruffle up at the back, and in this photo look like some sort of Beta Theta Phi go-go pants. In reality, they hug the legs a bit more without being too "urbane," or at least I think so. There's a fine line between James Bond and Nostalgia, Ultra (I'll try not to make obscure references that I too wouldn't understand if I hadn't written them).

So there you have it: my first Easter in the gentlemen mindset. What could I have done to improve? Please feel to free to comment anything you wish!