Photography by Donovan Roberts Witmer
Gentlemen, let’s not tiptoe around the issue: sometimes work attire is just as boring as afternoon meetings. So step out of your comfort zone and update your old suit and tie by stepping into some new accessories. Let’s get to the bottom of the problem by jumping in feet first!
Two pack of stripedAmerican Trench made in the USA socks, $25; Arthur and Daughters.
Charcoal Clarks “Montacute Lord” boot, $125; RB Shap. Brown Johnston & Murphy wingtip ankle boot, $59; Top Shelf Menswear, Consignmentsof Distinction.
Don’t let dress codes box you in; wear socks that show your spirit and shoes that show your style
1. Striped Richer Poorer, Inc. “Walk On”socks, $9; Top Shelf Menswear, Consignments of Distinction. / Black Johnston & Murphy cap tip shoes, $79; Top Shelf Menswear, Consignments of Distinction.
2. Argyle Geoff Nicholson socks, $35; Filling’s. / Black Allen Edmonds “Verona” loafers, $350; Filling’s.
3. Chestnut argyle SmartWool “Lifestyle” socks, $21; RB Shap. / Walnut Ahnu “Broderick” boot, $150; RB Shap.
4. Maroon and camel Richard James block stripe socks, $35; Michael Boyd, Exceptional Men’s Clothing. / Tobacco Magnanni “Efren” shoes, $435; Michael Boyd, Exceptional Men’s Clothing.
5. Plum Richard James socks, $85; Michael Boyd, Exceptional Men’s Clothing. / Navy suede Magnanni “Rimo” shoes, $325; Michael Boyd, Exceptional Men’s Clothing.
6. Birk blue Birkenstock “Sydney” socks, $18; RB Shap. / Beeswax colored Clarks Originals “Desert Boot,” $120; RB Shap.
Set yourself up for your most dapper happy hour yet. Cheers!
1. Polka dot and striped Geoff Nicholson socks, $35; Filling’s.
2. Striped American Trench, made in the USA socks, $14; Arthur and Daughters.
3. Taupe and rust SmartWool “Hike” socks, $20; RB Shap.
4. Olive and orange SmartWool “Hunt” socks, $19; RB Shap.
5. Maroon and camel Richard James block stripe socks, $35; Michael Boyd, Exceptional Men’s Clothing.
6. Purple polka dot and striped Geoff Nicholson socks, $35; Filling’s. Brown Allen Edmonds “Cornwallis” shoes, $385; Filling’s.
7. Polka dot and striped Geoff Nicholson socks, $35; Filling’s. Walnut Allen Edmonds “Strand” shoes, $385; Filling’s.
8. Striped Richard James socks, $28; Michael Boyd, Exceptional Men’s Clothing. Grey Magnanni “Jenero” shoes, $435; Michael Boyd, Exceptional Men’s Clothing.
Resources
Arthur & Daughters, York www.arthuranddaughters.com, 646-269-1869 Filling’s, Lancaster www.fillingsclothing.com, 717-735-9550 Michael Boyd, Exceptional Men’s Clothing, Harrisburg 717-213-0344 RB Shap, Lancaster www.rbshap.com, 717-397-3159 Top Shelf Menswear, Consignments of Distinction, Lemoyne www.topshelfmenswear.com, 717-770-2080
