Tag Archives: Orvis

How to Dress for: The Ski Lodge

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Nick

Stormy Kromer Original Wool Cap / Patagonia Down Sweater Vest / Orvis Handknit Classic Irish Crewneck Sweater / J.Crew Oxford Plaid Shirt / Smathers & Branson Chairlift Needlepoint Belt / Mountain Khakis Flannel-Lined Original Mountain Pants / Woolrich Big Woolly Crew Socks / L.L.Bean … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Guide: Man’s Best Friend

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Nick

1. Four Black Paws x Great Lakes Prep Collar and Bow Tie Set ($31.95): Use code “GLP2012″ for free shipping. 2. L.L.Bean Premium Fleece-Top Dog Bed Set ($79-$139) 3. Vineyard Vines Crab Dog Leash ($38) 4. Orvis Needlepoint Stocking ($39 $29) 5. Over-Under … Continue reading →

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How to Dress for: A Midwestern Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Nick

Recently I had a reader who happens to be a displaced Midwesterner request that I put together a How to Dress for post for a Midwestern Thanksgiving.  It got me thinking, what does the typical Midwestern Thanksgiving look like?  First … Continue reading →

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How to Dress for: The Monon Bell Classic (DePauw vs. Wabash)

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Nick

College Football isn’t always about the big boys.  In fact some of the best rivalries of all take place on the lower levels.  The Monon Bell Classic between DePauw and Wabash is the twelfth most played rivalry game in all … Continue reading →

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How to Dress for: The Missouri-South Carolina Game

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Nick

This weekend is surprisingly bereft of Midwestern rivalry games (save for Michigan-Notre Dame, but Notre Dame’s already been featured and Michigan is being saved for the Ohio State game), so I had to look for a different angle for this … Continue reading →

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For the Ladies: Fall Jackets

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Nick

I don’t think there is anything better than watching the leaves change color in the Midwest.  The colors are absolutely spectacular on the soaring trees that line every road.  There is one road near my parents home in Southwest Michigan … Continue reading →

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Prep Work: Repp Stripes

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Nick

Southern Proper Elephant Repp Gent ($75) Repp stripes are a staple of prep and Ivy League style, but there’s quite a bit of confusion as to what repp stripes actually are.  Repp actually refers to the silk fabric and not … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Derby Style for the Gentlemen

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Nick

How people dress has as much to do with the Kentucky Derby as the horses and the jockeys.  The patrons are dressed to the nines and it’s time to break out the GTH pants, the seersucker and the bow ties. … Continue reading →

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Orvis Embroidered Bozeman Holiday Cords

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Nick

Sadly it appears that much of the Midwest will not have a white Christmas this year.  While there is still some hope, don’t let the lack of snow damper your holiday spirits or your holiday cords.  Show mother nature that … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Nick

With only a week left until Father’s Day, it’s time to do some last minute shopping for dad.  Lucky for you I’ve done some of the work for you and compiled a few options that you might consider.

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