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Vineyard Vines Horseshoe Gingham Breakers Pant

It’s no surprise that Vineyard Vines is the official style of the Kentucky Derby.  Their bow ties, many embroidered with Derby related imagery are a perfect match.  However, everybody and their brother will be wearing one, especially the Lucky Julep … Continue reading

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East Region: Second Round

Voting for the second round will close at 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, March 27.  Vote for your favorite brand in each poll (only once per poll please). #1 Kiel James Patrick vs. #9 Coast Apparel It’s a couple of brands based on the … Continue reading

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East Region: First Round

Voting for the first round will close at 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, March 24.  Vote for your favorite brand in each poll (only once per poll please). #1 Kiel James Patrick vs. #16 Pierrepont Hicks Last year’s champion begins … Continue reading

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Throwdown: Bow Tie vs. Neck Tie

Bow Tie and Neck Tie from Starboard Clothing When it comes to neckwear there are essentially two choices, the bow tie and the neck tie (yes, you can go ascot if you are so inclined).  As of late bow ties … Continue reading

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How to Dress for: St. Patrick’s Day

My ancestors come primarily from Germany and Switzerland but every March 17 I’m Irish.  I’ll be out at the local pub (Fiddler’s Hearth in South Bend) eating a boxty and drinking Guinness and I’ll most certainly be wearing green.  Don’t … Continue reading

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How to Dress for: The La Salle-Saint Louis Game

Usually game of the week posts are reserved for rivalry games.  Other than playing in the same conference, Saint Louis and La Salle aren’t particularly fierce rivals.  In fact they’ve only been in the same conference since 2005 so there … Continue reading

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Vineyard Vines Banker Stripe Dress Shirt

The other day I was browsing the Vineyard Vines website when I saw four words that caught my eye.  ”Made in the USA.”  Those words seem to be appearing more and more these days and I couldn’t be happier about … Continue reading

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Prep Work: Fleece Jackets

Coast Apparel Fleece Jacket As the mercury in the thermometer slowly rises, it’s time to discuss a staple of the transitional prep wardrobe, the fleece jacket and pullover.  Adept at performing as a base layer during the depths of winter … Continue reading

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How to Dress for: The Dayton-Xavier Game

The Dayton Flyers and Xavier Musketeers have been doing battle since February 20, 1920 when Dayton won a low-scoring 24-18 game.  The two Catholic universities, both located in Ohio only about 50 miles apart have been playing at least once, … Continue reading

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How to Dress for: The DePaul-Marquette Game

When you think about dressing up for gameday, football usually comes to mind.  Basketball?  Not so much.  Whether it’s the fact there are no tailgates beforehand or it’s just so darn cold you wear enough layers to look like the … Continue reading

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