A bit of the old Irish charm.It seems strange that while women's wear is going dressy and polished, menswear is leaning towards the more casual. Rugged sweaters with high slouchy turtle necks, plaid shirts, tweed pants, add up to an Irish look. If you think this is too casual, a tie doesn't go amiss. Throw in a tweed cap and a pair of sturdy ankle boots and you're all set for a weekend at your country estate.
Don't forget the tweed jacket, real country-like. Suede elbow patches are back, and classic details - patch pockets, back belts and side vents. Colours range from mid to darker shades of brown, in tweeds, houndstooth checks, plaids and corduroy.
Picture from "W" Men's Portfolio
Living in New Hampshire, I've seen just about enough flannel shirts and work boots to last me a lifetime. I went home to England last fall, and found fashion groupies willing to spend 20 - 30 pounds for the same shirt I can get at a local store for the equivalent of 8 pounds.
The accesories for fall would make a country gentleman out of any man from your ankle boots right up to your tweed cap.
This Autumn, ankle boots are worn with everything, even a suit. This is a more casual approach to the traditional shoe - wearable at work or play. The ankle boot looks like a classic shoe when worn with trousers, and can be worn with jeans for a more casual feel.
Ties in geometric patterns are prevalent this fall, in browns, golds, tans and burgundies. Belts are wider with plain hardware.
To complement this look, there are reproductions of the classic
watch designs from the Art Deco styles to the more modern Fifties designs.
The most popular style is a 1932 design sold by Patek Phillippe. The
stylized watchcases of the twenties to the fifties period, are something a
little different than today's styles.