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Pretty little madras, all in a row. All long sleeve and short sleeve madras are marked down during our Summer Sale #sale #oconnells #indianmadras #cotton (at O'Connell's)
The Summer Sale is here! Save up to 40% off all summer product - http://www.oconnellsclothing.com/
One of our best sellers, O'C Unlined & Unfused Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt, has been RESTOCKED in blue and is NOW AVAILABLE in white. Only at OâConnellâs.
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Weâve restocked our Scottish Shetland Sweaters and added a few new colors, this is the perfect time to start thinking about what you will wear when the cold weather hits.
It brings us great displeasure to be the bearers of bad news however itâs time we remind those reading that soon we will be saying farewell to summer and greeting fall. The fading of the summer season brings with it a sense of melancholy, but not to worry, because this is balanced with the excitement for the seasonal transitions from poplins, linens and madras to wools, flannels and tweeds. If you havenât made a trip to visit us in person yet our stacks of corduroys grow foolishly tall, a masterpiece of both textile and human engineering.
This has all of us at OâConnellâs thinking about how we can best ready ourselves for the fall. Sartorially this comes down to having the right garments at your disposal that work for the ending of summer as it blurs with the beginning of fall.
For some this may seem like a conversation that is coming too soon, but as the boy scouts say itâs always better to âbe prepared.â We have put plenty of thought into this subject and have generated a list of garments that we believe will get the job done.
1: The Chukka Boot: We wonât find ourselves presented with many more opportunities to set sail on the waters of Lake Erie as the weather cools. What you are more likely to find us doing is family in-tow navigating through the maze of apple orchards, pumpkin vines and sometimes mud that is September and October in Western New York. So the first thing we switch out are our boat shoes and sandals in favor of something a little sturdier. And when a shoe is not enough but a boot is too much we turn to the Chukka.
There are three distinct characteristics of a Chukka that make it our recommendation: Itâs of ankle height, unlined, and has two or three eyelets. The first two make it a boot that your foot can breathe in the last gives it a lighter appearance.
Our Pick: Quoodyâs Kennebec Chukka: Brown Chromexcel with a Vibram sole. â Chomexcel is the original pull-up leather; a highly processed leather that has been in use for over a hundred years.
2: Wool Gabardine Trousers: Something weâve noticed over the past decades is that the world of textiles and fabrics is full of âbuzzâ words. Catchy names that are created in order to convince the customer that the garment they are holding deserves a place in their wardrobe. Long before haberdashers were using terms like âultrasuedeâ and âacid washedâ the original sport fabric was wool gabardine.
However as other fabrics have come and gone in fashion, and others we recommend avoiding completely, gabardine has become the âgo toâ for gentleman looking for a fabric that can be worn with abandon. Taking itâs name from the cloaks worn in the Middle Ages, gabardine is a tough tightly woven fabric, typically made from wool.
The first man to reach the South Pole wore gabardine on his voyage which leads us to believe that youâll have no trouble on your morning commute. Good enough for Antarctica, good enough for the highway.
Our Pick: OâConnellâs Plain Front Wool Prunelle Gabardine Trousers in Medium Grey
3: Irish poplin neckwear: If there was a neckwear fabric that signified the merging and changing of the seasons it would most certainly be Irish Poplin. Made notable by Lord Mayor of Dublin Richard Atkinson whose Irish Poplin was held in such high-esteem that in 1837 Queen Victoria granted Atkinson a Royal Warrant. A Royal Warrant meant that Atkinson could advertise that he supplied goods to the royal family.
What is Irish Poplin? Irish Poplin is a fabric that is created by weaving together silk and wool. More specifically for those fabric aficionados out there, a silk warp covering a wool weft. The silk acts to smooth out the heavy texture of the wool while the wool reduces the sheen of the silk creating a fabric that is neither here nor there. Suitable for all seasons but perfect for weather that is also neither here nor there.
Our Pick: Atkinsonâs Irish Poplin Stripes.
4: A lightweight wool sport coat: One benefit to the advent of colder weather is that we can begin to wear our favorite sport coats without overheating. Pair that with the fact that as we move from cotton to wool the textiles we wear become much richer andĂ this becomes the item on our list that we are most jazzed up about. The two elements that you will want to pay close attention to are color and texture.
Color: We may or may not do it consciously but as the colors of the seasons change in nature so do the colors of the clothing that we wear. So look around and take your ques from the world around you. The bright greens and floral colors of our gardens will be replaced with the warm reds, yellows, and oranges of fall foliage alongside the browns of an earth preparing for hibernation. Opt for darker colors with rich notes.
Our Picks For Color: OâConnellâs Super 120âs Wool District Check
Texture: Along with colors the textures that we take ques from also change. Look for a lightweight wool fabric with a noticeable weave. Take note that tweeds are not your only option. There is a whole world of basket weaves, cheviot, and twill out there waiting for you.
Our Pick For Texture: H. Freeman Super 100âs Wool Hopsack in Navy
Bonus Pick: A great pair of slippers:
It goes without saying that comfort is key and that the weather we will be facing will try desperately to prevent our comfort. Sorry for the dramatics here, but we are writing from Buffalo, New York where winters are known to be long and cold. Since we are posted in a city that gives us some authority to speak on being cold, we know the first thing to get cold as the weather chills are our feet. Luckily this is an easy fix, a shearling lined slipper will prevent you from starting and ending your day with cold feet.
Our pick: Draper of Glastonbury Anton Slipper in Nut
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We know how excited people are to wear their favorite tweeds, however we aren't seasonally there yet. Hold yourself over by indulging in a beautiful lambswool sport coat when the temperature dips. #oconnellsclothing #mensfashion #mensstyle #menswear #ootd
We are going wide as we travel through 100 years of menswear. #oconnellsclothing #lunchbreakreading #menswear #mensfashion #history
The weather outside says summer but our sport coat racks are starting to look more like fall. Who is ready? #oconnellsclothing #menswear #tweed #mensfashion
Spotted at Ralph Wilson Stadium at the Buffalo Bill's pre-season game: our new and exclusive (716) area code key fobs. Available in store in multiple colors. Soon to be available online. GO @BUFFALOBILLS #buffalobills #buffalove #BuffaloNY #716 #oconnellslovesbuffalo #oconnellsclothing #nfl #menswear #smathersandbranson
Spotted in the wild: Our needlepoint buffalo hat in front of Middle Settlement Lake in the Adirondack Region. What adventures will you bring your buffalo on? Share your photos by tagging #oconnellsclothing or #oconnellslovesbuffalo. #mensfashion #menswear #BuffaloNY #buffalove #smathersandbranson
Lightweight and breathable - Super 100's Wool Sharkskin in taupe. Natural shoulder, full canvas lined, genuine horn buttons, single vent and made in the USA. #oconnellsclothing #menswear #mensfashion #ootd #suit #madeinamerica
Our summer sale ends today. Select merchandise 20%-40% off. #oconnellsclothing #menswear #mensfashion #summer
We declare tomorrow (for those that care to) sleep-in Sunday. O'Connell's cotton broadcloth pajamas and Draper of Glastonbury Charles Slipper in wine. #menswear #oconnellsclothing #ootd
Pincord: This seasonâs most versatile suit.
You may be asking yourself how youâre going to get through the rest of the summer without sweating the small stuff. Or you might just be asking yourself how youâre going to make it through the rest of the summer without sweating period.
It is easy to see that for the gentlemen that prefers to be all buttoned-up the summer can be one of the most difficult seasons to navigate.
We found the answer in what we believe could be one of the most versatile fabrics for summer suiting: pincord. Now before you scoff at us and throw around words like seersucker and poplin, hear us out. The genius of a pincord suit is that by splitting up the garments (suit, sportcoat or as a trouser) it can carry you through a season of events and gathering.
But first, what is pincord? Just as it sounds pincord is part of the corduroy family, only with a much finer wale. Wale being the unit of measurement used for the width of the cord the lower the wale the wider the cord. A pincord will measure 16 or more wales, making it the finest cord you can get. Our pincord suit falls in over 25 wales making it one of the finest pincords available.
If all this talk of corduroy has you sweating, donât worry, we arenât referring to those thick heavy cords that you are used to wearing in the winter.
Stay with us as we explain how a pincord suit can work in three different ways, in different situations with varying degrees of formality.
AS A SUIT
Letâs start with taking care of that wedding invitation for August thatâs stuck to your refrigerator door. While the fabric may feel a bit informal, it still is a suit, and with the right touches this can be the perfect option for the majority of your summer weddings. The key is adding garments that help elevate the look. We indulged our more decadent side by starting with a white Sea Island Cotton button down. We could (and maybe will) write a whole blog on Sea Island Cotton, but thatâs for another time. Just know if this fabric was a car a Sea Island Cotton Shirt would be a Bugatti convertible. Breezy, Sporty, and made with intention. Since there is something innately Southern about a pincord suit we went with a bow tie instead of tie, bright green to keep things festive. A pair of limited edition Trafalgar âTake a Dipâ braces to keep your trousers up on the dance floor and a white silk pocket square to keep things light and airy. Finally, we couldnât think of a better time to break out your white bucks and dress white socks.
AS A SPORT COAT
Work
Youâll hardly ever hear us recommending wearing a suit coat as a sport coat. However, on a hot day when youâre headed to the office, breaking this rule and breaking up a pinpoint suit can save you from breaking a sweat. Our goal here was to find garments that matched the breathability of the suit. We went with OâConnellâs Loro Piana cotton twills in classic khaki. The smoothness of this cotton gabardine is almost unbelievable, woven from long staple Loro Piana cotton it is bound to bring a new dimension to the tried and true khaki. A pink pinpoint oxford cloth button down adds a bit of color but remains appropriate for corporate functions and a bicycle club tie for those that choose to brave the morning commute. Weâve seen a big increase in attention directed toward lighter tan colored shoes, because of this we went with a classic single monk-strap in walnut by Allen Edmonds that seems to work incredibly well with the walnut color.
PLAY
Summer is the season of dinners on the patio of your favorite restaurant, walks along the water, and garden parties. While it may be easy to focus on comfort instead of style when it is hot, we still like to think that if you are going out you should be put together. You wonât see us around town in t-shirts and jeans, we also like to think that restaurants still require you to wear a jacket. We know that last bit isnât true, but it is a nice thought. Luckily with the right fabrics the idea of staying cool and the notion of remaining put together can live in perfect harmony. When youâre headed out a pincord coat will be what you turn to when you want to look refined but not over dressed. Throw it on top of a white pima-cotton polo and a pair of navy cotton gabardine trousers and itâs ready, set, and go. Keep your footwear classic with a burgundy penny loafer and cool with a Sea Island Cotton sock.
JUST THE PANTS
If you read our ârestaurants should require jacketsâ comment above and thought âboy, are they old fashioned!â Let us clarify, we acknowledge that there are many occasions that donât call for a jacket. Maybe youâre out for lunch, or strolling around town on an extra hot day. A navy polo and your pincord suit trousers will be the most casual option available to you. We added a bit of our own personal flare with a Smathers & Branson hand-done needlepoint belt, no surprise that our pick is a buffalo. Since a summertime adventure may lead to a long walk, a pair of Quoddy canoe shoes in cinnamon driftwood will keep your feet from feeling sore.
Now, we acknowledge that pincord could possibly be a new concept for some men. Itâs not a suit that most will have in their arsenal, but we believe that there is a spot in every closet for a pincord suit. You may only turn to it on days where the heat becomes too much, or when you grow tired of the classic greys, navys and tans. However you choose to wear yours, we promise it will become a summer staple.
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It seems the braces we used in today's post are creating a little conversation. Here is a close up as requested by @mistermort. Trafalgar limited edition "Take a Dip" Braces. #oconnellsclothing #summer #menswear #mensfashion
Summer details. O'Connell's Sea Island Cotton Button Down, O'Connell's Pincord Suit Trousers and Trafalgar Limited Edition "Take a Dip" Braces. #oconnellsclothing #summer #menswear #mensfashion #ootd
Tough to get a good photo of how great this hunter green blazer from oconnellsclthng looks. I am also wearing one of their new fully unlined OCBDâs, a Makerâs tie, and Alden full strap loafers. Glad I saw acutestyle wearing a similar jacket a few months ago.
Looking good!