L.L. Bean Signature fall/winter 2011
C. Benjamin
It’s still sweltering a lot of places across the country, but brands are already talking tweeds and corduroys with their fall/winter collections. L.L. Bean Signature is a favorite around these parts for a few reasons, not the least of which is cost. You can get some amazing looking pieces with a lifetime guarantee for extremely affordable prices. The devil is in the details with menswear, and L.L. Bean doesn’t skimp. From shirts made of Portuguese flannel to classic captoe dress shoes with Goodyear welts, this collection is getting off to a strong start. Check out some of our favorites.
If you are looking for a stylish “bang for you buck” footwear purchase, this is it. It’s almost impossible to find a boot that is tough enough to go with jeans but rugged enough for the office, but L.L. Bean knocks it out of the park with this one. Monday, wear them with an oxford, tweed blazer, and tailored chinos: Friday, switch to a comfortable flannel shirt and some raw denim jeans.
Probably one of the most under appreciated and under utilized item a man can own is a rugby shirt. A nice, trim fitting rugby is not only a good sweatshirt substitute on chilly fall days, it’s a stellar layering piece. Try wearing a rugby like this one over an oxford button down shirt and tie. If you are really daring, or it’s really chilly, toss an unstructured corduroy blazer over it for a stylish yet functional look.
We are going to be seeing a lot of tribal prints in upcoming seasons. Get slightly ahead of the curve with this chamois shirt. Rather than buttoning it all the way up, rock it like a jacket with a solid button down or henley (as show above) underneath.
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