Hello David - A while back I read an article about Whit Stillman and his single duffel bag worth of possessions he lives with. I don't know if he still lives that way, but that has always been a little fantasy of mine. Has this idea ever grabbed you?
Help me sell myself on fishing lodges. I am a huge fan of guided fishing (at least floats and flats) but struggle with lodges costing 2-3x what it costs to get a nice airbnb and hire guides. Maybe it’s a little dine-in vs take-out but help me break through my cheapskate mentality (note the cheapskate will buy an infinite number of $800 rods). What elevates the experience for you?
Good morning David - do you have a specific motto or rule of thumb when it comes to keeping and rotating books? My wife and I have many books and only so much shelf space. We still love to purchase actual hard copies of books (as opposed to going all digital) but it gets crowded on our shelves. And we don’t want to just get rid of good ones that we may not read again for a little while. So would love your thoughts on keeping shelves full but fresh. Peace.
David, I'm curious to hear about your favorite travel destinations to escape the heat of high summer. I live in Texas, which is about two degrees short of hell this time of year, and I'm always on the lookout for new places to escape to during August. Fly fishing availability is a definite plus.
how do you clean your linen suits/jackets/pants/shirts (i’m talking unlined here)? i’m torn between embracing a regular wash and the clean pressed look from going to a cleaner.
Hi David - last year I had a heavy (380g) linen suit made, but I opted for a darker blue colour. I've found that any part of the cloth that rubs against anything has faded a lot. Is this the "look"? I think it looks a bit scruffy!
Very much appreciated your “wardrobe on a budget“ post. Any thoughts on light jackets for more muggy rain than warmth? Is the technical crowd (Patagonia etc) our only option?
How many sport coats does a guy really need in rotation? I have the opposite problem of needing to add that second sport coat. I discovered the delights of tailoring on eBay a few years ago and now have a closet full of 20-some sport coats. I started with Brooks Bros. and Ralph and have added a couple from smaller brands like Miller's Oath and my favorite, a navy Harris from Drake's. Should I settle on a few favorites per season and ditch the rest, or is it okay to wear 5 different brown coats with subtle differences? For context, I wear a coat an tie 3 to 4 days per week.
David, I am 20 years old revamping my style. I started in streetwear and found that I am just buying way too much and not really loving my clothes. In the past couple years, I have gone over to vintage and have been on the lookout for more staples. What do you recommend for some starting pieces because I tend to almost look too old in certain pieces. I've been digging the black loafer and I love my Levis. A nice intro to tailoring would be very helpful too.
Hey David, I’ve never seen a leather jacket post by you. Barbour seems to be the outerwear of choice. Regardless, between a simply cut black or brown leather jacket, which would be your choice?
Dept. of Derelict Advice
Loved your Rivay x Coggins Roscoe shirt. Any more collaborations planned in the near future?
Hello David - A while back I read an article about Whit Stillman and his single duffel bag worth of possessions he lives with. I don't know if he still lives that way, but that has always been a little fantasy of mine. Has this idea ever grabbed you?
Help me sell myself on fishing lodges. I am a huge fan of guided fishing (at least floats and flats) but struggle with lodges costing 2-3x what it costs to get a nice airbnb and hire guides. Maybe it’s a little dine-in vs take-out but help me break through my cheapskate mentality (note the cheapskate will buy an infinite number of $800 rods). What elevates the experience for you?
Good morning David - do you have a specific motto or rule of thumb when it comes to keeping and rotating books? My wife and I have many books and only so much shelf space. We still love to purchase actual hard copies of books (as opposed to going all digital) but it gets crowded on our shelves. And we don’t want to just get rid of good ones that we may not read again for a little while. So would love your thoughts on keeping shelves full but fresh. Peace.
David, I'm curious to hear about your favorite travel destinations to escape the heat of high summer. I live in Texas, which is about two degrees short of hell this time of year, and I'm always on the lookout for new places to escape to during August. Fly fishing availability is a definite plus.
how do you clean your linen suits/jackets/pants/shirts (i’m talking unlined here)? i’m torn between embracing a regular wash and the clean pressed look from going to a cleaner.
Hi David - last year I had a heavy (380g) linen suit made, but I opted for a darker blue colour. I've found that any part of the cloth that rubs against anything has faded a lot. Is this the "look"? I think it looks a bit scruffy!
Very much appreciated your “wardrobe on a budget“ post. Any thoughts on light jackets for more muggy rain than warmth? Is the technical crowd (Patagonia etc) our only option?
Hi David - what are your tips for staying cool in the summer (apart from the much-vaunted "wear linen" mantra)?
What does your every day carry (or EDC, as the cool kids say) consist of?
What are the top 3 cheap/bad beers you enjoy?
How many sport coats does a guy really need in rotation? I have the opposite problem of needing to add that second sport coat. I discovered the delights of tailoring on eBay a few years ago and now have a closet full of 20-some sport coats. I started with Brooks Bros. and Ralph and have added a couple from smaller brands like Miller's Oath and my favorite, a navy Harris from Drake's. Should I settle on a few favorites per season and ditch the rest, or is it okay to wear 5 different brown coats with subtle differences? For context, I wear a coat an tie 3 to 4 days per week.
David, I am 20 years old revamping my style. I started in streetwear and found that I am just buying way too much and not really loving my clothes. In the past couple years, I have gone over to vintage and have been on the lookout for more staples. What do you recommend for some starting pieces because I tend to almost look too old in certain pieces. I've been digging the black loafer and I love my Levis. A nice intro to tailoring would be very helpful too.
Apologies if you answered this before, but any thoughts on watches?
Hey David, I’ve never seen a leather jacket post by you. Barbour seems to be the outerwear of choice. Regardless, between a simply cut black or brown leather jacket, which would be your choice?
How does one dress to fly(not fish)? Shoes, pants, jacket, shirt, belt? Too many hoodies and sneakers.