tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post1547647809661783428..comments2024-03-28T04:17:20.834-07:00Comments on The Daily Connoisseur: Wardrobe- Comme les Français Part DeuxThe Daily Connoisseurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-44095036753183679492009-12-22T03:22:58.739-08:002009-12-22T03:22:58.739-08:00Very interesting read. My wardrobe consists of jus...Very interesting read. My wardrobe consists of just a few shirt, casual jackets and 1 pair of jeans. No quite on your level :)casual jacketshttp://www.reiss.co.uk/shop/mens/casual_jacketsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-5106546766642997802009-09-26T10:55:10.988-07:002009-09-26T10:55:10.988-07:00Mrs. E. thinks I'm nuts...Mrs. E. thinks I'm nuts...Easy and Elegant Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951907004091808223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-5531042214585609692009-09-26T09:23:19.251-07:002009-09-26T09:23:19.251-07:00Big Little Wolf- I like the way you think! I *wis...Big Little Wolf- I like the way you think! I *wish* Christian Louboutin was an essential. I think it would be an admirable goal to make his shoes essentials in my wardrobe one day! I checked out your website and it is really fabulous. Thank you for commenting and what a joy to find you!<br /><br />Belette Rouge- Thank you! Good luck on finding the *one* (trench coat, that is). Like I said- I love mine by A.P.C.- it's really high quality and isn't as expensive as Burberry (which I would like to have one day). A.P.C. does one every season - they have a shop in West Hollywood!<br /><br />Easy and Elegant- It's a good thing we're not married- you might persuade me to give up my minimalistic wardrobe and go crazy on clothes! Although I must say your wife is very lucky to be married to someone that appreciates the art of dressing :)The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-19055163395243147512009-09-25T16:47:46.693-07:002009-09-25T16:47:46.693-07:00TDC (how odd, my father's initials...) you are...TDC (how odd, my father's initials...) you are too kind. And frighteningly, that is my minimum. When Mrs. E. and I decamped for the South of France, we had nine suitcases. Two were hers.... A year later I we came back with a few more....Easy and Elegant Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951907004091808223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-41365838998066872472009-09-25T16:45:27.376-07:002009-09-25T16:45:27.376-07:00Fantastic list. I am always looking for a trench a...Fantastic list. I am always looking for a trench and have yet to find the *one*. I have most items on your list. I don't have many silk blouses and I could use a few more great LBDs. I happen to like merino sweaters better than cashmere( I know, I'm weird;-). I think they hold there shape better. And I have never tried Ferrigomos heels. I am all for a comfortable high heel. Great post!La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-19190813942535595582009-09-25T16:06:11.309-07:002009-09-25T16:06:11.309-07:00Essentials? Christian Louboutin ! (in my dreams......Essentials? Christian Louboutin ! (in my dreams...)<br /><br />A well-fitted pencil skirt (grey or black), black hose, several pair of dark boots and stilettos, crisp white blouse that you can... mmm... unbutton as needed. Cinched belt, light jacket.<br /><br />Personally, I love silver art jewelry (modern), or classic pearls.<br /><br />A touch of Chanel, and red. <br /><br />New to your blog. Génial !BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/christian-louboutin-pourriez-vous-madopter/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-12683740421773484312009-09-25T14:03:47.545-07:002009-09-25T14:03:47.545-07:00Also Easy and Elegant- we clearly subscribe to the...Also Easy and Elegant- we clearly subscribe to the notion that one can NEVER have too many cocktail dresses or top hats :)The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-34804188772128220772009-09-25T13:59:06.617-07:002009-09-25T13:59:06.617-07:00Easy and Elegant- Hallelujah for good taste! Read...Easy and Elegant- Hallelujah for good taste! Reading your list brought the biggest smile to my face. Minimalistic? Non. Necessary? Oui! I am very impressed by sharp dressers and it is clear that you exude style from your pores...The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-22001789239125795372009-09-25T10:53:38.257-07:002009-09-25T10:53:38.257-07:00I've added you to my blogroll. Keep fighting t...I've added you to my blogroll. Keep fighting the good fight!Easy and Elegant Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951907004091808223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-39940690882862536552009-09-25T10:53:00.308-07:002009-09-25T10:53:00.308-07:00Hmmm. I'll take a crack at a starting wardrobe...Hmmm. I'll take a crack at a starting wardrobe.<br /><br />One navy suit.<br />One grey suit.<br />One dinner jacket.<br />One dozen shirts, assorted. At least one white, spread collar, French (double) cuffs. At least one pink buttondown.<br />One formal, soft turndown collar.<br />1/2 dozen ties in classic patterns. At least one knit. At least one bowtie with spots. One black formal bowtie.<br />Cummerbund. Black. One.<br />One great scarf.<br />One topcoat. Either camelhair or black cashmere.<br />Three pairs of shoes: Black captoe or plain toe Oxford. One brown punched captoe (may be suede.) One loafer/slip on.<br />One pair of foul weather shoes or boots.<br />Two cashmere sweaters. One lightweight. One two-ply. Grey and black.<br />One navy blazer.<br />One pair of grey flannel trousers.<br />One pair of white linen trousers.<br />One pair brown or olive corduroy trousers. 8 wale?<br />Four polo shirts. White, one black, two in colours.<br />One crocodile/alligator belt in brown.<br />One black belt.<br />One pair Thurston's braces.<br />One Barbour Jacket.<br />One pair perfect khakis or jeans.<br />One pair of chinos/lightweight khakis. Plain front.<br />One pair white shorts. Cotton chino, plain front.<br />One non-elastic band swimsuit. 6-9" inseam.<br />One pair running shorts.<br />Two pair technical fabric running shirts.<br />One pair running shoes<br />Three pair athletic socks.<br />A dozen pair of socks. One black, merino formal. All over the calf.<br />One pair pyjamas.<br />One bathrobe/dressing gown.<br />One hat.<br />One umbrella.<br />One pair of leather gloves to match hat colour and topcoat.<br />But my wardrobe gives the lie to that (dozen suits, fifteen sportcoats, 300 ties, 50 pair shoes, three topcoats, three overcoats, two raincoats, four dinner jackets a number of casual jackets, sweaters and hats and scarves, etc. I've been at it for awhile.)Easy and Elegant Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951907004091808223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-60734510192144534152009-09-25T08:44:40.095-07:002009-09-25T08:44:40.095-07:00Thanks Tessa!
Linda- you are so right with the cl...Thanks Tessa!<br /><br />Linda- you are so right with the classic white tee. I have it listed as the fourth item but lumped in with grey, black and striped tees (I do live in L.A. after all- land of the hip t- shirt) I would love to get a 100% cashmere black coat... oh I can dream! But I might be saving up for that one for a while... the ones I want in wool already cost an arm and a leg! You are really lucky to have one...<br /><br />Rose- I have debated between needing a black winter coat or a colorful one. On one hand a black winter coat can be very chic (and practical) but it's not a fun idea to get lost in the sea of black coats- which is why a red one would be fun. I guess I am compromising by looking for a black winter coat with "detail"- a dramatic collar or ruffles or something!<br /><br />Josephine- I would love to see your wardrobe! I love peeking in other people's closets ;) I LOVE that you rarely wear jeans. I have always aspired to be like that- that's why I love Lady Gaga so much even though her fashion is outrageous- she is never in jeans! But alas, living in L.A. it's almost blasphemous if you do not wear jeans at least twice a week :)<br /><br />Scentscelf- I am like Goldilocks too when it comes to coats! I was looking for my trench coat forever and oddly enough I ordered mine online from A.P.C. It's extremely high quality and I love it but I think I'm going to take it to the tailor because it's a little bulky on me. Sometimes I feel like Macgyver when I wear it! I love reading your essential list. Even though we change and tweak slight things for our own needs it's fun to see that most of our lists are fundamentally the same xoThe Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-17500494517021817542009-09-25T08:31:12.734-07:002009-09-25T08:31:12.734-07:00groan I've been searching for a good replaceme...<i>groan</i> I've been searching for a good replacement for my trench coat for a few years now. I'm holding out for Just Right, because apparently at times I can be a Goldilocks. :)<br /><br />Rebecca already covered the crisp white shirt...that's one thing I'll try to get one of a year, because they are in heavy rotation, and worth <br /><br />Skinny jeans are a no-can-do for me. Substitute versatile black [boot cut jeans/slacks/yoga pants] for me. Skinny anything are a no-no, actually...no pencil skirts.<br /><br />Your polos are probably my turtlenecks & lightweight boatneck or v-neck sweaters. I can't do a collar with a knit, no idea why. And I get cool or cold weather a lot of the year around here.<br /><br />I am all over an awesome pair of boots. I only keep the heels because I have to. (Now you know more about me.)<br /><br />What with the music in my life, and lots of black going on anyway (sweaters, blouses), my pashmina would probably be colorful. But yes, a good wrap.<br /><br />I usually don't play fashion games...thanks for the fun!ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-2232957893400034482009-09-25T05:09:25.272-07:002009-09-25T05:09:25.272-07:00Jennifer, I would love you to come and make over m...Jennifer, I would love you to come and make over my wardrobe! My essentials are flats, great summery sandals, a LBD, interesting bags and vintage style skirts. I only have one pair of jeans:) People are always shocked when I wear them. Enjoy your weekend. xxJosephine Tale Peddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431330956687490112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-35213592818355323872009-09-25T01:11:59.105-07:002009-09-25T01:11:59.105-07:00great essentials. I think a trench coat is number ...great essentials. I think a trench coat is number one for me. A good winter coat- perhaps in an interesting colour actually- is also essential (the colour can be wild because the coat normally covers what else you are wearing!). Good flats definitely. Plain essential dresses, tops and jeans and then a couple of amazing bits of costume jewellery or scarves to transform outfits.<br /><br />I would love to be a minimalist but I'm not- I try though- and will keep trying.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-75370690974700766782009-09-24T20:31:18.867-07:002009-09-24T20:31:18.867-07:00Seriously, 5 bags to consignment and 4 bags to Go...Seriously, 5 bags to consignment and 4 bags to Goodwill. thanks for the inspiration to clean it out. I agree with you list of essential but you forgot great white tee shirt (unless I missed it). I will suggest 100% cashmere black coat. Mine is 10 years old and looks brand new, it was very expensive and is worth every dime!TryingHardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11598084690617343428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-30938882193073739012009-09-24T16:08:15.545-07:002009-09-24T16:08:15.545-07:00I'm loving these posts!I'm loving these posts!~Tessa~Scoffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026251653030390293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-35830329489742601242009-09-24T15:47:35.963-07:002009-09-24T15:47:35.963-07:00And now for my inevitable corrections...
Michael-...And now for my inevitable corrections...<br /><br />Michael- you have a well thought out wardrobe (not well though)<br /><br />and <br /><br />Rebecca- I have been trying to buy the best I can afford (not be the best I can afford). <br /><br />One of these days I'll learn to proofread my comments before posting! ;)The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-86238145413603642932009-09-24T15:45:41.893-07:002009-09-24T15:45:41.893-07:00Michael- That is a good question... In some ways I...Michael- That is a good question... In some ways I believe that it is harder for a guy because you have to have so many shirts (not very minimalistic) but then again you don't have to worry about as many articles of clothing that we do (dresses, skirts, rompers etc.) It sounds like you have a very well-though out wardrobe... Not too bad indeed! :)<br /><br />Rebecca- A crisp white shirt is an absolute must. You are right- a total essential! I've been building this wardrobe over the past 8 or so years- trying to be the best I can afford (and saving up for certain things... a Dian von Furstenberg blouse for example) and trying not to buy too many "less quality" items. I think anyone can have a wardrobe like this if they save, plan and shop strategically...The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-4568549632271634892009-09-24T14:21:52.560-07:002009-09-24T14:21:52.560-07:00Great list. I would only add a tailored, crisp whi...Great list. I would only add a tailored, crisp white shirt. <br /><br />I would love to have your wardrobe though! ;)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404639456898116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-83345977314522744122009-09-24T10:11:36.822-07:002009-09-24T10:11:36.822-07:00I'm always amazed at people who can do the min...I'm always amazed at people who can do the minimalist wardrobe. I don't do so well with this. <br /><br />Is it harder for a guy? For example, can we mix and match dress clothes as easily? For me, dress pants are always black and grey. And I like having about 3 weeks worth of dress shirts (Monday thru Friday). That way it doesn't seem like I'm always wearing the same thing.<br /><br />Casual clothes I tend to buy a lot of t-shirts but very few jeans (2 pair right now) and shorts (maybe 4 pair right now).<br /><br />Maybe I'm not doing too bad?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com