Drooling over ties is something that I do about 80% of the time. (And the other 20% goes to shoes.)

I mostly shop for ties at department stores like Loehmanns, Macy’s, Marshalls; all those big discount places. They usually have fancy ones on sale. I’ve gotten some gorgeous finds for just $10. I also recommend checking out Ebay. Put This On has does these great posts called “eBay Roundups” where they tell you the best eBay finds, including ties. It’s kind of magical.

When it comes to tiespiration, these are the ones I’ve been all over lately:

Mosaic Menswear

Nep Wool Tie, by Gant Rugger, available at Gant

Blue Floral Printed Tie, available at Pocket Square Clothing

Charvet Knit Silk Tie, Yellow, available at Neiman Marcus


J. Crew Gingham Check Cotton Tie, available at J. Crew


Alexander Olch, The Winters Plaid Wool Tie


Ties by Steven Alan (Source: thinkcontra)

Gitman Vintage Donegal Tie, available at Barneys
Roxburgh Tie, available at Pierrepont Hicks

Thin-Stripe Silk Tie, available at J. Crew

Bradley Tie, available at Club Monaco

Alexander Olch, The Walter Plaid Wool Tie

No queer deserves to be cold this season. Here are the sweaters I’m currently coveting — from reindeers to cable knits to fair isle — with tips on where find similar styles in affordable places. More favorite knit delights? Put it in the comments!

A.S. Wool Reindeer Crew Neck, Gant Boys’, available at basefashion.co.uk for £60.00 (approx. $97)

A.P.C. Knitted Wool Sweater, available at Mr. Porter for $225. Similar tight knit plain sweaters available at ASOS.

J. Crew Cashmere Cable-Knit Sweater, available at Mr. Porter for $300. More affordable mens and womens cable knits available at American Apparel and J. Crew in Viscose/wool/nylon/angora

The Massai Bib Crew Neck Sweater by GANT, available at The Fancy for $220

Marc by Marc Jacobs Stripe Crewneck Sweater, available at Barneys for $248.00

Wool Cabled Turtleneck Sweater, available at Ralph Lauren for $295.00

Crew Neck Pull with Elbow Patches, available at Scotch and Soda for € 89,95 (Approx. $115 dollars). More sweaters with Elbow Patches at Banana Republic.


Crew Neck Pull with Elbow Patches and Contrasting Cuffs, available at Scotch and Soda for €119,95 (approx. $156)

Boys’ Lambswool Fair Isle Sweater in Multicolor, available at J. Crew for $68


A Lady and a Collar Top, available at Modcloth for $69.99 with free shipping in the U.S. (I LOVE Peter pan collars!)

Argyle Crew Neck Pull, on sale at Scotch and Soda fo €29,99 (approx $29) More delicious argyle sweaters available at Old Navy.

Related Posts: Ugly Sweaters, 10 Cardigans for Fall,

I’m starting to evolve my style past dapper prep to dapper preppy boy who likes baseball. As evidenced by a Club Monaco wool hat, socks with shorts, and primary american-esque colors. obvi. 

Cap: Club Monaco Tyson Wool Baseball Cap (mens)
Polo: Tommy Hilfiger Boys
Sweater: H&M (mens)
Shorts: Gant Rugger
Socks: Urban Outfitters* BEFORE I KNEW IT WAS BAD!
Shoes: Bass ”Ely Gobi Suede”

Gant is one of those brands that I want to marry and have little Gant-Sonia babies with. Their preppy European-inspired wonderment comes in only the fanciest and softest materials. I know what you’re thinking… if only they they had some sweet-ass sales that were like a quarter of the orignal price. QWEAR HAS YOU COVERED. 


Rugger Beach Boys Stripe Shirt, available at ASOS for $129.35

Rugger Summer Chino, available at ASOS for $73.30

Chunky Stripe Socks, available at ASOS for $21.56

Cotton Twill Flared Skirt, available at Yoox for £18.00

The Rugger Polo, available at Barneys New York for $59

Super Knit Tie, available at Gant for $68

Laced Shoes (yes, these are women’s shoes!) available at Yoox for $118

Gingham Check Button Front Shirt, available at Barneys New York for $59

Because sometimes we just need to drool.

Sources: edwardshair.net, wowwow.me, playwho.com, unknown, polyvore.com, designspiration.net, bloggar.aftonbladet.se, strangeforeignbeauty.com, socialbliss.com, inqmind.co

Bringing on the prep part 2. Missed part 1?

Cream Breton Stripe Crew Neck T-Shirt, available at Topman for $32

I mean, you need something to hold your stuff, right? Fred Perry Barrel Bag, available at ASOS for $86.98

Denim Short in Yellow, available at ASOS for $38.27

Selected Aro Polo Shirt, available at ASOS for $39.99

Oh Gant, how I love you. Gant Anchor Socks, ON FRICKEN SALE at ASOS for $13.05

Sperry Top-sider A/O 2-Eye Patent Boat Shoes, available at Bloomingdales for $90