Early Fall Casual Style

I noticed the other night that it started getting dark a little later than it had a couple of weeks ago.  That means Fall is getting close.  Considering the serious heat we’ve had over the last few months, those cooler Fall temps will be welcomed around here.

Starting to think about sleeves and pants, right?  Here’s my take on a casual look as Fall starts to peek around the corner:

From top left:

1. 47 x Carhartt Braves Hat:  Well, maybe time to upgrade the Braves lid since they are ON FIRE.  I love leading the NL East, but worry about our pitching heading into the playoffs…regardless, how about a Carhartt-level Braves hat to bring in the Fall?
2. Holderness & Bourne Wingham Vest:  The soft shell, unlined vest from Holderness & Bourne.  A great option for chilly Fall mornings bouncing around town or getting in 18.
3. Vaurnet Legend Sunglasses: I owned a pair of Vaurnet sunglasses way back when, and hastily got rid of them without thinking.  They are so cool.  Why not re-up?
4. Orvis Duck Cloth Shirt:  Orvis will release these absolutely KILLER pieces – this 4 oz(!) super light duck cloth is perfect for early Fall.  It’s light as a feather, has a good look, and is 100% cotton.  It’ll wear like a linen shirt at tailgates or kid soccer games.
5. La Matera Corbina Belt:  You are fooling yourself if you don’t have a La Matera belt in your closet yet.  ‘Tis the season to go bullish on their woven belts.
6. LFG 5-Pocket Canvas Pants:  Just added a pair of these to the rotation, and couldn’t be happier.  These have a soft canvas look that is soft, a great cut – slim fit, but not tight, and a little stretch.  These will get worn quite a bit this Fall.
7. Merrell Alpine Sneakers:  A cool alternative to the current narrow sneaker market.  Merrell makes a good product, so much so that Orvis has picked them up.  The brown suede with orange details is very seasonally appropriate.
8. Hamilton Khaki Field Watch:  A good watch.  I agree with ACL on this one.

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20 Comments

  1. MisterWayback
    08/20/2021 / 9:32 AM

    This post is classic RCS. Reminds me of your old stuff and it’s well received. Giving me some “college gameday home coming” post vibes. Looking forward to your takes on fall. Cheers!

  2. Pete
    08/20/2021 / 10:57 AM

    Birks clogs (Boston’s)
    Faherty long sleeve polo
    Champion reverse weave hoodie

  3. ABW
    08/20/2021 / 11:17 AM

    Jeans or Kuhl Radikik Pants
    Lands End button up
    Navy Orvis Vest
    Twisted X Mocs or Adidas Ultra Boosts, cowboy boots occasionally

  4. JDV
    08/20/2021 / 6:18 PM

    Fall is wonderful in the South where you are. But here in Colorado, it only means that an ever too short summer is gone and an ever too long winter is coming soon. First snow here is around Oct 31. But it is beautiful also. Always enjoy seeing the posts on RCS.

  5. CCE
    08/21/2021 / 12:24 AM

    This post reminded me that I need to send my Barbour jacket out to be refinished.
    Looking forward to putting on a well-worn champion sweatshirt or chore coat on fall Saturday mornings.
    I’m rotating out my Fall 2020 Covid athleisure wear (read: more cotton, less tech) for “real” clothes. I’m late to the five pocket game, but have found winners with Onward Reserve- tailored but still room to move. Looking to invest in a solid pair of chukkas and/or camp mocs, following your advice with Oak Street, et al.
    It’s not for everyone, but a good, midweight rugby shirt is great for layering.

    • SMB
      08/21/2021 / 8:53 AM

      Bought a Barbour Bedale from Onward about a month ago and can’t wait to wear it.

      • CCE
        08/22/2021 / 9:02 AM

        I have the Bedale as well and it has treated me well for over a decade. I find Barbour jackets to be like a good pair of loafers- you can polish/refinish regularly or wear the fading/creases like a badge of honor. I’ve chosen the latter, but it has taken away from jacket’s ability to repel water and wind, so have yours waxed every other year or so as others have mentioned if you want to maintain jacket’s effectiveness against the elements. I found the zip-in quilt vest to be a solid investment as well.

    • Brad Wesley
      08/21/2021 / 10:45 AM

      Don’t be afraid to wax your Barbour yourself. If you can polish shoes you can re-wax a Barbour

      • SMB
        08/21/2021 / 4:04 PM

        When I read this I thought of Dodge Ball. If you can dodge a wrench you can bridge a ball.

      • TannerW
        08/23/2021 / 7:57 AM

        Second that. It’s not hard to rewax it yourself and I find myself only needing to do it every few years here in the Deep South. The trick is taking a blow dryer over it to even it out and make it blend in after applying the new wax.

    • Jeff L.
      08/26/2021 / 2:01 PM

      Just sent mine to New England Reproofers a few weeks ago. Can’t wait to get it back. My Beaufort and Tom Beckbe waxed cotton hat are my standard rain gear fall through spring.

  6. Ronald Murphy
    08/21/2021 / 3:23 PM

    Waxing a Barbour is very easy
    Buy a can of wax from Barbour and apply it to the jacket using a cloth
    Dry with hair dryer to get a smooth finish
    Got my Beaufort Barbour from a thrift shop for about $3 and waxed it took about two months to dry

    • Taylor Johnson
      08/21/2021 / 3:35 PM

      2 months to dry? I use my heat gun on low and it shouldn’t take 2 months to dry unless you used to much.

  7. Taylor Johnson
    08/21/2021 / 3:34 PM

    Agreed I actually always wax my Barbour Jacket myself every other year. It’s easy!

  8. HL
    08/23/2021 / 8:47 AM

    Fall for Louisiana cocktail parties, wedding showers, tailgates :

    AG or Levi/Wranglers (lighter colors)
    Lucchesse Cowboy or Ropers
    Oxford button up (Perlis/Polo or ) all tucked in
    Cool weather calls for a Vest (Barbour or Drake)
    Costas or Persols
    Rolex on the wrist
    Smathers & Branson or La Matera belt
    Signet or Class ring

  9. matt
    08/24/2021 / 9:46 AM

    Great post – these collages(?) are what have brought me to RCS before you had your own domain! Thanks for many years of style!

  10. SMB
    08/25/2021 / 8:27 AM

    Ordered one of the Orvis shirts. They are on back order and likely to arrive as soon as weather in CLT doesn’t feel like the surface of the sun.

    • CCE
      08/25/2021 / 12:28 PM

      Any idea if this shirt is the standard Orvis fit?

      • SMB
        10/26/2021 / 8:53 PM

        The fit is awesome,

  11. Jeff L.
    08/26/2021 / 2:12 PM

    Duck Head 5 pocket Field Canvas pants
    Criquet Long Sleeve Players shirt
    Oak Street Camp Mocs or Danner Jag lows
    Tom Beckbe Knit vest
    La Matera belt

    I also purchased some Brave Star Selvedge Cone Mills denim in their Slim Straight fit last winter I will be trying to wear a good bit as well. They need to get some good wear and tear on them.

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