I’ve found some great deals on some amazing items this past month. February is one of the best times of the year to buy clothes, especially your winter clearance items. Dillard’s best sale of the year was February 28th – March 2nd. They had an extra 40% off Winter Clearance that was already marked down to 65% off retail price. Follow me on Twitter: @BowTiesSneakers for all my sales updates. And also, look out for my upcoming series of posts titled “Pattern Of Thought” where I will breakdown how I see clothes and put them together. I. Alan Flusser Blazer, [...]

Working in the hospital and wearing scrubs everyday has put a damper on my “What I Wore” series, but I managed to squeeze a few outfits into my schedule… I. Jack Victor Indigo Blazer, Stein Mart, Retail $550, Sale $45. (This is my best deal I’ve found so far in 2013.) White Ralph Lauren French Cuff Dress Shirt, Dillard’s, Retail $89, Sale $28 Geoffrey Beene Paisley Tie, Stein Mart, Retail $59, Sale $18 Gap Pants, Gap, Retail $70, Sale $24 Aldo Monk Strap Oxford, Aldo, Retail $99, Sale $49 Calvin Klein Polka Dot Socks, Dillard’s, Retail $18, Sale $5 BT&S [...]

January and February are the best months to find sales on your winter wardrobe. I’ve found some great deals on Ralph Lauren sweaters this month, so I decided to show them off while the temperature still allows me to. This first wool sweater by Ralph Lauren has been on my radar since Thanksgiving. It retails for $265 at Dillards and I purchased it for $80 at the New Years Day Sale. Dillards marks down all sale with an extra 50% off on New Years Day which makes for some great deals. Dillards will continue to markdown winter item this month and [...]

I. Gap Polka Dot Dress Shirt, Retail $59, Sale $15 UO Knit Tie, Urban Outfitters, Retail $25, Sale $9 Gap Blazer, Retail $70, Sale $24 (Plus $60 in alterations over time so it was actually a poor purchase) Ralph Lauren Pants, Dillards, Retail $70, Sale $25 Cole Haan Chukka Boot, Dillards, $150 Disney Mickey Mouse Watch, Stein Mart, $20 II. Tommy Hilfiger Bow Tie, Marshalls, Retail $40, Sale $12 Zara Dress Shirt, Zara, Retail $60, Sale $14 Ralph Lauren Vest, Dillards, Retail $165, Sale $50 Ralph Lauren Wool Plaid Pant, Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Sale $40 Ralph Lauren Socks, Dillards, [...]

What is a Brogue? A brogue is a style of shoe with a low heel characterized by its construction with multiple pieces of decorative perforated material, typically leather. The origin of the brogue can be traced to Scotland and Ireland in the late 16th century. The original brogues were an outdoor shoe and the perforations were to allow water to drain from the shoe in rainy seasons. They were created to allow workers in the countryside to be more comfortable. Brogues are most often found in four styles: 1. Wingtip Brogues: A pointed toe  cap with wings that extend along [...]

I decided to do something a little different and wear these yellow J. Crew Pants I found to work today. I got them on sale at the J. Crew Factory store for around $25 – They caught my eye so I went for it. I paired them with this wool multi-colored Polo Ralph Lauren Vest from Dillard’s. The kids at the office were fascinated by the bright colors. One of Dillard’s best sales is on New Years Day. They offer an extra 50% of all sale prices every year that day. This vest retailed for $195 and I purchased it [...]

I love tweed – The character in the fabric is amazing to me. I’ve been looking for tweed bow ties for a while, but they are hard to find and when I do find them, they are too expensive. To solve this I had my own made. Introducing the BT&S Tweed Bow Tie! These are HANDMADE in the USA with an adjustable neck and straight edge. A limited number were produced in three colors: Blue, Red, and Claret. I wanted the ties to be affordable without lacking quality and I feel that I met my goal. These beautiful ties are [...]

Last week I visited Chicago to see my fiancé, and I had a great time layering up in the Windy City despite the cold! Here are a few looks from my week plus a couple of looks from work this week. Enjoy and #StayFresh. I. Plaid Bow Tie, Stein Mart, Retail $40, Sale $15 Merona Dress Shirt, Target, $24 Nike Hoodie, Dillards, Retail $50, Sale $15 Levis Denim Jacket, Levi’s, Retail $80, Sale $48 Merona Khakis, Target, $24 Air Jordan IV White/Cement, Retail II. Bow Tie, Marshalls, Sale $9 Paper Denim Shirt, Ross, Sale $15 Banana Republic Vest, Retail, $50, [...]

Thanksgiving Day Edition: I had to work on Thanksgiving before dinner, so I tried to tone down my work clothes with the Wilson Cargo Pant by Closed in Blue (Retail $279, Sale $35, UAL Nashville). I paired it with a handmade plaid bow tie designed by the same individual manufacturing my Tweed Bow Tie line that releases in December, a Lands End Oxford Shirt (which was retail only because it was a gift), a Chaps Sweater Vest (Retail $50, Sale $25, Stein Mart), Vintage Wool Blazer (taken from my Dad’s closet), and my Cole Haan Wingtip Boots. I love the [...]

Dillards had a nice sale for Black Friday and I picked up a great cashmere sweater vest. I couldn’t wait so I wore it today to church. The Ralph Lauren Sweater retails for $165 and I picked it up for $50. I paired it with some Ralph Lauren Corduroy Pants (Retail $90, Sale Price $28, Dillards), Ralph Lauren Dress Shirt (Retail $85, Sale $28), Countess Mara Bow Tie (Retail $45, Sale $15), Vintage Tweed Blazer (Part of a 3 Piece Tweed Suit Purchased on eBay for $70) and a Pair of Archie Brogues by Grenson (Retail $415, eBay $95). Also, [...]