Student Research Conference + New York City Vol. 1: Lower Manhattan

After a one month hiatus, I am back! College has been a busy time, and I have not had many chances to take pictures. While there have been many other events I wished to blog about (ranging from weddings to Halloween parties), I simply have not had the time. However, as the fall semester slows down, I have had more time to take pictures and return to my blog.

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Student Research Conference (11/2)

One of the reasons for my month long absence is a research project I have been working on for Salisbury University's Honors College. This research conference would allow us to present our findings in the form of a poster before compiling them into an argumentative paper. Dress code: "business casual" = Ivy.

Post conference pic with my friend Devan.
Herringbone Blazer (Harris Tweed) USA
OCBD (L.L. Bean)
Knit Tie (Banana Republic)
Dress Chinos (Brooks Brothers)
Sausage Roll Penny Loafers (Alden) USA

• Harris Tweed Herringbone Blazer- Inherited from family friend. A staple with the Ivy League and English gentleman looks, every Trad should own a tweed blazer for the Autumn and Winter months. Like corduroy, it can be worn casually with jeans or more formally with chinos. Made in USA. *When buying tweed, be wary of moths having an appetite for it. My jacket has fallen victim to them, and has tiny holes on its sleeves. To prevent this from happening, be sure to store your tweed jacket with moth balls when stored away.
• L.L. Bean OCBD- See earlier posts.
• Banana Republic Knit Tie- Dustin Hoffman wore a similar combination in The Graduate (which was released 50 years ago this past Thursday). However, he didn't get his tie from here. For more, see Twilight of Summer 2017.
• Brooks Brothers Dress Chinos- See earlier posts.
• Alden Sausage Roll Penny Loafers- See earlier posts.

New York City (11/3)

The day after my research conference, I took a trip with the Honors College to NYC, which is only a five hour bus trip from Salisbury. While the first few hours of the day consisted of a cultural food tour of the Lower East Side, the remainder was open ended. My friends and I ended up visiting the World Trade Center Memorial and the Seaport area near the Brooklyn Bridge.

Wayfarer Sunglasses (RayBan) Italy
Herringbone Blazer (Harris Tweed) USA
Original Polo Shirt (Brooks Brothers) USA
Casual Chinos (Brooks Brothers)

• Rayban Wayfarers- See earlier posts.
• Harris Tweed Herringbone Blazer- Inherited from family friend. Not the same as the one worn at the conference. A fuller fit and of a darker variety. Gives more of a 1960s Greenwich Village vibe than a college campus one in my opinion. Made in USA.
• Brooks Brothers Original Polo Shirt- Probably one of my greatest finds at Uptown Cheapskate. The name may be misleading to some, as it is essentially an OCBD. However, it was originally designed by Brooks to be worn by polo players. Made in USA.
• Brooks Brothers Casual Chinos- See earlier posts.

We then took the subway to Midtown where we visited the MoMA before finishing the day at Rockefeller Center, where our bus picked us up. It was also here where I randomly encountered a fellow fashion blogger from Instagram.

@thepreppymarylander meets @rudytheprep. 

Before leaving, I was able to visit the Rockefeller J. Crew. Their prices were surprisingly reasonable for a non-factory store (even though their Chinese made attempt of a Bean-esque Norwegian sweater was a little unnerving). I will be returning to NYC on the 18th of November, so stay tuned for my upcoming adventures on the Upper East Side!

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