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Unlike Cam Newton, I’m not a stylish guy. But now that I’m old, it’s time to up my game. On a Saturday, my son and I went to Tabor to see how a startup dad can upgrade his look. We shopped for about an hour. Here’s the before and after.
My current look
What I’m Wearing:
- $(?) golf shirt.
- $69 Nike Air Max shoes.
- $12 NoDa hat.
- $40 Bonobos shorts.
- $4 Nike calf high socks.
Quick Self-Assessment:
Candidly, I do feel like an 8th grade lacrosse player that’s about to go play golf with his dad. I do love the sneakers though.
I loved the people putting stuff on my body.
I’m scared of shopping. Seriously. That said, I found my experience at Tabor to be much more casual that I anticipated. Being an unstylish guy, I was pretty intimidated before meeting the warm staff.
Tabor is serious about the fit.
I bought a $400 suit from Jos A Banks about two years ago and I look like I’m swimming in it even though they measured me. I guess I was looking for cheap – and that’s exactly what I got.
The experience at Tabor was night and day.
(1) Weekend Ted
What I’m Wearing:
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RRL Shawl Collar Sweater $495
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Tellason Chambray Shirt $185
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Tellason Fatigue Pant $198
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Common Projects Suede Chukka $395
Quick Self-Assessment:
Pants were incredibly comfortable and I think I could pull off the sweater. I think.
(2) Date Night Ted
What I’m Wearing:
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Tellason Indigo Canvas Jean $220
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Engineered Garments Blackwatch Blazer $480
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RRL Pin Dot Polo $185
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Common Projects New Court Mid-Suede Sneaker $395
Quick Self-Assessment:
My wife would love me 3x more if I looked like this when we went on our date night to Rooster’s (our go-to spot). Even though the jacket is a stretch, I feel like I can pull off this entire outfit. Also, cool shoes make a difference.
(3) Work Ted
What I’m Wearing:
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A.P.C. Navy Wool Topcoat $675
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Officine Generale Gingham Button Up $245
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3×1 Slim Selvage Denim $245
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Common Projects New Court Mid-Suede Sneaker $395
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Dries Van Noten Cognac Leather Belt $228
- Thom Browne Briefcase $2900
Quick Self-Assessment:
Love the shirt. Love the jeans. I do feel self conscious with these trench coat type jackets, but maybe I need to get over it.
(4) Fireside Chat Ted
What I’m Wearing:
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Tellason Indigo Canvas Jean $220
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Engineered Garments Tattersall Button Up $288
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A.P.C. Striped Sweater $310
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Common Projects New Court Mid-Suede Sneaker $395
Quick Self-Assessment:
This makes me feel like I work at a cool Silicon Valley startup and I love it.
(5) Cool Dad Ted
What I’m Wearing:
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Dries Van Noten Long Sleeve Tee $130
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Alex Mill Merino Sweater Jacket $230
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Officine Generale Italian Flannel Trouser $375
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Common Projects New Court Low-Top Suede Sneaker $395
Quick Self-Assessment:
This jacket makes me feel like I need a pipe on the porch of an English countryside cottage and I like it.
