Teal

Yeah, you heard me, teal. The penultimate color of the mid 1980s. Maybe it should be left to American Apparel and hipsters in ironic ugly glasses. Maybe it should just be left alone. I really don't know. What I do know is that when I came across this Lacoste Harrington style jacket in teal, with a red plaid lining no less, I was quickly convinced that it was worth every one of the four hundred and ninety nine pennies it cost me.

I'll admit, this one was tough to put together. In the earlier part of the day, I played it safe with only a white Brooks Brothers oxford under it, and some vintage Ray-Bans to nail it down. As the day wore on, the temperature dropped, so after much deliberation I decided to throw caution to the wind and just go all out with the bright red sweater...because the only thing more outrageous than a teal jacket is a teal jacket next to something in an electric shade of red.

Down below, dungarees and penny loafers. Once again, I have no time for socks.

Oddly enough, when taken all together, this rig had a vaguely vintage skinhead sort of vibe, albeit with an extra dose of peacock and a lot less hardcore.

Hmmm....confusing to say the least.