Of the lakes in West Bloomfield, Cass Lake is the one with public boat access; Pine Lake has none, and Orchard Lake and Walnut Lake are private waterfront. A dinner that ends on a dock or a deck on Cass Lake ends with the jacket off. Every time. So dress for the second half of the evening.
The shirt does the work
Once the jacket’s over a chair, the shirt is the outfit. If the collar fits, it stands on its own with no tie under it. A shirt bought a size up for comfort just looks a size up.
Trousers that stay put
Trousers cut with a proper rise sit at the waist when you drop onto a dock step, and a hem that clears the shoe by the right amount doesn’t drag on wet boards. Both get set at the mirror, with the shoes you’ll actually wear, by Roman, master tailor at Lincoln Tailor, on site in our store.
The jacket, for the first hour
It still has to be right while it’s on. Light, in a color that works with the shirt on its own. Bring the shirt to the fitting so the two are matched on the floor and not guessed at home.
Also for West Bloomfield: Why the Lakes Drive Past Closer Stores to Greenfield Road. More on style consulting, or plan your visit to our Oak Park showroom.
