The Golden Yates

With the recent recapitulation of Ivy and Trad (Traditional) style, it seems appropriate to revisit a classic American novelist, and, in many ways an icon in Ivy. Yates was true to his profession and personal aesthetic as evident in his devotion to both. Like his books, his style never deviated from excellence. He taught as several prestigious schools including Columbia, so it is no surprise that he was clad in a Trad navy blazer, rep tie, and flannel trousers. His notable works include Revolutionary Road and A Good School; two must reads for those who are Trad enthusiasts. In the true spirit of the Ivy aesthetic, Carpé (www.carpeusa.com)reinterprets the Tennis Blazer using 100% cotton in a french terry knit, and rubberized buttons on the front and cuff. Pair that with a solid oxford and rep tie from J.Press (www.jpressonline.com) and create the perfect beginning to a classic American look.

Further reading on Yates from an exceptional blog we love...
http://www.ivy-style.com/index.php?s=Richard+Yates

"Richard Yates was one of those guys who adopted the Ivy look early in life and never let go of it. Whether due to good taste, lack of imagination, orbeing too impecunious to afford new clothes, Yates' perennial style was recently described by Dan Wakefield (author of "New York in the Fifties") as follows: Yates never lusted for riches, and I can't imagine him wearing anything other than his daily uniform of Brooks Brothers navy blue blazer,button-down blue shirt with rep tie, and gray flannel trousers. Whether I saw him in New York in the '50s or Boston in the '80s he was always dressed the same. Now, like so many other writers, Yates is finding posthumous success, thanks in part to the new film adaptation of his novel "Revolutionary Road". Those who use "The Official Preppy Handbook" as their literary canon as well as sartorial breviary will already be familiar with his novel "A Good School", which is on the OPH's recommended reading list."