Penis Kicking Fun In Target & My Office

A post written by Richard before his retirement, and given to me for sharing:

It is a very rainy day here, and I decided to visit Target to get some much needed essentials. I actually have a lot of work to do when I return, but I plan to make time for a pipe smoke in the new office. It isn't complete yet because I plan to add tartan carpeting and crown molding, but it is on its way.

So anyway, while in Target I encountered this bratty little 3 1/2 year old kid with spiked hair. He was running all around tormenting his two older brothers and mother. Finally, he stopped and threw his foot in the air while telling his brother the following:

"Tie my shoe.......so I can kick you in the penis".

I laughed my butt off, and the mother became a little disturbed, but who cares. First, I have never heard a little kid refer to male genitalia as a penis. Second, it was just funny!

This is being posted on Sunday for lack of a post on Saturday. However, I do intend to keep Richard's usual schedule.

A Note From Worthington !

Fear not loyal WASP 101 readers, but I Worthington have committed myself to continuing this blog. And fear not, because I will work on Richard until he agrees to return. He has been under great stress of late with work, and life in general. However, I will keep things running in the meantime and as I said, Richie will return. Please continue reading........I just hate Richard didn't post his stories this week. They were something else.

I Am Finished!

For many reasons, I have decided to to quit this blog.......I will not list them, but I do say thank you to the likes of LBT, Kathie Truitt, Suzanne Marques, etc. I appreciate your loyal and kind comments. For the rest of you characters, you will not pick on ole' Richard anymore.

Ta Ta,

-Richard

Best Dressed Gentleman

This gentleman may just get my vote for best dressed chap in the world. I have featured this gentleman before on WASP 101 from pictures from the Sartorialist. I do not know his name, but I do know that these photos are taken at some flea market in New York. His ability to take the simplest items and mix and match them is magnificent. Bravo, old chap. If you are out there in the blogosphere, contact me. I would love to talk clothes with you.





Photo Credits: Mister Mort, Well Dressed Blog

The Movie That Changed It All

Animal House is one of my all time favorite movies, and it is not arguable that this movie changed how the world saw fraternities. It is also not arguable that fraternities and secret societies are part of the collegiate experience for those pursuing a WASP like life. But how did Animal House influence us? Well, for one it gave us a since that fraternities were about insane and intoxicated fun. This new persona replaced earlier thoughts of every button being buttoned, and every shirt being pressed. The opposing fraternity to the Deltas to me symbolizes what was being replaced, and in a sense it was the WASPs being phased out. The WASPy guys were much more upper crust and selective in their pursuit for pledges, and the Deltas (though led by two upper class guys) took average Joes. Second, I think it was the beginning of Trad or WASPy clothing being worn in a less formal way. Though the Deltas mostly dressed as preps, it was in a non caring kind of way. Furthermore, the movie forever characterized the fraternity experience as a womanizing and boozing collegiate experience. Could this movie have contributed to the downfall of the true WASP....I guess, but let's not place too much blame on the film. I actually still enjoy watching it. Have a great weekend!

Red Chambray In Action !

Photo Credit: CW

The photo above is of the notorious Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl wearing a red sport coat (possibly chambray). After doing a post on the red chambray at cocktail parties, I searched the Internet for an example of one being put to good use. The shirt is questionable, but I do like his overall look.

Getting Even With Worthington

Since my dear older friend Worthington shared details about our sartorial conversation, I thought I would add a few more details about him. For one, he did describe his dress accurately, and the photo he chose is an accurate depiction. He wears a lot of tweed and flannel, and he is always wearing a waistcoat (doeskin, tattersall, you name it). However, he lacks in the shoe department, as he only owns two pair of dress shoes (brown cap toes and cordovan penny loafers).

As far as his social habits go, he is a drunkard that drinks far too much scotch. He is a single man that has been divorced twice, and these divorces were the result of his womanizing. Furthermore, he is still a womanizer, but his standards are set very low. He constantly smokes his pipe, and he owns two vehicles (1990 something Jeep Wagoneer with the faux wood trim, and an old 1970 something Jaguar convertible).

As a person, he is pretty nice, and we have been friends for a while. His father is not from WASP stock, but his mother truly is. He attended one of the schools in Virginia (don't remember which one), and he retired a couple years ago.

So there you have it, a little more info about Worthington. Now, Worthington.....let's stop sharing details about each other this second. Agreed?

Cocktail Party Sport Coat

Photo Credit: J Press

As the air is preparing to grow warmer, it will soon be time for spring cocktails. Cocktail parties are a chance to wear bright and colorful clothing items that the normal work place might not call for. I have truly been impressed with the items offered by J Press of late, and this red chambray sport coat is the perfect cocktail party item. Pair it with white trousers and appropriate shoes, and you are set.

Crests & Madras

Our dear friend Richie has recently purchased a very vintage looking madras blazer which is a very muted yellow, blue, and red (possibly a little green as well). It is a beautiful jacket, and one that I might consider wearing. However, Richie insists that he intends to have it altered in the sleeves, and have a Yale Crest placed on the jacket. Richie, I say that is quite bold of you (I exclaimed), and when saying these words he knows I do not approve. For one, I am not much for crests, and second, Richie did not attend Yale. However, Richie quickly pointed out that his father attended Yale, and that the jacket could be perceived as a hand-me-down. In addition, he exclaimed that he liked it, and he was going to do it regardless of my opinion. Oh well, he did promise to model it on the blog when the weather grows warmer, and when it is fixed at the sleeves. The jacket on display is a similar pattern but imagine it muted, and the crest below is the crest he plans to use.

Welcome Worthington Warhol

Hello, my name is Worthington Warhol, and I am an acquaintance or our dear but mischievous friend Richard. In fact, we actually are members of the same country club, and I determined that our friend Richie is the author and creator of WASP 101 due to my many visits to his home. I don't think he expected a local country club member to be reading his blog but in fact, I do. After some recent discussion, I expressed my interest in starting my own blog, but Richard convinced me that I should participate in his blog by assuming the role as a guest writer. Delighted that he proposed such, I accepted and I will be doing occasional posts and filling in when Richard cannot maintain the blog.

Now that we are introduced, let me tell you a little about myself. I am a little bit older than our young 31 year old Richie, as I am 42. Like Richard, my father is a farmer but we grew up living the WASP lifestyle. However, I personally consider myself to be a bit of a Dandy/Trad, and I do dress a little differently than Richard. However, his ensembles are smashing and he is known as the cats meow around in these parts. However, I will not display any photos of myself for posting purposes and therefore, I chose a photo from the Life magazine archive that depicts me. Which kid looks like a Dandy......yep, that would be me in my adolescent youth. Slicked back hair, plaid socks, darted tweed suit, and plaid tie was one of my classic ensembles.

So again, I say hello to the WASP 101 readers, and I look forward to many postings.

-Worthington Warhol

On Cruise Control.....Taking A Few Days Off

I am going to take a few days, maybe even the week off. My wife has the flu, and I have a lot of work to do this week. See in a few days hopefully!

One Of My Favorite Photos Of The Duke

This photo of the Duke with his niece Elizabeth is one of my favorite Duke pictures. I think it is the combination of the hat and the heavy checked overcoat. Anyway, it is a classic!

If The Duke Can Do It, Why Can't We :)

What do I find amazing about how people react to the Duke? It is the fact that he did things that seem unusual to us sartorial bandits, but we all ohh and ahh his attire. Now, don't get me wrong, I love how he dresses and I do admit to emulating many of his outfits. It is just that we the common folk do not get the same reaction. When the Duke mixes a plaid tie and jacket as in the photo above, he is praised. Let one of us commoners try it, and we are criticized beyond belief. Fortunately, I don't mind criticism and I don't dress for the rest of the world anyway!

Tea Time

The WASP lifestyle is arguably almost completely derived from the English way of life. Many of the rich families from the eastern United States witnessed the English style as they vacationed or studied abroad. One truly elegant tradition the English taught us is to enjoy a good cup of tea. It is amazing how the world comes to a screeching halt for tea time while living in an upper class English family. And truly, it is something we need today in the United States, and do I mean to promote the sale of tea? No! I simply am stating the need for a time to relax each day -- a time to put away cell phones, computers, etc. and enjoy something. It doesn't have to be tea, and for me it probably would be something else. It could be a 30 minute nap, or 30 minutes of reading time. Maybe, even a puff on the ole' pipe. Though I haven't done such as I promote of late, I intend to start today. And while you find your relaxing activity, let these photos of Oxford students in their fine dress enjoying tea inspire you.