About & contact
Who am I?
I’m Nick, a middle-aged Norwegian blogger into heritage menswear, tweed, workwear, good shoes and interesting things. I specialise in waistcoats, brogues, denim and outerwear. I care strongly about the ethical and environmentally sound production of garments, in addition to where and how they are made. I am a staunch supporter of small and individual makers and brands.
By trade, I am a civil engineer and software developer.
The blog was started in February 2013. The Instagram @welldresseddad a while later. In 2020 I also started the Garmology podcast. There is also Garmology on Youtube.
Contact me on WellDressedDad(at)gmail.com, phone or Skype meetings only by prior arrangement.
FAQ:
Do you accept guest posts or paid post? No, please stop asking. I am happy to discuss collaborations, reviews and similar though.
Would you like to visit us and write about us? Yes, possibly, but please realise I don’t blog for profit and will require my expenses covered at the very least.
Media mentions:
I was a guest on the Norwegian breakfast-TV programme “God morgen Norge” (literally “Good morning Norway”) on the 29. april 2021. The segment can be viewed here (sorry, Norwegian speaking, no captions!): God morgen Norge TV2
The german magazine FranzMagazine did an interview about me and Garmology podcast, you can read it here (mixed German/English):
I was recently interviewed in the fashion supplement of VG, one of Norway’s largest newspapers. The article can be found here.
Corrigan Coats of Edinburgh, makers of Harris Tweed coats, interviewed me about tweed, menswear and sustainable fashion here.
The online magazine for the Norwegian motoring organisation NAF interviewed me for a feature about Jaguars, it can be read here. (Norwegian text)
I was in the Norwegian magazine D2, a supplement to the leading financial newspaper Dagens Næringsliv. As far as I can tell the magazine has a readership of around 250.000. The article can be found here.
The Norwegian online magazine Divergent.
Esquire UK selected me as one of the “20 most stylish men on Instagram” in both 2014 and again in 2016!
The Chinese edition of GQ have identified me as “One of Norway’s unique fashion style bloggers”
Huffington Post identified me as one of the “Fashionable men to follow on Instagram”
Shortlist Magazine included me in their “20 Instagram accounts that’ll make you dress better”
And Nordstrom featured me in their series where they “hook you up with the feeds you need”
- I was also featured in the fashion supplement of the Norwegian newspaper Finansavisen.
- I was almost on British TV as well, which was almost an interesting experience.
Hi,
I was checking your Instagram pictures and found the one about the battle shirt repro.
You could try http://whitefeathermfg.com/
fardinse-on Instagram
They are specialized in well made reproductions and maybe it’s interesting for them. I would get one too as I like the idea 🙂
P.s. Thanks for following my me on Instagram I like your stuff too!
Best
Kristijan
Thanks for the tip! I’ll see what they say.
Hi,
Nice site. I am a long term Harris Tweed nut (I visited the islands on a youth trip in 1979 – a very long time ago). Stayed with me ever since. Those Swedish army trousers in wool. If you ever run across a pair in W36 L32/33 let me know…!
Hi Richard, thanks for the feedback. If you’re keen on the wool army trousers, try these guys in Sweden. I’m not sure of their sizing, but they have a good few pairs in stock! http://www.beredskapsboden.se/en/trousers/
Hi Nick,
I am new to your blog. Great site!
I note that you wear size 52 Nigel Cabourn Mallory waist coats.
what size are you please as I am thinking about my chest size usually 44inch circumstance.
Second question is what size Mallory tweed coat do you wear if the vest is 52 size.
Any advice will be most appreciated.
Best wishes,
Oliver
Hi Oliver, thanks for your kind feedback. I do indeed wear 52 in the Mallory waistcoat, but I only wear 50 in the Mallory jacket. You’ll most likely want a size larger in each, as I’m a 42″ chest. I do’t wear my jacket over the waistcoat. Kind regards, Nick
Nice corgi Nick?
Thank you! ?
Any chance of an article on silk handkerchiefs?
I have to confess that silk handkerchiefs are something I don’t own and have no real experience of. What would you like such an article to contain?
Reason for having a pocket handkerchief – adding a bit of sartorial elegance without the need for a tie.
Not having matching handkerchief and tie.
Ways to fold a pocket handkerchief.
Materials that these handkerchiefs can be constructed from.
Silk heritage – e.g. Macclesfield silk museum.
Buying vintage – which brands to look out for e.g. Turnbull and Asser.
Hei Nick
Might I direct your attention to the movie News of the World, where Tom Hanks wears a fabulous coat. Oh the lust!
Hello there I was intrigued by your grandfathers Hector Powe suit. In a sideways google I found out that famous comedian Tony Hancock worked for Hector Powe for an impressive four hours around 1940, his first job, on Richmond Hill in Bournemouth where I grew up. His first comedy performance not long after was in the church hall of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where my parents were married. Small world
I’m constantly surprised at how small the world can seem. Mostly based on random occurences, mind you, but human connections range widely.
Hi, NICK…….MAY I INTRODUCE MYSELF ,CHRISTOPHER LAVERTY WAS MY YOUNGER BROTHER,WHO I DEARLY MISS. I AM SO PLEASED TO SEE CHRISTOPHERS WEBSITE CLOTHES ON FILM BACK ONLINE,IT REALY MEANS A LOT TO ME. MAUY I SAY A PERSONAL THANK YOU, FOR ALL THE HARD WORK,YOU HAVE DONE TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. CHRISTOPHER AND MYSELF WERE EXTREMLY CLOSE,AND HAD THE SAME INTEREST.I CLOTHES/MOVIES AND WRISTWATCHES. HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND AND BROTHER, EVEN WITH OUR 21 YEAR AGE GAP, HE WAS SPECIAL, AND I OFTEN THINK WHERE LIFE WOULD OF TAKEN HIM…………………THANKS AGAIN………….KIND REGARDS………..NICHOLAS LAVERTY.
Have you any experience with a shirt brand called Weatherproof? They produce a line of shirts labeled Vintage. (that’s the style) I have read they also have a style called Antique but I have not seen one. The ones I have are made in Vietnam. They are 100% cotton flannel. They are very comfortable and fit well. I have seen quite a few of them in Thrift stores lately. their website is https://www.weatherproofvintage.com/?.. Any thoughts about them would be appreciated
Hi Peter, that’s a good question, as it opens up quite the can of worms. Just from what you write and having a quick browse on the website it’s quite clear though: As you point out, the clothes are made in Vietnam, which doesn’t mean much really, other than keeping in mind it’s a very cheap place to make clothes. The website puts a lot of effort into presenting the brand as a heritage-type brand with rugged retro and vintage vibes, which it clearly isn’t. The fabrics used are, for those items I looked at, mixed fibre fabrics like cotton/polyester, which is a no-no from me. The prices are in line with other similar brands as well. It’s not fast fashion, I guess, but just another company making middling goods where they can be made cheap, using cheap fabrics, and the fact that you’re seeing them turn up in thrift stores would indicate that buyers haven’t been very enamoured with them. Kind regards, Nick
I bought a shirt at the local Goodwill. It is branded ALLSAINTS, which I know is a reputable brand. On the label it says ALLSAINTS Augusta LS (long Sleeve). it is 100% cotton flannel. I would appreciate any information about this brand and if there is a way to determine how old this shirt is. It is in excellent condition. It looks a lot like a Pendleton Field shirt. I can send a photo if you need that.