Greenville rector builds style around few great pieces
WHO: The Rev. Stephen Setzer, 31, of Wilmington, associate rector at Christ Church in Greenville.
WHY: He was nominated by Roi Barnard, who says: “Stephen is a super guy, very handsome and a savvy dresser. He has a natural instinct for choosing simple, classic outfits that always look great on him.”
HIS STYLE: The minimalist man. “I don’t think you need lots and lots of clothes, just some great pieces that work together. I gravitate toward darker colors. And, of course, I wear a lot of collars.”
WEARING at Christ Church:
FIRST OUTFIT – Full-length black cassock with long sleeves by R.J. Toomey; black leather wingtip shoes from Ben Sherman; custom hammered gold wedding ring.
SECOND OUTFIT – Blue slim-cut suit by Sacks Fifth Avenue, purchased at Off Sacks Fifth Avenue; clerical shirt with collar by Barbiconi; brown leather boots by Warfield and Grand from DSW.
THIRD OUTFIT – Denim on denim, Levis slim fit 510 jeans and pearl-button Levis long-sleeved shirt; vintage outerwear wool coat in earth-tone plaid by Monarch Milwaukee discovered at west Texas vintage shop; brown Bostonian, wing-tip boots from DSW.
WHERE HE SHOPS: J.Crew, Banana Republic and DSW.
HOW HE SHOPS: “I don’t enjoy shopping so I only shop when I actually need something. Typically, I shop once a year and wear my clothes until they wear down or I get tired of them.”
FASHION ICON: The actor Benedict Cumberbatch. “My wife has a crush on him so I’m a little bit threatened.”
FAVORITE DESIGNER LABEL: Ralph Lauren.
BEST CELEBRITY HAIR: “Jesus, of course.”
MOST RECENT PURCHASE: Sweaters from J.Crew.
OLDEST ITEM IN HIS CLOSET: “A plaid western wool jacket that someone from my old church gave me. She got it at a thrift shop in west Texas. It’s more than 50 years old and fantastic.”
GROOMING TIPS: “I am connected to my beard. I just bought some beard balm and a brush. It’s important to keep facial hair in check.”
BEST FOOT FORWARD: “I don’t think you need a lot of shoes. I have two pairs of boots and a pair of dress shoes.”
FAVORITE COLOR: Royal blue.
FAVORITE FRAGRANCE: “Club Man Musk, a classic. Comes in a green bottle.”
WORTH THE SPLURGE: “A good pair of jeans.”
NOT WORTH THE SPLURGE: Socks.
WISH I HADN’T BOUGHT IT: Jeans from Abercrombie & Fitch. “I tried to reclaim the Abercrombie days of my youth. But the jeans were all wrong for me.”
GO-TO OUTFIT ON SATURDAY NIGHT: “Double up on denim, roll up my jeans and put my boots on, then throw on my Texas jacket. Western, with a touch of hipster.”
ORGANIZATION TIPS: “Simplify. You don’t need a lot of clothes, just things that make sense over time.”
FASHION EVOLUTION: “When I worked in hotels we had a uniform, brown suits with a red tie so we would always look put together and professional. It got me thinking about my outer life as well as my inner life. I also am blessed with a wife who has great style.”
FASHION NO-NO: “Clothes that are over the top, revolutionary. Classic lasts for a reason.”
ACE ACCESSORY: “A good belt. It’s unifying.”
BOW TIE OR STRAIGHT TIE? Straight tie, “with a double-Windsor knot with a dimple in the middle.”
BELT OR SUSPENDERS? Belt.
DENIM, LEATHER OR TWEED? Tweed.
WHY FASHION IS IMPORTANT: “Because presentation matters.”
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