some of you will be glad to hear this…if you’re more comfortable in your khaki’s and polo shirts…or jeans and t-shirts…you’ll be glad to know that when you do have the occasion to spiff it up a bit…it’s not necessarily a black or navy suit that you need to turn to…(big sigh of relief here?)
the march issue of esquire magazine had a great suggestion on how to mix the high-end part of your wardrobe with the low-end…”the high-low theory of fashion affordability“…while they are talking essentially about the dollar amount invested…this theory can also be applied to the style aspect as well…pair the high-end items (blazer and vest) with a low-end (jeans) and a mid-range item or two (belt, tie, maybe even try sporting a pocket square?) and you can achieve a dressed-up casual look that can pass muster for many occasions…
of course…for the truly “important” occasions of life…i.e. job interviews…weddings…etc., you’ll still want to keep a suit handy in the closet…but just knowing that you have options might make dressing up a bit more fun…
(excerpt from march newsletter)
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