Work Day: Who’s the Boss?
Even if your workspace is more cubicle than corner office, you can still dress the part in a dapper suit. The bag’s stripes add a sporty touch.
Suit: Tone-on-tone Black Label by Giorgio Armani. $3,445 at Raleigh Limited.
Shirt: $109 at J. Benzal.
Tie: $80 at J. Benzal.
Bag: “Brompton” briefcase by Ben Minkhoff. $375 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Shoes: “Astor” by To Boot New York. $425 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Fedora: “Miguel” by Yellow 108. $95 at James Dant.
Sporty: Earn Your Stripes
Update your college-years jeans, hoodie, and tennis shoes with teal-blue bottoms, a lightweight top that’ll be your lazy-day go-to, and sleek sneakers.
Hoodie: Striped henley hoodie by American Rag. $39.50 at Macy’s.
Pants: 511 Line 8 Slim Fit by Levi’s. $58 at Macy’s.
Shoes: “Freenew” by Bally. $395 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Weekend: Out of The Blue
A versatile jacket is a wardrobe must for any guy. This olive-green version, paired with a light-blue tee and worn-in boots, creates a relaxed look perfect for casual occasions.
Jacket: “Fun” by Kroon. $295 at Nordstrom
Shirt: Crew-neck tee by Tasso Elba. $45 at Macy’s
Jeans: “Harris” by Hudson. $198 at Nordstrom
Boots: “Wodehouse Lost History” by Timberland Boot Company. $295 at Nordstrom
Casual Friday: Layer Your Look
The end of the work week calls for a laidback outfit that’s still big on style. This sweater can be worn with any color, but blue pops against the neutrals.
Sweater: Cashmere and wool pullover by Saks Fifth Avenue Collection. $398 at Saks Fifth Avenue (see listing, page 108)
Shirt: “Autumn” button-down by Peter Millar. $125 at Nordstrom (see listing, page 108)
Pants: Slant-pocket striped pants by Kenneth Cole Reaction. $44.98 at Macy’s (see listing, page 108)
Bag: “Sutter’s Mill” tool bag by United by Blue. $130 at James Dant (see listing, page 60)
Shoes: “Harry” by Alfani. $89.99 at Macy’s
Date Night: Man’s Vest Friend
Oxblood, which can be paired with a variety of colors, is a hot hue for fall and winter. Here, a refined vest and classic black boots dress up the standard button-down.
Shirt: Button-down by Arbor. $75 at James Dant.
Vest: “Stride” quilted wool vest by Rag & Bone. $495 at Raleigh Limited.
Jeans: “Harris” by Hudson. $198 at Nordstrom.
Boots: “Hawthorne” by To Boot New York. $425 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
This article appeared in IM Shops, a 2014 special publication.
