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What I Wore

Shall We Polka…dot?

Polka dot shirt by Ben Sherman

Vintage polka dot bow tie

Split blazer by Maison Martin Margiela for H&M

Anchor shorts by Topman (Topshop)

Red leather belt by ZARA

Tassel oxfords by ZARA

Glasses by Tom Ford

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What I Wore

Mustard On My Tweed

Chambray shirt, H&M. Plaid tie, ALDO (Style Advice: Plaid Ties). Vintage silver tie bar. Tweed jacket, Topman (Topshop). Mustard corduroy trousers, Club Monaco. Shoes, Royal Elastics. Leather belt, Calvin Klein. Glasses, Tom Ford. iPad case, Mujjo (gifted).

A New Way To Suit Up

Sure, a patterned or tweed jacket is traditional, but that’s no excuse for it to feel old-fashioned. A smarter way to suit up while still evoking the style of a modern-day gentleman is by pairing a well-cut blazer with an unexpected shirt and trouser combo, especially when color is introduced into the equation. The Italians pair separate jackets and trousers to produce a look that’s like a suit, but less finicky and much more adventurous. They call it spezzato. Done right, this mix-and-match approach will express your personality without compromising the fit and polish of a suit. Here’s a few tips on mastering the technique.

To welcome a change of pace during warm-weather months, interchange your light and dark suits. Pair a navy blazer with khaki trousers for a classic combination, or try the reversed for a look that is just as effective. If you’re a little more daring and are ready to enter the patterns and colors territory, a herringbone or plaid jacket lets you turn up the volume and make a statement. A black and white herringbone jacket will almost always create a shade of gray that will compliment any color. Tweed will do the same trick. When going in this direction, it is generally better to do the patterns on the top and keep the solids on the bottom.

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What I Wore

In Stripes We Trust

Shirt: H&M

Trousers: Scotch & Soda

Tie: Ben Sherman

Tie clip: Vintage

Socks: Target

Shoes: ZARA

Glasses: Tom Ford

Belt: H&M

What I Wore

Desert Warriors

Meet Han, my super chic, kind of rugged, semi androgynous, mega rad friend. I have never met anyone who transforms — and I mean that in the absolute most literal way possible — and pulls it off time and time again. When I think of transforming I usually swap out a couple of pieces of clothing, I pick a different style of shoe, and maybe throw-on a new frame on my face for good measure. Not Han. This girl overhauls her closet, she colors, shaves and cuts her hair, and even adopts a whole new personality before her transformations are complete. She’s on another level.

ON HIM

T-shirt: Thrifted vintage

Flannel: All Saints Spitafields

Pants: Levi’s

Boots: Kenneth Cole

Belt: H&M

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

ON HER

Jacket: BDG

Jeggings: H&M

Shoes: Belle by Sigerson Morrison

Hat: Silence + Noise