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Monthly DLA-instagram review - July

Already August and again it feels that July went by (too) fast. Even though I got to enjoy the second part of my summer vacation and did not have that much plans for that - a lot of stuff came up that kept me busy. Starting the weekend with the monthly review of some pictures featured at instagram, this time including mostly wiwt-lookdown shots as my posting frequency in July on instagram (as well as on the blog) was a bit slower. But will get back on track this month again. For more wiwt- and other pics - check and follow and check out @dresslikea on instagram. id="" align="alignnone" And one more throwback from Pitti Uomo. Shot from the first...

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Blue suit with green knitted tie

Today was just another day after vacation back at the office. Even though not that much meetings on the schedule yet - it feels good to be back in the game. This is what I mainly wear to work, softly tailored suit, button-up shirt and a tie. This time I chose to wear blue mtm-suit with restrained black overcheck. Blue suit with green knitted tie In my opinion knitted ties are a good choice to wear at the office. Especially if you have a bit more casual day. I wear here a dark blue suit in lightweight wool, striped shirt and bottle green knitted. Finally I added a bit of color in a form of flower-patterned pocket square and as the...

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Suit up - Back to work details

After second part of my summer vacation it was time to get back to office. Decided to go with my favorite suit - a made-to-measure piece from Sauma, made of light weight wool cloth by Vitale Barberis. Striped shirt from Mastai Ferretti, bottle green grenadine tie from Viola Milano and linen pocket square by Berg&Berg. Dressed up but something that could be called as office casual. Suit: Vaatturiliike Sauma Shirt: Mastai Ferretti Tie: Viola Milano PS: Berg&Berg

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Weekend inspiration - Linen for late summer weekend

As mentioned many times - summer is the ultimate season for linen. Tomorrow it's already August so whether we like it or - soon the season for this light and vivid cloth is at least here in Finland almost over. So if the weekend is warm and sunny- take your linen suits and sport coats out of the closet and wear them as you still have the opportunity. Light brown or beige linen suit with windowpane pattern is good option for anyone looking for versatility. It can be easily also used as separates. If you don't want to go for a full suit - replace the trousers with a pair of lightweight denim, drop the tie and you have a...

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