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Gray suit with gray tie

Every man should have at least one gray suit in his wardrobe. That's said in every men's clothing guide. I have said it myself as well. Today taking a look on how to combine gray suit with gray tie. Black oxfords - a perfect pair for a gray suit.

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Brown suit for spring - Wednesday inspiration

Brown suit is fresh way to bring variation to your wardrobe. The old rule "no brown in town" has been long time ago been wadded up and tossed out the office window. For a late Wednesday inspiration a quick look how to pull off brown in the office. Brown suit for business Brown suit is nowadays as appropriate choice for office environment than any shade of blue or grey. Avoid it only if you are working in the finance industry in London or some other place where more formal and strict dress codes are still in place. Brown is appropriate around the year. Brown linen or cotton for example is a perfect choice for warm summer days. On the other hand...

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Black cap toe oxfords - 5 pairs to wear with a suit

Black cap toe oxfords are the most formal men's shoes. And there is no shoe that epitomizes the traditional business shoe like a black cap toe oxford. Every man should own a pair of these. So let's take a look of this ultimate model. And 5 options to wear with your suit. Black cap toe oxfords in a nutshell Shoes with lacing can be roughly divided into two groups. Shoes with closed lacing and shoes with open lacing. Oxford shoes have closed lacing. This means that the two sides of the upper that are drawn together by the laces are sewn under the front part of the shoe. Therefore they close over a tongue consisting of a piece of leather sewn on...

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Barbour Bedale SL - jacket for multiple purposes

Barbour Bedale is one of the most iconic jackets in modern menswear history. In this post I take a look on the modern interpretation of this classic jacket. Jacket which is one of my personal favorite overcoats.The Barbour Bedale SL jacket was originally made exclusively to Japanese market but for a few years it has also been available through many European retailers. My Barbour Bedale jacket with brown suit and orange scarf at Pitti Uomo 91. Compared to the original Bedale jacket the SL version features slimmer and shorter silhouette. And a bit more contemporary cut in general. Like it's predecessor Bedale SL still features a 100% lightweight waxed cotton construction. In addition there is two-way zip front with storm flap,...

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The Armoury SS16 - perfectly balanced between dressed-up and casual

Today I am taking a look at the spring and summer SS2016 collection or look book by The Armoury. In terms of versatility, quality, combining, expression and inspiration this is one the best look books I have seen so far this season. And when you want to go fully casual, you can always trust denim and suede. Check here for the full look book.

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