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FROM TOP: CONVERSE; J. CREW
1. DESERT BOOTS.
We’ve said it before and we’ll
say it again: Desert boots are the
most versatile yet neutral shoes
a modern guy can own. The laceup shoes, featuring a flat sole and
a slight high-top over the ankle,
strike that elusive note between
casual (e.g. sneakers) and fancy
(dress shoes). Plus they come in
traditional suede as well as canvas
and can work with just about any
pants. Need we say more?
2. CONVERSE SNEAKERS.
Yes, nearly everyone has them.
There’s a reason for that. A simple pair of solid-colored, low-top
Converse All-Stars are effortlessly casual, signal cool and
are comfortable without being
schlubby. Get a pair in navy, dark
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gray, black or even white if that’s
your sort of thing.
3. A LEATHER WATCH.
We don’t care how many digital devices you have to tell you
the time — a grown man wears a
watch. Avoid seeming too flashy
by choosing a leather band in either brown or black, depending on
which color you wear most. (Not
sure? Survey your closet and see
whether your leather shoes and
belts tend to be black or brown.)
4. A NAVY SUIT.
You likely wore a black suit to
your high school graduation, Bar
Mitzvah or your second-cousin’s
wedding your mom forced you to
go to. But as a grown man, leave
the black for funerals and go with
timeless navy. A navy suit will
flatter all skin tones, fit in at both
laid-back and more formal events
Top:
Chuck Taylor
Washed
Canvas,
Converse,
$65
Bottom:
Chronograph
Watch,
Mougin &
Piquard for J.
Crew, $695