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STYLE
and you’re good to go. Go with a
dark gray, which will match navy,
black, brown, khaki, denim...
6. A DARK WOOL JACKET.
Unless you’re lucky enough to live
in, say, Florida, you’re going to need
to bundle up at some point. Instead
of a puffer jacket, which should
be reserved for the ski slope, get a
short wool jacket in either gray or
navy or camel (or black, if you insist) that hits right below your hips.
A double-breasted pea coat works,
as does a more casual duffle coat
with toggles. Just make sure it isn’t
too long — you’re not in the Matrix.
and give you endless possibilities
for shirt-and-tie color combos.
FROM TOP: J. CREW; GAP
5. A GRAY SPORT COAT.
When a suit is a tad too formal
and a plain button-down won’t
do, throw on a sport coat with just
about any pants (jeans, khakis,
suit pants of a contrasting color)
7. A BROWN LEATHER BELT.
To match the shoes, of course.
8. A SIMPLE, DARK TIE.
Suits don’t always require ties
(in fact, we find a suit paired
with a a nonchalantly unbuttoned-at-the-collar shirt rather
attractive). But you will need a
tie, so you should have a go-to
HUFFINGTON
01.12.14
Top:
Ludlow Club
Sportcoat, J.
Crew, $425
Bottom:
Vintage
Leather Belt,
Gap, $34.95