THE GEEK GETS STYLED
THE JACKET
Checked button down shirt
Mr Price R120
Charcoal single breasted blazer
Woolworths R775
Since we are not yet sizzling in the scorching
heat that is the sub-Saharan summer, a light
jacket is still in order. While we’re not going full
Harvey Spector here, adding a charcoal or navy
blazer to your combination will quickly elevate
your business negotiation leverage. On your
softer side, the denim trucker jacket will give you
just the right amount of excuse to keep her warm
on those chilly after-date car park walks. A word
of caution though, do all you can to avoid a denim-on-denim type of situation here. You’re not the
Central Texan bull riding and rodeo champ, and if
it worked for Burt Reynolds it may not necessarily
work for you. Stay classy.
THE ACCESSORIES
Let’s just be honest for a moment, we’re not
talking metro man junk over here, but the right
amount of burly accessories can kick up your
style appeal a significant couple of clicks. We’d
advise against anything that you can picture as
part of the Mr. T brochure of bling. The point here
is style, not swag. Instead, invest in a good quality leather strapped chronograph watch, stylish
retro sunglasses, and the ever useful messenger
bag with canvas and leather details. Swatch,
Oakley and Fossil are brands you’re bound not
to go wrong with. Tell ‘em we sent ya.
Chronograph watch with leather strap
Swatch R1699
Brown leather belt
Fossil R899
Docker khaki chinos
Stuttafords R699
THE PANTS
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Levis 511 slim-?t jeans
Levis Factory Outlet R350
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Caterpillar lace-up brogues
Cape Union Mart R899
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meeting to the meet-up.
Chinos is a must for country outings, lazy picnics or
mall strolling. Khaki is the most versatile option to
work with the rest of your ensemble.
If you’ve still got the baggies, the cargo’s, the
boardshort or the rugby kortbroek as your go to
option, man – are we glad you’re reading this. Slim fit,
plain and pinstriped shorts from Jay-Jays will catapult
you into the now. Wear them with a belt. Always.
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