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Camouflaged Camoflage

Many of my posts, and I would argue my most popular posts, integrate business casual looks. This is mostly indicative of how people dress nowadays. For the better part of a decade, men have been...

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Vintage Inspired Look

There’s something to be said for a look that transcends eras. In today’s grandpa-approved look, multiple pieces from the suede monk straps to the brimmed hat work from a Mad Men set to today. Coach...

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Critter Pants

  Critter pants are a preppy staple. And while I don’t define my style as “preppy” there are elements of Americana with a rugged twist in my outfits. Wool and leather are two masculine, rugged...

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Too Far in the Forest (Green)

Olive, pea and forest green are all perfect fall hues for fashion. Sure, the wine, burgundy and shades of red have their place. But today I opted for the earthy dark green, mixed with navy and the...

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Repp Stripe Sweater

In between apartment shopping, my days off are spent really relaxing. Today I went to the Van Vleck House in Montclair, NJ. This hidden gem has interesting architecture and beautiful plant-life. As...

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Plaid to the Bone

I’m used to monotone. I had a few college professors who put me to sleep! But monotony isn’t the worst thing when it comes to your wardrobe, in more ways than one. You can touch every color in the...

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Layered in Tartan

Running errands can always be a daunting prospect. Equal parts rush meeting satisfaction while accomplishing mundane tasks. The most enjoyable part? Wearing whatever you want to do it. In that...

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Olive for the Moment

Olive is a particularly favorite color of mine, more so in the fall than any other season. This versatile shade works well with a myriad of colors, as exemplified by today’s ensemble. You can only...

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What It’s all Aboat

Seventy degrees in late October? It feels more like summer than fall, so I brought in elements of last season while still retaining autumn ingredients, like the shawl collar and suede bucks. I’ve been...

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All Sorts of Layers

There’s nothing fun about a rainy, soggy day. Except of course for your outfit opportunities. Sure, dreary days can make you want to stay in, but with education in the art of layering, you’ll be ready...

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I’ll Have a Black and Tan

I kept a simple palette today but mixed in eye-catching texture to bring excitement despite the lack of shades. i opted for the flannel shirt, which from afar looks like a traditional dress shirt....

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It’s Tartan Time

I’ve talked about classic patterns recently, like fair isle, houndstooth, etc. Today’s tartan’s turn. The intricate patterns blend the season’s shades effortlessly. Greens and reds, like the turning...

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Basic Cable (knit)

The cable-knit sweater, or as when GQ, when recently featuring it, referred to it as a Fisherman sweater, allows you to bring simplicity yet intricacies with texture. Doing less but achieving more...

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#givecolor with Uniqlo

Mixing Japanese ingenuity into the designs of affordable basics is the calling card of Uniqlo. But overlooked is the myriad of colors the retailer creates in a multitude of styles. For their...

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Take That Polar Vortex

Today I won against Mother Nature. Well, there’s no winning against the polar vortex, but I survived a day in Manhattan. I started with a plaid button down from J. Crew, followed by a striped sweater...

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Monochrome

A monochromatic look is easy by differentiating layers with alternating textures. Flannel, donegal wool and the quilted overcoat breaks up the boring shade. The slim joggers are perfect for the casual...

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How to Wear Printed Chinos

Flip the script on the winter doldrums by swapping a pattern shirt and denim bottoms by wearing a denim shirt and printed pants. Texture and print are easy ways to add excitement to a muted palette....

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Pinstripes and Plaid

Neutrals and one shade. That’s the key to pattern mixing and bringing in brighter colors without being too over the top. So navy and white permeate the look, then muted teal blends in with the gingham...

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All Black Errthang

I’m trying desperately to get into the holiday spirit. Today’s outfit however isn’t helping. All black in today’s layered look, mixing a heavyweight sweater, a flannel shirt, and a textured knit tie....

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Merry Christmas

Hope you’re having a wonderful Christmas! I’ve been doing the shades of the season all week, with today being no different. I started with the tartan overshirt and worked in the rest of the shades to...

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