men's corner: dressing up - it doesn't have to be complicated...

some of you will be glad to hear this...if you're more comfortable in your khaki's and polo shirts...or jeans and t-shirts...you'll be glad to know that when you do have the occasion to spiff it up a bit...it's not necessarily a black or navy suit that you need to turn to...(big sigh of relief here?)

the march issue of esquire magazine had a great suggestion on how to mix the high-end part of your wardrobe with the low-end..."the high-low theory of fashion affordability"...while they are talking essentially about the dollar amount invested...this theory can also be applied to the style aspect as well...pair the high-end items (blazer and vest) with a low-end (jeans) and a mid-range item or two (belt, tie, maybe even try sporting a pocket square?) and you can achieve a dressed-up casual look that can pass muster for many occasions...

of course...for the truly "important" occasions of life...i.e. job interviews...weddings...etc., you'll still want to keep a suit handy in the closet...but just knowing that you have options might make dressing up a bit more fun...

(excerpt from march newsletter)

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