Posts filed under 'Ready Made Outfits'

How to Wear a Blazer with a Casual Shirt

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How do you wear a blazer with a casual shirt?  Match the informality of your shirt–be it a polo, henley or t-shirt–to your jacket.  Choose a unstructured jacket in a casual cotton instead of your traditional wool. 

You could always try the plain t-shirt under the blazer (or layered tees), but you can take the outfit up a notch by layering a fitted polo shirt over a t-shirt.  Bonus points for a brightly colored tee–we love the splash of color this creates at the neckline. 

Finish the outfit off with a casual belt (woven, not leather) and a pair of stylish sneakers.

Have a great tip about how to wear a blazer with a casual shirt? Share it with us in the comments!

Add comment April 29th, 2008

Q&A: What to Wear with Brown Skate Shoes

Q: I just got myself dark brown skate shoes (Vans), and I don’t know how they should look. How do I look cool in them?


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Whether you’re a college undergrad or you’re a working guy looking for a breezily chic weekend look, here’s what to wear with brown skate shoes:

Jackets: Bring out the color of the shoes with a casual jacket in a dark brown or chocolate brown hue.
Shirts: With the dark brown skate shoes, you can wear anything from a t-shirt to a polo shirt to a button-down sport shirt. We like the look of a brightly colored polo (in cobalt blue, bright green, or even orange).
Pants: Jeans are a no-brainer, as their casualness matches the attitude of the shoes–but don’t discount khakis or cords here for a little variety.
Accessories: For an extra punch, you can add a secondary bolt of color with a brightly colored belt.

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Add comment February 26th, 2008

Ready Made Outfit [Men]: Work and Play

You work hard and you play hard.  But do you have an outfit that can take you from daytime to date time?  Start with a button-down shirt, tie, and loafers from your work wardrobe.  Then add a dash of off-hours casual with a hoodie and jeans.

"Work and Play" Fashion Formula = Hoodie + Button-Down Shirt + Tie + Jeans + Loafers.

Mike and Chris Bond Canvas and Fleece Hoodie
Mike and Chris Bond Canvas and Fleece Hoodie | $352 at Azalea SF

Fitted Graduated Stripe Dress Shirt
Fitted Graduated Stripe Dress Shirt | $78 at Banana Republic

Solid Satin Tie
Solid Satin Tie | $68 at J Crew

Levi\'s 527 Jade Denim
Levi’s 527 Jade Denim | $49 at Urban Outfitters

Kenneth Cole New York \'Keep Ur Cool\' Slip-On
Kenneth Cole New York ‘Keep Ur Cool’ Slip-On | $185 at Nordstrom

4 comments March 13th, 2007

Ready Made Outfit [Men]: Shot of Color


Marc Jacobs
and Duckie Brown subtly shook things up on the runway with brightly colored hats and gloves accessorizing neutral looks.  But these shots of color needn’t be limited to cold weather accessories.  Spice up a modern military look with a brightly colored tee.

"Shot of Color" Fashion Formula = Military Blazer + Sweater + Brightly Colored Tee + Jeans + Casual Oxfords.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Whipcord Military Blazer
Marc by Marc Jacobs Whipcord Military Blazer | $498 at Nordstrom

Stock Utility Mockneck Sweater
Stock Utility Mockneck Sweater | $58 at Urban Outfitters

No Tag 1978 Vintage Weave Graphic Tee
No Tag 1978 Vintage Weave Graphic Tee | $19.99 (sale) at Banana Republic

Kasil Victory in Midnight
Kasil Victory in Midnight | $187 at Revolve Clothing

Lacoste \'Token 2\' Oxford
Lacoste ‘Token 2′ Oxford | $130 at Nordstrom


1 comment February 28th, 2007

Ready Made Outfit [Men]: Spring Frost


Bridge your Winter and Spring wardrobes by mixing your cold-weather peacoat with a bright warm-weather t-shirt and spring sweater.

"Spring Frost" Fashion Formula = Peacoat + Half-Zip Sweater + T-Shirt + Jeans + Slip-Ons.

Façonnable Long Peacoat

Façonnable Long Peacoat | $495 at Nordstrom

Luxe Spring Blend Half-Zip Sweater

Luxe Spring Blend Half-Zip Sweater | $59.99 (sale) at Banana Republic

Green Fitted Cotton Crew

Green Fitted Cotton Crew | $16.50 at Banana Republic

All-Son Fit #2 Vintage Jeans

All-Son Fit #2 Vintage Jeans | $78 at Urban Outfitters

Come Fly With Me Slip-Ons

Come Fly With Me Slip-Ons | $120 (sale) at Kenneth Cole

Add comment February 21st, 2007

Ready Made Outfit [Men]: Garage Band King


You don’t have to play in a garage band to outfit yourself in the casually cool styles of a rock star.


"Garage Band King" Fashion Formula =
Hoodie + Striped Sweater + Jeans + Sneakers.

Cotton Double-Layered Hooded Sweatshirt

Cotton Double-Layered Hooded Sweatshirt | $59.50 at Banana Republic

Fink Popover Striped Sweater

Fink Popover Striped Sweater | $59 at Urban Outfitters

Diesel Zathan 60F Jeans

Diesel Zathan 60F Jeans | $149 at Urban Outfitters 

Adidas Beckenbauer
Adidas Beckenbauer | $92 at Urban Outfitters


9 comments January 17th, 2007

Ready Made Outfit [Men]: Office Space


Ring in the New Year with a dapper outfit fit for the office.

Fashion Formula = Peacoat + Striped Vest + Checked Shirt + Trousers.

Harbor Peacoat at American Eagle

Harbor Peacoat | $79.95 (sale) at American Eagle

New Year\'s Vest at Modern Amusement

New Year’s Vest | $88 at Modern Amusement

Tappan Check Shirt

Tappan Check Shirt | $39.99 (sale) at J Crew

Ted Baker Honour Trouser

Ted Baker Honour Trouser | $171 at Azalea SF

4 comments December 20th, 2006

Ready Made Outfit [Men]: Holiday Shopping Trip


Brave the winter winds and the holiday crowds with this cozy ensemble in black and white.

Fashion Formula = Down Jacket + Scarf + Henley + Jeans + Ankle Boots.

Quilted Down Jacket

Quilted Down Jacket | $99.50 at American Eagle

Merino Wool Wide-Rib Scarf

Merino Wool Wide-Rib Scarf | $38 at Banana Republic

Silverlake Henley

Silverlake Henley | $78 at Modern Amusement

Rock & Republic \'Floyd\' Bootcut Jeans

Rock & Republic ‘Floyd’ Bootcut Jeans | $262 at Nordstrom

Ben Sherman \'Grove\' Boot
Ben Sherman ‘Grove’ Boot | $160 at Nordstrom


Add comment December 6th, 2006

Ready Made Outfit [Men]: Denim and Charcoal


Mix dark denim with charcoal grey for a luxuriously slick combination.

"Denim and Charcoal" Fashion Formula = Dark Denim Jean Jacket + Charcoal Grey Thick Sweater + Cargo Pants + Modern Sneakers.

Dark Pleated Jean Jacket
Dark Pleated Jean Jacket | $68 at Gap

Fine Lambswool Admiral Button-Neck Sweater
Fine Lambswool Admiral Button-Neck Sweater | $78 at J Crew

Z Brand Men\'s Square Pocket Cargo Pant
Z Brand Men’s Square Pocket Cargo Pant | $120 at 80’s Purple

GUESS? \'Maestro\' Sneaker
GUESS? ‘Maestro’ Sneaker | $97.95 at Nordstrom


Add comment November 8th, 2006

Ready Made Outfit [Men]: Hoodie and a Tee

Take your Hoodie and T-Shirt combo up a notch on the style ladder by adding a jean jacket in a complementary color, a pair of cargo pants, and a pair of modern oxfords.  Extra points for the purposely mismatched shoes.

"Hoodie and a Tee" Fashion Formula = Jean Jacket + Hoodie + T-Shirt + Cargo Pants + Modern Oxfords.

Sherpa Cord Jean Jacket
Sherpa Cord Jean Jacket | $88 at Gap

Shaw Pond Hoodie
Shaw Pond Hoodie | $79.50 at Abercrombie & Fitch

Brown Sound Citrus Tree Tee
Brown Sound Citrus Tree Tee | $30 at Revolve Clothing

Rugged Cargo Pants
Rugged Cargo Pants | $49.95 (sale) at Gap

Camper \"Twins\" Oxford Shoes
Camper "Twins" Oxford Shoes | $150 at Nordstrom


Add comment October 26th, 2006

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