Mens Spring Summer Fashion Formula #6: Dress up a Cardigan with a Tie

We’re inspired by the upcoming film 500 Days of Summer (saw it at Sundance, highly recommend it) - and particularly by the creative-yet-wearable work style of the main characters, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.  Gordon-Levitt’s character has a penchant for the button-down + tie + cardigan combination.  It’s a great fashion formula, particularly for guys in creative industries.  Here’s how to get the cardigan + tie look:

1.  Start with a base of a button-down shirt and a pair of straight leg jeans.
2.  Slip on a tie over your button-down shirt.  For a more youthful look, try a tie in a narrow width.
3.  Add on a cardigan sweater.  Bonus points for interesting colors or patterns.
4.  Finish off the look with a pair of tailored oxford shoes and a sophisticated messenger bag.

How would you wear a cardigan and a tie?  Share your style with us in the comments!

3 comments May 13th, 2009

Garment Dyed Belted Linen Cargo Bermuda Shorts

We’re loving the laid-back vibe of these linen cargo bermuda shorts. They’re great for vacations (wrinkling from a ride in your suitcase isn’t a liability for linen) - and the colors are so pretty.

$34.88  (sale) at Gap.

6 comments May 13th, 2009