First of all, when we talk about what to wear, we’re not talking about rules.
Yes, there are relative degrees of appropriateness, and these can usually be traced to social
or sartorial traditions, but what you wear ultimately depends on how you feel when you get up
in the morning. Every detail – color, material, pattern, accessory – is an opportunity
to show people how you feel. As for rules, they’re like items on an à la carte menu:
you familiarize yourself with them so that you can decide which ones appeal to you.
Think of navy as a neutral color. You can carry it back to natural earth tones, dress it up for classic business
style with a dress shirt and tie, or snap it up with great shirts and denim. A black blazer is always striking and truly versatile.
With a Twist:
Choose details that express your own
style. Contrast lining and colored melton always offer a pleasant surprise.
One of the most versatile pieces in your closet. It's great for the traveling life because it has lots of
pockets and zips to stow your phone, keys, tunes and other gear, and it packs and wears easily.
With a Twist:
By playing with the details, you can make your sport coat fit perfectly at work and at night.
This is the sport coat, re-invented and deconstructed as a soft coat. It's dressy enough for a shirt and tie,
and playful enough to wear with denim. Use it to look complete without looking too dressy.
With a Twist:
Whether you wear a play coat over a t-shirt, a sweater, or with a tie, the most
important detail is “play.” For further instruction on playing with style, refer to Mario’s 3.10.
Understand the basic rules of proportion, then play to make it all your own. And there are lots
of proportions to play with: ties to lapels to collars to jacket pockets to pant cuffs to heels – even
the welts on your shoes, and stripes to checks to patterns.
With a Twist:
Have fun and
express your own sense of proportion with unexpected colors and patterns.
