Piece by Piece: As Simple as it Gets
Brooks Brothers Black Fleece, $175
J. Crew Linen Trousers, $128
Paul Stuart Newberry Shoes, $448
Style doesn’t always need to be complicated. Sometimes all a guy needs to do is keep it simple and make sure his clothing fits. It’s very easy to forget but clean lines are simple color can be very flattering to your form. There are a few ways to do this, but one of our favorites is the classy combination of dress trousers and a dress shirt. While simplifying your outfit down to only a few pieces may appear to make everything easier, it also means that you really have to make sure those few items looks perfect.
The first, and most important, part of this look is the trousers. A bad pair of pants will completely sink this one because it will make the whole outfit seem sloppy. This summer we have been wearing our trousers nice and slim in the leg through to the calf with a single cuff right before the top of our shoe. As we’re still in the heat of the summer, we think you should look into a nice pair of navy linen trousers. They’ll be light enough to wear when the temperature rises, but still look nice and professional.
Next, you’ll have to figure our your shirting. A baggy shirt will ruin the lean look that your pants helped to start, so make sure you’re spot on with the proportions. We’re not saying you should wear something skin-tight, but you should wear something that will be trim in the body and arms. Brooks Brothers Black Fleece is always a great play for a slim, but not tight, fitting dress shirt. Don’t overthink the style of the shirt, either, because a classic spread collar white dress shirt is all you need.
Finally, the footwear. This is the icing on the cake. You could wear a lot of different shoes with this outfit because of how simple it is. Of course you could do a formal penny loafer or a wingtip, but for those who want to go above and beyond the call of duty we suggest a nice double monk strap shoe. It will up the Italian quotient of the style, which we don’t see being a bad thing at at. Go with a simple design like the pair made by Paul Stuart and you ought to be good to go.
Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Dress Shirt, $175 at Brooks Brothers
J. Crew Ludlow Irish Linen Trousers, $128 at J. Crew
Paul Stuart Double Monk-Strap Shoe, $448 at Paul Stuart
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The PS double monks are great value.
Why not get the C&J Lowndes. Pretty much the same price or less depending on forex rates and better quality than the paul stuart ones.