The Dressy Sport Jacket
A sports coat is something you really need to have in your summer wardrobe. You might be thinking “but what kind of pants do I wear with it?” Here’s the answer to that problem. You want the pants to be dressed to the jacket. So, if you have a pale tobacco jacket, go for a dark pant. If you have a dark jacket, opt for a lighter pant. In other words, if you’re trying to match the color value of the jacket, you’re heading in the wrong direction. The great thing about sports jackets this season too is that they’re much more structured and elegant than they have been in the past. If you work in a more casual office setting, you can definitely rock this to work instead of a suit.

“Doing your own thing as long as its classy is how you should look at most things.  The days of hard and fast fashion trends have gone by the wayside.” ~ Ari Schenk, designer

The Woven Belt
So a few years ago we really told guys to go for the confident no-belt look. The good thing about a belt though is that it’s a finishing touch, like a pocket square is for a business look. Woven belts give an outfit some rugged authenticity. They have some casual attitude and for that reason are more of a summer accessory. Don’t worry about matching the color of the leather to your shoes. They look great with a pair of Jack Purcell’s or a pair of beat up boots. Buy one a little bigger. When the tail hangs down a little bit, it gives you some swagger. The other great thing about a braided belt: you don’t have to worry if your waistline expands!

No Tie? No Problem
This trend definitely has its roots in the 80s. Think Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in Rainman. It’s totally clean, modern, and minimalist. Everyone from Patrik Ervell and Jil Sander to Simon Spurr pulled it off on the runway. Buttoning that top bottom gives you a little fashion edge. You can do it with a suit or just with a shirt. In that case, try rolling the sleeves up.

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