How to dress well in CM without standing out too much

[Hellbent]

Young royal

His older brother dresses slightly less terribly though. And occasionally in a tweed sport jacket.

 

[radicaldog]

It’s weird how they now dress in ostentatiously low-end RTW (and don’t even get me started on Harry’s socks). Must be a PR thing.

 

[Hellbent]

It’s weird how they now dress in ostentatiously low-end RTW (and don’t even get me started on Harry’s socks). Must be a PR thing.

Hey, at least he’s matching his laces with his socks. And he’s wearing oxfords

 

[Stylewords]

It’s weird how they now dress in ostentatiously low-end RTW (and don’t even get me started on Harry’s socks). Must be a PR thing.

Englishmen don't wear OTC socks.

 

[Proleet]

It’s weird how they now dress in ostentatiously low-end RTW (and don’t even get me started on Harry’s socks). Must be a PR thing.

he is trying to appear like a regular bloke…who just happens to live in a twenty million dollar mansion and gets money for free

 

[radicaldog]

Englishmen don't wear OTC socks

Not true, though they are rarer. Look at his dad. I know several English and Scottish people who wear OTC socks, and they’re not igents.

 

[ValidusLA]

It’s weird how they now dress in ostentatiously low-end RTW (and don’t even get me started on Harry’s socks). Must be a PR thing.

It's got to be PR.

I wonder if, when he is POW and handing out warrants, William will dress better.

Harry is likely a lost cause. He lives in CA now, and this is a place clothing comes to die.

 

[thuhoan]

Hi guys,

How would you guys style this jacket within CM? I was thinking of lighter colored trousers/chinos in off white/beige/grey with some brown leather/suede non-oxford shoes. I think jeans and clean sneakers would work as well. Shirt could be a solid color or striped which pattern is larger than the jacket.

It is made of 71% Wool, 16% Silk, 13% Linnen so I think appropriate for most seasons.

 

[TheChihuahua]

Hi guys,

How would you guys style this jacket within CM? I was thinking of lighter colored trousers/chinos in off white/beige/grey with some brown leather/suede non-oxford shoes. I think jeans and clean sneakers would work as well. Shirt could be a solid color or striped which pattern is larger than the jacket.

It is made of 71% Wool, 16% Silk, 13% Linnen so I think appropriate for most seasons.
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probably wool trousers with a crease and a brown/oxblood pair of more fashion forward oxfords (gaziano & girling style)

sort of like this

if you wanted to dress it down I would go with a pair of monk straps or more sleek style derbies or loafers. I would be reluctant to pair the clunky/bulky derbies or loafers with that jacket as it might dress it down too much?

 

[thuhoan]

probably wool trousers with a crease and a brown/oxblood pair of more fashion forward oxfords (gaziano & girling style)

sort of like this

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if you wanted to dress it down I would go with a pair of monk straps or more sleek style derbies or loafers. I would be reluctant to pair the clunky/bulky derbies or loafers with that jacket as it might dress it down too much?

Thanks! I particularly like the color of the brown jacket (which is also on my wish list). I can see the country/informal/patterned jacket I posted being a bit too loud for sleek oxfords, as I think the pattern is already informalizing the jacket along with the patch pockets and soft shoulders.

 

[Hellbent]

Hi guys,

How would you guys style this jacket within CM? I was thinking of lighter colored trousers/chinos in off white/beige/grey with some brown leather/suede non-oxford shoes. I think jeans and clean sneakers would work as well. Shirt could be a solid color or striped which pattern is larger than the jacket.

It is made of 71% Wool, 16% Silk, 13% Linnen so I think appropriate for most seasons.
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Very versatile jacket. You could throw pretty much anything on there and it would work. Me?
Casual:
Cream polo shirt, blue jeans, brown suede loafers.
Elegant:
Off white linen or wool trousers generously cut with pleats and a sharp crease, pale yellow ribbed OTC socks, black polished calfskin penny loafers and white crisp shirt. Not sure about any of this, but a least it’s something

EDIT:
The black shoes work if you have dark hair, imho. Otherwise I would go with brown ones also for the elegant look.

 

[TheChihuahua]

Thanks! Particularly like the color of the brown jacket (which is also on my wish list). I can see the country/informal/patterned jacket I posted being a bit too loud for sleek oxfords, as I think the pattern is already informalizing the jacket along with the patch pockets and soft shoulders.

i think that jacket has some versatility to it. You could take it down with a jeans look, or you could take it up with a more smart and sleek look.

that’s the beauty of sports coats. The versatility

 

[thuhoan]

Very versatile jacket. You could throw pretty much anything on there and it would work. Me?
Casual:
Cream polo shirt, blue jeans, brown suede loafers.
Elegant:
Off white linen or wool trousers generously cut with pleats and a sharp crease, pale yellow ribbed OTC socks, black polished calfskin penny loafers and white crisp shirt. Not sure about any of this, but a least it’s something

That casual combination sounds awesome. I am afraid I won't be able to pull off the latter haha, but that is definitely something.

 

[dieworkwear]

Hi guys,

How would you guys style this jacket within CM? I was thinking of lighter colored trousers/chinos in off white/beige/grey with some brown leather/suede non-oxford shoes. I think jeans and clean sneakers would work as well. Shirt could be a solid color or striped which pattern is larger than the jacket.

It is made of 71% Wool, 16% Silk, 13% Linnen so I think appropriate for most seasons.
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When you're first starting to build a wardrobe, it's always easier to build a wardrobe around grey trousers. In other words, get grey trousers in varying shades (except charcoal, the darkest) and materials (tropical wool for summer, flannel for winter).

Then buy jackets that go with those trousers, such as dark brown tweeds, navy sport coats, and so forth.

There are two advantages. First, if you're just starting to get into tailored clothing, there's no guarantee that you will be into this style in ten years. Many men get into this and then leave, finding that tailoring is too formal for their lifestyle. Building a wardrobe this way allows you to stick to a small wardrobe without having to spend a lot of money (a plus if you end up ditching it later).

Secondly, this is an easy formula to follow and allows for endless variation. The normal formula for a tailored ensemble goes something like this: light-colored pants, dark-colored shoes, light-colored shirt, dark-colored jacket, and dark-colored tie. This gives enough contrast between each element. And with colors such as grey pants, dark brown shoes, and shirts that are light blue or white, you can focus on just the jacket. This makes it easier to get dressed in the morning.

I recommend passing on that jacket and going for something that's easier to wear for a beginner. Stick to darker jackets and you won't have to wonder how to wear them with trousers. However, if you really want to wear that, the easiest way to wear those types of jackets is to choose a slightly darker shade of the base color.

For example, if you have a patterned sport coat where the base color is light blue (a difficult jacket to wear), then an easy choice is dark blue for the pants.

The jacket you posted has a grey-ish tan color, so I would wear it with a cold shade of dark brown. For the shirt, I would do a shirt in light blue or white, or a grey long-sleeved polo. For the shoes, I would do black tassel loafers or dark brown split toes.

 

[thuhoan]

When you're first starting to build a wardrobe, it's always easier to build a wardrobe around grey trousers. In other words, get grey trousers in varying shades (except charcoal, the darkest) and materials (tropical wool for summer, flannel for winter).

Then buy jackets that go with those trousers, such as dark brown tweeds, navy sport coats, and so forth.

There are two advantages. First, if you're just starting to get into tailored clothing, there's no guarantee that you will be into this style in ten years. Many men get into this and then leave, finding that tailoring is too formal for their lifestyle. Building a wardrobe this way allows you to stick to a small wardrobe without having to spend a lot of money (a plus if you end up ditching it later).

Secondly, this is an easy formula to follow and allows for endless variation. The normal formula for a tailored ensemble goes something like this: light-colored pants, dark-colored shoes, light-colored shirt, dark-colored jacket, and dark-colored tie. This gives enough contrast between each element. And with colors such as grey pants, dark brown shoes, and shirts that are light blue or white, you can focus on just the jacket. This makes it easier to get dressed in the morning.

I recommend passing on that jacket and going for something that's easier to wear for a beginner. Stick to darker jackets and you won't have to wonder how to wear them with trousers. However, if you really want to wear that, the easiest way to wear those types of jackets is to choose a slightly darker shade of the base color.

For example, if you have a patterned sport coat where the base color is light blue (a difficult jacket to wear), then an easy choice is dark blue for the pants.

The jacket you posted has a grey-ish tan color, so I would wear it with a cold shade of dark brown. For the shirt, I would do a shirt in light blue or white, or a grey long-sleeved polo. For the shoes, I would do black tassel loafers or dark brown split toes.

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Agree with all the points.

"... the easiest way to wear those types of jackets is to choose a slightly darker shade of the base color."

This is some great advice. Noted.

With a cold shade of brown I assume you mean the opposite of deep rich colors like chocolate, burgundy, red hues etc.