Dusty pastels from Uniqlo are an affordable way to break into the Cucinelli color palette without breaking the bank. The color of the pants is not represented too well here, as I adjusted the colors a bit, but if you’re looking for those dusky pinks, dirty minty greens, and sun-washed lavenders and Cucinelli’s price point is too high (many of us are mere financial mortals, after all), I say definitely give Uniqlo a try.
In Praise of the Uniqlo OCBD…
I’m a big fan of the Uniqlo OCBD. It doesn’t have a great collar roll, and the collar leaves could stand to be a bit longer. But it’s solidly constructed, fits slim without being tight, and is priced to sell at $30 (sometimes 2 for $40 on sale). It’s also long enough to tuck in for a dressier look, but short enough to not look too long when worn untucked. I encourage you to get thee some if the chance presents itself. If nothing else, it’s an amazing casual shirt for putzing around in.












