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Pink and Green.

Pink and Green.

Jacket: 1/3 of Indochino Suit (review here)
Shirt: Uniqlo OCBD, $20
Bow Tie: Handmade Ikat Madras, gift from my wife, who was also the maker
Pants: Uniqlo Garment Dyed Jeans, $30

Jacket: 1/3 of Indochino Suit (review here)

Shirt: Uniqlo OCBD, $20

Bow Tie: Handmade Ikat Madras, gift from my wife, who was also the maker

Pants: Uniqlo Garment Dyed Jeans, $30

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.

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.

Sometimes a folded white pocket square is all you need.

Sometimes a folded white pocket square is all you need.

Traditional but for the square…

Traditional but for the square…

Stripes

Stripes

Black and White

Black and White

Cotton for days.

Cotton for days.

Pensive.

Pensive.

Casual Friday: 3/22/13

Casual Friday: 3/22/13

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. 

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. 

Blazer and Repp Tie

Blazer and Repp Tie

Details: 3/14/13

Details: 3/14/13

It’s been awhile: #mensroomwear

It’s been awhile: #mensroomwear

Criminally Underrated: The Mint Green OCBD

Criminally Underrated: The Mint Green OCBD