A suit-wearing man's needs are simple. A navy blue worsted. A gray pick and pick. A gray flannel for fall and a chalk-striped fresco for spring. Throw in two pair of oxfords, a few solid neckties and enough light blue and white dress shirts to see him through the week.
In the photo, the late shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis illustrates simplicity with his gray flannel suit, white shirt and linen square, and a black (possibly dark blue) necktie that has some sheen to it.
Simple.
Friday, August 27, 2010
A Man's Needs Are Simple
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The basic suits are always the way to go. I always find myself going to the grays and blues for daytime business, with an occasional glenplaid or brown pinstripe in between. I also am wearing many more light blue shirts these days than any other color. I do go crazy with shoes. Always adding various shades of brown oxfords.
One sharply dressed bastard...
I tend to appreciate his taste more than Agnelli's, but that's a detail.
Nice theory, what a pity you don't follow your own advice Will. But then neither do I! Ari was a very sharp dresser which may have meant he was a self taught natural or he had his Jeeves who just laid out the right clothes. His advice about always having a tan is reliable so we'll give him the benefit of the doubt. I've always loved those really big sunglasses he used to sport with the deep sides and have somewhat similar pair.
His ties were, I believe, always black so that no one could guess his mood.
A man's needs are simple. His wants can be vast.
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