Retrieved 16 February 2021
Building your wardrobe: priority order Essential (first investment): - One black or midnight blue dinner jacket and matched trousers - Two white formal shirts (allows for alternating and emergencies) - One black self-tie bow tie - One pair of black patent or polished leather Oxfords - One pair of black silk braces or trousers with side adjusters - One black cummerbund or low-cut waistcoat - Quality cufflinks (silver or gold) Recommended additions (second phase): - Midnight blue jacket if your first was black (or vice versa) - Second bow tie in midnight blue - Waistcoat if you started with cummerbund - Silk pocket squares in white and cream - Dress shirt studs to match cufflinks - Refined dress watch Advanced wardrobe (for enthusiasts): - Velvet dinner jacket for winter and creative events - White dinner jacket for summer - Double-breasted jacket for variety - Opera pumps or velvet loafers - Vintage or heritage cufflinks 7.3
My trusty, functional Tevas remained perfect for the beach and in most casual settings, but could it be that I would go on without something sleeker, more chic
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Accessorise with silk or linen pocket squares in lighter colours or subtle patterns
