From closeupandprivate:
Slim cut suits with short legged trousers go a long way.
Buy a pair of wingtips and loafers.
The Beatles sir, listen to them – and do so regularly.
Owning at least 3 oxford shirts has never done a man any harm.
Be a gentleman towards women.
Own several ties – n.b. Four-in-hand knots only – mix things up with a bow tie.
Watch all movies by Andrei Tarkovsky. Re-watch them.
Always consider a well-fitting navy blazer with gold buttons.
Serge Gainsbourg looked smart in a trench coat and so do you.
Own a classic cashmere v-neck and a round-neck pull-over.
Kaki chino trousers are as essential as they are basic.
Choose your pair meticulously.
Cherish a good relationship with your parents.
Sometimes looking at a nice black and white picture of your grandfather as a young man wearing his Sunday-suit can learn you more about classic style than reading 20 fashion magazines.
A watch – you do own one do you? - should be flat, vintage, and have a leather band.
Be punctual.
Ray Ban sunglasses matter.
Stay current.
Trust the classics.
I'm into it, for the most part. I don't love slim cut suits and I like a little break in my pants. Shoe advise, well, I've got those covered now but I think cap-toe oxfords are essential as well. Maybe add "no square toes, ever". Oxford shirts: I have 3, so right in the sweet spot (white, blue, grey). The Beatles, I guess, sure, why not. Four-in-hand knots: always. Windsors are huge and ugly. Bow ties? Maybe these are in my future, but I'm not positive that I can pull them off. Blue blazer yes, but I don't really agree with the gold buttons, a little too flashy for me. Trench coats: yes please, I've been looking for an affordable one for a while not, ever since my duster was stolen from the Brass in Kingston. Chinos: yeah sure, I have yet to get the perfect pair. The watch - yes I think this advice is dead on, and I've been looking for the perfect one for a while now (can I find an automatic Omega Seamaster for under $300?). Ray Bans: sure, why not, I have a couple knock-off pairs.
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