The idea of getting dressed up is the absolute opposite of what I want to do. Dressing to impress is counter-intuitive to me, done in the pursuit of creating an image and not because it suits how I feel and the job I need to do. The classic male wardrobe, though, is built on purposeful and versatile dressing—what he needed to wear to go hunting, driving, smoking, dancing, as opposed to mere embellishment. Sir Hardy Amies said it best: “A man should look as if he had bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care and then forgotten all about them.” To feel reassured and ready, a men’s-wear-inspired wardrobe is at the heart of everything I wear.
INVEST IN SIMPLICITY
If you want a versatile wardrobe, choose the best fabrics—natural fibers with some weight to them, as well as drape and movement. Avoid anything that imposes its shape on you. It should hint at your figure, not reveal it. Men’s wear is all about texture and small patterns, different weights of fabric, and occasional accents with accessories. That’s what looks best. If a man opts for a very bold suit, he will tend to calm everything else down.
