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by Liana Peterson |
March 09, 2009
Spring
speaks volumes about duality. The weather can be dreary, but we’re
still expectant of the sunny days to come. This too can be said about
men’s fashion this spring. The colors — unlike the poppy brights for
women — run all shades of gray, reflecting a more somber feel apropos
of the current economic climate. However, there are hints of optimism
in the versatile retroprep styles that meet slimmer, more modern cuts
for a casual tailored look. Spring’s man can go from work to play
without a second thought thanks to lighter-weight fabrics, making for
easier-fitting, comfortable clothes.
DENIM
Walk the fine line between formality and comfort with slim gray jeans that can be hip and professional-looking at the same time.
• Nom de Guerre classic fit jeans, $250, available at Stel’s (on model)
• Or Reiss Indiana corduroy jeans, $140, available at Reiss
 
TIES
While
a tie usually means business, slim ties are all about accessorizing a
normally bland button-up, particularly with bold stripes in darker
colors. (From left to right)
• Penguin print tie, $39.50, available at Macy’s
• Navy and gray Robert Geller stripe tie, $165, available at Stel’s
• Nom de Guerre black silk tie, $130, available at Stel’s
VESTS
Whether quilted, tailored, or soft-structure, vests add much-needed variation to the regular pants-and-shirt combo.
• INC black vest, $79, available at Macy’s (on model)
DRESS SHIRTS
A
must-have staple in any man’s wardrobe, Spring’s dress shirts are
lightweight with a relaxed feel, perfect for layering over a tee or
pairing with a tie and vest.
• Pink and gray plaid shirt by Converse by John Varvatos, $125, available at Uniform (on model)
DESERT BOOTS
Not
as casual as a pair of sneakers or as polished as leather oxfords of
past seasons, suede desert boots can be dressed up or down.
• Grenson “Oscar” boots, $300, available at The Tannery (on model)
• Or Penguin boots, $120, available at Macy’s
PHOTO TEES
Graduate from garish multicolor graphic T-shirts with tees featuring photographs of people, best in black and white.
• Sabatino T-shirt, $88, available at Achilles
(on model)
WHERE TO BUY
Achilles, 283 Summer Street, Boston, 617.423.2257
Macy’s, 450 Washington Street, Boston, 617.357.3000
Reiss, 132 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.262.5800
Stel’s, 334 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.262.3348
Uniform, 511 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.247.2360
The Tannery 400 Boylston Street, Boston, 617.267.0899
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