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January 21, 2015

How To: Wear Two Essential After 5 Favorites, Now & Later

Getting ready for a night out, this time of year, usually involves thinking about layers and ways to make sure our shoes and pants don’t get ruined by the slush and snow out there. Just thinking about the days ahead when we can just throw on a light jacket, brings a smile to our faces. Luckily, there are ways to actually start incorporating some new spring style into our wardrobes now. We've taken two of our top picks for After 5 spring wear, and we’re showing you two different ways to wear each of them – now, with seasonally appropriate items for the cold weather; and later, when it gets warmer. These pieces will see you through scotch by the fire and a dry martini in the sunshine.
Let us know what you think in the comments below. Check back tomorrow (Thursday) for key casual transitional pieces that will stylishly get you through many weekends to come. Whatever the occasion, we’ve got you covered.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/samuelsohn-classic-fit-wool-mohair-suit/3674140
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Samuelsohn - Classic Fit Wool & Mohair Suit
Classic Fit Wool & Mohair Suit
Samuelsohn
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KEY Transitional Item #1. As we talked about in Clothes & Conversation this week, a neutral color, mid-weight suit is a necessity for your transitional wardrobe. Samuelsohn - a Canadian company making quality, hand-tailored clothing since 1923 - delivers with this wool/mohair blend. The charcoal grey works for any formal evening event – whether it’s business or pleasure. The mohair adds just the right weight and texture to the fabric to make it ideal for late winter and spring – it’s not too heavy at all. But it is a classic fit that is worth every penny, since you’ll get plenty of wear out of it throughout the year (for years).
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/robert-talbott-classic-fit-dress-shirt/3369381 Robert Talbott - Classic Fit Dress Shirt
Robert Talbott - Classic Fit Dress Shirt
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Robert Talbott - Classic Fit Dress Shirt
Classic Fit Dress Shirt
Robert Talbott
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Wear Now Coordinating Item. Robert Talbott’s deeper blue plaid spread collar dress shirt is a handsome alternative to a basic white shirt that perfectly plays into a colder weather color palette. The fit is classic and Robert Talbott’s fabric and construction is simply impeccable.
http://www.hugoboss.com/us/%27tie-7.5-cm%27-regular%2C-silk-textured-patterned-tie-/hbna50280708.html BOSS Hugo Boss - Silk Textured Patterned Tie
BOSS Hugo Boss - Silk Textured Patterned Tie
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BOSS Hugo Boss - Silk Textured Patterned Tie
Silk Textured Patterned Tie
BOSS Hugo Boss
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Wear Now Coordinating Item. This woven blue pattern tie by Hugo Boss brings an elegant finishing statement to the outfit. The small multi colored woven Squares add just the right amount of pop against the dark masculine, color palette of the suit, shirt and tie color.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/gitman-regular-fit-fit-mini-check-cotton-english-spread-collar-dress-shirt/3744676 Gitman - Regular Fit Mini Check Cotton English Spread Collar Dress Shirt
Gitman - Regular Fit Mini Check Cotton English Spread Collar Dress Shirt
Wear Later Coordinating Item. As the days get longer and the weather warms, a patterned dress shirt still looks great with this suit, but make it one with a more substantial white ground – our pick is Gitman’s classic fit mini blue graph check. The shirt adds a spring look to the charcoal suit, yet remains utterly sophisticated to wear to any evening event.
http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=52747576 Polo - Silk Foulard Narrow Tie
Polo - Silk Foulard Narrow Tie
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Polo - Silk Foulard Narrow Tie
Silk Foulard Narrow Tie
Polo
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Wear Later Coordinating Item. Continue to play with the brighter color palette and square design with this Italian silk foulard diamond pattern tie from Ralph Lauren. The bright green adds a pop of spring that is so sharp. Against the dark suit it is stylish and sophisticated, and definitely not too bold for the warmer months.
http://www.scoopnyc.com/long-sleeve-raglan-crewneck-sweater.html Vince - Long Sleeve Raglan Crewneck Sweater
Vince - Long Sleeve Raglan Crewneck Sweater
KEY Transitional Item #2. For a night out that doesn’t require a suit, a dark sweater is a staple. This Vince black crew neck has a mélange knit (that’s the white nubby texture you see mixed in to the black) and sweatshirt seaming details that is rugged and stylish. The color is perfect for now and will nicely carry over to early spring. It’s a lighter weight so you can wear it as more of a base layer for now, and your key piece over a t-shirt or button down once the nights warm up. The stretch material creates a lean appearance, but it’s in Vince’s typical contemporary fit that looks great on most gents.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/zachary-prell-bond-standard-fit-wool-blend-sport-coat/3930513 Zachary Prell - Bond Standard Fit Wool Blend Sport Coat
Zachary Prell - Bond Standard Fit Wool Blend Sport Coat
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Zachary Prell - Bond Standard Fit Wool Blend Sport Coat
Bond Standard Fit Wool Blend Sport Coat
Zachary Prell
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Wear Now Coordinating Item. This soft navy double faced wool blazer from Zackary Prell is a great companion piece to the Vince sweater to tackle the colder nights. The raw edge trim and soft construction add a polished casual look and smart finish. The fit is modern – great for most gents, and easy over this lightweight sweater.
http://www.zappos.com/ag-adriano-goldschmied-matchbox-slim-straight-in-stallo-stallo AG Jeans - Matchbox Slim Straight Jeans
AG Jeans - Matchbox Slim Straight Jeans
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AG Jeans - Matchbox Slim Straight Jeans
Wear Now Coordinating Item. A dark wash jean is the perfect finish to this outfit. AG’s Matchbox Slim fit is trim with a narrower straight leg that gives these pants an updated look without the appearance (or feel) of a skinny jean. The 11.5 oz denim has the perfect amount of stretch and is a more substantial weight for the late winter months.
https://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/NewArrivals/shirts/PRDOVR~B8616/B8616.jsp J. Crew - Crosby Dress Shirt
J. Crew - Crosby Dress Shirt
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J. Crew - Crosby Dress Shirt
Crosby Dress Shirt
J. Crew
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Wear Later Coordinating Item. The white ground and navy grid pattern of this J. Crew cotton shirt offers a clean, crisp look with the sweater that doesn’t feel too matchy. It’s just the right contrast to give a bit of a dressed up feel to this nubby light texture of the sweater.
http://www.eastdane.com/standard-issue-fit-iron-wash/vp/v=1/1549920371.htm Rag & Bone - Fit 2 Iron Wash Jeans
Rag & Bone - Fit 2 Iron Wash Jeans
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Rag & Bone - Fit 2 Iron Wash Jeans
Fit 2 Iron Wash Jeans
Rag & Bone
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Wear Later Coordinating Item. Once spring weather sets in, change out the dark jeans for a lighter wash. These Rag & Bone’s have the right distressed grey finish that works for spring and is just so cool, especially with this sweater and shirt combination. The fit is similar to the AG’s we suggested – slimmer and contemporary, with a narrower straight leg.
http://www.zappos.com/cole-haan-glenn-cupsole-chukka-black-white Cole Haan - Glenn Cupsole Chukka Boot
Cole Haan - Glenn Cupsole Chukka Boot
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Cole Haan - Glenn Cupsole Chukka Boot
Glenn Cupsole Chukka Boot
Cole Haan
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Wear Later Coordinating Item. A spring version of a chukka boot is the ideal finishing touch. We are pretty obsessed with these black and white ones from Cole Haan. Not only will they look great with all of these pieces, they will look great with any casual outfit, bringing just the right touch of spring to any look with the white sole and trim.
 

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