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Ralph Lauren Herringbone Sport Coat

Who ever thought tweed could be so hip? This revamped take on your grandpa’s old-school tweed jacket is bound to turn heads, but this look doesn’t work without the proper fitting. So get your stuff tailored. We want it looking very contemporary: a lot of shirt cuff exposed, a jacket that’s narrow in the shoulders — you get the gist.

J. Crew Extra-Washed Oxford

J. Press Cotton Madras Tie

J. Press Ribbon Belt in Wine and Navy

Rugby by Ralph Lauren University Chino in Green

The pants are crucial. The Rugby University Chino is the perfect pair if you get them tailored at the ankles so that they don’t sag over your shoes. Trim and not too skinny, we believe these are the right fitting trousers. But if you’re chicken-legged, take a look at what Acne’s got to offer in the way of green skinny jeans. No matter what body shape, the end goal is that the pants look slimming and somewhat tight – fitted in that real contemporary way. You don’t want them baggy — that looks very sloppy, and it will definitely not help “revamp” a tweed jacket. So for reference, here’s the end look (no matter how big or small you are) we’re aiming for below the waist:

Next, you just slap on a pair of the new Bass Weejuns. These are a classic pair of shoes — almost 80 years old — but the company altered them this spring to give them a slimmer contour with a longer toe box. And at only $125, you can’t get more style for less cash. Oh, and no socks. Don’t make us have Thom Browne tell you again.

Bass Weejun in Burgundy

And while you’re at it, pick up a nice read.

A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up

Ralph Lauren Herringbone Sport Coat, $399 at Ralph Lauren
J. Crew Extra-Washed Oxford, $85 at J. Crew
J. Press Cotton Madras Tie, $45 at J. Press
J. Press Ribbon Belt in Wine/Navy, $30 at J. Press
Rugby University Chino in Green, $50 at Rugby
Bass Weejun in Burgundy, $125 at Zappos
A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up by John Bridges and Bryan Curtis, $21 at Brooks Brothers