6 Basic Mix & Match Outfit Formulas Every Guy Should Know by Heart
We have all been in this situation: you switch off the alarm, go back to sleep, wake up late, have only a few minutes left to get out of the house and have absolutely no idea what you are going to wear today. As a result, you grab the smartest-looking jacket you own, pull on your favourite chinos and fly out of the door, only to realise half a day later that the outfit is a failure because nothing goes together.So what is the solution for these last-minute "90th minute" situations? Knowing a few basics of how to put an outfit together is the easiest lifesaver, and the tips below will take care of exactly that:
#1. Leather biker jacket & white T-shirt
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A classic and thoroughly masculine combination! The formula looks simple, but to put the look together so that it comes across as sharp and striking, you need quality "ingredients" that are carefully chosen. Buying a well-fitting biker jacket is the first priority. Avoid jackets with shoulder panels that imitate 1990s styling. Also, don't choose a jacket that is too tight or too restrictive.
For a biker jacket, you can look at brands such as Zara, AllSaints, Sandro or Saint Laurent... because the items there are made to a high standard, with very accurate proportions in genuine leather. For the T-shirt, styles from V-neck to crew neck are all fine as long as they fit your body well and, of course, are white.
#2. T-shirt, slim jeans & bomber jacket
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A thin T-shirt is a sensible choice for this formula. You can look at styles from labels such as Levi's and Sunspel, as these brands always give the wearer plenty of choice in styles and colours. Basically, this formula gives you an approachable look that is comfortable for every movement, but is certainly not as "scruffy" as when you have just stepped out of the gym.
This style is also quite easy to adapt: a khaki bomber with a grey T-shirt will "pair up" perfectly with black jeans, while a black bomber will work well with light denim jeans and a dark-coloured T-shirt.
#3. Short-sleeved shirt & shorts
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Undeniably, a carefully tailored pair of shorts is the most perfect match for a short-sleeved shirt. Choose a shirt that fits your body without being too tight around the biceps, chest or neck, because these are the areas that can be adapted, such as buttoning all the way up when you go to the office or layering it over a T-shirt on days out.
Chinos shorts from names such as H&M or Uniqlo are strong candidates for this style, in colours such as black, beige or navy. Try pairing blue shorts with a white shirt, or loose shorts with a floral shirt, which is very trendy right now. You certainly won't be disappointed.
#4. White shirt & lightweight knit
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In other words, this style gives you a "classy" and smart look while still letting your body move comfortably all day. Choose knits of moderate thickness (so that the row of buttons on the shirt does not show through the wool). Besides, white shirts in everything from ordinary cloth to Oxford can look good with this formula.
#5. Denim jacket & beige chinos
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The denim jacket has more and more appeal in modern fashion trends, but choosing trousers to wear with it is a thorny problem. Jeans or denim in the same colour? Acceptable in some cases, but still not the most striking choice. Even so, you can still find the right answer for yourself with a pair of beige chinos like those in the picture above: a suitable colour combination will make this outfit formula "pop" instantly.
In addition, add a plain dark T-shirt to complete the look as impressively as possible.
#6. Navy blazer & grey trousers
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A navy blazer with a pair of grey chinos should be one of the core outfit formulas every gentleman needs to know. Making the wearer look less "stuffy" than in a full suit, this style can suit both formal and everyday occasions with small changes: a white shirt, plain tie and polished black Oxfords, or a plain T-shirt with relaxed, energetic loafers.
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