1. Casual Topper

This is one of those pieces I’ve had for years that I kind of forgot about. I make it a point to only keep clothing that I actually wear, this one just got lost at the back of a closet somewhere.

Funny thing is, this is probably one of my most complimented knits – but like many of my favorite pieces – I found it at a discount store on a rack of stuff that nobody wanted. I was like $4 or something. It’s the type of piece that doesn’t look like much alone on the hanger, but when styled correctly can really tie a look together.

Bonus Tip: Don’t write-off a potential purchase until you’ve really considered how you could potentially style it. For example, a lot of guys wouldn’t think they could pull-off a cream henley with pink flowers, but pair it with a classic navy quilted jacket, brown check shirt and roughed-up jeans and suddenly you have a look that is masculine and handsome.

Bonus Tip II: You may have noticed that I wear this belt a lot. Just goes to show that if you find a good slim, casual brown belt, it goes with just about everything. In fact, I’m wearing it in all three looks in this post.

Subtle flower print henley (size M) and washed jeans (size 34) by Polo Ralph Lauren. Brown gingham shirt by Michael Andrews Bespoke (custom made, my own design). Quilted jacket by Club Monaco (size M). Leather belt by Banana Republic (size 36). Grown leather brogues vintage MAB. Watch and band by Montblanc.