![]() Try layering a checked or rich autumnal coloured style under a parka or padded bomber jacket for a smart-casual mash-up that’s equally at home on-campus and in the country. One of the Oxford shirt’s main draws is its versatility as inherently preppy as it might seem, it still works styled with pieces that skew more long-haul trek than lecture hall. Mango man autumn 2015 Open Over A T-Shirtīefore they became standalone layers in their own right, T-shirts were worn under shirts, so this styling trick – although popularised by the likes of Kurt Cobain and 1990s skate culture – is a lot more vintage than you might first think.įor all its alt vibes though, this look runs the risk of coming off like a surly teenager on his way to band practice (and not in a Gosha Rubchinskiy way), so take care that the T-shirt’s relatively plain and the shirt not so baggy in fit that it looks like you’re waiting to grow into it. When choosing colours, always opt for tonal variations, or clash them like you mean it. Mid- to heavy-gauge jumpers work best for layering over an Oxford shirt, creating a look that delivers on function (it’s warm) and form (it adds more visual interest up top). Unlike smart twill shirts, Oxfords are characterised by their slightly coarser texture, something which makes them the perfect partner for knitwear you can really sink your teeth into. ![]() Never wear a red pair, unless your name’s Teddie or Seb, you wear a signet ring and you may or may not have once stuck something in a pig’s head that you really (really) shouldn’t have. Lightweight chinos in neutral and pastel shades work best. ![]() There’s an inherent preppiness to the Oxford shirt – thanks in part to its history as an integral piece of polo uniform, but mostly to Ralph Lauren re-inventing it in the early 1970s – so pairing one with another Ivy League staple makes for a look that, although safe, still graduates magna cum laude. Here are the best ways to wear one: some obvious some unexpected. The secret to the Oxford’s longevity is its versatility. ![]() It’s changed a little since it was first introduced – your average Oxford no longer comes with a detachable collar and cuffs – but not that much considering we’ve been wearing them for well over a hundred years.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |