There are a few things the Gentleman spy must follow to the T. One (or ten) of those things are the 10 commandments of style. These rules are to live and die by and will never fail you. Like the real ones, follow them or pay. Follow the link for a list of a few and a jump to the GQ article.
1. Honor thy tailor
Even the best suits need altering. Pants need to be shortened, jackets need to be brought in, sleeves need to be narrowed (yes, you can ask your tailor to slim down your sleeves), and buttons need to be realigned with buttonholes (most guys’ shoulders aren’t entirely even, meaning your jacket often sits a bit askew). You should always buy your correct size, but you then need to have a tailor customize it to your body. It’s the difference between being appropriately dressed and being stylishly dressed.
2. Thou shalt wear sneakers made for a man It’s fine to own crosstrainers and running shoes and hightops. But save them for the gym. When you’re on the street, keep your sneakers simple and classic. Go for ones like Stan Smiths, Jack Purcells, and Sambas. They work with everything, including suits.
3. Thou shalt invest in the right timepiece
Buy a high-quality stainless-steel watch. It looks as right with jeans as it does with your best blazer.
There are a few things the Gentleman spy must follow to the T. One (or ten) of those things are the 10 commandments of style. These rules are to live and die by and will never fail you. Like the real ones, follow them or pay. Follow the link for a list of a few and a jump to the GQ article.
