Page 42 - Tropic Magazine Issue 31

TROPIC • FASHION

TRENDS FOR HIM

Wayne Cosgrove
Store Manager, Myer
1 MIX AND MATCH 2

Think about chinos rather than suit pants.
Play with colour combinations and textures,
cotton pants and linen jackets. Try a white
chino with a navy jacket or if you're short,
work a darker pant with a lighter jacket.

THE SHIRT RULES
Always start with a shirt choice and
build your outfit around that.
We are still seeing a lot of floral
shirting – select a light base colour
for Spring. A bold stripe will never
3 classic crisp white shirt. Stay away
see you go wrong, neither will a

from anything business-like, such as
a plain blue or lilac shirt.

GO THE EXTRA MILE
Accessorise! A lapel pin or
boutonniere that means
something makes a great
talking point, as does a
beautiful pochette, folded and
standing in one's pocket.
Add to this your belt,
sunglasses, and a hat to
complete that winning look.
4 SHOW SOME SKIN Cheat sheet

Boutonniere: a flower or
Pair loafers with a rolled up or shortened
small bunch of flowers
pant to show a bit of ankle. Add fun with
bright and playful socks if you're wearing
jacket lapel
them. Always ensure your shoes are clean worn in a buttonhole of a
Pochette: small
and polished and your laces are perfect. envelope-shaped bag
It really completes an outfit. either clutched or slung
over the shoulder
Neckerchief: square scarf
folded or rolled and tied
around the neck

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