20 May 2005

Adapt This Look | Men's Edition: Geek Chic

Fashion Formula = Narrow Tie + Button Up Collared Shirt +
Casual Belt + Slim Cut Pants + Dress Shoes.


A sleek look that moves beyond geek to chic.

Prada Tie
Prada Silk Tie | $78 at Yoox.com
Long and lean.

Scunthorpe Soho Fit Shirt
Scunthorpe Soho Fit Shirt | $79.00 at Ben Sherman
Super slim fit tailored with two back darts.

Eagle Web Belt
Eagle Web Belt | $14.50 at American Eagle
A versatile belt that will up the style factor of the outfit though its mixing of formal (tie) and casual (belt) elements. For a more conservative look, try a dark colored belt.

Boot Fit Jeans
Boot Fit Jeans | $49.50 at Gap
A slim leg cut balanced by a wider boot-fit leg opening adds to the vertical emphasis of the outfit. For extra flair, cuff the jeans.

Press Club Oxford Shoes
Press Club Oxford Shoes | $185 at Kenneth Cole
Add a pair of dressy oxfords to heighten the contrast between the formal and the casual.