at the recent nuptials of his son in Miami, the star wore a handsome cream suit with latte-toned shirt and loafers which, against the backdrop of palm trees and neo-Palladian columns, couldn’t help but conjure up a certain Gatsby refinement.
There’s also a Fitzgeraldian glamour to the new Downton Abbey movie trailer. Set in the 1930s, the action decamps to the south of France, with the men adopting pristine white suits and cream knitwear.
It’s a world that Ralph Lauren has long mined to great effect, and also offers a masterclass in how to look sharp in sunnier climes.Of course, we’re not in the habit of recommending costumery, but some tips from the Gatsby style playbook are worth taking note of as we steer into balmier weather and look forward to formal summer events and wedding season.
Let’s start with those neutral tones. There’s nothing more depressing than a man wearing his workaday corporate suit to a summer wedding – it’s a reminder of office life.
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