Evening hustle: casual with a dose of flair (and fun!)

13d (edited) • OOTD 👔

THE CONTEXT: Today we decided to go on a temple visit. I was thinking of pairing my multicolored textured Tee for some time until I decided to test a look based on the well-known versatility of a denim jacket.

THE TOP: A canary yellow-black textured Tee with a white horizontal stripe along the torso. I loved this so much for the vibrant color. I got this about five years ago but only wore twice so far 🙂. I was just not brave enough to carry the sporty look for my age (I am 47, so I thought such colors are reserved for school boys).

THE OUTER LAYER: Light-wash denim jacket (Levi's). This is advertised as a trucker jacket, but you will see from the image that it does not have a cropped look. May be my height (5 ft 9 in) is a little short for their factory cut and sewn fabrics. I wear size M (almost) always.

THE BOTTOM: Beige MTM chinos with high waist. Finally, I am slowly replacing my wardrobe bottom pieces with MTM high waist ones. I LOVE the old-money style.

THE WATCH: Brown belt, gold-on-silver dial frame. This was gifted by my ex-boss, has great sentimental value, and is a workhorse in my wardrobe.

THE BELT: Tan (reversible with black). I have punched extra holes to accommodate my reducing waistline (I have been working out religiously for a while 😀). I might punch another hole soon (until the trouser starts rumpling at the waist when I will have to get the trousers also altered - gosh, this is a pain). Btw, hole-free belts like Anson are not reasonably priced in India. So, I will stick with this for a while.

THE FOOTWEAR: Tan penny loafers in "nubuck" leather (the layer of tissue beneath the rugged, full-grain layer and above the delicate suede layer). I maintain this by spraying and brushing regularly (using a silicone spray); incidentally, about a month back, a sales guy at a footwear store complemented me for maintaining the shoes (which, surprisingly to me, he thought was rare).

THE BRACELET: Brand new aquamarine, which nicely matches the washed look of my jacket.

Overall, I think the warm tone of beige complements the cool tone of denim while elevating the vibrancy of the multi-colored Tee without looking too garish. I like the proportions which look pleasing to the eyes particularly when the trouser has a high waist. The belt, bracelet, and shoes do their supportive role in the ensemble to perfection. The denim jacket feels snug, sits perfectly on the shoulders, and adds visual depth. A beige jacket would look equally good, but I don't own one. May be, a future possibility 🙂.

Your feedback is always welcome gentlemen. 🙏

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Evening hustle: casual with a dose of flair (and fun!)