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fan_from_texas

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Feb 26, 2010 1:32 PM
Quick fashion question--can a navy blazer be worn with medium-gray pants?

I generally like to throw on a jacket before I leave my office for a mtg, so I keep a navy blazer on a hanger on the back of my door. When I'm wearing tan/olive pants, I don't see any issues with it. But what about a medium gray (not charcoal, not the super light gray)? Is it possible to wear a navy jacket over gray pants? I don't want to commit any fashion faux pas, so I'm turning to the Freehuddle for advice.

Thanks in advance.
Feb 26, 2010 1:32pm
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Feb 26, 2010 1:36 PM
Perfectly fine, in fact Brooks Brothers models their blue blazers with grey pants in the store in my city. I actually think it looks better than a sharp navy sportscoat/tan slacks contrast, which reminds me too much of fraternity days.
Feb 26, 2010 1:36pm
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SQ_Crazies

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Feb 26, 2010 1:37 PM
Yes.
Feb 26, 2010 1:37pm
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fan_from_texas

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Feb 26, 2010 1:38 PM
Thanks. That's what I thought, but wanted to confirm before I went out and did anything crazy. To say that this place is not fashion-forward is a bit of an understatement. I've still yet to see any guy on my floor wear a shirt that isn't blue, white, or striped/checked blue and white.
Feb 26, 2010 1:38pm
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fan_from_texas

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Feb 26, 2010 1:51 PM
That's a good look, and those are pretty much the exact shades I'm dealing with here.

I think there's an unwritten rule that only appellate guys can wear bowties. Or gay guys. Or old Republicans.
Feb 26, 2010 1:51pm
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Fab4Runner

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Feb 26, 2010 1:52 PM
Yep. I wear the navy and gray combo to work all the time.
Feb 26, 2010 1:52pm
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cbus4life

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Feb 26, 2010 1:55 PM
For sure.
Feb 26, 2010 1:55pm
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THE4RINGZ

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Feb 26, 2010 2:25 PM
Pretty classic look. Navy blazer and gray trousers.
Feb 26, 2010 2:25pm
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2quik4u

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Feb 26, 2010 2:25 PM
Yea, its is a good combo
Feb 26, 2010 2:25pm
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Feb 26, 2010 2:35 PM
FFT-
This ensemble works fine everywhere but in Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Minnesota.

:P
Feb 26, 2010 2:35pm
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fan_from_texas

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Feb 26, 2010 2:41 PM
Apple wrote: FFT-
This ensemble works fine everywhere but in Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Minnesota.

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Heh. When I moved from Chicago to Milwaukee, I noticed a definite change in fashion norms (and I'm not a particularly observant or fashionable guy). E.g., in Chicago, guys all wore earmuffs in the winter--probably half the guys I saw out on the streets had earmuffs on in the winter. Up here, I've yet to see a dude wearing earmuffs; I think the typical winter headgear of choice by the locals is either a Packers cap or a bright, hunter-orange ski mask. I also see a ton of navy/charcoal suits at the office, and an occasional tweed jacket for lunch, but very little else. Chicago is no NYC, but guys there would at least mix it up a bit.
Feb 26, 2010 2:41pm
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El Jefe Grande

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Feb 26, 2010 2:52 PM
Do it.
Feb 26, 2010 2:52pm
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OUgrad

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Feb 26, 2010 4:31 PM
Yup. Navy is as versatile as black.
Feb 26, 2010 4:31pm
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Benny The Jet

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Feb 26, 2010 5:31 PM
Has nothing to do with your question, but I clicked the Brooks Bros link and laughed at the first guy wearing the bowtie...he has that "why the hell am I wearing this, just take the damn picture" look on his face haha
Feb 26, 2010 5:31pm
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Feb 26, 2010 5:34 PM
Add a piece of leather and wear whatever you want girl!

Feb 26, 2010 5:34pm