obviously this isn’t revolutionary but if you’re wanting a more formal look this is an easy win . i’m partial to a tie with a bit of texture vs a flat weave , a grenadine or a silk knit is great for this , it adds some depth & interest to the outfit without being too loud . if you are more of a pattern person i think a navy & burgundy/wine combo could be nice , there’s one here in a flat silk weave & here’s a beautiful navy & brown stripe
i’d pair any of these ties with a navy sock to bring it together .
also take a look at the stores & see if anything else catches your eye & i’d especially recommend wearing the shirt & jacket one day & just going to try some things on wherever they have ties near you
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you could go for a green or blue shirt for example and that opens you up to other ties. Light blue shirt with a dark / navy blue tie or green on green could be nice. I’ll also a big fan of brown/beige with black so that could be a fun way to try out new styles w your black suit :)
Aug 28, 2024
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I've started to wear navy ALL the time, usually in place of black. Black trousers? I’m slapping on the navys. navy socks, navy hats, navy tees! It looks better with most colors and there’s tons of beautiful variants in tones (I love a deeeep navy that feels like the depths of midnight). I don't know why it took me so long to realize this?? Navy with tan-tones is timeless and the most pleasing of color combos to my little eyes. I'm trying to think NAVY first from now on.
Jul 5, 2022
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people will like, and respect, you more if you wear a tie. the funkier the tie the greater the reward.
Feb 6, 2024
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there’s that little jolt of joy when you discover that you’re having the same experience as another person
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it’s the perfect length for me to watch after work , i can start a movie at 11 or even 12 & get to bed at the (mostly) reasonable hour of 1:30 at the latest . sometimes i will extend this to 100 or 110 min if i‘m feeling indulgent or ambitious .
i could watch an hour of tv but this gives me a whole story in only a little bit more time .
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morning
go to george st diner for breakfast if you’re in the east end , the people are the best there & i’ve never had a bad meal , they also turn tables at a truly impressive rate while never making you feel rushed .. real professionals at work 🫡 [irish breakfast is fantastic in all 3 sizes it’s offered in] -> {afterwards go across the street to window shop at haven if you’re into beautiful but expensive clothing}
in the west end go to the federal it’s quick & reliable & cute , small menu but nothings bad [cubano & eggs federal are standouts for me]
if you want a coffee i think hamers is the best in the city , they really care about what they’re doing & the prices are surprisingly reasonable in a world where a coffee can easily scrape $10 if you’re not careful ... rooms coffee also has a couple locations across the city & the spaces are thoughtful & beautiful & filled w/ the city's creative directoriest types
afternoon
ossington is a ridiculous street but there’s a couple great stores there if you like shopping , lost & found is great for high end basics & i miss you is one of the best designer consignment stores in the city . sonic boom probably has the biggest vinyl selection in the city but it’s also home to toronto‘a only genuine film photobooth , it’s so cute & fun to squeeze into the booth & get a little strip of photos to take home
while around there you can walk around bellwoods & watch the dogs or get some great fruit & oysters from the farmers market if you’re there on a tuesday & head down the street to get a glass of wine at grape witches gorgeous back patio [they’re open from noon]
you could also head west to high park which is huge & a great place for a picnic or a stroll
museum wise the textile museum is small but always has something that takes my breath away , truly special exhibitions if you’re into textile arts
for a snack stop by le’s sandwich [cash only] for a stunningly cheap & surprisingly good banh mi from the owner’s living room or make the trip up to st clair to go to futura granita + gelato exceptional vibrant flavours & unmatched textures .. best in the city & so worth the trek
evening
if you’re west you can go roncesvalles & catch a movie at the revue [the citys best theatre] , just go see whatever is playing the editorial team there is fantastic & the crowd is always fun ! pre movie you can browse vinegar syndrome if you’re into under seen/under distributed movies of all varieties , lots of beautiful re editions here by the house label as well as others
for a nice dinner go to stop or mhel my two favourite restaurants in the city , seasonal & chef driven , both have small but passionate & kind teams who really care about the food & experience , definitely worth the admittedly high price to portion ratio , beautifully considered dishes & drinks but no fussy pretension behind them .
more mid priced options are le swan or bar vendetta [both from jen agg the city’s most publicly opinionated restauranteur who is also one of the best] , dotty’s or cafeteria [one of the new dinner/dance club hybrid spots that are mysteriously becoming a thing here now] cafeteria in particular is headed by eric mcdonald who has been my favourite chef since she blew my mind with what she was doing at sakai bar a few years ago
for drinks go to archive or little jerry for beautiful & interesting wine [little jerry in particular has fantastic warm sound & atmosphere & great vinyl dj’s setting the tone] or black dice for a fun japanese rockabilly cash bar
this is so long sorry … but i love my city & i especially love the food & drink scene/community here i think it’s really something special 🥲
Sep 17, 2024