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As a darker color, navy tends to have a more classic feel to it and is naturally more suited to winter months

swapping Oxford cloth for chambray or denim adds a touch of ranch-hand roughness, and visual interest

This involved combinations of velvet, hand felting, and swirls of silk with a bit of purple worked into it

Keeping your outfit choice sleek and sophisticated is also key, and this is where well-tailored pieces will make a world of difference