Born in the late 50’s in London, the “British” style is not just a way of dressing sober , a little flamboyant and simply elegant to the last detail, but rather an attitude, one lifestyle . If you love this kind of clothing and would like to follow him, without having to buy big brands but simply combining the right pieces, read on.

The look English, that among the most refined, just to name a few, includes Ralph Lauren or Burberry, inspired by the style Ivy League, or the way you dress in universities’ U.S. in the late ’50s. No need to buy new clothes at all costs, to be elegant and sporty, just knowing how to combine the right pieces. We start from the colors, to be influenced by the effects of the intense and gray winter or autumn shades.

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You can mix red and black to white to tone: to black when you want to be more elegant or evening, to red instead for daytime. how tissue, absolutely can not miss in your wardrobe something tartan (plaid ), a touch of the Prince of Wales (tissue characterized by large panes in 2 or more colors-see Coppola), the classic white shirt in cotton, wool blazer “pied-DE-poule” (that effect reminiscent of the optical “Hounds tooth”, see coat), the timeless gabardine trench coat. The names sound very refined, but in the end they are all things that we have or that we can find in any market.

An example of an outfit afternoon waisted jacket in plaid cotton with gold buttons, worn over a white shirt and trousers in Prince of Wales; vintage touch: a tuxedo black band at the waist. As for shoes are a must the legendary loafers An icon was born in the campus, which has extended its elegance everywhere. Choose them classics, leather, treat yourself to the limit profiles in scallop or tassels, so that they are a mat (for every occasion).

And then they should not miss the classic men’s lace-up shoes with stitching, worn with socks made ​​of cotton, so as long skirts with trousers. Accessories: bodies with a wool hat Laborsaving style, for example, to wear with a skirt belted at the waist, combined with the classic turtleneck wool coat and a gray wool Boulez. A scarf at optical motifs to wear in your hair or tied to the bag, preferably a soft leather shoulder bag with gold detailing: you have got the perfect preppy and you’ll be ready for the streets of London .