Tie as fashion fun

Proof that dress shirts and ties aren’t only for suits. Think of them as a way to put a slick, stylish accent on any outfit — even a casual one with sweat pants as a key player. It helps that the shirt is patterned and the tie is un-traditional (read: square tip, not silk). And do we even have to point out that this combo only works because the shirt’s un-tucked? Didn’t think so.

Wool jacket, $1195, Prada, from Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com. Checkered shirt, $79.50, and knit tie, $98, both Brooks Brothers, Royal Bank Plaza, 416-368-0162, brooksbrothers.com. Adjustable sweat pants, $79, Club Monaco, clubmonaco.com. Suede sneakers, $100, Adidas, adidas.com. Stainless steel chronograph watch, $595, ESQ by Movado.

Photography:Alvaro Goveia
Makeup and hair:Kim ‘Blackspanese’ Goodman and Adrian Carew, Hair2Inc.
Styling assistant: Laura Di Marcello
Styling by: Donovan Whyte, Judy Inc.
Fashion editor: Ingrie Williams
Special thanks to: Elmer Olsen Model Management and Ford Models