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Today on the He Spoke Style website, we’re consi

Today on the He Spoke Style website, we’re considering a light blue linen sport coat as a perfect spring and summer alternative a classic navy blazer.

Before I get into this post, let me just state one thing for the record: there really is no substitute for a classic navy blazer when it comes to a well-rounded traditional menswear wardrobe. And I’ll go one step further and also state for the record — for those overly concerned with semantics — that I know there is a difference between a blazer and a sport coat. A lot of folks use the terms interchangeably and rather than than talk down and be snobbish, I prefer to meet people where they are — there are other places on the menswear internet to get your fill of snobbery. That’s just not what we do at He Spoke Style.

But back to the first point.

Although technically there is no such thing as a classic navy blazer substitute, when it comes to spring and summer, it’s nice to have an alternative that is perhaps just a bit more complementary to the season. The spring and summer color palate tends to lean a little lighter and brighter and if, like me, you like to keep things classic, choosing a lighter and brighter sport coat is a great way to go.

Enter our light blue herringbone linen sport coat.

Click the link in bio to explore this latest addition to the HSS Shop.

The question was: is a monogram on a dress shirt i

The question was: is a monogram on a dress shirt in a business context too much?

So, I would say definitely not, but I do have a preference on where the monogram should be.

I’m someone who, when it comes to style, really views subtlety as a virtue. I don’t like to show off. I don’t like flashy things. I’ve always said that the best details are the ones you don’t necessarily see.

So, in terms of a monogram on a dress shirt, what I see a lot of guys do is to put it on the cuff, and to me that’s just a little too show-offy.

Personally, I always get my shirts monogrammed on the left stomach and usually in a thread that’s a similar color to the shirt itself so it’s not super obvious.

But that’s me, that’s my personality, and ultimately what matters most to looking and feeling your best is that you make choices that are true to who you are.

The question was: which version of the JLC Reverso

The question was: which version of the JLC Reverso do you own?

I own the Reverso Classic Monoface in pink gold.

The size is basically 36 x 21mm, which I believe is considered the medium size. I have a 6.5 inch wrist and this size I think is perfect, especially for a dress watch like this.

It’s manual winding. Black leather strap — though I also do have a brown one that I swap out from time to time.

And on the back I have engraved one of my favorite quotes from William Powell as Nick Charles in “The Thin Man,” and it reads: a dry martini you always shake to waltz time.