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The Most Interesting Thing You Can Do With Your Dad’s Old Tie

That burgundy silk tie cinched around my waist instead of a boring leather belt is the only way I'm wearing jeans now. I'm done with simple. I want my outfit to look like I have a dozen hobbies and a very busy schedule.

The Vibe

This white button-down is so tight it actually creates a shape. Then, those jeans. They are huge. Puddle-on-the-floor huge. I used a burgundy tie as a belt because leather felt too safe. I added my ID badge and some gold trinkets to the belt loops for that 'I just came from somewhere important' vibe.

The Key Pieces

Puddle Jeans

Cinched Button-Down

Striped Silk Tie

Sunburst Necklace

White Platform Sneakers

Why It Actually Works

It works. Seriously. The tiny shirt/big pants formula is a classic for a reason, but the accessories make it weird. Weird is good. That tie adds a dark, academic weight to the washed-out denim. It feels like you stole it from a boyfriend you're about to dump.

Where I'd Wear This

Browsing used bookstores for hours

Record shopping on a Tuesday afternoon

A casual dinner where you want to out-style everyone

My Styling Rules

• Ditch the leather belt and use a vintage tie or even a shoelace for a bit of grit.
• Clip your keys or random trinkets to your belt loops to add some 'clutter' to your look.
• Keep the shirt fitted or cropped to balance out the extreme volume on the bottom.

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