CHANELLE | ADELAIDE |JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER | NOT SO NAKED

Blazer:Vintage|Blouse:American Apparel|Jeans:Cheap Monday|Wedges:The Shoes Collection|Sunglasses:Ray Ban|Bag:Louis Vuitton

With a boyfriend blazer, long shirt and tall wedges, Chanelle creates a sharp vertical line. She prevents it from being too severe with a her shirt acting as a block of color.

JONNIE | VICENZA |PHOTOGRAPHER/DESIGNER | WHY PUNK

Jacket:Vintage|Shirt:Dal Monte|Jeans:Rivieras|Bowtie:Pal Zileri

Jonnie takes the notion of the Texas Tuxedo to the highest sartorial level with a proper papillon tie. Remember, for a non-Achy Breaky look, contrast is key when combining denim.

EMMA | SYDNEY | VINTAGE COLLECTOR + STORE OWNER | SPIN DIZZY FALL

Jacket:Vintage|Tee:Sportsgirl|Jeans:Nudies|Clogs:Vintage|Bag:Vintage|Necklace + Bracelet:Vintage

The weather is cooler where Emma is, necessitating layers. She resists bulking up by incorporating easy, light pieces.

FIL | MILAN | STUDENT | THE THREE F

Blazer:Jil Sander|Shirt:Jil Sander|Jeans:Prada|Bag:Gucci|Shoes:Handmade in Florence|Pocket Square:Giorgio Armani

There's nothing more sartorially liberating than tossing the tie. But that doesn't mean it's okay to slob it up. Fil cuts a sharp figure by adding a pocket square and monk strap shoes.

FIL | MILAN | STUDENT | THE THREE F

Blazer:John Ashfield|Cardigan:Topman|Shirt:Ralph Lauren|Jeans:Cheap Monday|Glasses:Cheap Monday|Sneakers:Converse

Fil flips the sartorial script beautifully by trading in his sharp blazer for a casual, crimson cardigan—a perfect example of the differences created through shape and color.

FIL | MILAN | STUDENT | THE THREE F

Jacket:D Squared|Shirt:Dior Homme|Jeans:H+M|Bow Tie:Cor Sine Labe Doli|Shoes:Vintage

Fil brings the tuxedo into 2010 with a witty ceramic bow tie and tailored jeans. This is the best update of the classic since the tuxedo tee!

CHARLES | BRISTOL + LONDON | JOURNALIST | THE PINSTRIPE PRINCE

Cardigan:Vintage|Vest:Vintage|Tee:Vintage|Jeans:Vintage|Necklaces:Vintage|Boots:Vintage

Even though it's June, in some locales the weather still necessitates layers. Charles maintains visual interest with varied, yet complementary textures.

CRYSTAL| LOS ANGELES | SOCIAL WORKER | WATERMOOLEN

Shirt:Miley Cyrus for Max Azria|Jeans:Allen B.|Bag:Thrifted

Some call it the Canadian Tuxedo. I've always known it as the Texas Tuxedo. Either way, Crystal pulls off a polished double-denim look while managing to keep any black-tie references at bay. The key: two washes that contrast and complement each other simultaneously.

SHANNON | MINNEAPOLIS | ROCKET SCIENTIST | DIRTY HAIR HALO

Blouse:Thrifted |Jeans:Urban Outfitters|Booties:Forever 21|Faux Fur Cap:H+M

What better way to accent a sheer blouse than with Swiss dots? Here Shannon complements her white dots with white skinnies.

SYBIANNA | HOUSTON | MODEL, PHOTOGRAPHER AND PAINTER | THE DREAMER

Chenille Carpet Vest:Vintage|Tank:Vintage|Jeans:Vintage|Booties:Vintage

Sybianna takes a neutral palette but plays it up with striking graphics in her vest and visual texture in acid wash skinnies.

ILANKA | ROTTERDAM | FASHION BLOGGER | FASHIONNERDIC

Blazer:H+M|Tank:H+M|Jeans:Vero Moda|Booties:River Island|Necklaces:H+M

Stripes are at their best when made to do wardrobe work. Here they inject some visual interest to Ilanka's somber palette.

JAY | SAN FRANCISCO | FASHION BLOGGER |FATSHIONABLE

Jacket:City Chic|Top:T by Alexander Wang|Jeans:City Chic|Wedges:Miu Miu|Clutch:Simply Be

Not only is Jay sparkling in her blazer, she's also been featured in French Glamour. See more of her story here.

RYAN | GREENPOINT | ODIN

Shirt:Evidence of Evolution|Tee:American Apparel|Jeans:Earl|Shoes:Comme des Garçons|Watch:Casio

Ryan's button down does double-duty as a jacket on a less than hot, not quite cold day.

PAVAN | NEW YORK | SURGEON

Shirt:APC|Jeans:APC|Shoes:Salvatore Ferragamo|Watch:Timex

The soiled streets of the city are a lot cleaner with Dr. P on his rounds. The king of crisp and casual strikes another understated sartorial chord.

RYAN | GREENPOINT | ODIN

Shirt:Martin Margiela|Jeans:Vintage|Sneakers:Converse|Watch:Casio

Often, looking sharp lies within simplicity. A shirt and jeans is all it takes sometimes.

RYAN | GREENPOINT | ODIN

Shirt:Shades of Greige|Jeans:Jean-Paul Gaultier|Sneakers:Converse|Watch:Casio

For some, warmer days equal a cooler palette. Keep out the heat with light and loose fabrics.

JEREMY | BUSHWICK | POLITICIAN |THE 48HRS

Henley:Alternative Apparel|Jeans:A-OK|Boots:Vintage|Bag:Oliver Spencer|Belt:Oliver Spencer

With campaign finance rules more rigid than ever, future city councilman Jeremy resorts to the ATM with the lowest terminal fee. For an equally under-the-radar, incognito look, elect to wear dark colors with a slim silhouette.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Jacket:DKNY|Cardigan:Banana Republic|Jeans:Banana Republic|Shirt:American Apparel|Scarf:Vintage|Oxfords:Repetto|Bag:Loewe|Sunglasses:Gucci|Watch:Casio

I haven't been into prints since my days as a sprout in the Miami Vice 80s and 90210 early 90s. Then Jil Sander and Helmut Lang worked their way into my head. Now I'm slowly integrating prints back into my wardrobe through scarves and tops; akin to sartorial baby steps.

RYAN | GREENPOINT | ODIN

Cardigan:Miu Miu|Shirt:Gap|Jeans:Kicking Mule Workshop|Sneakers:Converse

There's nothing better than a warm cardi (and a great smile) for one of those days when it starts at 55° rises to 70° and settles at 60°.

SCOTT| BAY RIDGE | SALES ASSOCIATE | HOLD A DESERT

Jacket:Engineered Garments|Shirt:Robert Geller|Jeans:Kicking Mule Workshop|Sneakers:Common Projects

Dark and somber on top? Lighten up your look with white sneakers on the bottom.