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Friday, May 15, 2026



Ask the MB: J. Crew Suit Ensemble

J. Crew suit / Alexander West gingham
J. Crew suit / Alexander West gingham
Q: This J. Crew cotton suit. Can I wear that with a blue gingham shirt, or are the subtle stripes going to give me problems? Also, brown loafers and a gray flannel tie.
--Jason

A: Yes you can. Just make sure the check on the gingham is 3/16" at an absolute minumum, and even a little bigger would be better to further quiet the suit's stripes. The shirt is the star of this show. Save the flannel tie for pairing with a fine-whale corduroy suit this fall. Instead try a gray knit or linen-cotton blend; either will provide the texture you're looking for.

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Dubonnet Cocktail

  • 1 oz Dubonnet Rouge
  • 1 oz dry gin
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Combine in ice shaker; shake. Strain into martini glass and garnish with twist of lemon. Drink two, they’re small.

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