There’s something about a white blazer that cuts a striking figure. Regardless of the situation you find yourself in, there’s an insouciance and undeniable confidence that comes from it that’s hard not to be drawn to.

But pulling off this statement piece is no mean feat. Sporting a white blazer demands an understated but studied elegance and a hell of a lot of swagger. It’s not for the faint of heart, but then again, nothing worthwhile ever is. Here, we start with the basics to ensure this blazer is worn like a pro.

What To Look For In A White Blazer

When looking for any blazer, the key things to look out for are construction and fit. First and foremost, a blazer shouldn’t be mistaken for a suit jacket. It’s more casual and the construction should reflect this. Whereas a corporate jacket will often be fully canvased around the torso to give more structure, blazers are half-canvased or completely unlined. This makes for a more relaxed silhouette and vastly superior comfort.

Look for Neapolitan style tailoring with details like a rolled shoulder seam and patch pockets. This makes for a jacket that moves fluidly with the wearer and is far more suited to casual pairings like jeans or shorts. While construction is important in any blazer, it’s even more so for a white one. Because of the lighter shade, some fabrics will mean you can see the faintest outlines of the internal structure.

And this brings us to the cloth and fabric itself. ‘White’ doesn’t have to mean blinding, bleached white. And for the purposes of the modern gent, it really shouldn’t. This shade tends to look cheap in tailoring so instead look at blazers in variants of the shade like ivory, cream or off white.

How To Wear A White Blazer With Trousers

When pairing a white blazer with anything, it’s important to remember that it’s the star of the show and enough of a statement in its own right. With this in mind, when looking at what pants to pair, opt for tailored slim cut trousers in classic shades like navy, grey or taupe. These provide a solid base for any ensemble and keep your look firmly in the territory of ‘timeless style’.

Look for tailoring details like tab-waists and thick trouser cuffs that can lend your trousers some personality. If your jacket is made from a lighter fabric like silk or even a linen/cotton blend, don’t be afraid to play with similarly light trousers – particularly in the warmer months.

Look to style icons like Jay Gatsby for inspiration, pairing the look with plain cotton twill shirts in pale blues, pinks or whites for a classic Summer ensemble. If you’re feeling bold, a darker blue chambray shirt looks sensational with a white blazer and gives the wearer the illusion of a tan – as per David Gandy pictured above.

How To Wear A White Blazer With Jeans

A white blazer is the perfect way to dress up the otherwise hum-drum jeans and shirt combination. Tossed on over a fitted black or grey tee, some blue-wash slim jeans and loafers, it makes for a smart-casual look that’s suitable for drinks or dinner. If styled right though, it will take you further than that.

When it comes to the blazer, look for an unlined style in linen or cotton with patch pockets. This keeps it in line with the more casual feel of jeans and also stops you from looking overly polished. In this instance, you’re aiming for a slightly rumpled elegance that only morer casual jackets will convey.

With your jeans, avoid any tears or excess detailing, instead opting for a classic pair with a leather belt, perhaps rolling up the hem once or twice and showing off your ankles.Whether you match this with a pair of suede loafers or even a high-end sneaker, it’s a classic look that you’ll be able to go to time and time again.

Need more help? Check out our comprehensive guide on how to wear a blazer with jeans.

How To Wear A White Blazer With Shorts

In the warmer months, nothing says style like a smart blazer over a linen shirt and some tailored Bermuda shorts. And whether you’re heading to drinks on Sydney Harbour, the Portsea polo or a swanky garden party, this look is bound to mark you out from the scrum.

To execute this outfit properly, the first thing to consider is fit. You’ll want to ensure that your blazer is a little shorter than your average suit jacket, hitting just below the middle of your glutes. This ensures that the jacket doesn’t swamp your shorts and it will also have an elongating effect.

How To Accessorise A White Blazer

Accessorising a white blazer should be approached with a less is more mentality. Given how bold a statement this jacket is in the first place, exercise restraint with simple pocket squares in classic hues like blue and white. Also look to experiment with softer kerchief fabrics like linen or even cotton. These make for a point of textural contrast against a white blazer jacket and add interest without detracting from the overall ensemble.

White Blazer FAQ

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He is Iron Man. He was Iron Man. And now you can call him ‘Dad’ if the lax nature of this 54-year-old actor’s latest sighting is anything to go by.Robert Downey Jr. was spotted in New York this week wearing one of his most casual outfits at a film event. Looking super relaxed, Downey Jr. hit peak dad status with nothing but a plain navy t-shirt, a tracksuit jacket tied around his shoulders, a trucker cap, a serious pair of bootcut jeans that appear to have come straight from 2003 and a pair of casual suede blue sneakers. Topping it all off? A weathered Louis Vuitton man bag (“it’s a satchel!”) which definitely hailed from a time before Virgil Abloh’s reign. Ultimate dad status: Unlocked.No doubt everyone loves Downey Jr. for his talents and it’s good to see him finally ditching the Tony Stark power suit (below), flashy cars and even sidekick J.A.R.V.I.S for a daggy sweater cape. He did however retain one style cue from his iconic character – those tinted shades that have followed him throughout the MCU and look to do so into the future.Enjoy retirement, Mr. Stark.

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50 years ago man first landed on the moon. To coincide with this milestone in space exploration OMEGA, the first watch to ever reach the moon on the wrists of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, have released a brand new Speedmaster Moonwatch – and it’s a true stunner.

Set in a 42 mm brushed and polished case crafted from a special platinum alloy with the use of gold, the new Speedmaster Moonwatch employs the original Calibre 321 movement used in the very first OMEGA Speedmaster back in 1957. It’s a serious throwback but completely warranted given the movement was used in a variety of space-bound models including the Speedmaster ST 105.003 (the model tested and qualified by NASA and worn by astronaut Ed White during the first American spacewalk) and the Speedmaster ST 105.012 (the first watch worn on the moon on the 21st of July, 1969).

After extensive research and reconstruction in a dedicated workshop, the Calibre 321 has now been reborn in-line with its original specifications, albeit in a striking new case and dial design. The step dial is formed from onyx, with a deep black colour that works in perfect harmony with the other materials, including 18K white gold for the indexes and hands. Further exploring reveals the three meteorite subdials which is a tribute to the Speedmaster’s illustrious lunar history. These subdials are made from real slices of moon meteorite, providing a genuine link to the Calibre 321, which has powered every Speedmaster ever worn on the moon.

The whole watch wouldn’t be complete without a sapphire-crystal caseback to view the reconstructed calibre in all its glory. Finishing off the watch is a classic black leather strap with a platinum buckle.

Technical Specifications

Case: 42mm platinum and gold alloy
Movement: Omega Calibre 321
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, three chronograph subdials
Dial: Onyx with real moon rock subdials, white gold indexes and hands coated with Super LumiNova
Power Reserve: 44 hour
Strap: Black leather strap with platinum buckle

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Mistakes are part of life but unless you’ve got eyes like DiCaprio and charm like Clooney then you can’t afford to make them in your dating app bio. While the more obvious errors (sexist and vulgar language, only one photo, etc) are easy to avoid (or shouldn’t be made in the first place) there’s a slew of more subtle mistakes that could be keeping you from reaching the brim of your dating potential.Fortunately for any improvement-aspiring hombre, women are currently sharing the most common faux pas on a dating profile that make them swipe left (reject) on a potential suiter — even a ‘smart’ one with all the basics covered — “very quickly.”Posted this morning in Reddit’s Dating Advice forum, the thread began with an admission; “I’m a man (21), on several dating apps, and hardly get any likes. It’s tough to go on any dates when I don’t get any matches, so I’m looking to improve my profiles,” and a question, “Ladies, what things on a dating profile make you swipe left pretty quickly?”.

“To clarify, I’m looking for things beyond the (fundamental) stuff…. I think I’ve got decent photos(all including my face), some of just me, and a couple with friends. My bio is filled out with info about me/my interests, and nothing sexist/bigoted.”

If this sounds like you and you too feel like your online avatar is in good shape then we have both good (and bad) news. First: your profile may not be as seductive as you thought. Second: there’s room for improvement!The women of Reddit have come to society’s collective rescue, providing us with the most common low-key errors men make in their dating app profiles; here they are.

Not Leaving Your Bio Tactfully Open To Interpretation

As one woman suggested, writing a bio that makes anyone who reads it able to take it personally, while difficult, will increase your chances.“I guess it depends on the wording and on what app you use, but maybe you’re stating too many specific facts and not allowing personality to shine through in the description,” she said to the man who started the thread.“Consider, ‘I like passionate conversations, walks on the beach and kisses in the rain’ vs. ‘I like to discuss politics and physics. I go to the Jersey shore on the weekend, and I want to find a girl to kiss in the rain.'”

“The first allows the reader to interpret it in a way most desirable to them. The second does not.”

Shady Demeanour

We get it: you can afford Ray-Bans. But time is money, and women don’t have time to be squinting to see if you are really as handsome as you appear in the first photo because all the rest of them were taken on a hike.In other words: “Swipe right for a great big healthy smile. Swipe left for hat and sunglasses. Swipe right for outdoor shots especially in nature. Swipe left for bathroom mirror reflection. Double time left swipe for the reclining on the bed shoot, in the bedroom or naked torso shot.”

Pictures With A Bunch Of Other Girls

You might look like Romeo but this is actually a red flag because — according to our female Reddit user database — part of the process of deciding whether or not they like you involves imagining you to themselves, which photos of your ex (or a giant group of potential exes) really doesn’t help with.

Mirror Selfies

You know what women appreciate more than a ripped bod? A ripped bod and modesty.

Listing Your Height (Irrelevant Of What It Is)

You may be 6’3″ but much like mirror selfies — you can let it speak for yourself.

Pictures Of Your Shady Sedan

Unless you are trying to attract a fellow car enthusiast (and only a fellow far enthusiast) then it is not a good idea to take a picture of your car “without you in said picture.”

Lots Of Bar Pictures

Unless you are trying to attract a fellow liver-punisher, this one limits your range of potential matches.

An Overly Serious Bio

Don’t be Mr Party but also don’t go the other way: “I want to read a joke or something quick in the bio. Not something that the guy thinks will ‘woo’ me. I don’t really care for a list of interests either, unless there is a joke attached to the end.”

“I don’t want to date someone who is trying too hard in their online dating profile, because let’s be real none of us really want to be on there in the first place.”

Whining

One of the biggest turn-offs for female Reddit users was cringe-y notes some men attach to their profile like, “I’m tired of meeting women who are into material things” or “tired of fat, superficial, older and lying women.” If we have to explain why you shouldn’t be doing this then you really need to do some self-reflection…

Lack Of Self Awareness

On a related note, women also despise men’s bios which request them to be “drama-free,” ask them “please don’t be crazy,” or any other variant of “I’m emotionally immature and will blame you for everything that goes wrong without taking ownership of my side of it.”

Bad Grammar

“Bad grammar, spelling errors, lots of ellipses ……. extra spaces ………. or no spaces Make an effort and run profile through grammar and spell check. I could go on.”

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Skyscrapers. Oil. Champagne. Nightclubs. Luxury hotels. Indoor ski slopes. Tourists know Dubai for many things but resembling a remote pacific island is not one of them. However, as the ABC yesterday reported, Dubai and Kiribati — a Micronesian republic — have more in common than searing hot sand.

Kiribati is made up of 32 atolls and has a population of 120,000 spread across three time zones (and an area as large as India). But, as the highest point of many of these atolls is barely 3 metres above sea level, as the world heats up, many believe the most populated Kiribati islands will be inundated within 25 years.

So — just as the late Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, laid the foundation for Dubai to go from a river mouth harbour hub to one of the world’s richest nations in the 1950s when he decided to have the waterway dredged, so too might current President of Kiribati, Taneti Mamau, have to think about transforming the natural paradise he calls home into something a little more solid.

 

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Whilst this transformation is more ‘necessity’ than ‘Kubla Khan’, President Mamau has told the ABC he has a 20-year plan “to turn Kiribati into the next Dubai or Singapore.”

Whilst this is an ambitious project for a government that has struggled to provide its population with drinking water and electricity, the President may be left with little choice but to build — given how fast sea levels are rising (and the increased storm activity that comes with them).

Assuming Mamau can navigate the reported “arm wrestle” going on between scientists who believe immediate action needs to be taken and religious leaders who say residents should trust in god’s promise never to flood the world again, there lies interesting potential for Kiribati, if it receives enough funding from the international community (and sorts its domestic disputes out) to set a benchmark for islands all over the pacific to follow.

 

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If not? The country’s former president, Anote Tong, set in motion a contingency plan in 2015, buying 2,000 hectares of land in Fiji.

But given the eco-friendly zeitgeist kicking around the world of tourism — and the fact that the majority of Kiribati’s population would prefer to stay — the scope for killing two birds with one stone (and setting an innovative precedent for low-lying islands all over the world) is certainly there.

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A lot of men shudder at the thought of wearing boots with a suit. It feels like too much of a formality mismatch. The utilitarian meeting Saville Row. The everyday clashing with the elevated world of tailoring. But that’s simply not the case. Boots can be paired with a suit to great effect. Beyond this, they give your standard work day get up a point of difference from the office’s average Jo. Here, we provide instruction on how to make this subtle sartorial statement a suiting facelift. This is your ultimate guide in how to wear boots with a suit.

RM Williams Boots With A Suit

Australians love their RMs. Worn with jeans, chinos or – for the bold – shorts, these iconic boots add a touch of class to even the most quotidian of ensembles. So, adding them to a suit isn’t that much of a stretch. Look at wearing a pair of the classic Craftsman styles in either Chestnut or Black with your business suit, obviously reserving brown for navy or blue suits and black for your charcoals and greys.

Tailoring is key when it comes to wearing RMs with a suit, so focus on a shorter hem and a slim rather than skinny leg. Because boots sit higher on the foot that a standard pair of brogues or derbies, the hem also needs to sit high in order to stop multiple breaks. Leave them too long and it has the effect of looking like your pants are bunching. In a similar vein, too tight a fit in the trousers is to be avoided as it will create a break in the pleat at the top of the boots.

Chelsea Boots With A Suit

Chelsea boots come in a host of different styles and fabrics, so when wearing with a suit, it’s important to be discerning. Steer clear of pale coloured soles and instead look for a full leather construction. This looks businesslike rather than utilitarian and adds polish.

When on the hunt for a pair, look at darker shades in a high gloss rather than matte. Stockists like Paul Smith or Church’s have a great selection with interesting detailing like patterned perforations or subtly contrasting elastic gussets that can add some personality to your everyday footwear.

Wherever possible, look for a boot that has a structured silhouette – given there is usually a degree of stretch with Chelsea boots, this will ensure they remain refined and elegant over time.

Cowboy Boots With A Suit

This is a big and bold statement – particularly outside of Texas. In short, if you’re rolling with a pair of cowboy boots, you better have the attitude and swagger to match. When worn with a suit, the trousers traditionally fall over the top of cowboy boots, and they should be tailored to reflect this; slim without gripping. Don’t be tempted to tuck your pants in either – you’re a modern-day gent, not riding at the rodeo.

Because cowboy boots are a statement in their own right, they don’t need to contrast too dramatically with your suit, so look to complement the colours. Pairing caramel coloured, suede cowboy boots with a suit in sand or taupe and a plain white dress shirt or pale blue shirt makes for a surprisingly chic ensemble.

Chukka Boots With A Suit

If you’re looking for a more casual style of suiting, adding a pair of chukka boots is a perfect way to tone back a suit’s formality. These boots, often known as ‘desert boots’, traditionally come in a suede construction with either a rubber or thin leather sole.

For the purposes of pairing with a suit, look for a leather soled pair with a dark suede upper, either in black, dark brown or navy. Think about wearing with flannel trousers that are tailored with a thick cuff and, depending on the occasion, feel free to experiment with a t-shirt rather than a traditional button down. This looks casual and ensures your suit feels fresh and in line with this more laid-back footwear.

Work Boots With A Suit

Ideal for the winter months, there is a specific subset of the average work boot that defies expectation and looks sensational with either a two- or three-piece suit. However, to pull off this iteration of a suit with boots, you’ll need to look at a few very specialised State-side makers – Red Wing the most significant amongst them.

A statement in their own right, a pair of Red Wings or a similar style work boot imbues any look with rustic panache. Look to reflect this in your choice of suiting, opting for tweeds, flannels or other roughly hewn fabrics that hark back to the landed gentry and hunting tradition.

Combat Boots With A Suit

There’s something undeniably ‘punk’ about pairing combat boots with a slim suit. It represents the coming together of establishment and rebellion and, if pulled off, cuts a striking figure.

When putting together this look, seek out ultra-skinny, British-mod inspired tailoring in either bold block colours or strong geometric prints. Pair with combat boots that have a high level of polish and opt for interesting colours like Oxblood over standard black or brown. After all, this look is a nod to punk so why not play with the alternative style it embodies?

Suit With Boots FAQ

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$50,000 gold Rolex Daytona – check. Baby purple outfit – check. Maybe we’ll get this one straight off the bat. We have no idea what look Bieber is going for here.The Canadian pop star was spotted on the streets of Los Angeles over the weekend in a oversized baby purple tee with graphic art print and matching sweatpants. Providing the contrast were white Off-White sneakers and a white Supreme Snapback cap. And the timepiece?A striking gold Rolex Daytona set in 18K yellow gold with a champagne dial set with diamonds on the indexes which retails for a cool AU$48,800 – around $36,000 for you Yanks.We can’t pick the label of Bieber’s luxe loungewear outfit but given his penchant for high-end brands, you can expect the purple ensemble to come of the same league. The result is a young man who looks like a walking billboard for an Instagram #OOTD hype post with plenty of likes (who else can flex Supreme, Off-White and Rolex in one casual outfit?). And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, it just might not be to everyone’s taste.Ah, husband/Jesus life. Tune in again for some more Bieber style gems. Or just have a terrifying look at what happens to Bieber’s wardrobe post-marriage.

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Patatas bravas. Vermouth. Siestas. The restorative powers of Jamon Iberico. Free poured gin. Goldilocks-esque proximity to the equator. One could spend semanas listing the factors that contribute to Spain’s nightlife success. However, the San Sebastian Tourism authorities’ latest Instagram post — a photo taken by local shutterbug Ander Iñigo — has revealed perhaps the greatest influence of all: trust.

 

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How so? Compare San Sebastian to Sydney, for example, and you’ll see why trust beats expensive light shows or fireworks any night of the week.

About 4.7 million people live in Sydney — an urban metropolis through which 14 million tourists pass each year. San Sebastian, on the other hand, is significantly smaller, with less than a quarter of a million residents (and about 2 million tourists a year).

But guess which one has better nightlife?

Ask any European on holiday in Sydney (or for that matter, any Sydneysider on holiday in Europe) where is best for going out and the answer will likely be the same.

Unless you’re part of the 0.1% of the population privy to Sydney’s warehouse raves, Europe wins every time. And — as San Sebastian’s hilltop Polboriña bar (captured above) and Atari (the city centre establishment pictured below) reveal — this all comes down to trust.

 

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Free from the ‘roided up bouncers, police patrols and lockout laws, Polboriña (along with San Sebastian’s eclectic mix of pintxos, reggaeton and harborside discotheques) epitomises everything Ben Groundwater once pined for in Traveller: “Europeans get to have nice things… because they don’t mess it up.”

“They get to drink in public because they don’t get rowdy and make a nuisance of themselves. They get to have a freshly poured beer down by the beach because they don’t annoy anyone.”

“They get to grab their wine glass and go and stand in the middle of the town square to chat to friends… They get to drink out of a proper glass when they do this, too, because they’re trusted to act like adults and not break that glass or try to steal it.”

Ouch.

He then adds, “Too many people would take the piss… get drunk and forget to pay, or claim they had less than they did, or just do a runner,” for this to be possible in Australia.

Double ouch.

But embrace the sting: if you’re from an over-regulated city like Sydney or Los Angeles; that defensiveness you are starting to feel is as good an indicator as any; the truth hurts.

This brings us to a broader discussion around the everyday freedoms continental Europeans take for granted that us Aussies and Americans find so surprising as to be Instagram-worthy.

“We can’t get naked at the beach because we’re all too puritanical and horrified,” (Traveller).

And it’s not just stripping off: riding bikes without helmets, double parking and enjoying a beer at 11am are all activities many who taste Europe’s lust for freedom would bring back to their hometowns.

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