LOOKBOOK | What does the fox say?

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Choosing shirts with patterns is a great and effortless way of adding some oomph to an otherwise drab office outfit. And there's a lot to choose from. We've got plaid, gingham, windowpane, stripes, micro-patterns, and more.

Here I'm wearing one with a fox micro-pattern. They're sort of embroidered rather than printed, so there's a certain premium feel to this shirt somehow. It's cute and quirky but from afar it looks just like any other long-sleeve shirt. It may, however, spark some curiosity from some since the foxes would appear like some weird shapes from a distance. Think about drawing people in. 😉

In maintaining a casual vibe, I paired it with cropped-length pants in a soft, denim-like fabric. The dark shade lends the look a certain formality so it's not overly casual. And then some leather loafers to complete the look.

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How about you, have you got a favorite micro-pattern?
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Shirt (Marks & Spencer); pants (Uniqlo); shoes (Cole Haan).

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