From the Suit to the Street: Local Guys Style Up for Spring

Three gentlemen share their secrets, from where they like to shop to what they most look forward to buying this season. Style isn’t always simple, but these guys make it look effortless.

 

Bryan Shupe, 31, Milford

Mayor of Milford, owner of MilfordLIVE.com and Fur-Baby Boutique and Doggie Daycare

Jacket: Ralph Lauren // Belt: Coach // Shirt and tie: Brooks Brothers // Watch: Rolex // Jeans: Lucky // Shoes: Cole Haan

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DT: How would you describe your style?
BS: Preppy-casual.

DT: Where do you like to shop?
BS: I like to shop at Carltons in Rehoboth Beach.

DT: What is something you splurge on?
BS: Definitely watches and shoes. I enjoy several varieties of watches, including the classic styles from Rolex to the more casual styles from surf brands like Rip Curl. I really enjoy Cole Haan shoes.

DT: What are you looking forward to buying in the spring?
BS: I can’t wait to buy new polo shirts and shorts. Spring always comes with bright colors and patterns.

DT: What will you wear if you want to make an impression?
BS: A classic oxford and dress trousers always make a good impression.

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DT: What is something that pulls an outfit together?
BS: You can’t go wrong with a bright foulard necktie.

DT: Have you ever made any fashion faux pas?
BS: Yes, anytime I wore cargo pants as an adult. 

Jacket: Coach // Shirt: Brooks Brothers // Pants: Brooks Brothers // Shoes: Cole Haan // Belt: Coach // Watch: Rip Curl

 

Tony Allen, 45, Wilmington

Activist, academic, banker

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Hat: Lids // Scarf: Wright & Simon // Shirt and suit: Tom James Company // Cuff links: A gift from Vice President Joe Biden // Shoes: Jos. A. Bank

DT: How would you describe your style?
TA: Rebellious corporate. I don’t like to wear socks.

DT: Where do you like to shop?
TA: Tom James Company for suits, Jos. A. Bank for accessories and Wright & Simon in downtown Wilmington for bow ties.

DT: What is something you splurge on?
TA: T-shirts with meaning.

DT: What are you looking forward to buying in the spring?
TA: A classic tuxedo.

DT: What will you wear if you want to make an impression?
TA: A positive attitude.

DT: What is something that pulls an outfit together?
TA: A positive attitude.

DT: Have you ever made any fashion faux pas?
TA: At least twice a week.

Jeans: Old Navy // Shoes: DSW // Blazer: Jos. A. Bank // T-shirt: Designer, featuring image of James H. Gilliam Sr. 

 

Douglas E. Mazzuca Sr., 61, Hockessin 

Ophthalmologist at Mazzuca Eye and Laser Centers in New Jersey

Suit: Jack Victor, Wright & Simon // Shirt: Jos. A. Bank // Tie: Robert Talbott, Wright & Simon // Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo, Nordstrom // Watch: Orvis, online (discontinued) // Cuff links: Jos. A. Bank // Glasses: Silhouette, Mazzuca Eye and Laser Centers

DT: How would you describe your style?
DM: Comfortable, upscale casual—except when I have to dress in a suit for work.

DT: Where do you like to shop?
DM: I shop at Wilmington Country Store, Nordstrom and Wright & Simon in downtown Wilmington.

DT: What is something you splurge on?
DM: Italian shoes. They are made well, they look great and they last a long time. The best selection is at Nordstrom and at the King of Prussia location. I probably own over 20 pairs of shoes.

DT: What are you looking forward to buying in the spring?
DM: I am looking forward to buying some nice polo shirts.

DT: What will you wear if you want to make an impression?
DM: A nice sport jacket and a nice button down shirt.

DT: What is something that pulls an outfit together?
DM: Always a great pair of shoes.

DT: Have you ever made any fashion faux pas?
DM: Yes. I have worn brown shoes with a blue suit. I don’t care for that look. I understand that is the trend, but I don’t like that. And I don’t think brown suits should ever be worn.

Shirt: Scott Barber, Wilmington Country Store // Jeans: 7 For All Mankind, Wilmington Country Store // Jacket: Peter Millar, Wilmington Country Store // Belt: Wright & Simon // Shoes: Santoni, Italian // Watch: Vintage Omega Speedmaster, eBay // Bag: Hartmann, vintage

Hair and makeup services provided by Studio One Eleven, 1313 N. Market St., Wilmington; 225-8365, www.studio-one-eleven.com.

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