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After a weekend closet purge, one thing became abundantly clear, we basically don’t wear black unless it’s in the form of a tuxedo.  In an effort to add a bit more variety to our rotation, we’re going to make a conscious effort to work the darkest of hues back into our wardrobe from time to time.  To kick things off, we’re going to add a shirt that we think will work well in both casual and more formal settings into our lineup.  It’s the Ragtime Black Gingham Shirt by Hugh & Crye.

As we tiptoe back into the world of black, we’re sticking with one of our favorite patterns, gingham.  In the case of the Ragtime shirt, it’s a relatively tight pattern that we’ll be pairing with everything from simple greys, to bolder options like red and yellow. Made from 100% Egyptian Cotton, the Ragtime shirt features convertible mitered cuffs (in case you want to dress it up with cufflinks), and the signature Hugh & Crye fit system that will leave you feeling like you ordered a custom shirt without taking a single measurement.  This shirt definitely has everything we look for in a staple piece, now we just need a few more pieces to round out the collection.  We’re curious, what is your signature black item?