Fashion-forward men often express their style with a signature, colorful accessory. For D. Wayne Robinson, president and CEO of Student Veterans of America, that’s a bow tie. “I wore a military uniform for more than 20 years, so I had time to think about what I’d dress like once I transitioned. These days, I’m biased towards bow ties,” says Robinson, who finds ties everywhere from Brooks Brothers and Andrew’s Ties to Bull & Moose and Sean John. “I enjoy a bow tie that speaks to how I’m feeling that day. Only those who pay attention can see it’s matching the color of something else I’m wearing.”
1. Silk Road: Silk tie, $69.50 at Massimo Dutti (1220 Wisconsin Ave., NW; 202-944-8780)
2. Cash In: “Hampshire” bifold leather wallet, $125 at Rag & Bone (3067 M St.,NW; 202-295-9072)
3. Up Your Sleeve: Silver cuff links, $35.50 at Massimo Dutti
4. Buckle Up: Suede buckle loafers, $298 at Brooks Brothers
5. Time Will Tell: “Runwell” Contrast Chrono watch, $900 at shinola.com
6. Geometry Lesson: “Coleco” cotton pocket square, $20 at Hugh & Crye (3212 O St., NW, Suite 5; 202-250-3807)
7. Carry All: “Dorilton” slim-flap briefcase by Tumi, $795 at Saks Fifth Avenue
1. Paisley Perfect: “Isabel” cotton pocket square, $20 at Hugh & Crye
2. Clock In: Movado “ESQ One” watch, $150 at Saks Fifth Avenue
3. Fold and Hold: “Astern” leather trifold; $50 similar styles at nautica.com
4. Take Cover: Acetate sunglasses with metal temples, $98 at Kenneth Cole (Pentagon City)
5. Mellow Yellow: Suede oxfords, $140 at Banana Republic
6. Connect the Dots: Handmade “Grover” silk tie, $35 at bullandmoose.com
7. Sock It to Me: Lavender socks, part of a “Prepster” pack of six in assorted designs, $39 at nicelaundry.com
1. Top It Off: Block Headwear straw fedora, $60 at Saks Fifth Avenue
2. Sunny Skies Ahead: “Rez” sunglasses, $100 at eynack.com
3. Greener Pastures: Sperry Top-Sider canvas boat shoes, $90 at the Lucky Knot (103 King St., Alexandria; 703-549-1797)
4. Tighten Up: Suede belt, $59.50 at Johnston & Murphy
5. Ride the Wave: Surfer silk pocket square, $70 at Thomas Pink (1127 Connecticut Ave., NW; 202-223-5390)
6. Code Blue: Salvatore Ferragamo card holder, $195 at Saks Fifth Avenue (Tysons Galleria)
7. Flower Power: Cotton bow tie, $58 at Bonobos (Bethesda and Georgetown)
This article appears in the May 2014 issue of Washingtonian.
