What with the Great Recession’s litigious fallout and the public’s lingering mistrust of our great nation’s financial system, it’s no secret that Wall Street of today is somewhat of a flaccid version of itself in the 80s. But that doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate the style. While I didn’t live it, 80s deregulation begot a sort of swashbuckling bravado that was heavily reflected in the clothing of the day. The Street was rife with bold colors and patterns, contrast collars, suspenders, peak lapels, and chalk stripe suits. You don’t see these as often anymore but every now and then to keep things interesting I like to put together modern looks inspired by 80s Wall Street. Read on for an example.

The plaid blazer has been making a pretty serious comeback in recent years. Thanks to many top designers, it’s been updated with a trimmer, more modern cut and is thus no longer the dominion of your favorite Baby Boomer. I’ve seen a few nice ones in a lighter, summer-appropriate material like cotton or linen, but my favorite ones hands down are fall/winter pieces in a heavier wool (or wool/cashmere blend if you’re feeling particularly luxurious).The plaid blazer is a great addition to anyone’s business casual wardrobe because it’s fun, different, and, perhaps most importantly, can be worn in any number of ways.

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All work and no play makes ntidda a dull boy, as they say. In all seriousness though, every now and then I think I’m going to post more casual/weekend looks for you guys. Let me know if that sounds like something you’d be interested in. Hit the jump to see a few different looks along with breakdowns.