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Satin, and other formal fabrics, will wilt in hot tropical weather, cotton can be tricky to keep crisp and neat, so stick with highly-packable fabric like a light chiffon, or dressy maracaine jersey
For example, a pair of black Docs feels a touch more aggressive than a pair of brown Red Wing boots, so you might wear the former to a dive bar (see: Ryan Goslings bro-friendly look above) and the latter on a date
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More commonly known as black-tie optional, the idea is that while you dont have to wear a tuxedo, you still want to dress nicely enough to be considered formal