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Plain-Toe Derbies: Clean Versatile Smart-Casual Polish

Understated open-laced plain-toe derby shoes and bluchers in polished calfskin and rich pebble grain leather. Paired seamlessly with corduroy tailoring, pleated Gurkha pants, and mac coats for effortless transition between office meetings and downtown evenings.

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Tan Cotton Trench Coat with Striped Rugby Shirt and Straight JeansFrom $159

Tan Cotton Trench Coat with Striped Rugby Shirt and Straight Jeans

Oct 18, 2026

Charcoal Grey Double-Breasted Wool Peacoat with Burgundy Turtleneck and Flannel Dress PantsFrom $222

Charcoal Grey Double-Breasted Wool Peacoat with Burgundy Turtleneck and Flannel Dress Pants

Oct 17, 2026

Refined Cognac Corduroy Suit and Cream Turtleneck Sweater Smart Casual LookFrom $168

Refined Cognac Corduroy Suit and Cream Turtleneck Sweater Smart Casual Look

Oct 17, 2026

Forest-Green Corduroy Suit With White Oxford Shirt, Navy Knit Tie, and Burgundy Derby ShoesFrom $178

Forest-Green Corduroy Suit With White Oxford Shirt, Navy Knit Tie, and Burgundy Derby Shoes

Oct 17, 2026

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Look 1Men's Tan Single Breasted Trench Coat
Runcati Mens Trench Coat Double Breasted Notch Lapel Slim Fit Long Overcoat
$46.98
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Look 2Men's Charcoal Wool Double Breasted Peacoat
Kenneth Cole Men's Double Breasted Peacoat Coat
$100.00
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Look 3Men's Cognac Brown Corduroy Blazer Jacket
Barry.Wang Men's Vintage Corduroy Blazer Jackets Business Casual Sport Coat
$55.99
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Look 4Men's Forest Green Corduroy Blazer Jacket
Corduroy Suit Jacket for Men Slim Fit 2 Button Prom Casual Blazer
$40.99
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Olive Green Mac Coat Over Heather Grey Hoodie With Black Dress Pants and DerbiesFrom $135

Olive Green Mac Coat Over Heather Grey Hoodie With Black Dress Pants and Derbies

Oct 16, 2026

Fitted Black Crewneck Tee With Tobacco Brown Gurkha Dress Pants and Black DerbiesFrom $122

Fitted Black Crewneck Tee With Tobacco Brown Gurkha Dress Pants and Black Derbies

Oct 16, 2026

Artisan Studio Denim Band Collar Shirt and Ecru Jeans LookFrom $121

Artisan Studio Denim Band Collar Shirt and Ecru Jeans Look

Oct 15, 2026

Architectural Charcoal Wool Blazer Black Turtleneck and Cream Pants LookFrom $215

Architectural Charcoal Wool Blazer Black Turtleneck and Cream Pants Look

Oct 15, 2026

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Look 5Men's Olive Green Cotton Mac Raincoat
UIQUR Mens Rain Jacket Raincoat Waterproof Windbreaker
$17.99
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Look 6Men's Slim Fit Black Cotton Crewneck T Shirt
EKLENTSON Men's Short Sleeve Cotton T Shirt Crew Neck Basic Tee
$9.99
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Look 7Men's Denim Band Collar Shirt
Mens Oxford Shirts Long Sleeve Slim Fit Lightweight Casual Button Down Shirts with Pocket
$17.99
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Look 8Men's Grey Wool Blazer Jacket
Global Recycled Standard Retro Tweed Blazer Mens Suit Jackets Herringbone Slim Fit Tux Sport Coats
$45.11
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Navy Blue Suede Overshirt Burgundy Henley and Charcoal Jeans LookFrom $138

Navy Blue Suede Overshirt Burgundy Henley and Charcoal Jeans Look

Oct 12, 2026

Olive Green Suede Overshirt Grey Henley and Off White Jeans EnsembleFrom $186

Olive Green Suede Overshirt Grey Henley and Off White Jeans Ensemble

Oct 12, 2026

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Look 9Men's Navy Blue Suede Shirt Jacket
Alex Vando Mens Button Down Suede Shirt Jackets with Two Pockets
$35.99
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Look 10Men's Olive Green Suede Shirt Jacket
Global Recycled Standard COOFANDY Men's Long Sleeve Button Up Shirt Jacket with Flap Pockets
$32.99
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We consider the plain-toe derby the ultimate workhorse in contemporary smart-casual footwear. With its clean vamp free from broguing and an accommodating open-laced throat, it bridges the gap between rigid Oxford dress shoes and casual sneakers. We advise teaming dark brown pebble grain or black box calf derbies with relaxed corduroy suits, cuffed wool slacks, or chambray button-downs for understated, architectural elegance.

— The Editors

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