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Sharp-casual

The less ambiguous older brother of “smart casual”. Sharp casual describes a man who rejects both the laziness of the roadman/athleisure aesthetic and the conservatism of dress codes which characterise coke-addled investment bankers.

I.e. someone who is permanently well dressed but also comfortable in their own skin. Often combines elements of the traditional lounge suit with more casual contemporary elements such as denim and workwear to create a clean cut, presentable and approachable aesthetic.

Jackets: slim fitting suit jacket/patterned blazer, Lewis leathers motorcycle jacket, traditional varsity letterman, Levi’s denim jacket, Harrington G9, Burberry trenchcoat, sheepskin flying jacket.

Trousers: Uniqlo, wrangler or Levi’s jeans, Ralph Lauren chinos or slim fitting suit trousers.

Jumpers: polo neck, crew neck or v neck in contrasting colours to jacket or trousers

Shirts: polo shirts, white tee shirts or cuffed office shirts.

Shoes: Converses, Jack Pascelles, Oxfords, Brogues, motorcycle boots, desert boots.

Accessories: eccentric cufflinks, silk ties, patterned scarfs, pocket squares, baker boy (winter) or Panama hat (summer).

Examples:

David Gandy, on his day off
Steve McQueen
Tom Hiddleston
Michael Caine

James Dean
On the day of the trial, Henry adopted a sharp-casual aesthetic, mistakenly thinking this might make the jury look more favourably upon his crime.
by Unclemonty1969 February 7, 2021
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Sharp steak

The sharpest steak in the world. You feel it cut the insides of your body as you eat it.
I hope that steak is a sharp steak you fool!
by Yuki is a ghoul July 29, 2019
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grandpa-sharp

To be as sharp as grandpa used to keep his knives― very, very sharp. Sharp enough to shave with or cut through paper easily. Much sharper than dad-sharp.
"Nice Bowie Knife!"

"Careful! It's grandpa-sharp!"
by kinru July 17, 2019
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sharp man

Recording artist and song writer out of Trinidad and Tobago. Member of the Trinibad movement
Currently signed to strike team records.
Popular slogan " strikerz or well alright "
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Rebecca Sharp

will blow anyone for a stick of bubble gum. Also nicknamed loosey goosey. She is a total skank.
"theres Rebecca Sharp! Does anyone have a stick of bubble gum?"
by Nobs2021 November 13, 2018
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Erin sharp

Hey mike, do you know Erin sharp?
Oh yeah, I heard she’s gay.
by Faint_pup March 13, 2020
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Sharp Stuff

Another word for Alcoholic Spirits such as Whiskey or Gin.
Man, "Do you mind if i consume some of your sharp stuff?"
Woman, "Go ahead"
by SerAaron May 18, 2013
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