One of my favourite sayings is “Look smart, be smart”, great clothes really do make you feel smarter.

Looking smart begins with your outerwear. We’ve all seen the boxy wool coats on Bay Street, and there’s nothing smart about them. This LAB by Pal Zileri wool coat is the essence of looking smart. The clean lines, modern slim fit and incredibly soft wool will have you arriving to work feeling smart, no matter what you did last night.

Pal Zileri is great at combining traditional pieces with a modern fit and look, and their LAB line is no different. With all the modern, contemporary menswear out there now, going back to the traditional patterns, colours and pieces is refreshing.

Wool jacket priced at $750.

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This herringbone and plaid, wool sportscoat from LAB priced at $650 is sure to give you super powers. Unlike a blazer, this sport coat easily be done with black pants for a more professional look or dressed down with jeans on the weekend.

Everyone needs a black suit in their closet for those formal events, but what about a black suit for work or social events? Pal Zileri makes this great tweed suit priced at $995, with a subtle plaid pattern that gives it a more casual look.