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The “Trad and True” fall trend report on Men’s Style.com calls for a strong wardrobe that’s packed with staples to keep us trekking through today's economy. The slideshow is filled with timeless conservative pieces, but one stood out to us: reversible jackets. We mean, come on -- two-for-the-price-of-one appeal is a budget shopper’s dream! We’ve found some lightweight casual reversible finds to get us through the fall and with some layers, and they may even get us into the winter . …

We’re fans of the retro style patterned sweater vests offer to a fall wardrobe. If there’s one standout piece to an outfit, this would be it. The following finds lend to a modern preppy look that bodes well under a solid blazer or simply stands out on its own. Royal blue and charcoal diamond patterned v-neck cotton sweater vest from Heritage 1981, $18.90. Heather gray striped sweater vest with fine ribbed detail on along the v-neck, arm and hem from the …

We’ve got the standard smooth leather belt, a patterned option and even an octagon shaped buckle – now add the braided belt to the collection for texture. Whether it’s thick or thin, it’s a bit preppy but not dressy. The only thing we say nay to are two-colored braided belts. Check out the solid colored finds … American Living brown braided leather belt on sale for $17.99 (originally $30) from JCPenney. Roundtree & Yorke brown leather braided belt with brass buckle …

Yes, there is a difference between the scarves you were rocking this summer and the following fall picks. The material is thicker than the sheer fabrics of summer, so these will actually keep you warm. Also, the colors are richer for a fall ready accessory. How to wear it this season? David Colman of the New York Times recently wrote that scarves “…can be added to a dressed-down look like a V-neck T-shirt and jeans to give it a dressed-up flash.” …