Style School: 7 Ways To Retire The Jeans-And-A-Button-Down Routine

Guys, we love you, but we need to talk. Going out on the town in Chicago is one of our favorite pastimes, but lately we're noticing a groundswell in the boring boy wardrobe department. The jeans and button-down shirts you're relying on could be so much more, when styled properly. We wouldn't bring this up unless we had examples, so we're about to show you seven photos (outfit ideas) snapped by our photog Amy Creyer at last night's Gold Coast cocktail party thrown by Mr. Porter.com. Click through, and take notes. Instead of stepping out in something expected, get a little creative (even adventurous) and turn a few heads.