Ballin' vs. Budget: LeBron James Dresses Up

We've showed you how to dress like the King of Pop, and the King of NY. Now you can stunt like the King of the court.

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We at Complex love the fact that casual Friday is more like casual everyday. There's something about the suit-and-tie steez that just doesn't go well in our office. But there are times where you just can't avoid getting formal—even King James can't dodge dressing up on certain occasions.

Last week at an NYC Gucci party, Lebron traded in his signature ball shorts and jersey for a more refined Mr. Rogers x Steve Urkel x Japanese interior designer look (and that's a compliment). Word to Drizzy Drake, this is one outfit we'll remember forever. Read on to see how to recreate this look, even if you're not ballin' with a capital "B".....

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VERSACE VE4165 SUNGLASSES
Click here to Buy it Now at Sunglasses Hut, $200 COSTELLO VINGATE GLASSES
Click here to Buy It Now at 80's Purple, $10

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cardigan

MARTIN MARGIELA KNIT PULL OVER
Click here to Buy It Now at Aloha Rag, $545 TOPMAN PEOPLES MARKET PERF
Click here to Buy It Now at Topman, $70

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shirt

FAY SOLID SPORT SHIRT
Click here to Buy It Now at Barneys, $345 KENNETH COLE SLIM FIT DRESS SHIRT
Click here to Buy It Now at Lord & Taylor, $45

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tie

OUR LEGACY WOOL TIE
Click here to Buy It Now at Tres Bien Shop, $103 DIESEL MONDAY TIE
Click here to Buy It Now at Diesel, $20

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pants

JOHN VARVATOS SLIM FIT SIDE TAP PANT
Click here to Buy It Now at John Varvatos, $398 SHADES OF GREIGE PLEATED TROUSERS
Click here to Buy It Now at SSense, $68

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belt

STEVE MONO LUCK BELT
Click here to Buy It Now at Opening Ceremony, $105 NIXON RIPPER BELT
Click here to Buy It Now at Nixon, $30

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shoes

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO ANDREEA LACE-UP
Click here to Buy It Now at Neiman Marcus, $530 JOHNSTON & MURPHY MELTON CAP TOE
Click here to Buy It Now at Zappos, $169

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