2. Classic Americana, Updated
A tailored jacket can quickly transform a simple casual look. Wes is wearing a pair of classic khaki shorts and a white henley t-shirt – but he throws a navy blazer over it and rolls the sleeves for a much more rakish appeal.
Bonus Tip: This is “classic with a twist”. All the pieces in this look are considered “classics”, but styled with a twist.
Bonus Tip II: The pocket square here is one of those oldschool, paper thin, unlined silk ties.
Featured Items:
- Navy cotton jacket by JCrew
- White henley by Save Khaki
- Khaki cotton shorts by Uniqlo
- Blue striped espadrilles by Urban Outfitters
- Wayfarer sunglasses by Ray-Ban
- Paisley silk tie as pocket square Vintage
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Hey, I really like your blog. It’s very helpful.
One question though: Could someone please point out the brand/store where I could get the shirt and shorts combo in look 2?
The only thing I have to say about the article (and keep in mind that I don’t know shit about fashion) is that in my opinion, many of these looks would look better and more natural without the jacket. To me the jacket comes off as very odd in almost all of these pictures.
Still a great article though.
Great combination! I generally get such different and stylish combinations at http://www.iknowboutique.com.and I feel they will have something similar to offer.
what a concept and what a style i am impressed.I just bought some very nice shots by monteil brand. I will definitely try this my self with those monteil shots.
I have more shorts with different color and i have good match with this khaki shorts, the most valuable advantages in this brand, there giving at a very reasonable cost.
Hi SB,
im teaming up a pair of white shorts with a grey v neck tee and a blue denim jacket. do u think thats a good match. im going for a cafe opening party and i dont feel like wearing trousers or jeans. i was hoping to do something un conventional. need your inputs asap. the party starts in 7 hours from now
Wish I could pull this off!
Way too adventurous for me!
These looks would be better if you guys shaved your legs.
your business casual outfit, is damn HOT. LOVE IT, till hurt.
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I totally disagree with the idea that this look is difficult to pull off. I think it is impossible to pull off. Unless you are Angus Young, shorts and a jacket never look good.
Of course, I still think that men should not being wearing shorts when not involved in an athletic pursuit.
I do love the jacket in the second look, but you are an adult male. Get some pants.
Its kind of cool but I agree the sandals dont work for me.
Numbers 1, 3 are the best. The plaid jacket on 3 is so Sinatra, couldn’t stop looking at it. Sunday brunch is killer, don’t know if i can pull off the sandals, though.
I have always wondered how to pull this look off; this gives some ideas.
Something doesn’t add up, party down below, business on top….a little effected, or is it affected, who no’s.
style blogger, nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
I love the first outfit Dan!
That jacket with the tie and the loafers with the shorts…Awesome!!!
Forgot to add the importance of wearing minimal sock with the airy trouser. Bare ankles exposed while sitting (or walking) can signal confidence, among other things. Sartorial success to all.
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Another option for battling summer heat would be trousers with a gracious leg width (baggy). Think airy, vice tight and restricting.
Loving the look in #2. Just plain classic.
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Not really feeling shorts + jacket.
It’s going to be affected no matter what you do because if it’s hot enough to have to wear shorts it’s going to be too hot for a jacket.
I disagree. There are jackets made for all types of weather.
I also enjoy wearing shorts when its a little cooler out.
Thanks for reading.
-SB
Mr.Nick Wooster would be proud of you in these photos!
Yo Dan, you need a tan. I know this white man can jump, but can he tan?
What would you say is the appropriate (modern as you put it) jacket length (in inches) for a guy around 6′?
Depends on your proportions. The jacket should just cover your seat (ass).
All the best,
Dan
Loved all these looks, especially the first and LAST (damn! Sunday brunch is the perfect way to describe it)
Advice is very on point!
Great post Dan, the first look is killer. By the way what style name are those Fabulous Fanny frames?
I like the final look the best. You are already going out on a limb with this look and Esquire is telling us not to do it. The matching looks makes it appear like it was meant to be.
I also like the second look – casual sort of thrown together for a warm day.
I’ve heard that in Melbourne, the shorts/jacket look is perfectly acceptable in business. It’s time that we adopt this look in the U.S. as the planet continues to heat up.
Great work Dan!
so much awesome in this post its not even funny. great work.
No, you did not!!!
I have also tried it out, here is the result :-)
http://zoldhegyi.hu/blog/?p=4471
David
Looks Great man!
Thank you so much!
It’s so rare that people are kind to me on the internet, so really thank you!
The sport coat/ blazer look is just something I can’t get behind, but I have no problem with the first and third looks (or even the fourth if not for the footwear). They actually don’t look too affected, but once you add the henley, espadrilles, and SANDAlS, it just skews things a bit too far for my taste.
dan,
thanks for the post and i look forward to my new purchase. some of these looks work great. i’m thinking unlined/unconstructed blazer though. no?
I remember years ago trying the shorts with a long sleeve shirt look and couldn’t sell it. Of course I didn’t really ‘know’ the rules yet then, and thus, had no business ‘breaking’ them.
As for the looks presented here, I dig it, but still have reservations about trying it myself. I think it may work for a guy who is short to average height, but at 6’8″, I’d be baring a lot of leg, while rocking a lot of sleeve! I think I’ll leave this one to the ‘less vertical’ fellows.
I certainly agree with the brown shirt tips though! (I’m rolling in a deep caramel one as I type this.)
Thanks Always!
V.
Look #2…KILLER
I’ve never liked the jacket and shorts combo. For me, warm enough for shorts = too hot for a jacket. Anyway, you seem to make it work here, especially the seersucker “suit” in the last photo. Bonobos should sell that as a three-piece (jacket, shorts, and pants). :-)