Summertime...and the Style is Easy.

I read GQ, Esquire, blogs, etc. and voluntarily expose myself to their preaching on "what's stylish" while occasionally stumbling across some great articles. I've written it too many times on this blog, but can't say it enough. It's all you. Style is so personal that the more you're interested in, the more interesting you become and it shows in everything you choose to do.


There are, however, basic fundamentals in everything. Menswear is no different. One good rule of thumb is, "If you don't have fit, you don't have shit." Whether you're going out with friends, on a date, on a boat (sans flippy-floppies), on a weekend trip, friggin' anywhere, the can't miss outfit is a well-fitting polo shirt and shorts. It's that easy to go from looking dorm-room swag to having your shit together. It could even get you out of a rough situation from the night before.


Por Ejemplo:

Notice where the sleeves hit, not hanging below the elbow like weekend golfer

Closer-fitting midsection & the higher the armhole cuts = flattering

Shorts hitting slightly above knee could be a sign of maturity. Too high could be the next Richard Simmons. 

The last photo also exemplifies how to wear a button-down oxford shirt untucked. If the shirt does not hang below the middle of your fly, it's ok to let it hang. If it covers your fly, tuck it in. At least you'll keep it free from pee. 

You want rock huge polos, cargo shorts, and basketball sneakers despite not touching the rock in ages, be my guest. You get out what you put in. 


all photos © by j.crew