1. The Plaid Weekender
Not all plaid shirts channel Kurt Cobain. This spring's version—in a light cotton, with slim sleeves and a button collar—gives you a grown-up look that’s not at all grungy.
Shirt, $230, by Band of Outsiders. Pants, $100, by Save Khaki. Hat by Stetson at JJ Hat Center. Watch by Tag Heuer.
2. A Cooler Baseball Jacket
You want a baseball jacket, not an ill-fitting pleather-sleeve letter jacket. Get one that's streamlined—in a superthin nylon or leather that barely skims the frame.
Straight-Leg White Jeans
You know that rule about breaking out white only after Memorial Day? Forget it. Just keep your white jeans straight (no boot-cuts, please) and you can rock 'em year-round with just about anything.
Jacket, $1,030, by Dior Homme. V-neck with shirt inset, $410, by Brunello Cucinelli. Jeans, $70, by Levi’s. Shoes, $795, by Ralph Lauren. Belt by Billykirk. Watch by Omega.
Photo: Peggy Sirota
3. The Grown-Man’s Sweatshirt
Sometimes you want to look like Steve McQueen. But a shapeless sweatshirt from college ain't gonna do it. (We don't care how comfy it is.) Instead, go for a fitted crewneck (plenty of style-minded labels are making them) and, like Steve, you'll look too cool to care.
Sweatshirt, $98, by J.Crew. Shirt, $195, and pants, $355, by Thom Browne New York. Shoes, $795, by Ralph Lauren. Fedora by JJ Hat Center.
4. The Multitalented Denim Shirt
It can be one of the most versatile pieces in your wardrobe. Dress up your denim by pairing it with a suit, buttoning it up under a cardigan, or knotting up a knit tie with a tie bar. It’s like getting four shirts in one.
Shirt, $60, by Calvin Klein Jeans. Tie, $58, by Tommy Hilfiger. Jeans, $368, by Gilded Age. Watch by Omega.
5. The Multitalented Denim Shirt, cont.
Cotton-blend suit, $1,790, by Prada. Shirt, $98, and belt, by J.Crew. Pocket square by Jack Spade. Sunglasses by Ray-Ban.
Photo: Peggy Sirota
6. The Multitalented Denim Shirt, cont.
Wool suit, $1,295, by Versace Collection. Shirt, $65, Martin + Osa. Tie, $60, by J.Crew.
Photo: Peggy Sirota
7. The Multitalented Denim Shirt, cont.
Cardigan, $145, by DKNY. Shirt, $410, by D&G. Pants, $575, by Dolce & Gabbana. Belt by John Varvatos. Hat by Borsalino at JJ Hat Center.
Photo: Peggy Sirota
8. A Bolder V-Neck
Relax: Yes, these colors are aggressive, but they're easy to pull off. Pair a vibrant V-neck with a black polo or, to make more of a statement, wear two colors in the same family—think teal with aqua blue, red with fuchsia. You'd be surprised.
Turquoise sweater, $500, Etro. Polo shirt, $250, by Dsquared2. Glasses by Ray-Ban.
Orchid sweater, $780, by Bottega Veneta. Polo shirt, $92, by Lacoste. Pants (on both), $185, by Shipley & Halmos. Watches by Omega.
9. The Fitted Cotton Sports Jacket
Much as we dig a relaxed, unstructured cotton jacket, sometimes you want structure in your life. When you need to look a little more put-together—a little less rumpled—but don't need to wear a full suit, go for a jacket like this one.
Cotton sports jacket, $995. Z Zegna. Shirt, $175, and pants, $250, by Burberry. Tie, $130, Band of Outsiders. Shoes, $795, by Bally. Socks by Pantherella. Tie bar by Dolce & Gabbana.
Photo: Peggy Sirota
10. Upturned Cuffs
How to achieve this look: Kneel down, flip out cuff, repeat. Unless you're a style-obsessed kid in Tokyo, rolled-up jeans should look like an afterthought—not something you labored over.
Gray Sneaks
The leather version of an old-school canvas sneaker like the Jack Purcell toes the line between casual and dressy. Go for a muted neutral color.
Sneakers, $380, by Common Projects. Jeans, $475, Dsquared2.
11. The High-Tech Storm Chaser
Yes, you can wear state-of-the-art weather-protectant fabrics with your 100 percent cotton or wool suits. In fact, as these rain parkas prove, the two make a perfect match.
Beige storm jacket, $695, by Armani Collezioni. Wool suit, $2,045, and shirt, $425, by Gucci. Tie, $98, John Varvatos
Star USA. Shoes, $795, by Bally. Socks by Punto for British Apparel Collection.
Dark green storm jacket, $895, by Burberry Sport. Cotton suit, $1,790, by Prada. Shirt, $175, and tie, $120, by Burberry. Shoes, $375, by Calvin Klein Collection. Socks by Falke. Tie bar by Paul Stuart.
Photo: Peggy Sirota
(GQ magazine)
Nice Selections........looks as though that pretty much covers it!
