This is the Swiss Army Knife
If you live where jeans are bearable in the summer, try it dressed up with an easy cotton blazer, white classic American sneakers, and your favorite chronograph. If you’re in need of some color under a minimalist summer suit, it works there too. Or, you can just slob around town with it untucked over a t-shirt.
The photo on Gap.com doesn’t do the fit justice. It’s not boxy, and a medium fits a 5’9 165lb frame perfectly. As for the construction, the fabric isn’t too thin and the collar is substantial enough to not pancake under a jacket. There’s no collar stays, but the collar seems to be thicker and more structured. Throw a little starch on it while ironing and it should sit up straight for an evening out.
Beware more expensive imitations from, uh, the same store. Unlike its cousin, the Gap Double Layered Gingham shirt, the black and blue check doesn’t have that goofy workshirt inspired tab on the collar.
Next up in the trilogy: warming up a smart casual look.
The first of three style scenarios as we transition to warmer weather clothes.
Plus a restock (no sale) of a favorite USA assembled dive watch.
It's nice when a brand warns their customers in advance of raising their prices.
Spring ready sneakers, grooming goods, watches, etc. Saddle up. Amazon's spring sale is on.
New sportcoats. Italian desert boots. J. Crew dips their promo-toes into spring.