What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. How far can one stretch $100? The goal is to balance affordability while also not ending up with total crap-quality. Some risks will have to be taken of course. Here’s one way to look casual, but still a bit put together, in early summer without breaking the bank.
The Shirt: H&M Stretch Cotton Polo in Navy & White Stripe – $7.99 ($12.99). Uber affordable at full price, and now a steal. 95% cotton and a whopping 5% spandex gives it lots of stretch and spring to the fabric. Good fit too. Even made it into this year’s Polopalooza. ($92.01 left)
The Sunglasses: H&M Sunglasses in Brown Grain – $7.99 ($12.99). Dirt cheap basics with a subtle dark brown wood-style grain print. ($84.02 left)
The Pants: JCF Sutton Straight-Fit Lightweight Chino in Spring Rain – $23.60 w/ THETOPS. A basic chino that’s gone on a bit of a diet for the warm weather. Noticeably less weighty than their standard chinos. Good neutral shade. Now an extra 20% off with the code. ($60.42 left)
The Watch: Timex Weekender Black Dial/Brown Leather Band – $31.49. A simple classic. Leather band since (hopefully) it’s not blazing hot yet, and your wrist has yet to sweat buckets. ($28.93 left)
The Shoes: Pony Top Star Lo Core – $19.97 ($65). Pretty sure these are vegan friendly (meaning they’re synthetic instead of actual leather). But at this price, who cares? A true throwback style. On super discount at Nordstrom Rack. Also available with stripes in various other colors. ($8.96 left)
The Belt: BC Belts Canvas Web Belt – $7.99. Like the style you wore in the scouts, minus any embossed logos on the buckle. Neutral gray tone for the webbing. ($0.97 left)
Sunglasses. Swim trunks. Sweater polos. Suede chukkas and loafers. Huckberry's annual summer sale is on.
From Target clearance t-shirts, to 43% off Brooks Brothers 1818 line Italian suits.
Linen-wool sportcoats, UK made dirty buck chukkas, and longingly looking (very) forward to fall.
In person with BR's flagship suit separates.
Significant savings. While they last. Which usually isn't very long.
One of the best affordable watch releases in recent memory. Yours to win. Perhaps.