Chinos, Chukkas, and a Polo is our ongoing series out to prove the benefits of this simple combination. There’s a million ways to do it, the benefits are numerous and significant, and it can be executed at all levels of style budgets. Head here for a further explanation as to why chinos, chukkas, and a polo works. Click here for the growing archive. Got a suggestion for Chinos, Chukkas, & a Polo? Send those into joe@dappered.com.
The Polo: J. Crew Slim, Classic, or Tall garment-dyed slub jersey polo shirt in “black” – $22.50 ($45) One of the more popular items J. Crew sells. Half off through tomorrow, Tuesday 9/13. Between the garment-dyed polo and the desert boots (as opposed to a more structured, dressier chukkas), we’re going for a leaning casual/laid back look this time. If you’d prefer a polo that’s not garment dyed (none more black,) that’ll still work. Black and brown can go together. Especially when it’s something casual like a polo and brown suede chukkas.
The Chinos: Amazon Goodthreads Slim Fit Stretch 5 Pocket Chino – $32.70. Stone. Not khaki. Not white. Stone. In-between khaki and white. Often (but not always) leaning more gray than yellow or orange in the base undertone. Care to splurge? Try Lululemon’s ABC in silverstone.
The Chukkas: J. Crew Made in Italy Unisex 1990 MacAlister boot in suede – $158. Full review can be found here. If you don’t want to wait for a sale and/or want a darker shade of brown, go with the new Clarks Desert Boot Evo. Those are $140. Not cheap, but still reasonable.
The Watch: Timex Weekender 38mm Watch – $30ish. Simple, cheap, and versatile. The model that basically re-launched Timex as a more fashionable brand some 15 years ago. 38mm dial diameter with a 20mm strap width. Know that the Weekender models are infamous for making a louder than average “TICK” sound with each snap of their seconds hand. It drives some people absolutely bonkers. But if you’re good with that, then it’s a cheap (very cheap) winner. The Timex Weekender is light, fun, and does its one job well: It tells the time.
The Sunglasses: Goodr Lightweight Non Slip Running Sunglasses – $25. Goodr = Budget versions of Rokas. They’ve got classic looks but with no-slip/no bounce performance in mind. Polarized lenses. Matte, rubberized, lightweight frames designed to stay on your face even during workouts. Featured in our recent best sunglasses under $100 round-up.
The Belt: GAP Basic Belt – $36 w/ ADDIT. As true to its name as a product can get.
The Socks: Made in the USA Darn Tough “The Standard” Mid Calf Light Cushion Socks – $17.40 ($24). Still made in Vermont. These are not bulky winter-cabin socks. They are also not paper thin dress socks. They’re just right.
Want more of these Chinos/Chukkas/Polos outfits? Head here for the archive. We’ll be rebooting this series as the warm weather rolls on with currently available items. But this is the archive if you want it.