What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. Spring has sprung. Spring is fresh. Spring is light. Happy spring. (Top Photo Credit: Wei Fukuyama)
The Blazer: BR Factory Tailored Fit Knit Jacket – $83.20 ($104). Surprisingly good for the price. Feels good, fits well, tail isn’t chopped. It’s a full synthetic blend, but it doesn’t feel or look cheap. A quick in person look of the blue option can be found here.
The Shirt: Rhone Commuter Performance Button Down – $82.80 ($138). There’s nothing nearly as comfortable as the Rhone commuter when it comes to a versatile casual to smart casual button down. Full performance fabric. Super stretchy. Breathes great. Hidden button down collar to keep things in line. Shipping for purchases under $100 is a steep ten bucks, but at least this shirt at post time isn’t final sale. So it can be returned/exchanged if it doesn’t work out (less incurred shipping charges). The less expensive option: JCF Chambray Button Down – $49. It won’t breathe and wick like the Rhone, but it’s a decent alternative for $30+ less.
The Pants: BR Factory Traveler 5-Pockets – $38 ($47.50). Another worthy & cheaper alternative to the mainline Banana Republic style.
The Belt: J. Crew Factory Suede Belt – $29.50 ($59.50). Affordable. Matte suede. Does the job.
The Sunglasses: Walden Passage Sunglasses – $99. A new arrival. Bit of a splurge, but they ship/return for free via Huckberry.
The Socks: J. Crew Bird’s-eye Print Socks – $10.50 ($16.50). Inexpensive, mini pattern. Bit of personality but nothing loud.
The Shoes: Spier Coffee Suede Loafers – $168.30 ($198). Blake stitched with a tapered toe shape. On sale through today, 4/22/25.
The Watch: Timex Slip-Thru Weekender – $30.35. The cheap classic. This is one of their models that makes the loud “TICK” though.
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.