Style Scenario: False Fall

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. This is the time of year when it can be insufferably hot for long stretches… and then the heat will break and you can smell the first signs of Pumpkin Spice Lattes in the air. The light has changed, the nights and early mornings can be pleasantly cool, but then the heat’ll spike by mid afternoon and it’ll be toasty again. Here are three looks which dip a toe into some cooler weather pieces & colors, while still maintaining a grasp on the reality that is late summer.

 

Casual

Jacket: Taylor Stitch Chore Coat – $188
*Cheaper alt.: Utility Chore Coat – $79.08 via Amazon)
T-Shirt: Target Goodfellow – $10
Jeans: BR Factory Travel Jeans – $36.80 ($95)
Sunglasses: WMP – $49
Watch: Timex Expedition Chrono – $64
Socks: Darn Tough – $25
Boots: Clarks – $140
Belt: GAP Belt – $26.97

 

Smart Casual

Blazer: BRF Unlined Linen-Cotton – $163.20
Jeans: BR Luxe Traveler – $63.99 ($130)
Shirt: BR OCBD – $40 ($80)
Belt: American Eagle – $29.95
Socks: Darn Tough Spooky Hollow* – $25
(*too early??)
Shoes: LUCA Grey Suede Loafers – $198
Watch: MoonSwatch – $285
Note: If this is too preppy for your taste,
wear a t-shirt instead and ditch the socks.

 

Dressed Up

Suit: J. Crew Ludlow Traveler Slim Fit Jacket
+ Matching Trouser = $696 (review here)
*Cheaper alt.: Spier half-canvas suit – $294.40 ($478)
Shirt: Target Goodfellow – $35
Pocket Square: Tie Bar Paisley Rust – $18
Sunglasses: Kent Wang Silver Aviators – $55
Watch: Orient 38.4mm – $310
Socks: Boardroom Navy/Orange Dot – $18.75
Shoes: Spier Brogue Cap Toes – $198 (review here)
Belt: Nordstrom – $59