STYLE

Back To Basics With Banana Republic

For me, weather almost always dictates what I wear. I hate to be uncomfortable so you won’t often see me layering up when it’s over eighty degrees and you won’t see me in shorts unless it’s warm enough to warrant them. I really hate when you see these outfits of guys running around in a shirt and tie, sweater, and blazer and it’s supposed to just be a casual “everyday” look when it’s 100 degrees out. No, I’m more into basics. Shorts were made for a reason people—get on board and let those legs see the light of day. Normally I’m not ready for springtime and shorts but these past few months have given us a good dose of winter and even some rain so I’m definitely looking forward to the warmer months more than I would think I would be.

Every season I like to stock up on a few new staples so with the warmer months on the horizon shorts have been on my mind. This pair from Banana Republic is a great option because they have a slight dot pattern that separates them from the crowd but it’s subtle enough that it’s easy to mix and match with almost any color that’s in your wardrobe. I try to add little styled touches to simple outfits like this so I cuffed the bottom of the shorts a couple times to give them a shorter length and it just gives off the impression that you take the time to care about the details. Personally, I also think it looks better so maybe that’s why I do it? Haha.

Pairing an interesting short with another great staple, a classic baseball tee, is always recommended. Mixing in basics like the tee makes you look stylish without looking too pulled together—I don’t like taking myself and my personal style too seriously so I try to follow the high low rule religiously. Exhibit B: pairing the look with some work boots and ensuring that the socks show just a bit. All of this combines to make a perfectly pulled together look that doesn’t look like you spent hours in the mirror deciding what to wear—no one wants that.

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Shorts: c/o Banana Republic // Tee: c/o Banana Republic // Boots: c/o Cat Footwear // Watch: Skagen // Bomber: Gap (old)

Special thanks to Banana Republic for collaborating and providing product! All opinions expressed are my own.

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