Travel: Prague

Look 1
Jacket: Gap
Shirt: Son of A Tailor
Denim: Zara
Boots: The Rail
Scarf: Duckie Brown

Look 2
Top Coat: Banana Republic
Shirt: ASOS
Pants: Eleventy
Scarf: English Laundry
Shoes: To Boot New York

Peaky Blinders

Wardrobe
Coat: Banana Republic
Shirt: J.Crew
Tee: Threads 4 Thought
Pants: Shades of Grey by Micah Cohen

Travel: Bangkok, Thailand

Winter Casual

Wardrobe
Denim: James Jeans
Top: Lifetime Collective
Shoes: c/o Blundstone
Scarf: Nordstrom
Jacket: Banana Republic

Banana Republic: Fall Essentials

Banana Republic

Fall Essentials

The transition of seasons can be challenging at times to dress for.  It's either too hot for a heavy overcoat or too chilly for the summer tops.   The easy solution is to dress in light layers that can be worn or taken off easily, portable, and won't affect the totality of the outfit when on or off.

The Sweatshirt

This is probably in every guy's closet, but don't think of it as just a sweater.  Rather think of it as a utility knife that can be worn alone, over a collared shirt, or the layering item under a suit or blazer.  Banana Republic's blend of cotton and polyester makes it soft enough for everyday comfort but durable enough for the after work gym session.

The Plaid Shirt

Much like the sweatshirt, the plaid shirt is in every man's wardrobe arsenal.  The non-iron Grant-fit shirt by Banana Republic isn't just for the office but can be unbuttoned and untucked for a casual look.  This BR shirt can be dressed up with a tie and suit or dressed down for a casual happy hour with friends.

Banana Republic: Fall Transition

Banana Republic:

Fall Transition

The transition of seasons can be challenging at times to dress for.  It's either too hot for a heavy overcoat or too chilly for the summer tops.   The easy solution is to dress in light layers that can be worn or taken off easily, portable, and won't affect the totality of the outfit when on or off.

Lightweight Sweater

This is probably in every guy's closet, but don't think of it as just a sweater.  Rather think of it as a utility knife that can be worn alone, over a collared shirt, or the layering item under a suit or blazer.  Banana Republic's blend of silk, cotton, and cashmere lends to breathability, comfort, and luxury.  

Pierce Loafer

We've agreed that versatility is the key to dressing for transitional seasons.  The loafer probably more than any other shoe fills that niche. Sockless with shorts and chinos during the summer or paired with pants or denim, loafers pull double duty without any effort.  Banana Republic's Pierce Loafer is a hand finished classic leather loafer with rubber outsole for maximum flexibility and comfort.  Try these classic loafers with everything you wear and you'll be surprised at how flexible these shoes are.

Disclaimer: Banana Republic compensated City of Gentlemen LLC for this post.  All opinions expressed are of City of Gentlemen LLC.

Summer Vibes with Banana Republic

Summer Vibes

Banana Republic

Summer is right around the corner so that means it's time for some fun and sun.  Whether it's vacationing on a tropical beach or enjoying an iced coffee on the patio of the local coffee shop, comfort and cool attire is the name of the game.

Sweat, humidity, and heat is the enemy of any good summer outfit, but we can combat that with light-weight linens and cotton items.  Linen is valued for its softness and breathability, while developing a beautiful character with age and wear.  Button it up for a sunset dinner or button it down to allow the ocean breeze to sweep the sweat off, there's really no wrong way to wear the Camden-fit Linen shirt.      

To complete the summer outfit are comfortable shorts.  With a more neutral top such as the Camden Linen shirt, we can have a little more fun with the shorts.  Choose from summer prints or bold colors, the Aiden Slim Cotton Short is a fun way to brighten up summer.

Lastly, there's nothing more important than a pair of comfortable shoes.  Sure we want to wear a pair of leather loafers or lace-ups at all times, but functionality has to reign supreme sometimes.  The Shawn Suede Slip-on is perfect for tackling the concrete miles or collecting beach sand from around the world.  Despite being camo-print, the deep blue color will blend with any outfit.  The 100% leather upper and rubber outsole with keep the feet cool and comfortable no matter the weather or conditions.

Banana Republic provided free products in exchange for this post.  All opinions are of City of Gentlemen LLC
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Banana Republic

Banana Republic

Spring is right around the corner, so it's almost time to put away the heavy jackets and unpack the lighter items.  Let Banana Republic be all things inspirational in our warm weather attire.

First step is choosing a pair of pants that is light-weight but at the same time can be worn during a casual lunch or a sit-down dinner.  The Aiden Slim Drawcord Pant has the look of a chino, but feels and breathes like linen.  The slim cut allows for the pant legs to be worn long or rolled up for a casual look.  

Second step is pairing a just as versatile shirt.  Tee's are an easy choice for the warm weather but reach for a short-sleeved button-down that will give the freedom of a tee, but not make the spring attire too casual.  Choose a solid color or a bold print, the options are endless.

Lastly, there's nothing more important than a pair of comfortable shoes.  Sure we want to wear a pair of leather loafers or lace-ups at all times, but functionality has to reign supreme sometimes.  The Shawn Suede Slip-on is perfect for tackling the concrete miles.  Despite being camo-print, the deep blue color will blend with any outfit.  The 100% leather upper and rubber outsole with keep the feet cool and comfortable no matter the weather or conditions.

The difficult part about summer is the fine balance between comfort and style.  The pragmatist in us wants to be in shorts and sandals all day long, but the inner stylist screams for a button.  So how do we balance form and function?  It's the ability to choose the right fabric such as linen and light cottons and adapting it to the items we already wear.  Chinos are great for hot weather, but linen chinos are even better.  A cotton tee will keep us cool, but a cotton button-down can be worn during the day or night.  And the slip-on, well there's really no disputing their form or function. 

Disclaimer: Banana Republic provided free product in exchange for this post.  All opinions expressed are my own.

Paperboy: Weekend Casual and Sprezzabox

Sprezzabox & Weekend Casual

Sprezzabox gives you effortless style at a touch of a button.  Either shop individual styles or choose your level of subscription and the stylist at Sprezzabox will handpick 5-6 different products for you monthly.  All you have to do is wait patiently for the box of dapper items each month.

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Tie: c/o Weekend Casual

Watch: c/o Sprezzabox

Watch: c/o Arvo

Shoes: c/o Converse Jack Purcell

Hat: Goorin Brothers

Shirt: J.Crew

Vest: Banana Republic