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.

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Summer Vibes with Banana Republic

Summer Vibes

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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.

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