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Cory Ohlendorf

Your vacation might be over. But your vacation wardrobe doesn’t have to be.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 

What We’re Wearing

For Our Vacation Hangover

Coming back from vacation is hard enough. There’s no reason your wardrobe has to snap back to reality, too. Instead of immediately retiring the linen shirts, relaxed trousers and woven accessories, keep some of that out-of-office energy going. The trick is taking those pieces that felt perfectly at home somewhere along the Mediterranean and grounding them with everyday staples. You may be back at your desk, but your outfit can still look like it has plans for an afternoon Aperol.

It’s less about dressing like you’re still on vacation and more about hanging onto that relaxed state of mind. An airy striped shirt works just as well with pleated chinos as it did with swim trunks, while suede loafers or clean sneakers make breezy trousers feel decidedly more city-ready. Add a woven belt, a handsome daily carry bag and a solid watch and consider it a soft landing back into real life, and a good excuse not to pack away the best things you wore all summer.

Your Post-Vacation Look

Clockwise, from top left:

Detrola watch,
$595 at Shinola

Classic poplin shirt,
$75 / $56.25 at Abercrombie & Fitch

Bennett Winch Leather tote,
$1,550 at Todd Snyder

Suede penny loafer,
$165 / $99 at Banana Republic

Linked leather belt,
$98 / $61.50 at Madewell

Cotton socks,
$15 at American Trench

Wide-leg pant,
$139 at COS

 
Drops to
Watch For
 
 

Timex is expanding its sleeper-hit 1983 E Line with a larger 38mm automatic case that leans harder into the sleek Nautilus-adjacent design. There’s the octagonal bezel, integrated bracelet, and the delicately grooved “garage door” dial texture and it comes with a very Natutilus-like blue dial or a more toned down steel one. At $379, it’s a well-specced, honestly derivative alternative to a watch most guys won’t ever be able to afford.

Available for pre-order now

 
Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

Hearty leather and a tough lug sole define Timberland’s ruggedly handsome boat shoe featuring hand-stitched details. Great for the end of summer and start of fall.

$170 / $68
by Timberland

 

A vintage-inspired fit with an effortless slouch, generous patch pockets and military button tabs at sides for an adjustable fit.

$89.95 / $53.97
by Gap

 

This lightweight nylon shirt jacket is tailored with a traditional fit and comes detailed with oversized chest pockets at the chest, waist pockets and a single sleeve pocket.

$398 / $324.95
by Beams Plus

 

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Worth a Read

The best stories from around the web.

 

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Why Your Amazon Order Confirmation Emails Have Become So Unhelpful

 

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The Verge
 

The metal’s density — more than twice that of steel and roughly 11% denser than pure gold — means that platinum watches are noticeably heavy, and even more so when accompanied by matching bracelets.”

 

The Best Platinum Watches (Because It Never Hurts to Look)

 

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InsideHook
 

There’s a common refrain among a certain subset of menswear enthusiasts, which goes something like, 'R.M. Williams is Blundstone’s more sophisticated brother.'”

 

Two Australian Shoe Titans Are Battling for Chelsea Boot Supremacy

 

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