If you have ever lived in the Midwest, you understand how unpredictable the weather can be. The transition between spring and summer in Chicago takes a pretty long time and the sometimes drastic changes in temperature can make it difficult to dress accordingly.
Since we college kids tend to be on a college budget, it’s not the easiest to drop everything and go shopping for a new spring or summer wardrobe. While dressing for unpredictable weather can definitely be a frustrating experience, it’s a good way to wear different items of clothing year round.
This Fashionisto is rocking a light blue pastel long sleeve shirt, similar to this one. Although it is a long sleeve shirt, it’s a very light material, so it’s not too heavy to wear when the temperatures pick up. Once the weather does get warmer, you can simply roll up the sleeves to the shirt or substitute the pants for a pair of shorts in the same shade. Pairing it with a cardigan during the colder months is a perfect way to wear it in a different way.
While some men tend to steer away from pastels, what drew me towards this Fashionisto’s outfit is his simple yet timelessly classic aesthetic. Pairing his shirt with a slim fit, khaki pair of chinos makes the outfit look very put together, yet still casual and versatile. The nice bright color shirt highlights this Fashionisto’s features instead of distracting from them. Pairing this ensemble with his nice pair of Sperry Top-Sider’s and Fossil watch completes the look for a casual, yet classic look.
Simplicity is a beautiful thing, and being able to wear a number of different pieces in a variety of ways is a great trick to have up your sleeve.
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “Keeping things toned down and more earthy with some nice khaki, blue, lavender and green is a great look this summer. As far as accessories, my dad always told me to wear a watch. It’s not very polite to pull out your cell phone in some situations to check the time. So having a watch, and knowing how to read it, is key and looks pretty classy.”
