Live Action Getup: A Solid Base – Worn 3 Ways

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Gray OCBD

twenty jeans, $30

Fine wale cords

Gap, $40

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Comfortable is easy.

Just because you don't have to "dress up" for your brunch doesn't mean you have to wear a t-shirt and shorts. A pair of loafers keep things interesting and light (versus what boots would do here), and the baseball cap grounds the look with the added bonus of, you know, blocking the sun.

Loafers, Florsheim, $100

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Or add a sweater for layering and texture, and keep things casual with a pair of white canvas sneakers

Sneakers: ProKeds, $45

Sweater: Lands' End Canvas, $50 - Similar.

Bag: Everlane, $95

Sunglasses: American Optics, $50

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Smart Casual

The shirt and pants are just as easily dressed up as down.

Bag: Saddleback Leather, $460

Herringbone sportcoat: Lands' End Canvas, $149

Shoes: Allen Edmonds Strand, $335

Tie: The Tie Bar, $15 (OoS)

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Andrew Snavely

Andrew is the founder and editor of Primer. He's a graduate of American University and currently lives in Los Angeles. Read more about Primer on our About page. On Instagram: @andrewsnavely and @primermagazine.

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