Standing out is great, but dressing UP isn’t dressing well if it’s not appropriate for where you’re going. Especially in a town like Venice, California that’s steeped in casual beach culture, striking the balance of business and casual is tough.
Shirt: Gap, $50 / Chinos: Old Navy, $26 / Sneakers: Old Navy, $21 / Skateboard: Globe, $120
Wyatt
Hey great casual get up Shane! One question though, would the bonobos be casual as well ?
Andrew
Yep, as long as you get the tapered “tailored” fit.
Zac Silk
Already got the Gap Bengal Oxford and it’s great. Word to the wise though you may want to size down for Gap. They’re pretty generous. I normally take a medium but I can take a small as well.
Matt M
Great look! Just like something I’d wear while walking around the Westside.
Ross
Great casual getup! Big fan of Gap oxfords. The color of the chinos is perfect with the Bengal stripe. Am disappointed that the chinos are almost out of stock and are limited in the available sizes.
Andrew
Thanks! They were in stock when I published :-/
Ross
Damn your influence Andrew! Lol. I’m sure I’ll find a good substitute.
Vincent Adultman
Are there any cheaper alternatives to the striped shirt? Preferably in the $20-$30-ish dollar range?
Andrew
Here’s a mini strip for $28 http://m.oldnavy.gap.com/product.html?dn=op8979534220404&pdn=search
Serafin Nunez
Enough with the man-tights already!
Leslie
This female perspective is to ditch the skateboard…even if you call it a “cruiser” it screams, “man-baby”
Bobby
Got any business casual clothing ideas for someone in their early 30s?
Andrew
Tons of it! 🙂
http://www.primermagazine.com/tag/business-casual
Josh Houghton
Can shorts work with this shirt? Sadly the Gap no longer sells it 🙁 Any other links for it?