With great style, there are times to spend and times to save. When to do which is highly dependent on your personal situation, for the most part. That's why our High Low series aims to show you it's possible to dress well whether you're on a budget or ready to invest in higher quality options.
Fine Knit Polo
Men don't have a lot of options when it comes to shirt styles, unfortunately. And one of them has been taken over by corporate uniforms and out-of-date Dads: The polo. To look more like Ryan Gosling than Jack Nicklaus, reach for a fine knit option instead of the classic piqué. There's a reason it's one of our summer essentials.
$445
An almost even split composition of silk and cotton makes this designer polo lightweight and buttery soft.
$18
Easily pair a knit polo with dressier trousers for a summer look that is more comfortable than a full oxford.
Slim Linen Pants
Linen offers a lot: lightweight breathability, added texture, and an excuse to not worry about wrinkles. Read Primer's full guide to wearing linen.
Nautical-Inspired Striped T-shirt
A striped t-shirt calls for sand and water. Add some visual interest to otherwise plain outfits.
French Terry Shorts
Summers have always been about comfort, and as adults, that will probably never be more true than this summer. These textured neutral-toned shorts are soft and comfortable and look a million times better than those decaying Nike basketball shorts from 10th grade.
$17.50
A herringbone pattern and contrasting waistband give these affordable shorts a retro Steve McQueen look on a budget.
Denim Chore Coat
Not a trucker jacket kind of guy? Don't give up on denim yet. This heritage-style chore coat is easy to style with whatever summer favorites you want to throw at it.
$40 with PERK
Just like your favorite pair of jeans, denim jackets will wear and age for a look that can only be earned.
Camp Shorts
Featuring front pockets with external seams known as “porkchop pockets,” camp shorts give you something fresh to wear beyond your stable of flat front above-the-kneers.
$148
These shorts have a subtle herringbone pattern for detail and with a 9.5″ inseam are great for our longer legged brethren.
$11
Amazon's Goodthreads is a line of J.Crew-style pieces that are easy to try with 2 day Prime shipping and free returns.
Chambray Popover
What do you get when a dress shirt and a polo have a summer love-child? The popover.
$68
Part of a small batch run using deadstock fabrics, this soft summer workhorse comes from one our favorite men's brands.
$34
This popover features neppy yarns, creating unique flecks of white all over the shirt. The result? It looks like it cost a lot, lot more.
Deck Short
Just like the popover, the deck short is a chino short-elastic short hybrid. The result? Sort of a dressy looking swim trunk you can wear anywhere. Including but not limited to: Decks.
$85
Coming from one of our go-to LA-based brands, Buck Mason reinvents the swimsuit into an all day option.
$31
With a smooth twill weave, these drawcord shorts are business on the bottom and party on top.
Hexagonal Sunglasses
The trouble with men's sunglasses? They're either super safe or wacky. The hexagonal frame offers a classic feel with a unique shape.
$350
The iconic design on the temples of Persols is known as “the arrow.” Founder Giuseppe Ratti was inspired by ancient swords.
$160
These Ray-Ban's are offered in 3 sizes so you'll have a perfect fit no matter how big your noggin is.
Retro Camo T-shirt
More vintage army than heritage navy with your t-shirts? A retro camo t-shirt adds a pattern while still being subdued. Plus, when the neighbor down the street that doesn't respect social distancing starts coming your way, you can dodge him behind some bushes.
$75
Todd Snyder's Champion colab is a take on vintage camo featuring a slight hue shift from traditional woodland camo.
$13
Sure, you could pick one up at an Army Navy store, but Old Navy's option is more subdued than the typical surplus versions.
