Shopping your own closet makes style easier and cheaper. These specific pieces, all pulled from previous Getups, don’t just look good together. They represent four style pillars: smart casual refinement, military heritage, workwear grit, and light summer color. The result is layered but not heavy, rugged without looking themed, and seasonally adaptable for late summer into early fall.
Ideal scenarios: coastal nights, roof-deck drinks, over-air-conditioned offices, long-haul travel, end-of-summer shindigs where the dress code is vague but the AC is not.
Why this remix works
Kit at a glance
M65 field jacket – Light wind protection and structure. The drawstring waist gives subtle shape, and the collar stands easily without feeling fussy.
Mid-wash denim shirt – A textured base layer with heft. It anchors the palette and gives you options: buttoned for polish, open for ease.
Straight-fit natural white jeans – Brightens the look while maintaining airflow and shape. A heritage silhouette that doesn’t cling or pool.
Unstructured twill cap – Softens the military edge and gives sun cover without making the look feel like weekend-only gear.
Suede loafers – Comfortable but elevated, they bring a refined anchor that keeps the look grown and grounded.
The M65 Field Jacket
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The four-pocket field design has shielded everyone from soldiers to photographers to counter-culture musicians since 1965.
The M65’s drawstring waist and stand collar were designed for field utility, not trend cycles. That authenticity gives it staying power. It also bridges a useful style gap: structured enough for dressing up in that European casual kid of way but relaxed enough to throw on over a tee.
Options
- Alpha Industries
- Lucky on Amazon (XXL sizes also)
- Banana Republic Factory
- Propper
The Mid-Wash Denim Shirt
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Rugged cotton with visible texture adds depth beside crisp jeans. Wear it buttoned for polish or open like a lightweight overshirt.
Originally a staple for miners and ranch hands, the denim shirt earns its keep today by balancing formality and utility. It layers like a jacket but behaves like a button-up. In transitional weather, few shirts give you this much range.
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The Natural White Jeans
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An off-white shade updates the classic jean silhouette and the straight leg keeps airflow high and the overall shape clean.
White denim has workwear roots in painter and railroad uniforms. Today’s version, with added stretch and subtle taper, avoids looking costume-y. The natural white tone avoids the starkness of optic white, making it more wearable for the average guy and less attention-hungry.
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The Suede Loafers
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A step up in polish from sneakers, but softer than leather dress shoes. The suede texture pairs naturally with rugged elements like the denim shirt and M65, while the slip-on design keeps the look unfussy and mobile.
Penny loafers started as prep staples, but suede versions give them an earthier, more relaxed feel. They’re the kind of smart casual shoe that works on a plane, at a bar, or out to dinner without a second thought. Worn sockless or with no-shows, they help the outfit stay light visually and seasonally.
Options
The Twill Cap
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Neutral headwear finishes the outfit and offers sun cover during afternoon walks. The soft crown collapses easily into a bag or back pocket.
Baseball caps don’t have to signal lazy. A soft, unstructured crown with a refined logo (or none at all) brings casual functionality that matches the intentionality of the rest of the look. It also tones down the seriousness of a field jacket and the rakishness of the white jeans, making the whole look feel more lived-in.
Options
Warm-weather tweaks
- Swap the jacket for an olive cotton chore shirt
- Trade the denim shirt for chambray to reduce weight or skip it entirely for a slub tee
- Roll the shirt sleeves and jean cuffs to open vents
- Sub in canvas sneakers or espadrilles when humidity spikes
Even with these swaps, the visual language stays consistent. The textures still play together, and the colors stay balanced. If you only change one piece, the outfit holds. That’s the benefit of remixing from a shared style perspective: not just color-matching, but attitude-matching.
Using familiar staples helps break the “new season, new wardrobe” loop. This outfit handles chilly patios, long drives, even a flight without tipping into over-prepared or underdressed. Take off the cap, switch the loafers for boots, or open the shirt and you’re still in alignment.
What would you do differently where you live? More layers? Fewer? A wool ballcap or leather sneaker? Share your local spin and help another guy make it work where he is.
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