APC Jacket, CDG Shirt, Uniqlo Pants, Erik Schedin Sneakers

I love the bomber jacket, t-shirt, and chinos look and every so often get a chance to do this with my clients. The sleeve length of the jacket is spot on – hitting at the bend of the wrist. I love the simplicity of the brown, black, and white color palette.

My Critique

Pants are a little too big in the thigh and crotch area. It seems as though they’ve probably been worn-in, hence the bagginess due to stretching. In addition, a super knitpicky thing that always bothers me is floppy, long shoelaces.

How Chinos Should Fit

They should fit normally around your waist with no need for a belt to hold it up.
The seat, which is the butt area, should lightly hug your butt and not be saggy or very tight.
They should be worn at normal length or possibly shorter, but never, ever longer.

How To Fix

Shoelaces – tuck them into your shoes or if you prefer to have them out buy a shorter pair of shoelaces. Shoelaces should be between 40-45” long for most low top sneakers. As for the chinos, my solution is:

Throw them in the washer or wet the area if you don’t want to wash them, and then put in the dryer. This should shrink them just enough.
If these are new, and not stretched out, then you probably should look for slimmer pants or get the thighs taken in by your tailor.

Get This Outfit

Erik Schedin

A.P.C.

Topman

Uniqlo

OrthoStep

Topman

Gap Striped T-Shirt, AllSaints Jeans, Nike for J.Crew Killshot 2 Sneakers

Overall, this outfit is simple and great. I love the color pairings. The red and gray striped t-shirt looks great with his olive complexion. If he were paler, the red tones would bring out the pinkness in his skin. Jeans are great – length shows the right amount of ankle, slim fit, and perfect looking cuff. Sneakers are nice and clean with shoelaces that aren’t too long and floppy.

My Critique

The T-shirt is too big:
- Shoulder seams are past his natural shoulders.
- Sleeves are too long.
- Baggy through the torso and it looks a little long.

How A T-Shirt Should Fit

Check out my t-shirt fit guide for the proper fit, but briefly, a t-shirt should fit like this:

Shoulder seams should follow your natural shoulders.
Sleeves should just cover your bicep and hug your arm and not flare out.
The body of the shirt should lightly hug your torso and end just past your belt buckle.

How To Fix

Try sizing the t-shirt down one size, but if the Gap shirt doesn’t fit correctly try the below brands:

Saturdays Surf NYC

American Apparel

James Perse

James Perse Short Sleeve Crew Neck

Topman

Get His Outfit

Nike For J.Crew Killshot 2

AllSaints Indigo Jeans

Timex Weekender

Get This Look: Nautical Striped Sweater & Jeans

I love this classic, casual outfit. It works in a variety of settings from meeting up with friends over the weekend to going to an outdoor bbq party. You can’t go wrong with it.

Wear a nautical striped sweater or t-shirt with jeans or colored chinos. Rolling up your pants is optional. Finish with a brown leather belt and clean, white sneakers.