Wardrobe Essentials: The White Polo

In one of the first editions of my Wednesday Wardrobe Essentials was the black polo, something that can be worn casually as easily as it can be dressed up. That still holds true, but this iteration is not only a wardrobe must, but also a critical addition to your summer garb.
Dressed down, brought to you by Nick Wooster.
White polo's are the vanilla of men's wear, not sticking out or drawing too much attention to themselves. Usually this would be a very bad thing, but in this instance it gives you play over the rest of your summer outfit. Lightweight and crisp, a white woven is something you can wear to the beach in a bathing suit or under a sport coat for a cocktail meeting.
Dressed up, brought to you by Ralph Lauren.
If you live up north, go long sleeve to carry the piece well into fall and early winter. Southerners should stick with the classic short sleeve and even consider lighter weight fabrics to keep cool under the blaring sun. And when you find the polo that fits you just right, buy in bunches, because they are going to get dirty somehow, someway (refer to Murphy's Law). I would usually provide a list of recommended options, but white polo's are all over the place, ranging from $10-$200, so if you can't find one, then you may have bigger problems in your life; you could probably even find something respectable at a thrift store if you're into that.

Check in tomorrow for some threads that deserve your consideration and next Wednesday for more wardrobe essentials!

Tech Tuseday: Kairos Coming Through

So as I once said about technology, I'm not normally thrown by how great something is; I have a pretty strong grasp of the tech side of things. But last week, the team at Kairos Watches went and released some new timepieces that are changing the smart watch game. These are the first ever mechanical smart watches on the market, featuring two amazingly slick designs in silver, black, and gold. They are powered by Bluetooth LE and come with a magnetic USB charge cord that pumps each piece up to 7 days of battery life while the mechanical movement holds for up to 48 hours. Oh, by the way, PRE-ORDER before their launch and you'll get up to 60% off their asking price.
Check in tomorrow for a style piece that needs to be in your closet and next Tuesday for more exciting tech!

Monday Outlook: Leathery Denim

Last week we covered the trend towards summer denim, lightweight and lighter washed jeans that blend perfectly with other airy fabrics and patterns while adding gravity to it all. This week is a pseudo-piggybacking of that topic but with more relevance to your transition into the fall.
Notice the difference between regular and waxed denim
Waxed denim is making its way to the forefront designer style books across the men's fashion world. By waxing the fabric of a denim piece, it takes on the look of leather or suede depending on the treatment, but without the weight of a leather piece; you'll also have the added benefit of the garment being highly water resistant! 
Mixing and matching denim is always allowed.
These pieces will blend well with the reintroduction of leather back into your wardrobe mix for the coming cooler months as they look like leather, but with much more variety of detail. Combining this trend with the whole military and automotive movement will help create a rugged look. It can even be paired with some of your spring and summer pieces to make for a seamless transition into the fall.

Check in tomorrow for some exciting new tech and next Monday for more trend insight for the coming months