1 Piece/3 Ways: The “Shacket”

Here are three examples using a smart design by Orlebar Brown.

1. Business Casual

As the weather warms up, ditch the heavy coats for something much easier and cooler.

The best part is, once you leave the office you can lose the shirt and tie and wear just the “shacket” over the white v-neck t-shirt you should be wearing under your business shirts this time of year (to break the wind and to extend the life of your business shirts by absorbing moisture).

I just remembered that we did another post on “overshirt layering” a year and half ago, seehere.

Olive green shirt/jacket by Orlebar Brown (M). Tweed trousers are part of a sample from my next MAB by Dan Trepanier collection (more news to come). Shirt by Michael Andrews Bespoke. Burgundy corduroy tie by MAB by Dan Trepanier (accesories and plenty more coming to the Shop soon).  Socks by Marcoliani. Suede boots by John Varvatos. 2″ tie bar by Tiffany & Co. Shades by Matsuda. Watch by Montblanc.  

2. Weekend Sharp

These heavy-shirt/light-jacket mixbreeds are available just about anywhere, at a wide range of price points.

Since you’ll be wearing it with several combinations of pieces, look for something solid and neutral for best versatility – like olive, navy, grey, etc.

A vintage military shirt would work similarly as well  - although you may need some tailoring.

Make sure it is fitted through the body and sleeve, with just enough room under for a button-down shirt and a thin layer (like a cardigan, v-neck, crewneck, henley, etc).

Olive green shirt/jacket by Orlebar Brown (M). Cardigan by Rag&Bone (M). Loafers and shades by Gucci. Jeans by JCrew. Shirt by Steven Alan (M). Watch by Montblanc. Striped grosgrain watch strap by Corvus.  

3. With the Boys at the Bars drinking Beers

Who said a tee shirt and jeans had to look sloppy?

In fact, in this case it’s actually a tank top and jeans with the t-shirt around my neck (I cut apart some old t-shirts whose necklines were overly stretched and sewed them together into this super-soft jersey scarf).

When it’s wet, but not raining, I usually reach for a rugged lace-up boot. They look appropriate against the wet concrete and there’s no need to leap over pesky city puddles.

Olive green shirt/jacket by Orlebar Brown (M). Tank top by Fruit of the Loom (size M). Jeans by Polo Ralph Lauren. Boots by Brooklyn Bootworks. Shades by Persol. Watch by Montblanc. 

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