A Grown Man's Guide to Vacation Dressing
Fast-approaching the year's designated vacation season, ever-pressing questions loom, almost as important as where to even travel to begin with, and they all pertain to the clothes one is to wear and to pack.
More specifically, this is about the difficulties of deciding what sorts of things to bring that feel both easy to rotate and cross-combine with one another, but also practical and destination-appropriate. Of course there's merit in a carry-on wardrobe that's universal, but there's as much pleasure to be gained from piecing together outfits that are thematic and really crank up that OOO aura.
Focusing on the latter doesn't have to fully exclude the former though; one thing doesn't have to negate the other. And with the help of MR PORTER's extensive catalog, this is an undertaking that's to show how off-duty dress in ways that are fun but not immature, vacation-y but not corny.
And don't you forget that sunscreen, now!
Top Half
The easiest section to make decisions for, one might argue, is up-top. The right kind of shirt can be just as comfy and nonchalant as a favorite frumpy tee, but'll look so much better with everything from long board shorts to teeny tiny Speedos or a pair of normcore jeans.
Now, some swear only by long-sleeves rolled up, but if there was ever time and a place for a short sleeved button-up, it's on holiday somewhere warm. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise.
Bottom Half
A lot of people find the matter of pants to be harder to solve. Those slightly skimpy short shorts you're wearing by the pool all day can appear a bit out of place at dinner. But no one wants to do sightseeing in the heat in pleated pants though either.
There are certain styles of cropped culottes that can moonlight as elevated and fashionable without forcing you to sacrifice on movability and comfort. Not all jorts are created equal, but some provide a decent middle ground as to how one's ‘fit can remain climate-controlled but not look too laid-back.
Accessories
Accessories are both the garnish and the functional linchpin holding everything together. Be it a big spacious bag filled with the contents needed for a trip to the beach, the baseball cap that shields one's eyes from exposure to the sun (and one's grimy saltwater hair from exposure to the public) — this is where you ought to be creative and clever.
So, extra points if any of these have just enough of a souvenir vibe to pass as endearing yet tasteful memorabilia that can outlive one's time away.
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