Why is Every Man Dressing like He Has a Weird Little Hobby?
In case you weren’t aware, it’s no longer enough to just have great style; now you need a uniform. Outfit rotations that tell the world who you are, or more accurately, how you want to be perceived.
Building said uniform can be a challenge, especially if you want to have some fun with it and avoid being pigeonholed as “basic.” Essentially, the aim of the game is to look like you’re heading to or coming from somewhere specific, even if you’re not. Dress like you’re late for a pottery painting class when in reality, you’re going to meet your accountant.
To reiterate what we mean by this, we’ve taken a good look at a one-stop shop you can always rely on: SSENSE. For everything you’d need to build entire fits around your new artistic aesthetic, or any other niche personality you want to try on for a week.
The Finishing Touch Fiend
If we’ve learned anything from Hollywood’s most stylish men, it’s that a solid outfit is never complete without its accessories. Seriously, never. Whether it's genuine or performative is a question for another day. Regardless, a simple outfit could always use some arm candy, aka a tote bag. A cap says more about a fit than a button-down ever could; combine it with a pair of sunnies and suddenly “incognito mode” just got a whole lot sexier.
Yoga Mat Maverick
We all know those people who live in athleisure. The pilates girlies rocking leggings or cycling shorts 365 days a year, maybe they’re onto something. The simple act of swapping out denim jeans for a gym short (or even a cargo, if you’re feeling wild) means you’re basically ready for anything, anytime. It’s hard to argue with that level of efficiency.
Shoe 'Em Up
When it comes to footwear, there are endless paths you could venture down. The mule-ification of every damn sneaker on the market means there’s now a summer alternative to literally everything. The slimmed-down silhouette isn’t going anywhere either; in fact, it’s only getting more interesting. For the ultimate uniform, though, you’ll want something loafer-adjacent. A shoe that tells everyone passing by you’ve got your sh*t together – even if you don’t.
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