JIM CLASS:
In order to help you nail the slouchy-yet-chic trend, we’ve asked Mr. Jim Moore, GQ’s Creative Director-at-Large, to coach you out of your slim-fit comfort zone. “Look for things that are a little oversized but not sloppy,” he advises. “Another strategy is to go with a monochromatic look, like this creamy combo of an Open-Knit Polo and Pleated Hudson Short.”
“This Relaxed Chino Short is tailored at the top and looser as it comes down to the knee. The result is a polished short that you can wear for dinner al fresco. The Boucle Stripe Cabana Polo ties the navy-and-white color story together.”
“Okay, Seinfeld fans, this is not a pirate shirt: this is a tunic. And because you’re pairing it with a double-pleated Gurkha Short, which has a lot of volume on its own, you’re going to want to wear it tucked in. If you want to wear it untucked, turn the volume down with a Slim Fit White Jean.”
“Todd’s created a tee in this soft, silky Japanese cotton that sits properly on the shoulders yet has a little more volume through the body. This ‘dress’ tee wants to be tucked in and will look great under a suit or paired with a Relaxed Fit Selvedge Chino.”
“A sweater is an easy replacement for a hoodie, and you’ll get more compliments when you wear one. One tip here is to wear something looser up top with a tailored Hudson Short on the bottom — then you’ve got an elevated take on what could have been just another mariner-inspired shirt and shorts.”