GQ: The New Basics
Unlined cotton sport coat
Sometimes you want to throw on a jacket to look cool instead of dressy. Easy and unstructured, this one can even be worn with shorts. Provided you have the right pair of shorts (see slide six).
Gray lightweight hoodie
This isn’t some bulky piece of Rocky Balboa workout gear. You can layer it with a sport coat or you can wear it on its own for a look that says you’re ready to go out—not ready to charge up a flight of museum steps.
Sport coat, $910, and shirt, $225, by Calvin Klein Collection. Hoodie, $225, by Acne Jeans. Tie, $125, by Band of Outsiders.
Fine-gauge V-neck sweater
What do you wear when it starts to get warmer but isn’t yet hot? A sweater like this one. It provides insulation but, more important, adds an element of style to your outfit without weighing you down.
Sweater, $600, by Etro. Shirt, $330, by Jil Sander. Tie, $135, by Miu Miu. Pants, $475, by Prada. Sneakers, $80, by Nike. Belt by Jutta Neumann. Bracelet by David Yurman.
Caramel belt
This belt blends perfectly with grays, khakis, and whites—basically the entire wardrobe on these slides—while adding just enough pop so you’re not too monochromatic.
Belt, $356, by Costume National. Shirt, $395, and shorts, $315, by Michael Bastian. Watch by Rolex.
Leather bomber
A bomber jacket is defined by its knit waistband. The new breed is constructed of soft lightweight leather, meaning you can wear one like a suit jacket—indoors as well as outdoors, and even with a tie.
Narrow striped tie
What was once a Capitol Hill staple is now made by nearly every designer in the game. The difference, though, between one of these and what your congressman is wearing is its width—or lack thereof.
Jacket, $3,180, by Gucci. Tie, $125, by Dolce & Gabbana. Shirt, $165, by Burberry London. Pants, $495, by Dsquared.
