For Him
Get Dad's Groove On
Sunday, June 07, 2009
For Father's Day, Suzy called on Josh Ehrens, a San Francisco based wardrobe consultant to give us a few fashionable gift ideas for dad.
We all know how much our dads mean to us. They take out the trash, help fix things around the house, walk the dog (especially when it rains), and most importantly, they love us unconditionally. This Father's Day, show him how much he means to you with something in which he may not invest the time or effort, his summer wardrobe. Instead of overwhelming him with any big changes to his summer collection, I recommend starting with a few key accessories that will improve any of his summer outfits (even though he would never admit he wears "outfits".)
Sunglasses
Every guy needs a great pair of sunglasses. And, I'm not talking about sunglasses he wears when running, biking, working-out or glasses with massive (and very gaudy) logos on the sides. I think guys are much better off going with timeless pieces like metal or plastic aviators that never go out of style. There are many to choose from (Randolph, Selima, Oliver Peoples, etc.) but my personal favorites are Ray-Ban Aviators in silver/grey and Persol in Tortoise. Either pair will bring any outfit to a new level and will look completely effortless. And, let's be honest ladies, either pair will bring out your man's inner Redford or McQueen (and how can you not love that?!)
Ray-Ban Aviators; $129
Persol: $360
Both available at sunglasshut.com
Weekend bag
There's nothing better than a long weekend summer getaway. And, whether you're going to the beach, lake, or resort, you're guy needs the perfect "weekender". It's time to leave the gym bag at home and get him a great fabric duffle. Get the right bag and it will last him a lifetime. There are a lot of options from which to choose, but you don't have to break the bank for an incredible bag. My personal favorite is the Filson medium cotton duffle with bridle leather straps. Filson duffle bag: $280. Available at filson.com
Summer Shoes
Running shoes are an absolute must have…to run in. That does not mean dad should be wearing them with jeans, shorts, and chinos throughout the summer. Consider getting him a pair of casual sneakers or a classic driving moccasin. The right casual sneaker or driving moc can look incredible with everything from shorts to dress pants. Personally, I love to wear my casual sneakers with light-weight dress pants to give a more relaxed look to outfits, and the driving moc with shorts to bring a little more sophistication to the outfit.
I'm obsessed with the adidas Rod Laver sneakers because the mesh breaths incredibly well for the summer months. They are still, in my opinion, the best summer sneaker on the market.
Regarding the driving moc, there are a million different options out there. I love the classic version by Tods, but you can easily go with a more moderately priced version. A great option would be the Allen Edmonds Brooker.
adidas Rod Lavers: $60. Available at shopadidas.com
Allen Edmonds Brooker: $195. Available at allenedmonds.com
Josh Ehrens is a San Francisco based wardrobe consultant. For more information: cabinetdenvie.com.
We all know how much our dads mean to us. They take out the trash, help fix things around the house, walk the dog (especially when it rains), and most importantly, they love us unconditionally. This Father's Day, show him how much he means to you with something in which he may not invest the time or effort, his summer wardrobe. Instead of overwhelming him with any big changes to his summer collection, I recommend starting with a few key accessories that will improve any of his summer outfits (even though he would never admit he wears "outfits".)
Sunglasses
Every guy needs a great pair of sunglasses. And, I'm not talking about sunglasses he wears when running, biking, working-out or glasses with massive (and very gaudy) logos on the sides. I think guys are much better off going with timeless pieces like metal or plastic aviators that never go out of style. There are many to choose from (Randolph, Selima, Oliver Peoples, etc.) but my personal favorites are Ray-Ban Aviators in silver/grey and Persol in Tortoise. Either pair will bring any outfit to a new level and will look completely effortless. And, let's be honest ladies, either pair will bring out your man's inner Redford or McQueen (and how can you not love that?!)
Ray-Ban Aviators; $129
Persol: $360
Both available at sunglasshut.com
Weekend bag
There's nothing better than a long weekend summer getaway. And, whether you're going to the beach, lake, or resort, you're guy needs the perfect "weekender". It's time to leave the gym bag at home and get him a great fabric duffle. Get the right bag and it will last him a lifetime. There are a lot of options from which to choose, but you don't have to break the bank for an incredible bag. My personal favorite is the Filson medium cotton duffle with bridle leather straps. Filson duffle bag: $280. Available at filson.com
Summer Shoes
Running shoes are an absolute must have…to run in. That does not mean dad should be wearing them with jeans, shorts, and chinos throughout the summer. Consider getting him a pair of casual sneakers or a classic driving moccasin. The right casual sneaker or driving moc can look incredible with everything from shorts to dress pants. Personally, I love to wear my casual sneakers with light-weight dress pants to give a more relaxed look to outfits, and the driving moc with shorts to bring a little more sophistication to the outfit.
I'm obsessed with the adidas Rod Laver sneakers because the mesh breaths incredibly well for the summer months. They are still, in my opinion, the best summer sneaker on the market.
Regarding the driving moc, there are a million different options out there. I love the classic version by Tods, but you can easily go with a more moderately priced version. A great option would be the Allen Edmonds Brooker.
adidas Rod Lavers: $60. Available at shopadidas.com
Allen Edmonds Brooker: $195. Available at allenedmonds.com
Josh Ehrens is a San Francisco based wardrobe consultant. For more information: cabinetdenvie.com.
