I know the saying goes “April showers bring May flowers”, but March is pretty rainy and indicative of a florally lush spring, too. To that point, it’s important that you have the appropriate outerwear, so you’re not soaking through your denim jacket in an abrupt rainstorm, and you’re not sweating through your puffer coat on a surprise 72 degree day. Enter the mac jacket – waterproof, and tidy enough to wear over a suit.
THE MAC JACKET: JACKTHREADS, $150
A mac jacket is the perfect jacket for spring showers and sunny days alike.
MONDAY
Suit: Suit Supply, $499 | Shirt: Banana Republic, $80 | Tie: Brooklyn Tailors, $56
Socks: Happy Socks, $28 | Wingtips: To Boot New York, $350 | Bag: Uri Minkoff, $325
Wear it well: Jump into your summer suiting by layering it with a mac jacket on a cooler day.
TUESDAY
Shirt: Hardy Amies, $80 | Tie: The Tie Bar, $25
Trousers: Jack Spade, $124 | Loafers: Bass, $110 | Glasses: Warby Parker, $95
Watch: Jack Mason, $185 | Belt: Tasso Elba, $37
Wear it well: Use a color from the plaid in your shirt as the base for the pattern in your tie.
WEDNESDAY
Chambray Shirt: Urban Outfitters, $54 | Chinos: Grayers, $88 | Belt: Club Monaco, $80
Sneakers: Vans, $45 | Umbrella: British Belt Company, $52 | Backpack: Hex, $95
Wear it well: Power clash your patterns on all your accessories by making sure they share a few of the same colors.
THURSDAY
Shirt: Brooks Brothers, $65 | Sweatshirt: Everlane, $45 | Twill Pants: United by Blue, $88
Chukkas: Clarks, $140 | Cologne: Portland General Store, $98
Wear it well: On a colder day, opt for socks. Otherwise, double cuff the pants to show off these abbreviated chukkas.
FRIDAY
Tee: Saturdays Surf NYC, $40 | Jeans: A.P.C., $185
Sunglasses: Whistles, $120 | Sneakers: Garment Project, $175
Wallet: First Settlement Goods, $132 | Book: Fantastic Man, $36
Wear it well Small but saturated bright pops of color take a white tee and jeans from 0 to 100.
TELL ME:
HOW DO YOU LAYER FOR SPRING’S UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER?
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I know a Gabi post when I see one because she always nails it! I picked one up this winter after Christmas in light grey and I was shocked how useful it was in transitional weather. I also have a thin Thinsulate vest I wear under it on freezing rain days which with a pair of Timberland Chelsea boots look great.
Still not sure about coloured Chinos but I would do Wednesday with a khaki or grey pair. Really love Friday too.
Which Mac is that? I think you missed the link.
Thanks, Tod! A thinsulate vest is perfect under one, and thanks for pointing out the missing link so it’s not a mystery mac!
I’ve got a great mac – it’s khaki with military inspired accents like epaulettes and a storm flap. It’s really great for unpredictable transition weather, and as a neutral piece of outwear it’s easy to pair with anything. I don’t necessarily have to put in the same amount of consideration for the rest of my outfit as I would if I were wearing, say, a burgundy moto jacket 😉
But one thing I’m definitely in need of is a great umbrella, and the British Belt Company umbrella from Wednesday looks like it might fit the bill.
And as always, Gabi, you’ve got a knack for telling that color story. Sure, you could just give Monday’s look a bunch of gray accessories, but the specific way’s the grays are offset by each other’s textures (the smooth leather of the bag against the suede of the shoes and the linen of the tie) and the colors in their own pieces (the blue floral print in the tie and the two-tone sole in the shoes) elevate them well beyond “it’s gray accessories day.” And I’m not just saying that because I’m wearing a gray knit tie, smooth gray leather belt, and gray suede wingtips with taupe laces and soles (though it might be why I noticed that look first). I also love the blue/brown play in Tuesday and all the little red accents tying Wednesday together.
LOVE EPAULETTES! Even just the word is amazing. I’m so excited you always notice the color story Enrique – that’s my favorite part of making these outfit inspirations 🙂
Agreed. I’ll find any excuse at all to say that and “aiglets” (shoelace holes)
Love it that that mac has a hood! Especially needing it now since the forecast for today in my area says thunderstorms. As it is, I have a simple mac that’s been called a “winter trench” by BR which hasn’t seen some play time for quite a while. Must be because I don’t have especially dressy occasions.
Right now, I have a lightweight cotton-poly field parka from the Odin/Target collab a few years back, which I layer with either a quilted jacket or denim jacket underneath every time there’s inclement weather. Not necessarily great aesthetically but does a solid job in balancing function and style. Would be great to have something in waxed cotton, though, like a Belstaff number.
I love that it has a hood too – I just can’t get behind a raincoat without one. I have a hooded one and a non hooded, and I only ever reach for the one with the hood, because it’s just more practical. I’m sure you could rock the trench with something more casual – like joggers and sneaks – it’s just about owning what you’re wearing, which I’m sure you can do, Joseph!
Return of the Mac, you knew that I’d be back… oh like I was the only one thinking it!
Oh Weejuns, I love you. They’re so comfy and classy. A good shoe is one you can just beat the fool out of and have it look better. I’d also like a wallet like Friday’s, but with an outline of the great state of Illinois; Wisconsin can’t have all the fun!
Boooooo 🙂 ..but only because I’m going to have that song in my head for the next week, now…
LOLLL I’m singing it
daaaaamn wednesday…back at it again with the white vans!
Think I’m going to wear Wednesday today!
I usually bring an umbrella and wear boat shoes or camp mocs that are ok to get wet. With the heat the heaviest thing I can wear usually is a light bomber but that’s about it. I do like the idea of the Mac though. Despite being less busy than a trench coat it looks easier to dress up or down, or at least this one does (the hood probably helps).