5 Days, 5 Ways: The Mac Jacket
The other (better) Big Mac
By Gabi Meyers | Last Updated: Aug 1 2016
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.
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?
Want to see more ways to wear the items featured in this article? See 5 ways to wear a graphic tee, leather jacket, and lace up boots.
