March is over! That means it’s *really* Spring. A surprise snowstorm in late March is annoying but not completely unexpected, but April is pretty consistently 50° to 70°, with rain, blue skies or a little bit of both. With that kind of forecast, versatile layers are a key component for any wardrobe.
Enter, the work shirt. Designed for manual labor, workwear is made of a thicker material, meant to be more durable than that of your average button up. It’s weight makes it a versatile layer for the change of season.
THE WORK SHIRT: UNIQLO, $20
A work shirt is the perfect over-or-under layer for erratic spring weather.
MONDAY
Sweater: MKI, $105 | Trousers: Sid Mashburn, $275 | Derby Shoes: Soulland, $195
Belt: Maximum Henry, $125 | Socks: Pair of Thieves, $10 | Watch: Nixon, $125
Wear it well: Layer your over shirt over a sweater and trousers to hit the bar after work.
TUESDAY
Shirt: Charles Tyrwhitt, $39 | Chinos: Barbour, $129 | Loafers: Quoddy, $275
Glasses: Steven Alan, $265 | Beanie: Steven Alan, $98 | Candle: Le Labo, $75
Wear it well: Go (over)shirt on shirt for your next casual date night.
WEDNESDAY
Jacket: Whistles, $260 | Cords: JackThreads, $21 | Chukkas: Clarks, $130
Hair Product: Hanz de Fuko, $20 | Socks: Corgi, $35
Wear it well: Wear your over shirt as a shirt itself – layer a thin tee underneath for extra comfort.
THURSDAY
Sweatshirt: Wood Wood, $136 | Jeans: Levi’s, $240 | Sneakers: Puma, $120
Cap: ASOS, $11 | Wallet: Bellroy, $95
Wear it well: Wear your over shirt as an internal layer under a crewneck sweatshirt.
FRIDAY
Tee: Todd Snyder, $65 | Pants: Outerknown, $75 | Sneakers: Saturdays NYC, $150
Backpack: Jack Spade, $298 | Sunglasses: Warby Parker, $95
Wear it well: An over shirt adds some structure to a casual tee and soft pants look.
TELL US,
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LIGHTWEIGHT LAYER?
Want to see more ways to wear your favorite pieces? See five ways to wear lace up boots, a breton shirt and brown derby shoes.
