Fall in the Valley, a time where temperatures scream summer but calendars read fall, —leaving Phoenicians confused and frustrated when it comes to their wardrobe. Thankfully, Tom Simon, Sportwear Director at The Clotherie in Phoenix, sees this time as an opportunity for men to mix up their standard wardrobe and try some interesting combinations.

 

 

Business Attire

Simon pairs a Canali jacket, Zanella pants, Eron shirt, Roberts Jensen tie, Gravati shoes and Pantherella socks to create a subtly trendy look, perfect for a day at the office.

“Transitioning from summer to fall is also a great time to break out your brown dress shoes, which are now outselling traditional black shoes two to one. You can wear brown shoes with almost anything you would normally wear with black shoes; it’s such an unexpected yet rich look, especially when paired with a super-stylish houndstooth jacket.”

 

Casual Wear

To create a more casual look, Simon pairs Raleigh jeans, Boglioli deconstructed jacket, Eton shirt, Frye boot, Clotherie brand sweater and Clotherie Brand pocket square.

“Maybe skip the suit coat and instead break out a boldly colored or distinctively patterned dress shirt, or an eye-catching tie and shirt combination that you might not be willing to wear with a more formal suit and jacket. You want people know that you choose a tie-less look, rather than just looking like someone who took their tie off. If you do wear a jacket, choose something lightweight and then pair it with a less formal shirt like a cotton button-up or even a nice T-shirt. The best part about today’s lightweight deconstructed jackets is that you can wear them year-round, just layer less in the fall and then layer up in the winter.”

 

Outdoor Attire

Simon pairs Vicomte shoes, Alberto pants and a Billy Reid shirt to create a cool look that is perfect for a backyard barbeque or a day spent at the park.

“Unless you are on your way to the golf course, you don’t have to dress like your playing golf. Why not ditch the golf polo and grab a traditional dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up for a more stylish late-summer look?”