Real Guy Wardrobe: A Week of Casual Men’s PNW Style

By Type Girlfriend | Very last Updated: Apr 14 2022

Have you at any time frequented a cafe, or browse an write-up, and afterwards fulfilled the operator of explained-restaurant, or the creator of claimed-report and believed to oneself, Sure, all right, it all can make perception.

That is how I felt meeting Alan Stuart, the artistic brains powering Pair of Thieves, a single of Design and style Girlfriend’s go-to models for exciting (but not, like, Enjoyment!) men’s socks and elegant however reliably sturdy underwear.

Stuart’s exceptional aesthetic will come by way of in the site’s off-defeat visuals and at any time-so-a bit quirky apparel patterns.

So in a natural way, I questioned the Portland, Oregon-centered inventive director to document a 7 days in his wardrobe.

Every single outfit is chock comprehensive of relaxed men’s PNW design, excellent for WFH inspo.

Check out out his laid-again seems to be and accompanying colour commentary beneath.

Monday

pants: Carhartt | sneakers: Nike | coat: Schott (equivalent)

Am I the only 1 that feels negative for apparel that have not been worn in a extended time? I have not achieved for this sweater in a long time for the reason that it never ever appears to be like wonderful on my shelf, but then I always like it on.

The trousers are a vintage pair of Carhartts that I just bought for $30. I’m on a kick recently to try and invest in a lot less new things. The sneakers operate with pretty much everything, though putting on them with shorts is a quite sophisticated shift that I’m not absolutely sure I can pull off (until I’m in NYC perhaps?). 

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Magically, these Pair of Thieves boot socks and the sweater vibe jointly, and that can make me happier than it most likely must (on the inside, modeling is severe). 

It is a colder day here in Portland, so I wore this peacoat that I received at Topshop in London quite a few decades in the past, prior to it arrived to the U.S., so it nonetheless feels like a exceptional discover to me.

It’s survived lots of closet purges and will endure many more. 

Tuesday

shorts and shirt: 10 Thousand | foundation layer: Pair of Burglars

I’m not an “athleisure” guy and never ever will be, so I have not set a great deal thought into my exercise session gear above the years, but that also resulted in me donning a bunch of mismatched hues, brands, and stuff acquired for free right after races.

This then led me to my only true workout wardrobe tenet: just purchase black things.

I really do not like a large amount of branding and for that reason have favored things from Ten Thousand, which is the shorts and shirt below. 

The base layer bottoms are our extremely personal Pair of Burglars SuperFit, which I begged our head of merchandising to make for many years. They perform for all the points: snowboarding, path-functioning, cycling, SUPing, yoga, severe pogo-sticking and I really like them (thank you, Mona). 

For socks, I’m generally don-tests a new product or service of ours, and these are some solution ankle socks coming out in the slide. They are amazing, but that is all I’m authorized to say. 

Wednesday

trousers: Pimples | sweater: Mollusk | sneakers: Straye

These Acne breakouts pants are probably the most pricey I personal, but every single time I use them it divides the price tag by the selection of wears. And that is how math allows us as older people. 

I also adore this sweater because it can be dressed up or down.

Considering the fact that these two items collectively get me a bit much too near to a region club seem than I’m comfy with, nevertheless, I throw on a hat (I was also functioning late and my hair was fluffy), and some filthy shoes. These kinds are by Straye, and I dig them since the founder is a good friend and they are also not Converse or Vans. 

Izzy can be observed below, and normally, sporting a fantastic tri-colour merle fur coat. 

Thursday

jeans: Levi’s | shacket: Madewell (equivalent) | sneakers: Vans

Okay, great spring day now, so the white tee is in whole result. There’s a 65% chance I spill ramen on it later, but the good thing is we make them and I hold backups at operate. 

I just bought these denims from Levi’s Secondhand program, which I feel is a tremendous amazing way to boost round fashion… fairly absolutely sure these had been my jeans in the 90s and I just bought them back again. 

The shacket (is that really what it is known as?) point is a wonderful fat for the year. 

I was owning issues determining on the footwear, but my buddy says usually go with the additional exciting option, and she has a lot of entertaining, so I went with the pink leather-based Vans. 

Socks are PoT, obviously.

Friday

onesie: Amazon | gloves: Hestra

For me, the arrival of spring is beautiful for quite a few causes, but one particular of these is absolutely hitting the mountain in a onesie.

Do I have all figures of Winnie the Pooh? Of course. Does it embarrass my kids? Certainly. Would we all be sad if I skipped a 12 months? Also indeed. 

Gloves by Hestra due to the fact they are the greatest and a fanny pack because fashun. If you’re not getting fun, you’re accomplishing it completely wrong. 

Alan at a look

My fashion in 3 terms (or fewer!): All set. For. Every thing.

First manner memory: My mom owned a kids’ clothing retailer when I was youthful, so I had to product all the clothing.

Incredibly natural…

Favorite “splurge” garments brand name: Zits Studios

Preferred “steal” apparel model: Levi’s

A man’s private design and style is essential because… It is the closest matter we have to brightly colored feathers.