Blog Bites – What The Author Wears: A Breakdown

As most of you know I’m a Minimalist in many ways including my style. Today I’ll be doing a breakdown of one of my current looks.

Since we at A Step Above Style value your time (and because you already know why you’re here) we’ll jump right in.

Let’s begin.

But Before We Start…

Pro Tip : You should surround yourself with people who routinely give their best.

One of the main reasons I aim to dress well is because of my wife. I want to always look my best when I’m with her in private or in public.

This is not just a expectation for me as a individual, but for us as a couple.

Because a hoodie and Croc’s just won’t do.

What I’m Wearing

• Jacket – Gap Denim Jacket
• Shirt – BYLT Basics Shirt
• Pants – Target Chinos in black
• Shoes – New Balance 327
• Watch – Apple Watch Ultra

Note: The jacket I’m wearing in this photo was actually given to me by close friend, and member of the ASAS Community , Tony Gonzalez!

You can read our interview with him here.

I know him personally, and consider him the “Jacket King” as he always has a fly jacket on!

Style Breakdown

When getting dressed, I typically pick the shoes first. All of my shoes are comfortable, so I never have to pick based on that factor.

Once I pick the shoes, my pants are next. I have pants in black, brown, olive, and regular denim jeans. My pants in some way will always go with my shoes.

Next is the shirt. Naturally, I pick a shirt that goes with both the shoes and pants. I have about 8 solid colored shirts from BYLT. I love that they are solid and the branding is minimal.

Since I’ve purchased it, my Apple Watch Ultra has been my only casual watch. The battery life is great, it’s super durable, and provides a ton of functionality. I always wear it with the Midnight Ocean strap it came with.

Lastly is my jacket. The one pictured here is made of a high quality denim in a Minimalist’ favorite color; black. I love this jacket for its many pockets, and sleek, modern looks. This one was a gift, but a great jacket is something I’d pay well for.

Conclusion

Hopefully this post has given you a bit of insight into what I think when getting dressed for casual settings.

My capsule wardrobe allows me to get dressed in under 10 minutes , while also having lots of options to work with.

If I can leave any advice with you today it’s this:

• Keep your shoes clean
• Wear a high quality jacket whenever possible

Until next time, y’all have a good one.

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