The true hallmark of Summer style is being able to break free from the conservative confines of navy, grey, stripes, and plaid to veer towards the more adventurous side of menswear. With the recent resurgence of 60's and 70's style, one of the most popular items of the season has become the Hawaiian shirt, a true classic. The pattern and multicolored nature of this shirt gives it a great deal of versatility when it comes to pairing and can even provide an opportunity to create compelling color stories within one outfit. My shirt features an almost contradictory palette of earth tones based in brown and I chose to elevate the look by adding in dress slacks and some classic penny loafers from Sebago USA. This rig is the swiss army knife of warm weather, suitable for any occasion from a brunch date to a night on the town and everything in between; I might also mention that you'll be supremely comfortable throughout as well.
These shoes, provided by Sebago, are the quintessential penny loafer in an antique brown finish, which features the perfect vamp and authentic toe box stitching that we all look for. The patent leather is a nice touch stylistically, but it also adds a level of water resistance that is needed in the unpredictable South Florida climate I live in. As the warm weather subsides and autumn begins, these loafers will be your go to for transitioning between the seasons, paired with dark denim and a not-so-crisp oxford for a preppy look or with cropped trousers and a sharp polo for a more European vibe. I definitely recommend you pick up your own pair HERE, at a price of $140, its hard not to.