Weekend Wear: How to Dress for a Road Trip to Wine Country
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Instead of mourning the end of Summer, why not mark the passing of the season by ditching the city and heading out for a road trip to wine country. It’s as good of an excuse as any to wear your warm-weather wardrobe one more time, not to mention stock up on your favourite vintages for the colder months ahead.
Even if you’re taking the tour after Labour Day, white jeans are still the right choice — after all, style rules are meant to be broken—just be careful around the Bordeaux. Pair them with trusty classics, like a blue Oxford and navy blazer. And, since you’re not keeping summer hours anymore, keep your group on time with the perfect bracelet watch, like this Guess Sportwise, with its masculine mix of steel and rose gold and vibrant blue dial.
1. Jachs Navy Stretch Sateen Blazer, $260
A navy blazer is a necessary staple in any man’s wardrobe, so if you’re still missing one, it’s time to correct that. The cotton and spandex blend ensures this blazer will travel well, while the half-lined construction means you can easily wear it in summer or fall.
2. Buck Mason Light Blue Pinpoint Oxford, $110
An Oxford is the best underpinning for any blazer — a light enough layer that it will help keep you warm without adding bulk should a cool wind pick up. Or, if it’s unexpectedly warm, ditch the blazer and roll up your sleeves to take advantage of the late summer sun.
3. Guess Blue, Silver and Rose Gold-Tone Sportwise Watch, $225
The Sportwise is an athletic looking bracelet watch that ups the style factor by dressing up the silver steel case with rose-gold accents. The large blue dial not only tells the time, but also has three smaller dials to tell you the day, date, and an additional 24-hour international time.
4. Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Ecru Twill Denim, $220
Avoid the expected blue denim or beige chinos and wear a pair of white jeans instead. The light shade is crisp, but not precious, since they’re made out of hardwearing cotton twill.
5. Brave Tessio Braided Leather Belt in Blue, $110
This braided belt mixes different materials (leather and canvas) and shades of blue to create a stylish blend of texture and colour that is leagues ahead of your trusty, yet admittedly standard, black or brown options.
6. Parc City Boot Co Navy Suede Driver, $175
We’d recommend hiring a driver to take you on your tour — you want to actually be able to enjoy the tastings, don’t you? But even if you’re not in the driver’s seat, that doesn’t mean you can’t wear a driving moccasin. As Elvis knew: blue suede makes a good shoe even better.
