The Obtainer - 3/29/23, Wednesday
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Wednesday, March 29th Edition
How many pockets are too much on a pair of pants? I can’t think of what personal belongings to put in eight of them.
- Leon Hedgepeth, Shopping Editor ⋯ @leonhedgepeth
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Cargo Pants
Cargo pants have hit the menswear mainstream once again. Of course, for some of us, they never left our closets, but let's welcome the others. Workwear has been heavy the last few seasons and has settled down a bit, but a good pair of cargos have hit mall brands now, and they have vintage and military surplus stores to thank. The comfort and utility the pants offer allow me to give my denim a break, and I style them the same as I would chinos—a denim shirt, maybe a grey hoodie, and I'll even cinch at the ankle with a pair of sneakers.While there have been many iterations with updated silhouettes, sticking to a straight or relaxed fit with your cargo pants will give you the most authentic feel, not to mention make them look even more “of the moment.” Also, look for a pant with a high rise, hefty fabric and spacious pockets. Fabrics like herringbone, ripstop and a heavy twill are perfect to wear for pretty much all seasons. We've selected three similar styles that are equally rugged, yet available in a range of prices. How much you want to spend is entirely up to you, but as you see, these will always be in style.
Budget-friendly, so you're able to stock up in multiple colors
There are eight spacious pockets, but that does add some bulk to the leg
Adjustable waist tabs and drawstrings at the ankle ensure the perfect fit
Made from a washed cotton/poly twill with the seat and knees reinforced for wear and tear
Vintage paratrooper fatigue cargo pant, $67.99 / $53.99 by Rothco
There are only six pockets on these and no drawstrings at the ankle
They're more of a straight-fit with a slightly wider leg, so they'll look more refined than the others
Made from a smooth cotton (in two colorways) that will feel like your favorite pair of chinos
The pockets hide the buttons for a more understated feel
Relaxed-fit cargo pant, $128 / $76.80 (w/code SPRING) by J.Crew
Made from a hardy 7.8 oz. cotton herringbone fabric with solid metal buttons
Garment-dyed and sanforized to minimize shrinkage
These are button-fly (the other two have zippers)
Based on an authentic military design with higher hip pockets and a huge back cargo pocket for additional storage
Herringbone field cargo pant, $295 by RRL
Stuff We Swear by
These Drops
When it comes to looking good, you’ve got your hair and your skin and we all do as much as we can to make those look great, right? But a lot of guys overlook their eyes. And nothing makes you look more tired and worn-out than some dull, blood-shot eyes. An easy fix is eye drops, but you don’t want just any cheap bottle of Visine. Those aren’t designed for regular use and aren’t the best for your eyes. Lumify, which was the first over-the-counter eye drop that’s been developed with low-dose brimonidine tartrate, reduces eye redness by selectively constricting blood vessels in the eye. In fact, they’re scientifically proven to work fast and without any of the typical side effects of eye drops (itching or redness returning even stronger).
I use them almost daily. In fact, the Amazon page for them says I’ve ordered 21 bottles so far. And while they’re not cheap, the bottle is relatively affordable considering it will last you well over a month. Two drops in each eye is all it takes to make my baby blues noticeably whiter and brighter. Redness? Gone completely, almost immediately. I look rested and dare I say, a little younger, too. And the effects last around eight to 10 hours. There’s no stinging or cooling sensation, just a hit of slippery moisture that feels welcome as I’m trying to keep my eyes open first thing in the morning.
Lumify eye drops,$19.41 by Bausch + Lomb
The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.
This oversized long-sleeve tee has the perfect drop shoulder for a relaxed fit and a crewneck line to help keep the neckline intact after washing.
$18.99 / $16.40 byAbercrombie & Fitch
This vintage-inspired half-zip sweater features a lavish French ribbed texture and an exaggerated collar for extra warmth.
$100 / $79.99 byBanana Republic
A shirt jacket this well-made for under $100 is practically a steal. Hardwearing metal jean buttons, three patch pockets and single-button barrel cuffs make this jacket a must-buy.
$205 / $95 byBrooklyn Tailors
J.Crew’s spring sale event offers 40% off nearly everything. Like this lightweight cotton Harrington jacket, which is available in four colorways and has been washed for a lived-in feel.
$168 / $100by J.Crew
Faded black denim provides the perfect juxtaposition with an all-black outfit. These jeans are a wider cut, so pair them with boots or a blank canvas sneaker.
$128 / $59.99by Madewell
I don't care what you read, the necktie will always be an elegant option. This one is made in Italy from 100% wool and is finished with silk at the interior neckband for additional durability.
$125 / $79.99by Polo Ralph Lauren
The three best stories from around the web.
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I don’t like it when someone tells me what to wear because I like that culture, and I’m the type of person who thinks that if you want to wear a jacket, even when you skateboard, you should.”
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Over the years shooting street style, I’ve seen more and more athletes heading to fashion shows, but I have to say, Ibaka was one of the earlier attendees I recognized.”
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Rather than jumping back into ready-to-wear, he embarked on an upcycling project, reinventing vintage pieces he’d been collecting for years.”
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Drake’s with Zach Zono. For our latest lookbook, we visited the young artist in his London studio, where he spends his days creating vibrant, blotchy, abstraction-meets-figuration oil paintings, inspired by the flowers that grow near his family home in Cape Town, a practice that he continues to refract and interrogate.
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