Adapt This Look | Men’s Edition: Prep School Chic

Fashion Formula: Pullover + Button-Up Shirt + Flat Front Pants

What I love about this formula is that it’s so simple. It’s a very easy look to wear—great for those days when you need to look pulled together without looking as if you’re trying too hard.

The trick in upping the style factor of this formula is the color combination you choose.

My recommendations:

• Green + Navy + White. For a sporty preppy look.
  
• Sky Blue + Coral Orange + Purple Tinged Grey. Check out Club Monaco for these colors. Their coral color was spot on.
  
• Khaki + Sky Blue + Lime Green. Use the lime green as an accent color.
  

Summer Weight Cashmere V-Neck | $158 at JCrew
More choices abound at JCrew: a similar Pima Cotton sweater for $58, and a regular weight Cashmere one for $178. I love JCrew colors for a nice, preppy look. Check out the emerald (pictured) and navy sweaters in particular.

Summer Stripe Shirt | $65 at JCrew
A clean stripe that's nice enough to get noticed, but not loud enough to call attention.

Tissue Chino Prospect Pant | $59.50 at Polo Ralph Lauren
This versatile pant comes in a variety of colors to suit your mood and your outfit.

Check the Style Intelligence Report tomorrow for more men's fashion!