Just as with how to wear a camp collar shirt, for instance, wearing a polo the right way for summer is both subtle and yet surprisingly easy. That is to say, if you find the right polo. And that’s why, ladies and gentlemen, I’m recommending you pick a newly classic and easygoing, yet stylish, Todd Snyder polo. It’s every bit as comfortable as your favorite T-shirt, yet with the sort of polish (and USA-made construction) that you’d expect from one of the country’s foremost menswear designers. It even comes in a range of neat and engaging colors, all the better to invest in the best and stock up on multiple options. It gets even better from there as you search for tips on how to wear a polo for men, because I’m recommending you team it with a pair of the best men’s lightweight pants, some sleek loafers and more.

Consider this the sort of #OOTD that you can wear to the office or out to a lovely patio dinner on the weekends, because it really is every bit that versatile. It all comes down to the fact that, naturally, you’re starting things off with one of the best polos for men, then building your ensemble from there. A polo is both a step up from a T-shirt and yet a breezy step down from a dress shirt, which can often run hot at times. Hence, the made-in-Los-Angeles Todd Snyder polo you see here. Have questions on what to wear and how to wear it? Follow me on Twitter for daily style tips. Alright, let’s get into this #OOTD!

• The Classic Men’s Polo: Todd Snyder Made-in-L.A. Homespun Slub Polo, $98 — Go a bit bold and a bit refined with this versatile polo for men in a rich, unique color. It’s worth the investment, trust me.
• The Pants: Flint and Tinder Lightweight Stretch Chinos, $128 –Pair up that classic Todd Snyder polo with some of the best men’s lightweight pants for summer. It’s as simple as that.
• The Belt: Billykirk No. 288 Center Bar Belt, $105 — The right accessories, as I always say, make all the difference, and this stylish leather belt from Billykirk is one of the best around.
• The Loafers: Yuketen Bit Loafers, $340 — There are your standard loafers, and then there’s this pair of refined loafers, some of the best leather loafers for men. Talk about stepping things up a notch for the office and date night, right?
• The Watch: Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bracelet Watch, $575 via UNCRATE — You can wear essentially any one of your favorite watches with this ensemble, but this versatile stainless steel dive watch is both dressy and rugged, making it one of the best watches for guys on the go.
• The Sunglasses: Maui Jim Castles Sunglasses, $300 — Keep things bold yet classic and fresh with these iconic men’s aviator sunglasses from a trusted brand. Keep those accessories on-point, folks.
• The Grooming Essential: MANTL Invisible Daily SPF 30, $21.98 — Protect your mug while moisturizing your face at the same time with this daily SPF for men. Sometimes, it really is that easy.
• The Everyday Carry: Filson WWII Shell Casing Money Clip, $52 — How’s this for one of the coolest money clips — and one of the coolest EDC essentials — on the market? A great way to keep things sleek and distinctive as you hit the town.

I don’t know about you, but this ensemble has me more than ready to dress in breezy, refined and yet cool fashion this summer. Start things off the right way with oft-overlooked but no-less-essential accessories, like one of the coolest money clips, and rest assured knowing it only gets cooler and more stylish from there. Of course, it all comes down to the fact that the classic Todd Snyder polo at the center of this #OOTD is as essential as it gets for easygoing and yet sharp summer style. The same can be said for a pair of the best men’s lightweight pants, the kind you’ll want to purchase in multiple colors and wear day in day out.

To keep things even more refined, reach for one of the best watches for guys, a rugged and durable timepiece that manages to be dressy and effective, no matter what. A pair of the best leather loafers for men keeps things sleek and ready for the office or date night, as does a pair of classic men’s sunglasses for when the sun’s glare really picks up. You’re covered A-to-Z in this #OOTD, all the better for making it work in multiple style situations. Now we’re talking, folks. Happy shopping!

You very well might recognize the famed and much-loved brand featured in today’s Sunday Sale, and that’s great news, indeed. It might seem like an unusual time to recommend that you buy one of the best bomber jackets around, but when the jacket in question is the Taylor Stitch Bomber Jacket, and when that jacket is 20 percent off via the excellent Taylor Stitch Workshop, well, it’s a deal that’s not to be missed. You very well recognize Taylor Stitch from other blog features, including a look at some of the best men’s summer pants, plus my recommendation on a sub-$100 Taylor Stitch shirt, but the brand really doesn’t just do one thing well: They do plenty of men’s style essentials very well across the board, and I’m not just saying that. If you’ve tried the brand, you know. If not, well, a 20 percent discount on one of the best men’s bomber jackets is a great way to get up to speed with what the San Francisco-based brand is all about.

It helps that this rugged men’s bomber jacket retails now for below $240, a downright steal when you consider how well it’s made. Now, this seems to be the case with nearly every other launch in the Taylor Stitch Workshop, but it’s especially true of the brand’s outerwear. These pieces are so essential and well-made, it’s wonder that they retail for 20 percent off and even lower, particularly when you take a closer look at the cool-as-can-be Taylor Stitch Bomber Jacket. It won’t ship until mid-September, but that’s even better: You’ll be primed and ready to layer up with your new favorite bomber jacket come early fall. And my oh my, what a piece you’re getting with one of the best men’s bomber jackets.

SHOP: The Taylor Stitch Bomber Jacket

Your new favorite bomber jacket has all the proper specs you’d expect from a brand like Taylor Stitch, after all. Taylor Stitch’s West Coast roots and San Fran presence both mean that they haven’t cut corners when it comes to weather-ready performance. The Taylor Stitch Bomber Jacket in Waxed Navy is made with a 5.5oz. waxed cotton from famed purveyors Halley Stevenson, a U.K. heritage company that makes some of the hardest-wearing fabrics on the planet. Wool and acrylic ribbing at the cuffs and collar helps with a warming, yet not sweltering, finish. And of course, the brand’s signature organic cotton vintage SF map print lining gives the Taylor Stitch Bomber Jacket in Waxed Navy a cool and one-of-a-kind finish. And yet, this all rolls into an easy-wearing, versatile jacket that’ll prove more than adequate for the in-between weather that tends to roll through town between September and October.

The excellent thing is, you can wear this jacket casually (with a rugged Taylor Stitch henley) and with a bit more polish in mind (say, atop a Taylor Stitch Oxford shirt). It’ll resist wind and rain nicely, and when you’re not wearing it on the road, it certainly shouldn’t prove too bulky to pack up. And again, it’s quite helpful that it retails for 20 percent off right now. Shop in advance, stock up accordingly and then layer up come early fall with what I’d certainly call your new favorite bomber jacket. Happy shopping and good luck out there, folks.

SHOP: The Taylor Stitch Bomber Jacket