Fashion: Stylish dads

By Michiko Hylands

Living·

30 Aug, 2015 05:00 AM4 mins to read

Make Dad's day by kitting him out in some new-season standouts.

Have fun with florals to get into the mood for spring.

Next Sunday is Father's Day, so it's time to celebrate the wonderful dads in our lives. There is truth in the saying "any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad", so now it's time to give back. What better way than updating dad's wardrobe with some fab new-season finds.

There are many different types of Dads out there. From couch potato to sporty, classic and refined, to those who are still hipsters at heart. The variations are endless but, regardless of their style, all dads want to look good. Dressing well is always a great place to start.

Without a doubt, you can't go past having a beautifully cut suit, tailor-made to fit like a glove. I'm a big fan of Crane Brothers' seriously dapper offering. Double-breasted suits are on-trend. This crowd-pleaser will make Dad the envy of his work colleagues.

Edgier fathers will adore Zambesi's monochrome striped "Offside" jumper worn here with its black cropped trousers. A stripy knit adds a fashion-forward flavour to the mix. The arresting red stripe detail gives it a "too cool for school" look, perfect for Dads wanting to make a fashion statement.

Most Dads prefer easy-to-wear, comfortable clothes but they still need to look good. Finding the perfect balance is easy, thanks to this practical combo from Workshop Denim. The linen shirt and grey tee teamed with dark jeans is a winning classic.

Dads love a good chino in a no-nonsense, neutral shade. A beige or tan chino is a wardrobe staple. Check out i love ugly's tan "Jonty" pants worn with its crew-neck
merino sweater and "Formal" shirt. It's easily dressed up or down, whatever the occasion.

Basics such as good-quality denim are the backbone of a man's wardrobe. Double denim is back but in a good way. Rugged Dads will favour Levi's denim-on-denim ensemble, toned down by the Sunset coat worn over the top. This is off-duty dressing at its best.

For an effortless, laid-back aesthetic, try Vanishing Elephant's grey linen shirt worn here with its elasticated pant. Made for the weekend, dressing down never looked so good.

Sporty Dads need something that suits the conditions and still remains on trend. Huffer's grey hooded Alpine jacket solves this dilemma. It's perfect for taking the kids to all those Saturday morning sports events.

Dads will love their new looks. So go on, spoil them. They certainly deserve it!

(Above): Ariston 'Lini e Cottoni' Blue Cotton Double-Breasted
Two-Piece Suit $1995
Portland Shirt $295
Fumagalli Zora
Gull Tie $225
All from Crane Brothers

(From left:)

Alpine Jacket

$199

Bleachers Pant $129

All from Huffer

2. Levi's 513 Straight Fit Jeans $149.90
Levi's Sunset Coat $149.90
Levi's Trucker $149.90
Levi's Truckee Western Shirt $109.90
All from Levi's

3. Long sleeve Shirt in
Grey Linen $139.95
Green Elasticated Pant $174.95
Blue Derby shoes $309.95
All from Vanishing Elephant

4. Classic Linen Shirt $249
Long Sleeve Linen Crew Neck $229
Slim Fit Stretch Pant $269
All from Workshop Denim

5. Crew Neck Sweater Black Merino $219
Tan Jonty Pants $135
Long Sleeve Formal Shirt $139
All from i love ugly

6. Offside Jumper $390
Cropped Trouser $330
Dr Martens Gusset Shoes $240
All from Zambesi

The Line Up: Must-have essentials for dad

Dads will enjoy Baxter of California's After Shave Balm, a grooming essential. You can't beat a pair of timeless sunnies such as Ray Ban's Wayfarers. Nike's Lunarglide trainers will make Dad stand out from the others and Deadly Ponies' "Phantom Duffle" is the ultimate "man bag".