In celebration of Father’s Day
We might tease our dads for their out-of-touch style choices, but the truth is, they can teach us a thing or two about dressing on point. In fact, most of our fathers were years ahead of the game when it comes to nailing understated normcore dressing. Here, we pay tribute to the man of the hour with a roundup of the quintessential dad wardrobe essentials that are actually super stylish.
1. Chunky Sneakers
“Dad sneakers” are the hero piece of dad style. Defined as a chunky, thick-soled, lace-up sneaker, they’re a style that grew in popularity in Midwestern America during the 1980s, and they’ve been sweeping the fashion scene over the last few years in souped-up iterations. Our favorite way to style them? Take cues from dad Steve Jobs and pair them with your straight-leg jeans.
2. Leather Belts
A simple leather belt, in neutral hues such as brown or black, is an understated and classic dad essential. For the most dad approach to styling, tuck your T-shirt or button-down shirt neatly into your trousers.
3. Waist Bags
The waist bag, also known as the fanny pack, has been a fixture in the luxury and street-style arenas for a few years, but its beginnings are much more humble. The hands-free, functional style was mostly worn on a sports field or by dads on vacation, often paired with a Hawaiian shirt or cargo shorts. Today, the most fashion-forward way to wear the waist bag is slung across the chest.
4. Socks & Sandals
The most daring dad style duo? Socks and sandals. The quirky combination has been gaining new appreciation among both men and women, with celebrity fans including Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber. There are no limits in terms of open-toe footwear — pair your socks with everything from basic slides to athletic Velcro sandals.
