MJ Darling: STYLE (FALL & WINTER) - Luxe Looks For Less (Rugged Outdoor Casual)

Winter is coming (if its not here already), and after a long stretch of shorts, tees, and flip-flops, its finally time to don your fly sweaters, chinos, and overcoats!

But with so many things to choose from, how do you layer them right, and keep from looking tacky, especially when you're going from blue-collar worker-to-leisurely outdoorsman, or meeting up with friends for that bonfire at the camp site this weekend without resorting to the old forest camo, plaid lumberjack button-down, expendable jeans, and running shoes or even worse, the very same workboots you've already been wearing all week?

We get it; you work hard, and a blue-collar worker's got to stay functional regardless of their work shift, but the only other clothes you have just don't quite fit a more casual occasion.

Short on gear that's both functional and a bit sexy? Where can you get some good stuff without killing your wallet, or having to go a billion different places?

WE GOT YOU.

THE OUTDOORSMAN

I put together this casual look for the rugged and handy type, who deserves to look as good as he works hard!

Our model, Matt Triola, is a blue-collar outdoors/working man with a great mind and sense of humor, who like most, insists that his new wardrobe style must be as authentic to his default style without making him feel awkward.

I think we did quite nicely!

Here's a breakdown of the following Fall/Winter Outdoor Casual look, that can have you looking both functional and stylish, for well under $200:

Hunting Jacket by Wantdo (found at Bargain Hunt) - $30
Vest by Goodfellow (found at Target) - $22
Denim Button-Down by Goodfellow (found at Target) - $22
Short-Sleeved Henley by Goodfellow (found at Target) - $12
Scarf by G (found at a local Asian trade store) - $10
Chinos by Goodfellow (found at Target) - $25
Watch by Armitron (found at Walmart) - $60
Hair by Sportcut (B'ham, AL) - $15-20
Skullcap by Unknown (Generic, found at local accessory shop) - $2
Shoes (brown leather casual sneakers, not pictured) by Levis (found at K&G Fashions) - $24

And remember, these garments are mostly neutral colors, and are very versatile, so they can be worn with most anything else in your closet, as long as the fit is consistent, meaning no baggy shirts with fitted pants, and vice versa-
..just in case you were wondering if you'd have to buy a complete outfit every time you want to change your look; no you don't!

Go for classic-styled garments (white, gray and blue shirts, navy, grey, khaki chinos, well-fitted jackets, etc.).

Classic wear means that a good quality garment will last for years, even decades, so rest assured that classic styles in neutral colors and quality will go a long way for your precious dollar!

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