7 Menswear-Inspired Staples to Incorporate Into Your Wardrobe—And How to Style Them

Men’s Fashion Week and the biannual menswear trade show, Pitti Uomo, is off to the races. While many of us are still easing into the new year, the menswear pack has touched down in Florence for a style-packed settimana. This year’s guest designers—the British S.S. Daley and Italian Luca Magliano—will be there to show fall 2024, shaking up the typically more traditional affair, as well as the classic American designer, Todd Snyder, who will be returning to the runway for the first time in years. The whole affair promises to be ripe with inspiration—and not just for the boys.

Women’s runways in February and September may dictate the bulk of the year’s trends, but there is ample inspiration to be gained from men’s fashion, too. After all, women have been “borrowing from the boys” and putting their own twist on menswear staples for decades, and the inclination only seems to be growing. Many of the splashiest pieces to walk the spring/summer 2024 runways seem as though they were pulled directly from a grandfather’s closet—think of Miu Miu’s boat shoes which walked the runway paired with preppy basics, or Prada’s most-coveted field jacket.

If you love the look but aren’t quite sure how to pull it off, we’ve got you covered with styling ideas for all of our favorite menswear basics—from tweed to corduroy to office-ready trousers—in our edit below.

The Pleated Trouser

Staud’s pleated trousers look particularly cool when paired with poppy red layers from Tory Burch and Valentino, and Loewe’s fresh, white sneakers. Finish off the look with hints of gold jewelry.

Staud

Luisa pleated wide-leg pants

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Proenza Schouler White Label

Raver belted wide-leg pants

The Frankie Shop

Ripley pleated wide-leg pants

The Boat Shoe

Boat shoes were all over the spring/summer 2024 runways at Miu Miu, Bally, and Loewe, to name a few, and are bound to be the comeback-shoe of the season. We like ours styled with socks and pleated skirts for a preppy yet feminine look.

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The Row

Lucca bow-embellished textured-leather loafers

The Tweed Jacket

You can never go wrong with a classic tweed jacket. Try this black and white version from Anine Bing with a cool denim maxi, knee high boots, and a pop of red.

Laura Lombardi

Roccia gold-plated ball-chain necklace

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Alessandra Rich

oversized sequin-embellished metallic tweed blazer

The Corduroy Pants

Cozy corduroys are perfect for the cold months ahead. We like pairing them with monochromatic basics, like this soft cashmere sweater from Allude. Margiela’s patent Tabi loafers add just the right touch of interest.

Agolde

Low Slung Baggy wide-leg pants

Lié Studio

Ingrid gold-plated earrings

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Citizens of Humanity

Paloma corduroy wide-leg pants

Goldsign

Atticus corduroy wide-leg pants

The Shacket

Prada’s field jacket from the Spring/Summer 2024 runway will undoubtedly be a hit next season, but you can get your hands on the look right now. Pair this classic pick from Carhartt with a ladylike pencil skirt and a wickedly-sharp pair of pumps from Khaite—perfect shoes for work if you ask us.

Khaite

River Iconic leather pumps

Savette

Tondo Crescent leather shoulder bag

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The Vest

If you want to incorporate a grandpa-esque vest into your wardrobe, why not spring for the full suit? We love this combination from Leset, which you can break into separate pieces or wear as a full look.

Leset

Austyn Prince of Wales checked vest

Leset

Austyn Prince of Wales checked blazer

Leset

Austyn pleated Prince of Wales checked wide-leg pants

Alighieri

Gone Fishing gold-plated necklace

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The Shorts

Shorts, while cool and casual, aren’t always the easiest to style. We like them paired with a breezy trench, crisp button-up, and sneakers for an easy and elegant take on transitional dressing.

Onitsuka Tiger

Mexico 66 Birch Black sneakers

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The Frankie Shop

Vivian pleated striped shorts