What do I wear with shorts and a polo?

[yleb33]

def no socks with contrasting colored loafers or drivers....which should have been a tad obvious but hey

 

[Ianiceman]

Too obvious and hence my suggestion. And bare ankles look pathetic on an unfortunate majority of men.

 

[WRAdvisor]

Sandals
Loafers
Cross Trainers w/ ankle socks
Driving shoes

NO BOAT SHOES!

 

[chicfric]

For a casual look, wear air force 1's. If the chinos came with a crease when you bought them, yes you continue to iron the crease when need be.

 

[tg1therock]

what's wrong with boat shoes?

 

[Made in California]

I don't always wear shorts, but when I do... I prefer loafers without socks.

 

[fashionlover2513]

Originally Posted by BareSolid

Do I get a pair of Sperry Topsiders, and in what colour is the most 'classic'? Are there other options? Are socks not allowed?
Also do I iron creases into chino shorts?

No matter what you wear, no socks when wearing shorts unless you're at the gym. Please... no socks.

 

[chuckseabreeze]

Originally Posted by Ianiceman

No, n/a, yes, no, no. Do not under any circumstances get the most boring option of every white middle aged, middle income American in the summer time. No boat shoes, no baggy chino shorts, no bandy legs with skinny bare ankles. Get some adidas Stan Smiths and wear with short white socks. Make sure your shorts are tapered to fit the width of tour legs. Do not go bare ankled. There are loads of adidas Samba or Gazelle colourways if you want to match them up or show a bit of colour. Show some imagination and step out of the crowd.

Originally Posted by chrisb0109

I wouldn't call that stepping out of the crowd. Have you ever been to a high school?
Right? I don't see how white shoes and socks are a better alternative

I think if you are going to wear a polo and shorts, you've already said "f$#@ it" to looking good (to a certain point). You can only go two ways: full "f$#& it" and wear sandals or semi and wear bright suede colored driving loafers. I do the former because I have no money

 

[dmac]

Originally Posted by Frodo

This is a classic, but unconventional enough to get you up out of the Topsiders/Weejuns rut.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/11575?feat=pprv


They are classic, but unfortunately pale in comparison to same shoes made back in the 80s.

Quoddy and Russell both make superior quality shoes of a similar style.

My wife just purchased some Sperry Fisherman sandals which are supremely comfortable.

 

[Nicola]

Originally Posted by BareSolid

Do I get a pair of Sperry Topsiders, and in what colour is the most 'classic'? Are there other options? Are socks not allowed?
Also do I iron creases into chino shorts?

An apron of course.

 

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by dmac

They are classic, but unfortunately pale in comparison to same shoes made back in the 80s.

Quoddy and Russell both make superior quality shoes of a similar style.

My wife just purchased some Sperry Fisherman sandals which are supremely comfortable.

Well, I was gonna buy a new pair - mine finally gave up last year. Cheap leather? Glued together now?

 

[Oleg]

According to many on here, you don't wear shorts period. You wear a three piece suit, complete with pocket square and buttonhole, an affected foppish demeanor and, presumably, the bruises you got from the righteous kicking you got on Saturday night for mincing around dressed like an extra from a the latest episode of Poirot.
Dunno why but I like my boatshoes in slightly conservative colours, otherwise driving shoes or loafers. And I don't know what goes on in the US of A, but if you wear socks and shorts anywhere outside a sporting arena, the rest of the planet will be pishing themselves laughing at you. If you're old enough to drink in bar without showing ID, then doubly so.

 

[ChicagoRon]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Well, I was gonna buy a new pair - mine finally gave up last year. Cheap leather? Glued together now?
AE has some awesome boat shoes in their clearance sale right now - I think $160 - goodyear welted... I generally expect a pair of shoes I wear in the summer without socks to last one season, so I prefer the cheaper/glued-together myself, but...

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Made in California

I don't always wear shorts, but when I do... I prefer loafers without socks.

This works for me, too.

 

[xCoffee]

Does anyone have specific loafers/shoes or specific belts that would be good examples?