Jim Class: HOW TO PULL OFF THE SUMMER SLOUCH

In order to help you nail the slouchy-yet-chic trend, we’ve asked Mr. Jim Moore, GQ’s Creative Director-at-Large, to coach you out of your slim-fit comfort zone. “Look for things that are a little oversized but not sloppy,” he advises. “Another strategy is to go with a monochromatic look, like this creamy combo of an Open-Knit Polo and Pleated Hudson Short.”

1. ADD SOME BIG SHORT ENERGY

“This Relaxed Chino Short is tailored at the top and looser as it comes down to the knee. The result is a polished short that you can wear for dinneral fresco.

The Boucle Stripe Cabana Polo ties the navy-and-white color story together.”

2. KNOW WHEN TO TUCK IN

“Okay,Seinfeld fans, this is not a pirate shirt: this is a tunic. And because you’re pairing it with a double-pleated Gurkha Short, which has a lot of volume on its own, you’re going to want to wear it tucked in.

If you want to wear it untucked, turn the volume down with a Slim Fit White Jean.”

3. INVEST IN A DRESS TEE

“Todd’s created a tee in this soft, silky Japanese cotton that sits properly on the shoulders yet has a little more volume through the body.

This ‘dress’ tee wants to be tucked in and will look great under a suit or paired with a Relaxed Fit Selvedge Chino.”

4. SWAP YOUR HOODIE FOR A SWEATER

“A sweater is an easy replacement for a hoodie, and you’ll get more compliments when you wear one. One tip here is to wear something looser up top with a tailored Hudson Short on the bottom — then you’ve got an elevated take on what could have been just another mariner-inspired shirt and shorts.”