Relaxed Prep | COS + Abercrombie + Massimo Dutti

Relaxed Prep is that fitted-tee, roomy-pants outfit that feels very current without being complicated. It brings together COS’s Slim Ribbed Cotton T-Shirt, Abercrombie & Fitch’s Menswear Baggy Trouser, and Massimo Dutti’s Split Leather Deck Shoes. The whole idea is contrast: a close-fitting top, a defined waist, and trousers with room to move. Relaxed trouser shapes are still a big part of menswear, and their appeal makes sense—you get the structure of tailored pants with a much less buttoned-up feel. The white COS tee keeps the proportions balanced, while its fine ribbing adds a little texture. Tucking it into the black Abercrombie trousers is the styling move that makes everything click. Then the brown suede deck shoes bring in the prep revival. Boat shoes are having another moment as designers give the nautical classic a more city-ready feel, and this pair makes that influence easy to wear. Think casual dinner dates, gallery afternoons, or weekend coffee: a smart-casual men’s outfit for someone into minimalist style who wants a little more personality.

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