A wife pleaser with a whole whack of dangly chains (and maybe a trim tuft of chest hair)? Yes, thank you, more please.
Rethink Flannel
The Beach Boys, 1962
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You might associate flannel shirts with lumberjacks in the dead of winter, but as the Beach Boys so smartly demonstrate here, they’ve also been worn for decades by Californian surfers in need of an extra hit of warmth following an early morning sesh.
Keep It Simple

Steve McQueen, 1973
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One more McQueen photo just to keep the moodboards fed and happy. This is a great lesson in not overthinking things. A flattering navy tee, a great pair of cutoff jeans, and a hell of a watch—that’s all you really need to dress like an absolute king.
Just Have Fun

Denzel Washington, 2006
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That’s what the beach is about, isn’t it? Even on a blustery fall day you can still have a damn good time out there, as Denzel, his excellent leather trench, and his extremely good boy prove here.