Alright, let’s talk Chuck 70s. I was staring at my shoe rack the other day, as you do, and my eyes landed on my trusty pair. You know, the ones that have seen a few adventures but still look sharp. It got me thinking about how I actually go about putting an outfit together with them, ’cause sometimes it’s easy to just fall into the same old rut.
So, I figured I’d walk you through what I did recently when I wanted to build a look around my classic black Chuck 70 high-tops. It wasn’t for any special occasion, just a regular day, but I wanted to feel, you know, put-together without trying too hard.
First thing I did was pull out the Chucks themselves. Cleaned off a bit of dust. Then I thought, okay, pants. My immediate go-to is usually some dark denim. So, I grabbed my favorite pair of slim-fit black jeans. Put ’em on with the Chucks. Stood in front of the mirror.
And honestly? It was… fine. Just fine. Nothing wrong with it, classic even. But it felt a bit too predictable, a bit too… safe? Like I hadn’t really thought about it. I wanted something a little different that day.
So, I scanned my closet again. My gaze landed on a pair of olive green chinos. I bought these a while back, kinda forgot about them. They’re a bit more relaxed than the black jeans, but still have a nice taper. I swapped the jeans for the chinos. I cuffed the chinos just a little, maybe two small rolls, so they sat right above the top of the Chucks. Instantly felt a bit fresher, a bit more considered.
Okay, top half. This is where it can get tricky. I didn’t want anything too loud. I rummaged through my t-shirts. Thought about a plain white tee, but it felt a little too stark with the olive and black. Then I remembered this simple, well-worn grey marl t-shirt. It’s super soft, drapes nicely. Pulled that on. Yeah, that was better. The grey softened the whole look.
It was looking pretty good, but it felt like it was missing a little something. It wasn’t cold, but you know, sometimes you just need that extra layer to complete the picture. I thought about a hoodie, but that would make it too casual, too sloppy for what I was aiming for. Then I spotted my old, reliable black Harrington jacket. It’s lightweight, classic, and the black would tie in nicely with the Chucks.
I threw the Harrington on over the grey tee, leaving it unzipped. Stepped back. Looked in the mirror again. That was it. The whole thing just clicked. The colors worked – olive, grey, black. The different textures felt good. It was comfortable, easy, but still looked like I’d made an effort.
So, what did I end up with?
Here’s the breakdown of what I actually wore:
- The Shoes: Classic Black Converse Chuck 70 High Tops. The star of the show, really.
- The Pants: Olive green chinos, cuffed at the ankle. A bit unexpected but worked great.
- The Top: A simple grey marl crew neck t-shirt. Can’t go wrong.
- The Outer Layer: A black Harrington jacket, worn open. Tied it all together.
And that was my process. Nothing too scientific, just a bit of trying things on, seeing what felt right. Sometimes you stumble upon a combination that just works, and those are the best outfits, I reckon. It’s all about experimenting with what you’ve got in your wardrobe. Don’t be afraid to try something that isn’t your usual go-to. You might surprise yourself!
