Ben Sherman Color Block Tricot Jacket

Jeffrey Westbrook

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• A track jacket is a great way to incorporate the retro trend of sportswear into your look without having to overhaul your wardrobe.
• The contrasting color track jacket from Ben Sherman has subtle design details to flatter any man’s shape.
• It is easy to stack, easy to maintain and easy to justify with many holding possibilities.

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In these extremely strange times of social isolation, it is important to find a sense of normality and joy in our daily lives. Living room workouts and showing new movies from your couch help, but what about your clothes? There’s nothing wrong with wearing the same sweatpants in rehearsal, but investing in a little bit of wellness fashion can be the mood booster you might miss.

Fortunately, one of the coolest trends and one of our favorites this season – retro sportswear – offers the perfect combination of style and comfort, the latter coming first. In sports technology fabrics, fitted cuts, primary colors and trendy graphic stripes make as much sense today as they did at their peak in the 1970s. The pieces obtained are fun and functional , simple and catchy.

Not to mention, these modern styles are breathable, durable and allow even the wisest peacock gentleman a little effortlessly, without looking over. (Unless you’re wearing a leotard – it’s a choice.)



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The British men’s clothing brand Ben Sherman may not be synonymous with the athletic look of the 1970s, but it does embrace the trend nonetheless. And why not? The brand flourished in the 70s and beyond by revitalizing preppy clothing with “mod” touches. Now they’ve released a cool, easy-to-wear and colorful track jacket – a new flex for the season that doesn’t require a wardrobe overhaul. It’s a classic silhouette with a few fresh tweaks, and in the end, everyone really wants it: a style worthy of a living room that looks sharp too.

It’s the right way to wear a retro look

What is old becomes new again, this is how fashion works. Fortunately, the sportswear of the 70s is not an explosion of squeaking from the past like exaggerated shoulder pads or flared jeans. (Despite the slightly too short shorts.) The active duds of the decade looked damn good at the time and still are today, especially with a plain T-shirt and jeans. That’s why this track jacket is great – put it on with confidence, without looking costumed.

This will give your bases an extra boost

Recent style on one of ours Men’s health Photo shoot stars, it’s easy to see the value of incorporating a track jacket into your spring wardrobe. Just put it on a standard T-shirt and your outfit turns into something more interesting.

“When paired with jeans, the colorful, graphic style of the track jacket instantly enhances your favorite casual wear,” says Men’s health fashion director Ted Stafford. “This track jacket has a laid-back ease that makes it universally cool for guys of all ages. Plus, it’s a great layering piece to refresh styles in your closet that you might be bored of, making it the best value for money. “



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Smart design is your form’s best friend

And did we mention that this jacket is really flattering? The knitted cotton and the fitted cut marry the gym gains that you want to display (like your biceps), without highlighting every little imperfection. (We all slaughtered this giant burrito after the uprising from time to time.) The genius is in the strategic detail of the horizontal stripes and the blocking of colors: the stripes give the illusion of a larger chest, while the navy darker flatters the stomach area. Bright red adds a bit of flash, without highlighting a part of your body that you may not want to catch your eyes.

It’s the perfect jacket for times of transition

Every guy has a denim jacket in their closet for this time of year, but this track jacket is a light layered piece that will make you stand out in a sea of ​​indigo. The 1970s were a period of experimentation with fabric, but Ben Sherman opted for cotton, a natural fiber that is breathable and easy to clean. And unlike polyester, it is not harmful to the environment. Is the skin easily irritated by certain tissues? You won’t have to worry about comfort here.



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Remember: Sometimes you don’t need a whole new wardrobe to refresh your look for the season, just a heroic piece for a boost of style and comfort.

Adam Mansuroglu
Senior Style and Equipment Editor
Adam is the senior style and equipment editor, overseeing grooming, equipment and fashion content on menshealth.com.