- Key Elements of American Classic Style
- Poloshirt
- A Simple American Classic Style Recipe- A Baseball Jacket with Denim
Key Elements of American Classic Style
Here is a list of Must-have items
- Poloshirt
- The iconic white button-down shirt (replace each year)
- The blazer
- Straight jeans
- Riding boots
- Around the knee tweed skirt
- Grandpa cable knit cardigan
- Bias-cut slip dress for summer
- Corduroy or denim skirt
- Button-front skirt
- Turquoise cuff
- Baseball and/or utility jacket
- Denim or trucker jacket
The next sections show how to pull it all together. Each section also provides information where to find a guide how to style the respective item(s).
Poloshirt
An above the knee straight denim skirt in a dark wash looks great when paired with a thin striped polo shirt and a belt. Make sure that the buckle’s picks up the hardware of your denim. To complete the vibe go with wedge sandals and Jackie O type sunglasses.

A Simple American Classic Style Recipe- A Baseball Jacket with Denim
A baseball jacket with striped Tee and denim is always a winner. #agelessstyle Click To TweetThe following look shows a striped T-shirt, denim and baseball jacket combination a simple recipe for an outfit in the category casual, posh of American Classics. BTW, the shirt is made in the USA from sustainable resources. I love when style meets sustainability. The denim skirt is mid-night blue with a slight distress on the fabric. My cat is not finished with the distressing design of this skirt 😉 .
The easiest way to get a distressed denim skirt is to have a denim skirt and a cat. #petlove #DIY Click To TweetOf course, the look is worn with my signature collier de chien bracelet that I wear day-in-day out and heels.
I just can't concentrate in flats. #heels #shoelove Click To Tweet
Riding Boots, Tweed Skirt and Motorcycle Jackets
Riding boots and everthing equestarian like horse buckle belts are key elements of the style. Also motorcycle boots, motorcycle vests, motorcycle jackets, motorcycle coats, and motorcycle shearlings, motorcycle booties. Just think, what does one need to explore the Southwest. The tweed skirt is an icon in all collections from American designers. More on how to style a tweed skirt at the link.
The Button-down Shirt, Jeans and Cardigan

You can find a summer American casual outfit looks and another American Classic OOTD at these links.
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