[brooks brothers retro polo]

Casual Friday in spring typically means the reemergence of the colorful classic polo. Brooks Brothers has a wide variety of polos for the office, including this one with an ode to the Mad Men era.

The Six-Feed Pique Polo ($79.50) is a comfortable and stylish shirt made from cotton pique (giving it a raised texture). You can imagine Don Draper wearing this blue-green colored shirt on a casual weekend (it's doubtful they had Casual Friday at his office) in part because of the collar and sleeves. The shirt comes in original fit and slim fit and is easily paired with navy or tan chinos or jeans. For a classic Casual Friday look, this pique polo is a winner.

[old try dc print]

A quick glance around my apartment reveals plenty of empty space on the walls- since I'm renting, I've been hesitant to hang lots of things (that, and I'm just lazy). However, I've always wanted to create a wall with lots of different meaningful things hanging in different sizes and different frames (something like this or this). To start off my collection, I'd choose this DC print from The Old Try. 

The Old Try produces handmade prints in small releases that highlight our great southern states. Included in the mix is this DC print, The District ($42). Sized at 13" by 20" and handmade of 100% cotton, the print features a twist on the DC flag. Whether you're a DC native or transplant, this print shows your love for our Capital in a cool way. Check out all the prints The Old Try offers for a chance to bring some modern southern style to your home.

[Masters green blazer]

In honor of the Masters, we've chosen a bold green blazer from The Blazer Bros for this week's Casual Friday. Fridays are a great day to dress outside your comfort zone, and this blazer definitely fits the bill for us.

The Phil F**kin' Mickelson ($54.95) features the iconic green color synonymous with the Masters as well as classic gold buttons (learn more about the history of the green jacket here). It's made by The Blazer Bros, who remind me of Chubbies younger brother with a focus on creating fun, affordable blazers. Since you'll probably never get to wear the real thing, this jacket is a fun addition to your closet, if you're brave enough to wear it, that is.

[national cherry blossom outfit ideas]

[Sperry sneakers] [Duke & Winston hat] [Brooks Brothers polo]

[Warby Parker sunglasses] [York River Traders belt] [Chubbies shorts] 

This upcoming weekend marks the final days of the National Cherry Blossom Festival here in D.C. If you haven't taken the opportuntity to see the famous blossoms yet, make sure to swing by the Tidal Basin this weekend. Events include the festival parade on Saturday and the closing orchestra concert on Sunday. The beautiful weather we're supposed to have should ensure there are big crowds this weekend, so plan accordingly!

If you're attending or are out and about this weekend in D.C., here are some outfit ideas.

[bonobos gladerunners pants]

Casual Friday is a day to relax and take some risks with your office wardrobe. It shows you don't take yourself too seriously and that you like to have fun. To do this, Bonobos offers their slim straight chinos in an exciting limited edition color. 

The Slim Straight Gladerunners ($88) are a fresh take on the brand's popular washed chinos. They're comfortable, casual and made of high quality material. The color is great for spring, and can be paired with a polo or a lightweight button down and boatshoes. We also really like the small details of the pants, like the navy nautical print in the pockets. Whether it's casual Friday or weekend errands, these pants are a colorful way to stand out.

[southern proper seersucker shorts]

Seersucker is one of the most popular looks in the spring and summer, and for good reason. It's made by bunching the threads together so the fabric falls more loosely on your skin, keeping you cool. For a twist on the traditional blue seersucker, Southern Proper offers their shorts in several different colors, including this unique green pair.

The Green Seersucker Shorts ($75) are all about comfort in the hot weather. They have a 6 inch inseam, elastic waist at the sides and back and are made of a 60% cotton, 40% poly blend. As the weather continues to warm up, we're looking forward to throwing these on with a t-shirt and Sperrys to keep cool. Southern Proper also offers the shorts in red, pink and traditional navy.

[social primer long sleeve pocket shirt]

Spring has brought with it some confusing weather so far- a mix of sunny, rainy, cold and windy days- making it difficult to decide what to wear on a day-to-day basis. One solution is a long sleeve t-shirt- like this one from Social Primer, another of our favorite Charleston brands. For a limited time, use the code TSH50 to get 50 percent off all their long tees.

The Coat of Arms Long Sleeve Pocket Shirt ($40, currently $20 with TSH50 code) features the brand's logo on the front pocket and it's coat of arms on the back. The navy t-shirt can be worn on its own, or over a shirt and tie, as seen in the pictures. To brighten it up for spring, you could wear one of the brand's new bowties, which we featured in a previous post for the Carolina Cup. But act quick, with a 50 percent discount, these shirts aren't gonna be in stock much longer.

[fossil messenger bag]

The first couple weeks I worked in D.C., I'm embarrassed to admit that I carried my lunch around in a plastic bag. After plenty of weird stares, it was clear I needed a messenger bag, and fast. My search began and ended with Fossil, where I picked up a great leather work bag to match my previously purchased weekender.

The Estate Messenger ($248) is made of high quality leather and is the perfect size for carrying work files and lunch. Inside, it has a padded space for a laptop, an interior zipper pocket and an exterior slip pocket, helping you to easily store everything. It closes with two magnetic buckles, and features contrasting colors of rich, soft leather. For any man just starting out in the professional field, this messenger bag is a great addition to their work week look that will only get better with age.