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Ted Lasso

Sudeikis in Kansas State windbreakers, khakis, and a mustache. Anti-fashion as a superpower.

The Look

6 pieces

01 · jackets

Kansas State purple windbreaker

A lightweight nylon zip-up windbreaker in deep royal purple with gold 'AFC Richmond' or collegiate-style lettering across the chest. Cut generously through the body with ribbed cuffs and hem — the kind of coach's jacket you'd find at a Midwestern sporting goods store circa 2003. Worn proudly, without irony, half-zipped over a polo.

72%

Alpha IndustriesM-65 Field Jacket$100

Alpha Industries M-65 has the nylon-cotton blend, regular fit, and utilitarian coach-jacket silhouette. While it's olive military rather than purple, the lightweight synthetic material and generous cut capture the windbreaker vibe authentically.

68%

Triple Aught DesignMA-1 Flight Jacket$245

Triple Aught Design MA-1 Flight Jacket uses heavy nylon with relaxed fit, echoing the sportswear-meets-military aesthetic. The nylon shell and casual drape align with the 2003 Midwestern sporting goods store DNA, though the bomber cut is less coach-specific.

62%

US MilitaryM-65 Liner$50

US Military M-65 Liner at $50 offers quilted synthetic material and field-jacket practicality. It's an understated alternative that prioritizes function and price point over exact silhouette, capturing the unpretentious spirit.

58%

UrbanFindMen's Bomber Jacket$34

UrbanFind Men's Bomber Jacket in polyester-spandex blend at $34 has the zip-up lightweight synthetic construction and affordable accessibility. The bomber shape deviates from windbreaker, but the accessible price and casual nylon feel fit the uncomplicated aesthetic.

02 · basics

Classic fit polo shirt

A no-frills cotton piqué polo in white or navy, tucked cleanly into the khakis with the kind of conviction only a man fully at peace with himself can manage. The fit is neither slim nor sloppy — just straightforwardly American dad, with a two-button placket and a subtle team logo embroidered at the chest.

03 · pants

Pleated khaki chinos

Flat-front or lightly pleated khaki trousers in a warm tan-camel cotton twill, worn at a natural rise with a clean tuck and a straight, unhurried leg. Not slim, not baggy — just khaki in its purest, most unapologetic Midwest form. Hemmed to sit just at the top of the sneaker with zero stacking.

88%

Alex MillVintage Washed Straight Leg Chino$155

Alex Mill's straight-leg chino in 100% cotton hits the Midwest khaki aesthetic perfectly. Vintage-washed construction and straight fit capture that effortless, unhurried vibe without modern slimness.

85%

Mott & BowTwill Chino Charles$129

Mott & Bow's regular-fit twill chino in 97% cotton offers the right proportions and natural rise. Minimal stretch keeps it structured and true to classic khaki, not trending toward jogger territory.

84%

UniqloBeige Pleated Trousers$40

Uniqlo's beige pleated trousers deliver the exact pleating detail requested at an accessible price point. Straight fit and beige color nail the clean, unapologetic Midwest chino energy.

82%

J.CrewClassic Chino Pant$100

J.Crew's classic chino in two-ply cotton is the canonical Midwest pant. Traditional construction and proven silhouette deliver timeless khaki authenticity, though fit details aren't specified.

79%

UniqloHerringbone Trousers$49

Uniqlo's herringbone trousers in herringbone cotton offer textural interest while maintaining regular fit and natural proportions. At $49, captures the spirit at an accessible price.

04 · footwear

White leather New Balance 990s

Chunky American-made dad sneakers in white and grey leather with the signature 'N' logo in muted silver — the sneaker equivalent of a firm handshake. Kept clean but not precious, worn with low white athletic socks. The definitive footwear choice of a man who has never once googled 'sneaker culture.'

78%

Red WingIron Ranger$350

Red Wing Iron Ranger captures the chunky, no-nonsense American workwear aesthetic with oil-tanned leather. While a boot rather than sneaker, it embodies the same unfussy, utilitarian spirit and earned-wear patina that defines the 990.

72%

Oliver CabellLow 1$200

Oliver Cabell Low 1 is a clean leather low-top with minimal branding that channels the 990's straightforward design philosophy. At $200, it offers accessible quality without the hype.

70%

Wolverine1000 Mile Boot

Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot delivers chunky, honest American-made leather construction. The chromexcel material ages beautifully like the 990's aesthetic—functional and unpretentious.

68%

SolovairChunky Derby Boots$200

Solovair Chunky Derby Boots nail the bulky silhouette and quality leather that reads as 'worn, not fashionable.' The $200 price point and straightforward design align with the 990's ethos.

66%

Thursday BootsVanguard$265

Thursday Boot Vanguard offers chunky leather construction at an accessible price, capturing the 990's no-frills durability. The chromexcel option provides authentic aging potential.

05 · accessories

Gold-frame aviator sunglasses

Classic teardrop aviators with thin gold metal frames and lightly tinted amber or green lenses — the kind sold at airport gift shops and worn without a second thought. Perched on the face with total confidence, occasionally pushed up onto the forehead mid-conversation for emphasis.

78%

Oliver GoldsmithLord (1961)

Oliver Goldsmith's Lord is a vintage-inspired aviator with the classic teardrop silhouette and thin metal frame aesthetic that defines the target look, though specific gold-tint details are unclear from available data.

72%

John VarvatosV601

John Varvatos V601 is a contemporary take on aviator sunglasses with the confident, effortless vibe that matches the 'airport gift shop' worn-anywhere confidence described.

06 · accessories

The mustache

A dense, neatly trimmed horseshoe-adjacent push broom mustache that does more characterwork than any garment in the ensemble. Warm brown, full across the upper lip, and worn with the serene self-assurance of a man who has never once questioned it. The single most load-bearing element of the entire look.

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