Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [Style Rules For Modern Living](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1263) ![Style Rules For Modern Living](https://media.slman.com/kSOcx5QOpHSYinXxcQs7H1ZZANk=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fbf-thumb.jpg) [Style](/index%2Ephp/style) / 25 October 2019 # Style Rules For Modern Living Seemingly Ben Fogle has it all; a beautiful wife and family, a thriving broadcasting career, opportunities for adventures, great style and now his latest accolade, a collaboration with Barbour. Surely if there was any man fitting for such a partnership it's Ben. Here he shares some of his style rules and go-tos... **The last things I bought** were a pair of[ Incotex cargo trousers](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fmens%2Fsearch%3Fkeywords%3Dincotex%2Bcargo%2B) and a vintage workwear jacket from Portobello Road. I just had some new suits made by [Cad & the Dandy](https://www.cadandthedandy.co.uk/) and bought a pair of shorts from[ Orlebar Brown](https://www.orlebarbrown.com/men/shorts/). I live in their shorts all year round. **I have a very specific style** which is neutral colours and no big logos. Simplicity is the answer. I don’t like things to look like they are brand new and prefer a slightly distressed look. **Blue is my default colour.** I love indigo. It’s really easy to wear and that is why you’ll see a few pieces in this colour within my [Barbour Wildernes](https://www.barbour.com/uk/catalog/category/view/id/792)s collection. ![](https://media.slman.com/BOkH7dtfMeQQDzG9qQiUvy_THmA=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Ffinal-look-1.jpg) [Chore Jacket](https://www.jcrew.com/uk/p/mens_category/brandswelove/outerwear/wallace-barnes-chore-jacket-in-indigo-chamois/AF977), £132 | J.Crew | [Crewneck T-Shirt](https://www.jcrew.com/uk/p/mens_category/polos_tees/essential-crewneck-tshirt/L2427) , £22 | J.Crew | [Slim-Fit Jeans](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Frrl%2Fslim-fit-selvedge-denim-jeans%2F1171958), £225 | RRL | [Emergency Watch ](https://www.breitling.com/gb-en/watches/professional/emergency/V7632522-BC46-156S-V20DSA.4/)| Breitling | **I would never wear** oversized suiting because a clean silhouette is important to me and I don’t think clothes should take centre stage. **My first luxury fashion purchase** was a classic [Barbour](https://www.barbour.com/uk/). I bought my first jacket around 1990; it was the [Beaufort style](https://www.barbour.com/uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?product_type=41&q=beaufort) and I still have it today. **My favourite stores** are [J.Crew](https://www.jcrew.com/uk/) and [RRL](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fmens%2Fdesigners%2Frrl) but there is something timeless about Barbour which I love. ![](https://media.slman.com/p6XBGxjBHwfr6WJMS6zDuzK8vHU=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Flfinal-ook-2.jpg) [Cole Wax Jacket](https://www.outdoorandcountry.co.uk/mens-barbour-cole-wax-jacket.html), £239.95 | Barbour | [Japanese Chambray Shirt Jacket, ](https://www.jcrew.com/uk/p/mens_category/shirts/classicfitshirts/japanese-chambray-shirtjacket-with-sherpa-lining/AG216?color_name=core-chambray)£145 | J.Crew | [Slim-Fit Twill Trousers](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fincotex%2Fstorm-blue-slim-fit-printed-cotton-blend-twill-trousers%2F1165520%3Fppv%3D2), £250| Incotex | [Desert Boots](https://www.clarks.co.uk/c/Desert-Boot/p/26144228), £105 | Clarks **My off-duty brands** are [Orlebar Brown](https://www.orlebarbrown.com/men/) for shorts and [Fedeli](https://www.fedelicashmere.com/collections/shirts-for-men) for shirting. [Gap](https://www.gap.co.uk/gap/denim/denim-jackets-shirts-etc./shirts/men/) have great denim shirts which I buy a lot of. I also really like the [crew-neck sweater](https://www.barbour.com/uk/barbour-ben-fogle-crew-neck-sweater) from my Barbour Wilderness collection - it has a vintage feel to it and I love the colour. For shoes, I love a simple pair of [Converse](https://www.converse.com/uk/en/products/converse/men/collections/classic-chuck). **I spend a lot of time outdoors** both for work and in my spare time so I have quite a collection of outdoor jackets, mainly from [Nigel Cabourn](https://www.cabourn.com/men/outerwear). **When I wear suiting** I will always choose a three-piece suit. I like a good cut and silhouette is important for me. ![](https://media.slman.com/fBO5iA1nfjmCN4QO7N8gi-X5Q1I=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Flook-3-final.jpg) [Skiddaw Quilted Jacket](https://www.barbour.com/uk/barbour-ben-fogle-skiddaw-quilted-jacket), £139 | Barbour | [484 Slim-Fit Rigid Jeans](https://www.jcrew.com/uk/p/mens_category/denim_jeans/slim/484-slimfit-rigid-jean-in-dark-shadow-wash-japanese-denim/AB052), £143 | J.Crew | [Wallace & Barnes Crewneck Sweater](https://www.jcrew.com/uk/p/mens_category/brandswelove/sweaters/wallace-barnes-crewneck-sweater-in-marled-italian-cotton/AD421), £250 | J.crew **I’d describe my style** in two words: thoughtful and understated. **I live in** desert boots which I buy in the USA but when I can’t get out there I will wear [Veldskoen](https://veldskoen.co.uk/) desert boots from South Africa. I also really love workwear styles of clothing and wear a lot of workwear jackets. **I love** [Breitling](https://www.breitling.com/gb-en/watches/all/) watches. I have always worn an Emergency watch and still love their designs today. ![Cotton Twill Workwear Jacket from Arket](https://media.slman.com/68VHTQlpZzBtpQ24n0aiC9HuNYc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F1arket-cotton-twill-workwear-jacket.jpg) [#### Cotton Twill Workwear Jacket](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fshirts%2Fproduct.cotton-twill-workwear-jacket-blue.0745448001.html) ##### Arket £89 ![Desert Boot Cola Suede from Clarks](https://media.slman.com/0RUb34ALG3cUTC2tXtaTtpk9zM0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F2clarksdesertboot.jpg) [#### Desert Boot Cola Suede](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2515&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.clarks.co.uk%252Fc%252FDesert-Boot%252Fp%252F26138230%5D%5D) ##### Clarks £105 ![Curtis Military Shirt from Ralph Lauren](https://media.slman.com/iUNGIvp_ou35COIiOa-yY4nB8ao=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F4end-clothing-rrl-curtis-military-shirt.jpg) [#### Curtis Military Shirt](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/rrl-curtis-military-shirt-782725747001.html) ##### Ralph Lauren £149 ![Williams Cotton-Blend Corduroy Chore Jacket from Ralph Lauren](https://media.slman.com/DHnfM6dkMdLdua2V13VeOinXlpc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F9mr-porter-rrl-williams-cotton-blend-corduroy-chore-jacket.jpg) [#### Williams Cotton-Blend Corduroy Chore Jacket](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Frrl%2Fwilliams-cotton-blend-corduroy-chore-jacket%2F1171976) ##### Ralph Lauren £585 ![RRL Watch Cap from Ralph Lauren](https://media.slman.com/OzoGMnaEhSIWYCBPqkBgCq73OlE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F11end-clothing-rrl-watch-cap.jpg) [#### RRL Watch Cap](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/rrl-watch-cap-782667714001.html) ##### Ralph Lauren £85 ![Crew Neck Sweater from J.Crew](https://media.slman.com/zG2oZz41e1B-1hW9-B18d1BHeJQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F10j-crew-everyday-cashmere-half-zip-sweater.jpg) [#### Crew Neck Sweater](https://www.jcrew.com/uk/p/mens_category/brandswelove/sweaters/wallace-barnes-crewneck-sweater-in-marled-italian-cotton/AD421) ##### J.Crew £175 ![Deck Shirt from Nigel Cabourn X Lybro](https://media.slman.com/02UBZsJcHy7ZnxuQ5MxCVG4QSSQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F13.jpg) [#### Deck Shirt](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/nigel-cabourn-x-lybro-deck-shirt-ncos-aw19-s-51-ny.html) ##### Nigel Cabourn X Lybro £219 ![Suede Chukka Boots from John Lewis](https://media.slman.com/5Q8UqaWKLjGjWIouNOHtYkeuTcU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F14john-lewis-partners-hallaton-suede-chukka-boots-tobacco-single.jpg) [#### Suede Chukka Boots](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.johnlewis.com%252Fjohn-lewis-partners-hallaton-suede-chukka-boots%252Ftobacco%252Fp4281249%5D%5D) ##### John Lewis £100 ![Waxed Field Jacket from Barbour](https://media.slman.com/QaraltVHqiDvfqObeKkkgcpCDJo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F15john-lewis-barbour-lifestyle-ashby-waxed-field-jacket-navy.jpg) [#### Waxed Field Jacket](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.johnlewis.com%252Fbarbour-lifestyle-ashby-waxed-field-jacket-navy%252Fp322346%5D%5D) ##### Barbour £167.20 ![Iron Forge Hemp Canvas Ranch Jacket from Patagonia](https://media.slman.com/57h6yz9jjkgpeoXmx-nH-XJDDlA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F18patagonia-iron-forge-hemp-canvas-jacket.jpg) [#### Iron Forge Hemp Canvas Ranch Jacket](https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/product/mens-iron-forge-hemp-canvas-ranch-work-jacket/190696654059.html) ##### Patagonia £180 ![Urban Traveller Packable Cargo Pant from Incotex](https://media.slman.com/fNRz2yZeRe2L2Yx2VUBv2vQexJs=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F20incotex-urban-traveller-packable-cargo-pant-end-cut-out.jpg) [#### Urban Traveller Packable Cargo Pant](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/incotex-urban-traveller-packable-cargo-pant-1g79rt-4023z-740.html) ##### Incotex £235 ![Roll Neck Knit from Ralph Lauren](https://media.slman.com/12F3R9qzLCFrDlNhre4w-mJrTpw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F17end-clothing-rrl-roll-neck-knit.jpg) [#### Roll Neck Knit](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/rrl-roll-neck-knit-782758443001.html) ##### Ralph Lauren £239 ![Denim Plaid Work Shirt from Gap](https://media.slman.com/mj2jTySLrzKBvN22OunP339SODg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F19gap-denim-plaid-work-shirt.jpg) [#### Denim Plaid Work Shirt](https://www.gap.co.uk/gap/denim-plaid-work-shirt/000492499.html) ##### Gap £49.95 ![Suede Desert Boots from Next](https://media.slman.com/hEFXc_enzhw2uaPCuHsI1DSm6Kk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fnext-suede-desert-boots.jpg) [#### Suede Desert Boots](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5672&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.next.co.uk%252Fstyle%252Fst080543%2523669866%5D%5D) ##### Next £48 ![Slim-Fit Indigo Dyed Cotton Jersey T-Shirt from RRL](https://media.slman.com/_E68BQVfzASwRbRJ7AN7jtIv3eQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2F22mr-porter-rrl-slim-fit-indigo-dyed-cotton-jersey-t-shirt.jpg) [#### Slim-Fit Indigo Dyed Cotton Jersey T-Shirt](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Frrl%2Fslim-fit-indigo-dyed-cotton-jersey-t-shirt%2F1171961) ##### RRL £75 *To shop the Ben Fogle Barbour range, visit [Barbour](https://www.barbour.com/uk/mens/collaborations/mens-wilderness-collection).* DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. 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