Breadcrumbs [Home](/) > [How To Dress Well As A Dad](/markdownify/node/4477) ![How To Dress Well As A Dad](https://media.slman.com/I2RAJ4sXNnkx-Qk6c0XOADJXW7I=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F08%2Fslman-site-assets-110826-thumbhero-social.jpg) Image: @Proudlock [Fashion](/style/fashion) / 12 August 2026 # How To Dress Well As A Dad Being a dad doesn't mean you have to dress like the cliché of cargo shorts, slogan t-shirts and ill-fitting shirts. To ease the burden on your time-poor, stress-laden shoulders, SLMan associate editor and new dad Harvey has some tips. Plus, we've put together an edit of cool, simple pieces for you to filter into your own looks. Image: @Proudlock All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. Ollie Proudlock embodies the idea that you don’t have to trade in your sense of style when you become a dad. In fact, by continuing to experiment with your style, you’re more likely to retain your individual identity. Follow Ollie for style inspo in this department. ![Palmer Worker Overshirt from A Day's March](https://media.slman.com/sefnsAOeFhOYkQifxXOkESaX4m8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F08%2Fa-days-match-palmer-worker-overshirt.jpg) [#### Palmer Worker Overshirt](https://www.adaysmarch.com/uk/palmer-worker-overshirt-olive) ##### A Day's March £150 ![Tencel™ T‑shirt from Sunspel](https://media.slman.com/xP0a6ZpaTh46ovbH2V84Mp_A0R4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F08%2Fsunspel-tencel-tshirt.jpg) [#### Tencel™ T‑shirt](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=p6Xs9zyrrlU&mid=35928&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunspel.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-tencel-tshirt-in-navy-mtsh4012-buaa&LSNSUBSITE=LSNSUBSITE) ##### Sunspel £75 ![Lounge Trousers from CHÉ 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