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Week In Style: 08.30.16

By Alex Holmes

What worked – and what didn't – last week in Farmingdale and Denmark

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Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images
Patrick Reed
The Barclays champ showed his game to be looking rather fit with his opportune win at Bethpage on Sunday. Now if he could only say the same about his apparel. Reed does himself a disservice with the oversized, pleated slacks. Wearing them as baggy as he does makes his clothes looking sloppier and less sharp than it actually is.
Callaway
FSquared
FootJoy
Matt Fitzpatrick
Conversely, Fitzpatrick has done a fantastic job of finding clothes that fit his frame, which can be a challenge for someone who is slight in size. When the former U.S. Amateur champion first came out on tour, his clothes were so large he looked like he was playing in a parachute. Now, he’s found that perfect balance and his clothes look tailored, not tight!
Under Armour
Jordan Spieth
This is one of the stronger looks we’ve seen on Spieth in some time. Various shades of teal have been trending on and off the course for several seasons, and I’m glad Jordan added the color to his typical palette of basic blues and grays. That soft, matte-gray trouser is the perfect pairing with this bright, bold color.
Under Armour
Rory McIlroy
Spieth wasn’t the only pro to put that type of trouser in play at the Barclays with McIlroy scripting a few into his set-up last week as well. If you feel like joining this matte movement follow Rory’s lead and make sure you have a gray-braided belt to tie everything together. This simple strap works well with every light-colored pair of pants in your wardrobe.
Nike
Phil Mickelson
Then again, if you’ve got more exotic taste Phil’s green polo and died-to-match Croc belt is a surefire way to spin some heads in any group you roll with.
House of Fleming
David Lipsky
These nylon and wool, mixed-material outerwear pieces may be some of the coolest layering looks on tour. You’ll see something similar in Ralph Lauren’s U.S. Ryder Cup kits, as these have become a staple of the team script.
RLX Ralph Lauren
Troy Merritt
Plaids can be fun, but they are almost always easier to wear when grounded in dark colors. Merritt’s clothes fit well, it’s just the combo of his white belt and light plaid pants take this whole thing in a bad Bushwood direction.
Sligo
FootJoy
Rickie Fowler / Justin Thomas
It was Mustachio Bashio at the Barclays for these guys in what was their rendition of “playoff” beard. Say what you will, we’re guessing the pair still plays their way into the Fed Ex Cup final and then dresses up as Starsky and Hutch for Halloween.
Puma
RLX Ralph Lauren
Justin Rose
Not long removed from his gold-medal performance, Rose continues to look good on and off the course in his new Adidas gear. Rose has a good sense of simple style. Although he never looked bad in his Ashworth stuff, he’s got a slightly more modern attitude with his new kit.
Adidas
Ryan Moore
Maybe I’m just late to the game, but when did the modern-day monogram (RyMo) return to the back of your fitted hat? Whenever it was, I like it.
PXG Golf
Linksoul
Tony Finau
Guys with good style naturally balance different aesthetics in fun, interesting ways. I love how Finau rocks prep staples such as khaki pants and a rugby stripe polo with his crisp white flat brim for a look that’s edgier in attitude and clearly all his own.
Nike
Rickie Fowler
One reason I’ve always loved a monochromatic move is that it can really pop your accessories. Follow Fowler’s lead and cue up a single color set-up to let a new hat, watch or shoes take center stage in your look.
Puma
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