Mall Brand Golf: How J.Crew and its Compatriots Can Change Your Golf Style for the Better

“That’s from where?” They ask.

“Bet you wouldn’t believe me if I told you,” you’d say, with a smirk. “J.Crew.”

Remember going to the mall and finding everything you could ever want in one place? Those were the good ol’ days. A crispy polo from J.Crew, jeans from Gap, a pair of shorts (and maybe come pungent cologne) from Abercrombie; one trip and your wardrobe was sorted. Round out the day with an Auntie Anne’s pretzel and life was good.

Well, we all know how far the mall brands fell — Abercrombie doesn’t even use shirtless models anymore. What a travesty!

Over the past few years, however, these stores have been on the up-and-up. They’ve hired new designers and put out some seriously great clothes that are actually suited for the grown-up millennials who frequented their Americana-themed storefronts as kids in the 2000s. What does this mean for golf? It means you now can buy affordable, well-designed apparel that will surprise even the most stuffy sartorialists in your life.

Now that the lines between performance golf gear and mainstream menswear have been blurred, golfers have more options than ever for getting a ‘fit off on the course. Leading the way are the mall brands. J.Crew, Abercrombie and Fitch, Banana Republic, and Gap are all chock full of golf-adjacent clothes that are incredibly stylish and won’t break the bank. Read on to find my favorite picks to get you outfitted for a summer of golf without putting a huge dent in your wallet.

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