How to Look Halfway-Decent When You're Really Hungover

We've all woken up in a haze, missing a few hours, trying to piece together what happened the night before. Except, as much as you try to concentrate on how many shots you had and beers you downed, all you can think about is the pounding headache and unending nausea. Even worse, you have errands to run—or ugh, plans. Well, life goes on despite illness. But that doesn't mean you have to dress like a schmuck. Read on and find out How to Look Halfway-Decent When You're Really Hungover.

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Perfect If: You wake up and say: "The sun, oh god, the sun!! TURN IT OFF!!!!"
Buy It Now: Sunpocket II, $89

Shield your eyes from the harsh daylight with a pair of polarized lenses from Sunpocket. The best part about this is that they fold up for easy storage. Keep 'em in your pocket when you're feeling a little bit better—if that ever happens.

Perfect If: You're still too drunk to button anything.
Buy It Now: J. Crew, $25

You're gonna want to throw on a tee that feels like you've had it forever, which is why J. Crew's broken-in versions fit the bill. Available in a variety of colors, they're cut slim but not tight, so you won't be swimming in it but still have a little room to breathe, which is necssary when slight movements can make you want to dry heave.

Perfect If: You reek of alcohol.
Buy It Now: Comme des Garcons 2 Man, $120

Late nights often result in oversleeping—no matter how many alarms you've set. That could mean you might have to skip a shower and cover your tracks with some cologne. Comme des Garcons 2 Man has woody notes and a little bit of an incense smell. It's masculine enough to mix with the scent of whiskey, but not overpowering enough to make you smell like you showered in the stuff.

Perfect If: Your raw denim still feels like cardboard.
Buy It Now: Levi's Vintage Clothing, $260

Washed denim is your best friend when you want a balance of comfort and rugged style. You don't have to break them in like their raw counterparts, and there are plenty of jeans, like these LVC 505s, that are made with the quality selvage denim you've come to love.

Perfect If: You blacked out and forgot how shoelaces work.
Buy It Now: Our Legacy, $200

Who has time for laces when you've got more important things to worry about—like not throwing up in the next five minutes and finding the greasiest food possible. These Our Legacy slip-ons combine the sleekness of simple sneakers with a brown gum sole and a waterproof neoprene upper, resulting in a pair of kicks that look cool, without any of that fussy tying business.

Perfect If: You need a disguise to hide your shame.
Buy It Now: Reigning Champ, $140

A hoodie is your best friend when you're trying to go incognito. Pull it on, zip it up, and get on with your life. Reigning Champ makes some of the best in the game, thanks to their awesome cuts and high-quality fabrics like this midweight twill—which is ideal for lighter weather and ten times better than anything you'd get from a mass retailer. See? You can even support independent brands making cool shit when you're at your worst.

Perfect If: Doing your hair is completely out of the question.
Buy It Now: Stussy, $24

Pomade, combs, whatever. Just throw on a simple snapback and worry about all that grooming crap later.

Perfect If: Your breath still smells like whiskey.
Buy It Now: Preserve Toothpicks, $2

Keep your breath naturally fresh with these toothpicks from Preserve. Available in flavors like Cinnamon and Mint Tea Tree, keeping one in your mouth keeps halitosis at bay and may actually make you look a little more badass (but probably not). Still, it worked for Ryan Gosling in Drive.

Perfect If: The thought of pants makes you nauseous.
Buy It Now: Nike, $80

You don't have to live in Philadelphia to appreciate a pair of sweatpants. This pair from Nike has cuffs at the hem and a slim cut, so you're not exactly sacrificing too many style points. Luckily the whole "cozy boy" thing is trending, meaning people are actually wearing these things because they want to, not because they want to dress like they've given up on life.

Perfect If: You don't want to leave bed at all.
Buy It Now: Poler Nap Sack, $130

Of course, you could just say "fuck it" to getting anything done, or you could just cop one of these wearable sleeping bags from Poler. But if you do decide to leave the house, consider sipping on something hydrating, like coconut water or specialized hangover aids like RESQWATER. Yeah, you'll get clowned on wearing this out in public, but no one will be able to take away your comfort, dammit!