Father, I Give You Fashion!

Chic On A Shoestring Focuses On Father's Day

(CBS)  Don't buy your dad the traditional boring tie or socks for this Father's Day. Instead, update his wardrobe with a few of this summer's fashionable looks. Stephen Perrine, editor in chief of Best Life magazine, visits The Early Show to prove that you don't need to spend a lot to make him look like a million dollars.

Look No. 1: BEACH DAD

Every Dad needs a polo shirt to wear from the golf course to the beach. And nothing works better than utilitarian cargo shorts to hold car keys, cell phone, sunblock, etc.

The Steal:
Model: Steven Burton
Banana Republic white cotton polo shirt: $42
Cotton Cargo Shorts: $50
GRAND TOTAL: $92

The Splurge:
Model: Steven Brown
Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Ralph Polo Shirt: $65 (fine cotton pique)
Cotton Cargo Shorts: $98 (more utilitarian details, zippers, etc.)
GRAND TOTAL: $163

Look No. 2: WEEKEND DAD
A very lightweight sport jacket should be your staple for summer. Dress it up, dress it down, and it can take you almost anywhere. On the show, they kept it business casual, so Dad can go get drinks and then for a nice meal. It looks effortless with the jeans and the driving loafers.

The Steal:
Model: Joel Beasley
J. Crew Un-lined Sport Jacket: $130
GRAND TOTAL: $130

The Splurge:
Model: Christian Dunbar Hickey
Fully lined seersucker jacket: $695 (fully lined in silk, refined fabric)
GRAND TOTAL: $695

Look No. 3: WORK DAD
The foundation of any summer wardrobe is the perfectly cut navy suit: classic and timeless.

The Steal:
Model: Chris Comfort
Brooks Brothers 2-button jacket: $420 (Suit Separates-mix & match sizes)
Flat-front pants: $178
GRAND TOTAL: $598

The Splurge:
Model: David Forman
Calvin Klein Collection Tropical Wool 2-button Suit $1,800 (Italian fabric and hand-tailoring)
GRAND TOTAL: $1,800