The beige knit polo sweater is what you reach for when you need to look like a functioning adult on a Tuesday morning Zoom call while your house is a brisk -30 outside and your furnace is doing its absolute best. That polo collar says ‘I take this seriously,’ while the knit says ‘but I also haven’t fully left the couch.’ Layered underneath is the white cotton crew neck t-shirt — the unsung base layer of Canadian survival, quietly wicking away the stress of shoveling the driveway before sunrise and keeping you presentable when you inevitably strip down indoors because someone cranked the thermostat to 26. And on the wrist, the white silicone bracelet — lightweight, sporty, and ready for anything from a quick skate on the Rideau Canal to an aggressive round of grocery-cart maneuvering at Loblaws. It’s the kind of no-fuss accessory that says ‘I accessorize, but I also need to be able to pull on mittens at a moment’s notice.’

Find the Look: Beige Knit Polo Sweater · White Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt · White Silicone Bracelet

About the episode: This episode of ‘About That’ examines Donald Trump’s proposal to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, similar to those in countries like China and Norway. Andrew Chang explores the feasibility of this plan given the U.S.’s current national debt and deficit, questioning where the initial capital would come from and how the funds would be allocated.