If left to his own devices, my husband would likely wear a t-shirt and jeans each and every day of the year.  Fortunately, when it comes to fashion, he has me to nudge him in the right direction.  Ok, he'd probably call it nagging, but in any event, I'm always happy when I can persuade him to get spiffed up in some snazzy duds, even when we don't have anyplace fancy to be.  So of course I was absolutely delighted when the folks from Chaps generously offered to send my husband a selection of items from their Cape Cod-inspired Summer collection.  I was even more thrilled when my fashion-phobic husband actually took pleasure in choosing the items he wanted, even going so far as to select particular colors and styles!  If that's not a ringing endorsement for a clothing line, I don't know what is!

If you're not familiar with Chaps, you really should get yourself acquainted with them asap.  Chaps' clothing line is both stylish and affordable, proving that you don't have to sacrifice great fashion sense in order to shop on a budget.  Indeed, Chaps' Cape Cod-inspired Summer collection includes an assortment of sportswear, active wear, swim and accessories, all priced under $50 per piece.  Highlights include $20 polos and $35 shorts in a range of colors and on-trend styles.

My husband is totally rocking the Chaps Plaid Poplin Flat-Front Shorts, which are a refreshing break from his ordinary khakis.  With their smart fit and perfect length, these shorts will definitely come in handy on the weekends, which always call for lots of running around after our 4-year-old daughter and keeping up with our 10-week-old son.  And when he heads out to the golf course this summer, he'll look super stylish in Chaps' Golf Plaid Flat-Front Shorts.  Summers also mean more casual dress at the office, and my husband will be well-served in this regard by his new Chaps Custom-Fit Striped Polo and Reversible Belt.

All told, Chaps' new Summer collection really delivers.  Any one of these items would make a fabulous Father's Day gift for the special guy in your life, and at these prices you can afford to make an ensemble of it!  For more information or to purchase the Chaps Summer collection, visit www.chaps.com.