Fashion and practicality advice

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G’day all,

I’m 42 and the father of a 5-year-old autistic child. I’m trying to dress better, but I’ve discovered that my daily life still regularly involves running, jumping, climbing, and occasionally pursuing a tiny chaos goblin up a tree at short notice.

Seriously — I probably end up climbing a tree at least once a week.

What I’m trying to figure out is which brands make clothes that are both stylish and practical. I don’t want to dress like I’m about to summit Everest, but I also can’t wear delicate “stand still and look fashionable” clothing.

I’d appreciate any general advice for a man in his forties trying to learn about fashion and style while still remaining functional enough to parent aggressively.