2011/05/31
First the four foundationalss of every man’s wardrobe: Solid Charcoal, Solid Navy, Charcoal Pinstripe, Navy Pinstripe. These four classics will cover almost any situation and provide a good mix of tradition and style. From there, expand based on personal preferences and focus on your personal style (i.e., modern colored pinstripe or a sleek sharkskin). For a more subtle look, go for a traditional plaid or classic charcoal herringbone. And plan to add a light linen or cotton suit for the summer months.
So long, Oprah Winfrey! A historic day in television as Oprah aired her last show ever. Glamour shares with us their top 5 fashion moments on the show throughout the years, from Lady Gaga sharing her wardrobe to Oprah’s famous Calvin Klein skinny jeans. Warm weather has thankfully spread across most of the nation, just in time for a sunny Memorial Day weekend! The question is: are you beach-ready? If not, don’t fear – take a look at New York Magazine’s
Question from Aleysha: What are the best tops (shirts, cardigan, jackets, etc.) to wear with crop pants to look casual elegant? Answer: Aleysha shot us an excellent style question that can be kept in mind throughout every season. Taking the confident and chic measure of wearing cropped pants is a great alternative to ordinary trousers, jeans, and shorts. Sometimes known as capris, they are shorter than the regular ankle length trouser, reaching just above the ankle or as high as
Q: Wedding season is about to begin. For a beach or poolside wedding, is there any such thing as too casual? What is appropriate without being overly dressed? from rainydaydiva A: What a great question, rainydaydiva! Yes, there is such a thing as too casual and you wouldn’t want to fall into that trap. Here’s our advice on how to take it up a notch for a beach or poolside wedding without being too stuffy or high-maintenance for an outdoor summertime
Hard and fast rule: If the wedding is 8 pm or after, wear a tuxedo even if the invitation doesn’t suggest so. If the wedding is at 7 pm-ish, use your best judgment. Lastly, if the invitation indicates ‘Black Tie Optional’ always wear a tuxedo. In this situation, you cannot overdress. For afternoon weddings and early evening summer weddings consider leaving the tuxedo behind. .
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Start with the essentials– solid whites, blues and pinks might not be super dapper. but they form the foundation of your dress wardrobe. After that, your dress shirts should express your individual style. Dress Shirt 201 says an assortment of checks, windowpanes and stripes are the next level. At a minimum, 10 to 12 great dress shirts can get through two weeks without visiting the dry cleaner. A more robust wardrobe will generally have 20 to 25 shirts, ensuring a shirt for every occasion! .
Is there anything more classic than black and white? We ALL have these colors in our wardrobe, so it’s just about how we put it together and the interesting ways we choose to rock it!
It is far more common to see a center vent than side vents, however stick with what you prefer. If you have an ample backside, we’d suggest side vents; that way you can get a jacket that fits your body not your butt.
Stripe cardigan, $36 Steven Alan high waisted pants, $250 Mulberry wooden sandal, $835 Alexander Wang tote handbag, $895 Juicy Couture tie necklace, $30
The Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011 Runway collection is now available at Kirna Zabete in SOHO (New York) or online here. The collection has some great items—from dresses and suits to fabulous wedges and ballet flats. The orange Pop Power Suit (which we love!) is already sold out; so hurry up and go check this collection out! Looking for celebrity red-carpet inspiration on how to be fabulous? Check out Mr. Blasberg’s Best-Dressed List: The Cannes Edition. Promise you will enjoy! Prabal Gurung has a
Seriously, use plastic bags to store items that are delicate and can get snagged or ripped (lace, etc); and invest in a stylish leather cosmetic bag so it can double as an evening clutch!
Day 3 is the big day – BBQ! Yeah you can do like the other joes and sport cutoff shorts and an old button down (maybe even a polo if you’re feeling sporty), or you can raise the dapper yet deconstructed bar with a dressier jacket….along with a cool washed out plaid button down. The ladies will ogle and the fellas will (quietly) hate!
Madewell cashmere top, $125 Nili Lotan linen top, 122 GBP Summer pants, 40 GBP Lace up shoes, $269 ASOS leather clutch, 45 GBP Haberdash House chain jewelry, 25 GBP Day 3 of the Memorial Day weekend is all about comfort…and room to feast! This outfit allows for stylish comfort and the tank and cardigan combo mean you’ll be able to go from midday heat to evening breezes without much ado. I love the colorful sneakers which keep it dressed
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Gents- you all have button-down shirts or sport shirts that you pack for the long weekend, but somehow they always seem to be too stuffy. We’ve been preaching the benefits of floral ties and plaids, but opt for a slim khaki tie and you’re in business! The tie can be worn to your swank evening BBQ, nighttime pub crawl, meet-the-parents lunch, etc.
Marc by Marc Jacobs striped sweater, $150 Old Navy tiered skirt, $20 Naughty Monkey studded flat, $50 ASOS oversized clutch, 45 GBP Collar necklace, $680 Salvatore Ferragamo leather belt, $240 Day 2 of the long Memorial Day weekend is all about relaxing, getting a ‘lay of the land‘, preparing for the big BBQ, visiting with close friends, and quietly setting the standard for style!
Use your shoes to store toiletries, socks, jewelry, and other small noteables – and to save space!
We’re getting you ready for the long Memorial Day weekend with outfits for all 4 days of fun, sun, sand, outings, BBQs, and, of course, planes, trains and automobiles! Blouse hfm.co.jp See by Chloe knit cardigan $215 – yoox.com Carven silk skirt $395 – barneys.com Jil Sander leather sandal 356 EUR – shopmrsh.com Zara leather handbag $109 – zara.com Kate Spade crystal jewelry $295 – katespade.com
Question from Eden: Where do I find some fashionable turbans?! Answer: Eden shot us an excellent question for this spring and summer to spice up our hairstyles for a complete head-to-toe look. When considering hairstyles, most people tend to fall under the category of sticking to barrettes, headbands or simply letting their hair fall naturally. Eden wanted to rock it out with the confident flair of turbans! They are a stylish and versatile alternative to hats, they prevent fly-aways from the
This is a great 70s glam look for everyday and just about everyone. It’s a glimpse of retro but very today….we love it and wanted to share the pieces that can help you achieve this outfit:
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