Question: I’ve paid out the nose for college and am still paying, so I have no real money to buy ‘real world’ clothes. What’s your recommendation on what I really need to buy….right now? Answer: Great question and, frankly, it’s not just applicable to recent college graduates. Have you gotten a whiff of our current economic state? Everyone wants to know the wardrobe basics to build on. We’ve got four great styling do’s: A fabulous, structured handbag ~ J
Day 1, usually reserved for travel, means you need to be comfortable to deal with crowds, overheating, quick transfers, or long waits. Begin with a statement cardigan that doesn’t say Mr. Rogers but rather Mr. GQ. Make it white to kick off summer right and add a few splashes of color to let ’em know you’ve still got pizazz. This sweater by Antonio Azzuolo is ideal.
Gentleman, the Holiday season saw retailers putting everything up for sale including sweaters and the likes. Off Saks 5th is still having 60% off all cashmere sweaters (it’s worth a run through) but what if you’re not the sweater kinda fella? No worries — you are and just don’t know it yet! You just need to find the right one for you…..here are some insights to get you started: Think material: cotton, cashmere, wool (merino, worsted, etc). Cashmere will be
Corset cardigan is a no-no fellas, and it’s easy to avoid! Corset cardigan is the phenomenon where you wear a cardigan but it’s too tight or creates ‘false’ bulges, and you look like a slightly overstuffed sausage. To avoid this craziness, implement two strategies: (1) ensure your shirt underneath the cardigan is more fitted so that it fits into your pants and stays in your pants; and (2) leave a button or two undone at the bottom. Now you’re cool….
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