I got a “nicety” email last week because my “Can’t Miss Hit List” didn’t have items for men, so although the feature focuses on one item, I wanted to make sure I didn’t leave the men out this week. Kenneth Cole outerwear is on sale TODAY at HauteLook and my two recommendations are: Double-breasted wool peacoat, $74 (available S – XXL; black, charcoal or navy) Wool Topper Coat, $69 (available L, XL, XXL only; black) Styling tip: opt for a
I’ve been doing quite a bit of searching for the “right” men’s casual look. I happened upon one here but, I knew there was something more. And then came the November 2012 GQ and the article on rap’s hottest rookie, Big Sean, and a few looks at the field vest – I instantly feel in love! GQ prints a lot of stuff and I don’t necessarily subscribe to all of it but these looks were on — the suits fit
Valentino really knows how to do outerwear…well just about anything for that matter. This Valentino cotton-linen jacket is hot but pricey ($2,241 on sale). On the other hand, you can choose to use this and other designers like Moncler, McQueen and Belstaff as inspiration ~ if you do, this Jantares jacket by Diesel is a great option along with this Rider jacket by Selected.
Tommy Hilfiger says ‘a trench is a staple in every man’s wardrobe’ and then talks about how they’re too embellished and oversized and make guys look like Inspector Gadget – and then boom! he comes out with one featured in Details Magazine. What uncanny timing huh? That said, I saw it and loved it; and at $195, it will get more than its share of airtime….but I can’t find it for that price so stay tuned!
Black Friday isn’t for everyone … just for those who love being ‘in the mix’ and who don’t really care about the discounts because if it isn’t discounted at least 30-40% then it’s not really that big a deal~ Starting next week, Blueprint for Style will have a few great shopping lists every few days including the Best Holiday Booty Under $100, 10 Gifts Under $20, Gifts For Your Guy Under $60, and Gifts For The Girl With Everything. What
Step 4: Become a techy! A trench coat or long cashmere is great as you move from home to car, or car to office, but when the windchill and temps dip below zero, you’ll want to re-think your fashion strategy. Our recommendation is a techy parka in a dark color that is longer than yous suit jacket. We love these techy parkas: olive & casual, black & easy, or blue & classic Here are Steps 1, 2, and 3 just
Step 1: Put Some Weight On Your friends will be wool, gabardine, cashmere, merino, etc. It’s never cool to look cold with the ladies… This is the coat that you’ll pull out in cold weather to look hot along with your gloves and scarf. We’ve got everything from J Crew to Barbour to Aubin & Wills (they are featuring the double-breasted overcoat which is the power move for winter). Style note: the more snuggly fitting your coat to your body,
Winter is cold…and seems unending, but to lighten it up a bit, we think finding the right overcoat is essential. The choices are endless but our advice (provided you’re not doing too much walking) is to (1) keep it knee-length since it’s the most versatile, (2) go darker/tweed to avoid frequent cleaning, and (3) opt for a collar and lapels that can stand up to weather the more windy days! Oh yeah — our favorite is the Club Monaco!
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