I’m in love with this picture ~ and just know that you’ll see it again because it’s the epitome of relaxed style that isn’t overly stuffy or too young. Just awesome! A few key takeaways from the photo: Note where the blazer shoulder ends… In all three examples, we’re talking two-button suits In all three examples, the top button is buttoned and the bottom is not Note where the blazer sleeve ends… The two gentlemen with no tie have created
Yes, this one is mundane but so essential. The rules for men don’t change nearly as often as those for women and, more importantly, you’re preferences change even less frequently! Write down your style rules and live by them. If you don’t have any (or so you think), let me suggest a few…. Know your shirt size (that’s neck and arm length) Find a tailor and stick with ’em! Make note of the brands that always garner compliments when you
Pack this….. Do we really need to say more…? We have you covered for the beach (duh!), the club, an upscale brunch, walking the strip for honeys & more…. If you need help getting this stuff, just let us know!
Whether you’re going from The Terrace Bar at the Park Hyatt in Instanbul or Virgin Atlantic’s First-class lounge in London Heathrow Airport, or headed to your room on the ninth floor of Andaz Shanghai, you need to arrive in style. A requirement for any man: a carry-on that says you mean business {even if you’re traveling for play}! Remember: it doesn’t have to be leather but it needs to be trim, with enough outside pockets to avoid digging around, organized
I was in deep thought this weekend when I came up with this thought ~ it’s the way a man dresses in his down time that truly shows you who he is and what he’s about. During the day, it’s all about the “uniform” ~ whether that’s a Brooks Brothers suit in a law office, a Fedex polo for deliveries or, an American Airlines uniform if you’re a pilot. So what differentiates the dapper don for the everyday joe is
Sounds a bit weird, right? But the premise is easy: most men dress for the opposite sex. Ok, there are exceptions out there ~ men who don’t give a crap about anything other than what they want to wear, but for most men, women are very strong influencers of style. Married men are often at the whimsy of their other half. Single men are at the mercy of demanding girlfriends, or even just the allure of any sexy woman that
We do – kinda. He’s not only one of the new faces for Gillette, but he recently shared his 10 essentials with GQ. We loved the list and thought it was would be fun to share. Benjamin Bixby Oxford Button-down Shirt ~ this shirt offers the option to dress up with some tuxedo pants for a bit of irreverence, or the ability to dress down with some jeans and Converse Native American Beaded Necklace {this is clearly a personal preference
Tyrese is quite fashionable stylish, and this picture shows us his dapper side. What I quietly admire about his style is its natural edginess that still manages to show through as curated casual rather than street chic. Check out his double-breasted sweater jacket ~ it has a great casual and cool feel to it, yet the double-breasted styling gives it polish and finish. Was it just because he was on stage or would we catch him like that on any given day? My
The Navajo tribe owns a variety of trademarks on the term “Navajo,” including one covering clothing. Last month Urban Outfitters got in a bit of trouble creating 21 products with the term “Navajo” in them….everything has since been renamed. However, Forever 21, is trying to push the limit as they have items similarly named with the word “Navajo” but haven’t changed any. Sounds like they’re talking a walk on the wrong side of intellectual property law! (see picture below) Sometimes it’s easier for
Richard Roundtree was a swashbuckler with built-in sexiness and smoothness; and today he represents a 70’s style icon! His signature top was a turtleneck and he made it look good…. Do you think you can rock it like Richard did…?!
Salt – high blood pressure can cause erectile dysfunction according to a recent study from Tulane University Soy – the bean’s esotrogenic properties decrease testosterone level according to a Harvard study Canned Food – cans have a lining with BPA. Men exposed to BOA are 4x more likely to report erectile dysfunction Trans Fats – major no-no for cardiovascular health upon which successful erections are dependent Sugar – after a blood-sugar spike, testosterone levels decrease by almost 25% according to
When was the last time you spotted a gentlemen sans swagger, sex appeal, or confidence and thought, “He’s hot!”? Keep thinking…. I’m sure you’ll conclude as I did that it was a rarity if that. Fashion and style are inextricably intertwined to sex, and while I cannot hypothesize which one came first, I can say with certainty that an okay man with a bit of swagger and sex appeal usually catches my eye well before the dapper don without ‘umph’.
Fashionising spoke with Nick Wooster, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman‘s fashion director and here’s what he had to say about men’s must-have’s and parallels between wardrobes and gardens… Must have for spring 2011 ~ a pocket square …. the easiest way to make an ordinary jacket look extraordinary (we agree!) Fall’s must-wear color ~ burgundy …. from deep plum to light pink; they call is cordovan (thumbs up!) Fall 2011’s statement piece to invest in ~ outerwear …. anything with
This week’s everyday dapper don hails from the Midwest and as you read about him, you’ll see he’s a poster boy for the Midwest down to his love for keeping it simple, understand, no frills, and meat! While currently a successful contract manager in the new South, he still believes in a little manual labor and exercise, but the basic tenants of fashion which are about being comfortable in whatever you have on. Occupation: Contract Manager Age: 35 City/State of
Read about this week’s everyday dapper don who is a Pacific Northwestern to the core. He keeps it simple and to-the-point, no frills and no designer wear. A gent more comfortable in a black suit than a tuxedo, but savvy enough to love stripes and sushi. Read a little more about our ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ compadre! Occupation: Human Resource Manager: Hi-tech Age: 44 City/State of Birth: Tacoma, WA Current City/State of Residence: Seattle, WA Status: Single Shoes or Sneakers? Shoes Lace-ups or
The jury is being formed…..and the judge has been selected….the question is now being asked, what is the biggest ‘dapper don don’t’ you can think of? We at Blueprint for Style think it’s a toss up between wearing white tube socks and taking yourself too seriously…. Across the next few weeks, we’ll be tallying all of the feedback and creating the list so, make sure to add your ‘two cents’!
I took some time to review this and, less some of the inane commentary, the article is directionally correct. Blueprint for Style will be doing a follow-up post on specifics (to be included in the Men’s Wardrobe Essentials section along with article) but for now, I want to share a version of Gentleman’s Quarterly‘s insight:
Here are lessons I took away from the King of Pop…..
For guys, there’s some connection with cigars. I’m a woman so, I don’t know what it is but I need the fellas to clear it up. Cigars are “cool” therefore, if you smoke a cigar, you must be “cool” too.
Monica was dead-on with her recommendations! I had a formal party I was going to last summer in the Hamptons and needed to get some clothes per the specific dress request. She was very helpful and easy to work with, knew what I liked, but pushed me to another level of thinking and came up with some recommendations that I still use now. Monica is decisive with her recommendations, but not pushy. She ensured that I looked my best for
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