The other day, a longtime friend Anthony says to me, “Hey I’m an attorney, what do I need to know about style?” I replied that image and outward appearance is one of the first things we use as an indicator of competence (we can argue whether that’s good or bad, right or wrong later)…and think of something as simple as adding a pocket square to your repetoire. Anthony replies, “Mony [that’s his nickname for me], I’m a simple guy and
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photo courtesy of Esquire One of the most common questions we receive from our gentlemen readers is about casual dress. Oddly enough, it’s one of the easiest issues to resolve if you know what you want to look like! Esquire provided some great insights and while we don’t agree with all of them (found here), we wanted to share the ones that contribute to a more dapper don…even in jeans! When in doubt: a white oxford shirt That being said,
If so, you need to acquire these items….skull-n-crossbones and studs should be a way of life. I’d want my man to participate a little in this…
We’ve got your ticket here….think classic with a modern feel, monochromatic and versatile.
OMG, Details Magazine recently did a feature on what to wear for the weekend and while they gave a few options (beach boy, college frat, etc), we loved the Jetsetter options for our readers! While we’re not suggesting that you need everything, the options presented provide a high-end, well curated glimpse of our stylish travelin’ man. Our favorites are the Gucci bag, Bottega Veneta sandals, and Ralph Lauren belt! 1. Bag ($1,790) by Gucci 2. Passport case ($300) by Goyard
If so, then everything here is just for you…we love the clean lines, minimalist styling, and easy fashion!
Suit by Versace. Shirt by Bottega Veneta. Tie by J. Crew. Pocket square by Paul Stuart. Shoes by Bally. The pocket square provides just the right amount of color to an understated suit, and just the right amount of finish!
Suit by Prada. Shirt by Michael Bastian. Pocket square by Hermès. Belt by Salvatore Ferragamo. We love how easy it is to take a camel suit and dark-colored shirt, and add a touch of European flair….
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’.
GQ provided this list of new wedding rules – and we love them! Wedding Rule Do’s
This combo is classically edgy: the neutral suit pairs nicely with the powder blue shirt; and the light yellow stripes in the pocket square work as a great compliment to the earthy color of the suit but also pick up the lighter shirt as well!
Grow up! Seriously, you can keep you baseball caps because they’re classic or have sentimental value, but this summer try a fedora or cotton Monaco hat. It’s so Gatsby….or Jay Z!
This pocket square combination is great: the navy blue plaid works perfectly with the dark tie, and the pink shirt sets of the light grey suit nicely. Get creative – – and try something differently..
The options are endless, but be mindful that for many folks, your watch is an indication of what you’ve achieved and where you’re headed. Here are some great options, but if you want assistance in making the perfect purchase, click here!
We know we shouldn’t wait until two days before, but somehow something always happens and we’re stuck here. To ensure dad feels loved, our suggestions for stylish last-minute gifts include polos (add some color to his world) and ‘tighty whiteys’ that are anything but….:
A fabulous dress shirt and tie combinations by Fairfax (at Barney’s New York)..
This grey summer wool tie is available at Figs today only for $60 (normally $75)! An ideal addition to the blue power suit or a fabulous off-color nuance to a summer camel look….there are many ways to rock this!.
What do you get a dad that has just about everything? Focus on the little things that round out what he already has. Our recommendations include a stylish pocket square or a leather business card holder (that will only get better with time):
For the active/outdoorsy fathers, looking sporty without being too casual is hard to do. A good carryall is essential — something that can hold what you need without having you look like you’re back in grade school or delivering packages; and a nice shirt that goes from day to dinner is desirable too! Our two recommendations are:
Gents- this one is easy. An adjustable, perfectly oversized (width: 2 3/4 IN) black velvet bowtie ($68, today only) — and you’re helping a primary school in Kawangare, Kenya to boot. Giving back and looking dapper….that takes the cake! .
Whatever you do, don’t be a slave to fashion rules. Rather be mindful of the spirit of the rule and then do your own thing. Here are a few tips to remember: Be authentic — there’s nothing worse than trying to create an image that doesn’t exist and that you cannot maintain Woman notice your shoes and your watch — plan accordingly! Stick with the classics — just add something new to it so you don’t look like an old
Just the opinion of one stylist but…..why didn’t the new NBA dress code nix the 5-button suit?! If you want to avoid the men’s suit dress phenomena, click here!
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.
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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