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men’s wardrobe & style essentials guide
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2020/08/08
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Abide by these three (3) rules and autumn sartorial dominance can be yours! You can (& should) wear cognac-colored shoes thru October. If you’re unsure, opt for a lace-up pair to fain more formality. Don’t go too dark, too fast. Color doesn’t have to get ticked away because the temp dips below 80 degrees. You can even wear white after Labor Day…. Implement a print coup…and add at least one prior to your rotation. Prints = abstract, stripes, animal, check/plaid,
In all reality, Esquire‘s review is really about what women think of these menswear trends and, frankly, the big takeaway is true: the best menswear trends are those that make a man come off as approachable but not disheveled, concerned but not overly invested in his appearance, neat but not impeccably so, and invested in his partner having great sex and orgasms. Fellas the best menswear trend is your own….plus a little curation from the experts so you can look
David Hart is a local dude…from Annapolis, MD. He’s big time too having teamed with the likes of Cadillac and Gap to name a few. Hart Schaffner Marx (HSM) is the brand our very own Prex rocks…. Together, they are creating a capsule clothing collection that will be released soon. As soon as details are available, I’ll share them but expect dapper, elevated curated casual pieces.
“You can throw an unlined cotton suit in the washing machine on a delicate cycle. When it comes out, give it a hot press and you’re ready to go. But only with unlined cotton – linen will get totally ruined.” –Nish De Gruiter, Vice President, SuitSupply {shared from Details magazine, May 2015}
“An unlined wool suit with a fresco weave (which is really open, so when you hold it up to the light, you can see through it) is your best bet. The other nice thing about fresco is that the yarns are twisted really tightly, so it’s super-resilient, doesn’t wrinkle, and travels nicely.” –Antonio Ciongoli, Creative Director, Eidos Napoli {shared from Details magazine, May 2015}
I recently conducted a style evaluation from a young gentlemen who claimed he wanted to move his style from junior executive to “C suite”. We talked for a while and he did a good job convincing me he was ready to take the plunge…until we got to the last two questions in our evaluation process. I asked him what ehe typically carries when going to meetings and he replied, “A backpack…but a leather one.” I asked him what message he
In a recent Esquire survey, 44% of men said it was not important to be perceived as normal and fully 29% said that they “honestly really never thought about it”. My question: then who do they dress for?
Unlike women, men are more creatures of habit especially when it comes to style. Thus, it would make sense that once you find a brand that you love, you stick with it….but WAIT! The problem with that thinking is that Sizing changes Quality changes Fit changes So, what do you do? Answer is easy: educate yourself on fit, styling, and fabric, and then know your measurements. What I’ve always told my clients, go tot the nicest place/store you can find
Men are monochromatic, so this is a chance to add a little spice to the mix with prints, patterns and stripes. You don’t have to do all out but, here are a few simple suggestions that can add some pop to an outfit! Items shown {from left to right}: Alexander Olch check pocket ’round’ ~ Sunspel striped jersey boxer-briefs ~ Paul Smith striped socks ~ Hentsch Man ikat printed tie ~ Oliver Spencer graphic tee ~ Sunspel check boxer shorts
WSJ talk with contributor J.J. Martin about the new style standard for men of means ~ the custom suit. The custom suit says so much without saying a lot ~ you can go with an English tailor {known for more rigid styling}, Italian {known for softer cuts and fabrics}, or stay local {Bryn Keith}. The custom suit is about a little bit of fashion but, more about personalization, understated wealth, perfect fit, and convenience (once you’ve ordered your suit that
Or so they say…Belk Inc. has teamed up with quarterback Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers for a men’s line to improve the store’s “modern Southern style” campaign. I don’t think Cam is into fashion design quite yet, so you shouldn’t expect that his signature will mean his creation, but the clothing line will offer “fashion-forward, versatile, professional apparel options for men,” according to Belk. Here are the key pieces of information: the collection will be called Made Cam Newton
Every summer, your girlfriend/partner/wife/significant other implores you to add some color, right? And every summer, you purchase the obligatory bright sneaker, cool Havaianas, yellow shirt, or white pants, right? Note: she’s just trying to help… That said, surprise her by adding a summer blue to your repetoire. It’s light enough to keep her off your back, but manly enough to keep the fellas from giving you too much grief! We love it because: it’s still goes with all your navy,
It’s doable and tell me this contemporary plaid blazer with collarless shirt isn’t HOT! Wearing plaid doesn’t have to be professorial, geeky, loud, or stuffy. Gucci under the guidance of Frida Giannini has flourished and while this particular combination may be out of your price range {blazer, $2,350 and shirt, $510}, consider the possibility that plaid is a new classic. Here’s a Gucci Prince of Wales check blazer, ASOS Slim Fit check blazer, or Peter Millar Vespa sportcoat that captures the
Men’s shoes have all of the classics (Florsheim, Johnston Murphy, Grenson, Church’s, etc), so it’s refreshing to see a new name on the scene. Mark McNairy uses color like no other and has taken brogues to another level. Yeah ~ he has some easy classics, but if you want to add some color, tread lightly here! .
Step 5: Winterize Your Wardrobe Don’t be a tough guy ~ you may be able to show off your haircut or cool shirt to a passerby, but walking like a hunchback will surely nullify all cool points! Cover your ears ~ easy, everyday beanie ($45), or brim hat w/ knit flap [we love this!] ($45) Protect your chest ~ warmth w/o the bulk ($48), tartan plain ($16) Keep your fingers toasty ~ traditional lined leather ($69), or nouveau fingerless w/
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 3: Knot This The slipknot is easy, unisex, and stylish…and most importantly, it gets the job done! Every gent needs to learn how to do it: You need a 3-ft scarf Double it off (fold it in half) Place around your neck holding both ends Place the loose ends through the loop on the opposite end Cinch until comfortably snug around your neck Now, you’re warm and in style. Done! Here are a few great scarves for winter Here’s
Step 2: Show Your Bootie Not literally, but when it comes to winter weather and pant lengths, it’s most stylish to let a little of your boot show (and it saves extra cleaning around the bottom because of salt, slush, etc). Now – – no highwaters please but this is where you can take a little liberty on opting for a pant leg that is a little slimmer than normal. Style note: you should plan to grab a pair of rubbers…for your
Now is a great time to think of buying a suit just make sure you’ve got the right information to make the most of your money: Shoulders: the suit’s shoulders should hug yours and the pads should not protrude beyond your own shoulders Chest: you should be able to button the jacket without it straining but there should be no more than a fist’s worth of space between the button and your chest Length: when your arms are hanging straight down, you should
J Crew isn’t just for the All-American guy….the picture below has something for everyone. One of the most important features: the vest. J Crew Men’s Spring 2012 What does the vest get you?….. Instant style appeal with the ladies Flexibility to go from office to bar simply by taking off your blazer/suit jacket Street cred because no one likes a wuss! A chance to individualize a pair of jeans and button down shirt (because that’s what all of you wear
I’m sure we mentioned this at some point, but the double-breasted suit is back. It’s nothing innovative and it shouldn’t be scary; just keep it in a muted color or neutral palette and everything will work out. WAIT! This isn’t the trend for the heftier gent or the man with a little too much on his backside though….tread lightly! D&G Gucci
Alexander McQueen brogues Available at Matches Fashion Dark brown punched leather Lace up with leather interior and sole Style Notes: adds tailored finish to any suiting, or works with casual Friday/off-duty wear
This chocolate men’s summer suit featured in GQ is spot-on! Dark brown is too hot, camel is an everyday treat, but this milk chocolate coloring is unexpected but totally appropriate! [Items pictured: Suit, $400, by Perry Ellis Portfolio {generous cut}; Shirt, $40, by H&M; Tie, $20, by Topman {one of my favorite men’s shops}; Shoes, $168, and socks by J.Crew; Pocket square by J.Press] Perry Ellis Portfolio Suit
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