Monday, September 24, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Style Hype # 1 - The Reemergence of a Classic Loafer
Brooks Brothers re-introduces us again to the classic American influenced loafer. So, blow the dust off your old penny loafers (or buy a new pair from Brooks) and wear them with a pair of slim-cut strait leg jeans, a crisp white oxford button down collar shirt and a tan corduroy jacket(both custom fit)...because they're back babe; check out The History of the Penny LoaferThursday, September 13, 2012
Style Rule # 4 - Your Most Important Fashion Accessory
Your most important fashion accessory is...you! Clothes can't compensate for what you lack in physical appearance and personality. Take care of your physical appearance by engaging in rigorous weekly exercise and maintaining a well balanced diet. As for your personality, try to be positive, open-minded, and always looking for an opportunity to compliment, support and encourage others that may not be as well put together as you. Remember, what you wear is only one facet of your image, physical fitness makes the clothes look good on you; however, a good personality sells the entire package.Monday, September 10, 2012
Style Rule # 3 - Jacket Buttoning Etiquette
I notice this fashion fopa a lot among men both fashionable and fashion less; not knowing which button to fasten when wearing a dress jacket is a common shortcoming. The proper button(s) to fasten depends on the number of buttons you have on the jacket. If you are wearing a two button jacket you should only fasten the top button thus leaving the bottom button undone. If you are wearing a three button jacket, you should only fasten the middle or second button, leaving the top and bottom buttons unfastened. When wearing the rare single-button-jacket, you should only fasten the obvious one button. Finally, when wearing a double-breasted jacket, you only need fasten the top and second buttons, the three or bottom button should remain unclosedSaturday, September 8, 2012
Style Rule # 2 - Right Shoe for the Right Occassion
Casual dress shoes are best paired with slacks (no blazer), khakies, and jeans
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| Closed Lacing Cap Toe Half-Brogue Oxford |
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| Open Lacing Derby or Blucher |
Formal dress shoes are best paired with suits, slacks and blazer and tuxedos
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| Closed Lacing Wing Tip Full-Brogue Oxford |
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| Closed Lacing Oxford |
Unusual Style Tip # 1 - " Tailoring" Your Suit
One of the ways to give an off-the-rack suit a tailored look is to
sleep in it overnight. By lying in your suit overnight, you subtly shape it to
the natural contours of your body, giving it that bespoken look.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Style Rule # 1 - How to Mix Patterns, Textures, and Prints
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| Ralph Lauren |
A lot of us don’t know how to combine patterns, textures,
and prints into one (attractive) contiguous outfit. If this is your challenge,
here are a few rules you should consider particularly if you are a novice at
combining different colors and textures. One, always anchor your patterns in at
least one solid color. This helps to tone down more aggressive colors and
patterns such as pink plaids, yellow madras or red stripes; a solid tie is
great way to ground colors. Another rule would be to avoid combining vertical
stripes with vertical stripes or horizontal stripes with horizontal stripes,
unless you want to look like a zebra or tiger. Third, when possible colors of
accessories such as belts and watchbands should always match the hue of your shoes
(however, textures don’t have to match, frankly it wouldn’t hurt if you mixed
them up a bit. For instance, you might not want to wear alligator shoes, an
alligator belt and an alligator watchband together…through in some cow leather
so that you don’t have alligator OVERKILL). Last, no matter how fashion savvy
you think you are, the best thing to do when in doubt about your color
combination, is to ask someone who loves you what they think about the ensemble.
Don’t be embarrassed to ask for their critique before you leave the house, its
best to hear it from them than to hear it whispered behind your back.
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