It’s tough for me to blog about trendy clothes for men. I am typically partial to the standard French cuff dress shirt, dark wash jeans, fine wool trousers, sleek, classic loafers, sport coats, fine gauge cashmere sweaters, lovely silk ties, and a polished black and brown belt. I am not into the newer styles that are available in the typical young men’s department. Many times I find myself excited when I examine the front of a plain potential shirt or blazer then to only replace the excitement with horror as I run my fingers over the silhouette of a soaring eagle pictured on the back. I am also finding it difficult to understand many of the looks pictured above Is it just me, or are these looks borderline androgynous? Many times I can’t tell whether or not these emaciated fashion fad followers are men or women – but then again women typically have wider hips than these dudes. There are some redeeming elements to each of the outfits in this post that perhaps you may like to incorporate into your next day/night out… Let’s explore, shall we?
1. I actually really enjoy the styling of this particular look. The basic white shirt is made more of an eye opener with it’s subtle pleating, and French cuffs (worn undone), I also love the fitted and classic navy sport coat with gold buttons, and the way he made many classic pieces look more modern day with skinny denim.
2. This look is for those of you out there who are bored with the regular tie, scoff at the bow tie, and just want to look plain different. Should you be in the mood to don a pretty ribbon, tie one on with a striped shirt, your favorite blazer, and a preppy boat shoe.
3. Vests and scarves on guys are cool as long as they are simple. As stated above avoid the vests with avian embellishments and skip over picnic-checkered scarves. This guy looks artsy cool with a simple white tee, creamy-white scarf (tied in a simple knot – guys please don’t wow me with your origami skills and artfully swathe yourself in fabric), regular fitted denim, and a simple brown vest.
4. For any of you out there who are sick of wearing your jeans the same way day in and day out try rolling up the bottoms and donning tie up boots. Don a sweater, tee, or whatever you like but spare everyone with the funnel neck cervical collar.
5. Again, skinny jeans are in – but really do look best on the anorexic set… What else is in, in, in?! The slouchy cardigan sweater of course. I like the strategic way this trend seeker is buttoned all the way up and how he finished with a classic black canvas tennis shoe. Hey kids, Keds are back in style – can’t get more cheap chic than that.
6. Ah, the trench! Simply a staple for any man’s wardrobe and here done the modern, but not in your face way. What do I like about this look? The cropped above the knee length of the jacket works here as do the second skin denim (seems to be a common denominator here), and of course the old man-ish plaid shirt worn beneath is sweetly stylish as well. Don’t forget to button up and tie yourself in.
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Today’s “men” dress like women… and people wonder why this generation is a bunch of sissys?! Put down the hair product and pick up a shovel!!!
Amazing article, blah blah blah, I’ll definitely try to incorporate this into my own blog.