Clothing – Page 95

Summer Uniform

8 March, 2012

Summer’s a ways off but I saw this picture online and thought it was a perfect example of what to wear in warmer weather.

The style is all in the details. Espadrilles are awesome summer shoes and while Toms pass as such, buying the real deal is more unique/less urban hipster. This is obviously a casual get up but it’s contrasted by the fact that he’s wearing a double-breasted jacket. Also, look at the ascot. I envy any man who can pull off an ascot without looking like he took a wrong turn in the middle of a Pride Parade.

Another Perfect Peacoat

7 March, 2012

Saw this over at the Sartorialist this week. I think blue is an underutilized color with most men. Also, notice how well the sleeves fit, that’s what makes this thing looks so good.

Ox Blood

7 March, 2012

Kalim sent over this picture of his $7 ox-blood Florsheims and I’m a fan. The slim khakis that he’s cuffed himself and the white sox are about as 1960’s WASP as you can get.

New Hair Cut

6 March, 2012

I’ve always found it difficult to find a hair cut that’s plain masculine. I’ve had my hair parted for the last few years and have liked how it looks but it’s a pain after being under the motorcycle helmet.

When I first started watching Boardwalk Empire I was a little surprised at Jimmy Darmody’s hair cut.

I had never seen anything like it and figured it had to be period specific to the 1920’s. Turns out, it lasted a little longer than that. I did some digging and found out this particular style has a fairly nefarious nickname – the Hitler Youth cut – due to its popularity amongst said group of people during its hey day. Well I’ve seen it crop up now and again and figured this would be a good way to style things so I still have some hair but can pull off my helmet and not spend another 20 minutes on it.

Here’s another shot of exactly what I want it to look like.

We’ll see how this goes.

Casual Cuff Links

6 March, 2012

I know how oxymoronic that sounds but it is possible. Spring and Summer are not only more open to louder colors but they’re also more forgiving when it comes to perceived relaxation of formality. A great way to accomplish both is to swap out your metal cuff links for some knotted fabric ones. You can usually find these in packs of three at department stores and they come in a variety of colors.

There won’t be anything in-your-face about these and that’s great. Good style is all about the details.

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