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Casual Friday: Warm

5
7 September, 2012

Like:

  • The coloring. There is such a thing as a warm blue and this sweater is proof. If you have a warm complexion, you can still wear blue and should look for it in shades similar to this.
  • The shoes/socks. Great for fall because the socks are a heavy wool and the shoes are more substantial than summer slip-ons without being actual boots.
  • The pants. Perfect autumn texture and color. The fit looks spot on too.
  • The belt. Fall colors are more associated with the old tradition of country clothes. So, having a canvas belt in those same colors with club symbols on them is a subtle but direct nod to the sartorial history of this whole outfit.
  • The plaid shirt. More warm colors for a warm complexion and provide a bit of pattern contrast instead of just texture.

Fence:

  • The glasses. I like the shape but the frames need to be more substantial to be consistent with the country-vibe of the rest of his outfit.
  • Random sword?

Don’t like:

  • Nothing. This is one of the better casual ensembles I’ve seen.

PS. Did you know I do private style consultations? I can help you dress better according to your budget and your needs.

 

Clothing autumn layering, classic mens style, confident style, fall, Men's Style, menswear

Wednesday Weigh In: Tweed

9
5 September, 2012

PS. Did you know I do private style consultations? I can help you dress better according to your budget and your needs.

Clothing confident style, High Low Mens Style, Men's Style, menswear

Casual Friday: Summer Sweater

1
31 August, 2012

Like:

  • The sweater – it’s light and a bit looser than what you would want to wear under a suit but still fits well. Makes it a perfect casual sweater. The light blue is a summer color but contrasting it against the darker pants helps make this whole outfit look like a seasonably-transitional ensemble.
  • The pants – They’re colored but they’re not too loud. Not only does this work better with his complexion, it helps them have more of an Autumn appearance. The fact that he still has them rolled up means it’s still summer and he’s not jumping too quickly into cooler-weather wear.
  • The shoes – saddle shoes are the epitome of High/Low in footwear. They’re traditional and they’re dress shoes, but they’re so loud that they have to be casual. The off white color against the red means these can be worn well into fall and the red itself picks up on the red in his skin to make it look healthier.
  • The bracelet – The red has the same effect as the red in his shoes. It’s also there and casual but still minimal.

Fence:

  • The shirt –  It looks good matched with this but I can’t tell much about the pattern and whether or not it would flatter him on its own.

Don’t Like:

  • The hair – It’s a bit boyish and needs to be longer on the top.
  • The beard/scruff – I like the scruff look but his is too long to be scruff and too thin to be a good beard. He should trim it down a bit.

PS. Today is the last day to get the discount on Basic Consultations. Jump  on it.

 

Clothing autumn layering, confident style, fit is king, High Low Mens Style, Men's Style, menswear, Sockless

Making the Transition

30 August, 2012

Was working with a client this week who said this in one of his emails

Also, dressing well isn’t an easy thing to do at first, is it? It takes balls and conviction to really get what you want and say no to things that may not be the best for your fit/personality/ even budget. Building a wardrobe SHOULD take time. In the past year, with lots of help from your blog, I’ve been able to get away from the graphic Ts, ill-fitting pants/shorts/dress shirts.  

 We’ve exchanged a few emails back and forth over the months and he really is making improvements. Not only he is wearing better clothing, he’s wearing it more comfortably and it’s looking more natural on him. His whole countenance has changed and the nervous smile I saw in earlier pictures has turned into a confident smirk.

 Take your time, learn the rules, make mistakes, experiment – these are all masculine ways of approaching things and there’s no reason this shouldn’t apply to improving your wardrobe as well.

PS. Tomorrow’s the last day to get a Basic Consultation for only $15.

Musings confident style, Men's Style, men's style consultant, menswear

Wednesday Weigh In: Reader Submission

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29 August, 2012

This is from a reader named Tom and I give him props for being willing to submit his own stuff and specifically ask for a WWI. Since this is a reader and not just a photo I found online, I’m going to institute a civility rule. I don’t care if you have legitimate criticisms to make, but do so as if he’s standing in front of you.

PS. The month is more than halfway over so take advantage of the reduced price on Basic Consultations before they go back up.

Clothing confident style, Men's Style, menswear

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