Men’s Fashion Essentials For Travelers
It’s not easy to travel in style. You’d know about this unfortunate fact of life if you’ve ever ridden on a red eye only to wake up looking all slovenly and disheveled. The right pieces, however, will be all you’ll need to arrive looking every bit as sharp and fashionable as your did at the departure area. Here are some of the things you’ll definitely need to bring along on your next business trip, whether you’re headed to Rome or Rhode Island.
Watch Your Weight
One occupational hazard of frequent fliers is the exposure to a wide range of climes. You could be leaving a humid tropical city for a dry, chilly one, both of which require a very different kind of clothing. Packing a different coat for each destination is the instinctive reaction for many men, but smarter layering would be a smarter approach to the problem.
Instead of packing a single style of coat in a single thickness, try packing several thinner layering pieces that you can throw on as necessary. It’s not as straightforward as putting on a single jacket, but you can’t deny that this method is a lot more versatile, especially if you’re passing by multiple cities with different climates. Is the cabin cold? Throw on a couple more layers. Is the airport toasty enough? Strip down a layer or two. It’s that easy. Read more
Men’s Fashion Between Seasons
The fashion industry makes a very clear distinction between the seasons by rolling out new styles and collections for each one. In reality, though, the shift isn’t as simple as a series of fashion shows or new spreads in a magazine. There’ll always be that period in between seasons when the weather can be one or another, warm or cold, freezing or balmy. Believe it or not, there’s a particular style for that time of the year too.
Layering Tricks
It’s Mother Nature herself who’ll be giving you the biggest challenge during that in-between season phase. Wearing clothes that are meant solely for one specific season is difficult because the weather is touch and go on most days.
Keep your thick, Sherpa-lined jackets and coats in the closet; chances are you won’t be able to wear them for the rest of the season. Don’t bring out your light cotton shirts and linen shorts just yet, though. For most men in the northern hemisphere, those pieces will only get comfortable around mid-March. Read more
Be Stylish This Spring: Top 10 Menswear Trends For 2010
In the past style and fashion have been focused on women, but now men too are expected to know what’s in fashion and what clothes will suit them. It’s not always an easy task, so here’s our run down of the hottest menswear trends for 2010 and how to wear them.
1. Double denim
Double denim is a massive trend for both sexes this season. Top designers have featured this look recently, with it playing a big part in the D&G catwalk ranges so it’s sure to be a hot style for the spring/summer.
The key to getting this look right is to keep it simple. Wear jeans and a denim shirt with a plain black or white t-shirt underneath or a simple dark jumper under a denim jacket. When it comes to shades, contrast all the way, if you try and match then you’ll inevitably end up missing by a shade or two- not a good look! Even if you do get the match perfect contrast works best. Read more