Men’s Fall Style Guide

Summer is most likely to be the quickest season out of the four. Fall is attacking us faster than shark week did. September is one of the most dreadful but long-awaiting months of the year. College is back in session, football season is back in action, and the holidays are right around the corner.

It’s about that time to put away the flip-flops, shorts and light Ts away holding on to your sunshine memories and start preparing yourself for the cooler months of Fall. With the calm days and crisp nights approaching here are a few Fall trends that you might want to consider adding to your floor for Autumn.

For the Ol’ Noggin:                                                                                                            Jovan Jane: $45.00

You might recognize JJ from previous posts. Fedoras are always a great option, especially Fall. Jovan Jane offers unisex fedoras, the cool aspect of her lids is that she customizes the fedoras to colleges and major sports teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL.

For a mere $45 you can be rocking a traditional fedora with your team’s colors to your next sporting event, grabbing attention from surrounding fans.

Specks:                                                                                                                      Woodroze Cajj: $108.00

I love sunglasses and make it an objective to find unique shades that are the real deal. Woodroze is a company which makes premium handmade wooden sunglasses.  Their passion is built on action sports and the love of the great outdoors. “Made from nature, crafted by man,” these green-specks are perfect for outdoor events/activities.

Threads:                                                                                                                                Banana Republic:                                                                                                                 Hoodies:  $89.50 (top left &right)

Cardigans                                                                                                                     Heritage Elbow Patch ($108.00) (bottom left)

Tipped Shawl Cardigan ($99.00) (bottom right)

Probably one of the more popular choices among men, a few light hooded sweatshirts to wear for a night out or lounging around your pad.

A cardigan is a classic sweater that you can wear to work or on a late-night date with your lady friend. Nothing says stud than wearing a cardigan with either a button down or a tee-shirt underneath. You can also add a tie/bow-tie if you’re feeling like Mr. Rogers. Confidence is key.

Blazer/Sport Coat:                                                                                                     Navy Herringbone Blazer ($180.00) (left)

Ralph Lauren Gray Plaid Sport Coat ($299.99) (right)

A jacket adds value to your outfit which can be worn with jeans or trousers. It’s a go to option when going out to a corporate function or dinner where you can get away with wearing denim. Many people dress more casually now-a-days, so do it right, get a sport coat.

Pants:                                                                                                                               Scott Cord Trousers (79.50) (left)

Russell in Mustang (168.00)(right)

You can’t go wrong with investing in a solid pair of jeans. Russell in Mustang (how cool is the name) is a slim-straight pant which can be utilized from work to play. It’s a good feeling to have a few pairs of different jeans that you can wear to any occasion without thinking.

The Scott Cord Trouser is a slim-fitting pant which comes in multiple color options that you can wear to look dressed up with out trying. Dress it with a cardigan and you’re ready for whatever the day holds for you.

Kicks:                                                                                                                          Rancourt Beefroll Penny Loafer ($275.00) (bottom)

Diesel Hurrikane Nylon Sneaker ($136.24) (topright)

Asos Chukka Boot ($93.67) (top left)

Here’s a few options of what to wear with almost any kind of pant. Depending on the occasion that you may be heading to, each option would be a good pick because of the style, color and reasonable price. I mean the first thing I look at is the shoes, doesn’t everyone?

Stay comfortable my friends…

Where’s my sunglasses?

Curt

Top 5 Men’s Pants of Summer

Here’s the deal, I know that I’m not the only man who has trouble figuring out what to wear on an 80+ degree night.  I am a jean/pant guy when hitting the town, for the mere fact of respecting dress codes and most importantly, what I feel best in.

Most of us carry over our heavy jeans/pants from winter into Summer. I’m not saying that it won’t work, but to be comfortable on the hottest Summer nights here are a few different style of pants that will keep you relaxed and cool.

Linen- Cubavera $58.00

Linen isn’t just for vacations anymore. It’s a light, stylish pant adorned in a variety of colors.

Cotton Tommy Hilfiger $58.00

Often referred to “soft khakis”, cotton is a great way to put together a bold style which you can dress up for work or play.

Poplin- Camo $120.13

This is a pant that requires hardly any maintenance. Forget the iron and ironing board, grab them from the dryer and throw em’ on. These slacks let your boys breathe (the material’s ventilation) which will keep you feeling fresh during the Summer’s humid nights. 

Khaki- Banana Republic Gavin Chino $59.50

Here is a semi-loose chino which is a great substitute for the suit during a summer event or to a formal dinner. Just because it might be a formal occasion, that doesn’t mean you cannot take a risk and think outside the box of implementing a bit of color and style, stand out!

Denim- 7 For All Man Kind A-Pocket $208.00

There is nothing wrong with wearing denim during the summer months. Make sure it is a relaxed fit that won’t cut of circulation to your legs. With denim it has to have style, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the pant has to be a form-fitting “skinny jean”. Let your legs breathe and your body temperature will stay regulated all night long.

Remember, Summer means to be colorful, I’m not saying go out and buy orange pants, but stray away from the “norm” conservative colors. Chicks dig it.

Where are my sunglasses?

Curt

This is how we do it: Real Style with Erin

Top: Banana Republic, Jeans: DL1961, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Bag: Banana Republic

This outfit is great because it’s so versatile. You can swap out the denim for a skirt or toss on a blazer to make it dressier, or add a t-shirt and still look polished. If you’re looking to splurge on denim, make it DLs! They NEVER stretch out. I’m wearing the straight leg version, which is a great variety from the skinny, and it still allows me to wear them cropped and aren’t skin-tight. My necklace was purchased at Modern Nostalgia, one of my favorite Buffalo boutiques that is conveniently walking distance from my house!

@ErinEReedy

WWMD – What Would Mikala Do?

Emerald City

1. Equipment Signature Sleeveless Blouse in Emerald 2. Current/Elliot Flare Jeans 3. Elizabeth & James ‘Antler’ Cuff, Kenneth Jay Lane 22-Kt Gold Plated Bracelets, House of Harlow Evil Eye Bracelet 4. Banana Republic Sarah Wedges 5. Etro Emerald multicolored Dress 6. Herve Leger Taylor High Heel Sandal 7. Bottega Veneta Cashmere-Silk Cardigan 8. J. Crew Vintage Straight Leg Jean 9. YSL Arty Ring, Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch 10. Alexander Wang Chloe Sandals 11. Collette By Collette Dinnigan Lace Dress 12. Alexander McQueen Swarovski Flower & Skull Cuff 13. Costume National High Heel Sandals

I know when I said Wizard of Oz last week; some of you were probably like WTF is she thinking. No, I’m not going to do the cliché, translate Dorothy and friends into something we can wear today. That would be boring and a little predictable. So obviously when you saw all the green you realized, it’s Emerald City translated into amazing clothes. Plus emerald is the birthstone for the month of May so that works out well too.

I honestly tickled myself silly on this post because I would take out a loan for some of these items I included. My favorite two outfits would be the middle ones but I can definitely see myself wearing any of them. I think I made an outfit for everyone from the preppy girl who goes to Georgetown to the Lolita of the LES.

The first ensemble is the basic way to incorporate the color emerald into your wardrobe; it’s the tamest out of the four outfits. Just adding the pop of emerald gives an extra touch to an everyday classic look. One thing that I’m a big fan of is mixing gold and silver jewelry together. I love pieces that are comprised of both metals like the Elizabeth & James cuff.

The second choice is for those who aren’t afraid of prints in a huge way. Wanting to keep emphasis on the dress, I just chose to include a pair of shoes that compliment the work of art done by Etro. Honestly, I knew that Herve Lerger made shoes but didn’t know they had a kick ass pair like the ones I chose to pair with the Etro dress.

The last two getups are more on the lines of the first choice I made with the jeans & sleeveless blouse. The Bottega Veneta cardigan and J.Crew jeans is an outfit that I would wear everyday for a solid week. It gives you casual glam, is that a saying? If not, it is now. Finally, Collette Dinnigan rounds out the emerald inspiration for this week with the lace dress. To add a slight sharpness to a very girly look I did with the strappy-heeled sandals, I added the cuff by McQueen to polish this look off.

I’ve been noticing that this is a color that is making a dip into the wardrobes of people for spring so far. I can see emerald becoming one of those go to colors in a person’s wardrobe. Most people hesitate due to it being such a dark and intense color but you shouldn’t. It’s definitely a color that can complement any skin tone, which is why I love this color so much. So the next time you’re out shopping and you see an emerald colored garment try it on; you never know it might become your favorite new color to wear

Tot Ziens! (Did I say that right, if not I blame Google Translate)

- Mikala