Showing posts with label MENS STREET STYLE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MENS STREET STYLE. Show all posts

1.20.2014

JUSTIN O'SHEA


O'Shea! 

For those who don't know who this fabulous man is, he's the buyer for MyTheresa.com and famously known for his impeccable style and bad boy looks. All I have to say is I'm all about it. A man with rugged qualities and a sharp style is a 10 in my book. There's a way about his demeanor and fashion sense that is absolutely effortless, and if you know me I'm all for effortless style. If you think about it, he goes with the basics: slacks, blazers, and dress shirt. Simple and to the point, I like it!



9.12.2013

MATCHING COUPLES

So. Couples BOTH wearing menswear or at least mens inspired clothing together. What do we think about this?
Yay or nay? 
Well frankly, its an absolute and definite YAY in my fashion book. I've noted in the past that menswear on any woman would look extremely chic. Well, if it's done right, of course! 
If you're paired off or a lone wolf, it doesn't matter you can make menswear your stable with or without a man by your side. Actual men's clothing on a woman could absolutely work or pieces that has elements of menswear can suffice as well. 

It adds an element of chic and it's a confidence that not many are able to rock. 
But the real question is, why are so many women afraid to rock it? Are they scared to look too masculine? Maybe it's the fact that they're too masculine and they want to mask this facade that they're not...
Hmm...but wait that's too complicated! Oh duh, all women are complicated! Never mind, scratch that last thought. Okay, so what we got down so far is that menswear on a gal is extremely chic. Okay great! But you know, in an odd way it shows this particular type of sex appeal that is extremely attractive. Not the kind that oozes sex right when you see it, but the unspoken mysterious type of sex appeal that every women should possess. It's a lingering oomphhh that people would want to know more, see more, and hear more...they're intrigued! 
Secondly, if menswear on a woman is so chic, sexy and powerful, then why aren't many rocking it like they ought to? Why is that?

 First things first, you raid your father, brother or boyfriend's closet and try on EVERYTHING! It all started when I was 18, I went through my dad's old clothes that he doesn't wear anymore and I just decided that it would work. So I took it ALL! Button ups, sweaters, jackets, and once in awhile PANTS! Even though they were undeniably too big for me, I made it work. Welcome the invention of a...waalaaa! A BELT! 

The button up is too baggy? PERFECT! Pair it with skinnies and roll those bad boys up and expose your ankles. Tuck the front of the shirt in (half tuck) so it gives some shape and not allow you to look like you're homeless and can't afford clothes. I mean, doesn't allow you to look bigger than you are. 

The sweater is too big? EVEN BETTER! It's going to get cold so pair that oversized baby with skinnies, riding boots and pair them with right accessories. 

The jacket is overwhelmingly huge? FANTASTIC! Balance it underneath with something relatively tight on top (woman's button up) and wide leg slacks. 
OR just pair that jacket with the sweater you just stole I mean borrowed from that man in your life. 

It's all about putting it together and taking the time to find every angle possible to make an odd piece work for you. And remember, balance is key! Don't do everything baggy, make sure you offset oversized pieces with something fitting or somewhat fitting.

9.10.2013

MEN AND THEIR BAGS



The intriguing topic of men and the bags that they SHOULD be carrying. 
When you hear bags, most people tend to think of women and their purses, but not men and their bags. Why is that?
It's true, men do carry bags but it's not a worldwide topic that people want to discuss. It's an element that many don't put an emphasis on. 
Maybe they're ashamed and don't want to portray themselves as too feminine? 
Maybe they're just SO into their bags that they don't want other men to know about which chic bag that they're carrying? 
It's intriguing...I KNOW! 

I understand that men have their universal wallets to carry their ID, cash, credit cards, and possibly other unmentionable possessions. I also understand that there are briefcases and backpacks that men carry to hold their things for the day. But what about the chic bags that so many designers have produced for these fabulous men to carry? Why are these guys hiding their fabulous bags? 

Men (straight, gay or both) need to carry more of their bags, it's useful and it's chic. I know some men don't care nor do they know what chic entails but it's something to think about. It adds something to that sleek suit you're wearing or it adds an extra grunge element to your already great grunge look that you got going on for that day. 

So my point is, it depends on how you want to portray yourself fellas. Don't have this preconceived notion and write it off so quickly that a bag is a feminine element of a man's outfit. You can make it whatever you want to be! Just make sure you rock it like there's no tomorrow! 


Here are some bags to test out...

Mismo Canvas Backpack
Ted Baker London Leather Satchel
Steve Mono 'Woody' Portfolio
Ghurka Leather Messenger Bag
Frye 'Logan' Messenger Bag
Tumi 'T-Tech Forge Bethlehem' Portfolio Briefcase