S Fashion Basics – Part 86 – Experimenting With Layering. Thinking Outside The Box When winter comes, the name of the game is layering.
And it really is an either love it or hate it sort of thing for most people. Some feel too restricted and confined wearing so many layers and would much rather stick to one ‘big arse’ coat. The Essential Leather Jacket Guide. Introduction As a vegetarian, wearing animal skins is cardinal sin No.1 for me.
However, when it comes to such cultural icons as leather jackets, these morals seem to dwindle. I think at this early stage we can assume Matthew’s veto from vegetarian Catholicism – at least as far as his wardrobe is concerned. I see no wardrobe as complete without a leather sort to don at the drop of a cow. No matter who you are, your age, gender, size – irrelevant! Designers send drones of models down the catwalks every year sporting leather jackets in all manner of styles, each one varying the cut to the colour; no one ever seems to tire of seeing them! In this definitive guide to all things leather, jackety and leather jackety – I am going to instil principles, teach a trend or two and show you how to become the icon of an undying style. The Guide The leather jacket claimed its place on the fashion wall of fame in the 1950s.
Signature Style: Rockabilly. Introduction Over the past year, many of the latest trends within men’s fashion and grooming seem to have taken inspiration from old Rock ‘n’ Roll & Rockabilly eras.
We have seen the popularity of gingham rise in both a formal and casual context, leather jackets have returned to prominence due to biker type looks dominating the runways, and THE major hairstyle for men across the country right now is either the The Quiff and/or big hair in general. S Fashion Basics – Part 86 – Experimenting With Layering. S Fashion Tip: Beating the Rain In Style. Introduction Rain never fails to dampen the mood (as well everything else) and with it often comes a lack of creativity and spark, which can seriously dent both the level of consistency and effort you put into how you dress.
In my last article, I put together a list of three common style mistakes which I often see occur on a day to day basis. Very closely missing from this list was failing to dress appropriately for the weather. With Britain in the midst of a drought (read: downpour), not to mention the notoriously unpredictable spring weather patterns, I felt it would be an apt time to put together a couple of tips on how to beat the rain in style. Overcoming a style slump when the weather turns sour is difficult in itself, so today I’m going to focus more on quick fix solutions, rather than an overall mentality change. Beating The Rain In Style 1. The most obvious way to beating the rain is an umbrella. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dry them properly, this means naturally at room temperature. Conclusion. S Fashion Basics – Part 100a – A Casual Round-Up. The 100th Edition Of Fashion Basics – Part 1 This particular article marks a bit of a milestone for me [ed: and me], as this will be the 100th instalment in the FashionBeans Men’s Fashion Basics series.
When I first started writing the series over three years ago, I never thought it would go down quite as successfully as it did, or keep going for as long as it has. It’s a testament to how our readers want to be as knowledgeable as they can about men’s style, and just how much depth and detail there is within the world of menswear. So I was thinking about doing something special to mark the occasion, and seeing as my normal tactic of ‘get wild ar*e drunk’ doesn’t really work in this sort of medium, I went ahead with a suggestion from one of our readers, Alex Martin. Key Autumn/Winter Look: American Workwear. Introduction As a very proud northerner from a very northern town, I’d like to think us savages are far better equipped to deal with dressing weather-appropriate.
Chilly evenings that seem like the Arctic are commonplace, and the slightest ray of sunshine provokes unabashed shorts and shades wearing – we’ve got a pre-thought-out ensemble ready to deploy at the slightest change in temperature. This being said however, London living for 3 years has clouded my judgement, and the other day I was less than prepared for a very frosty afternoon.
Borrowing a mate’s red checked shirt jacket (they said tartan – I know better), insults began to fly about me looking like a lumberjack, hick, redneck etc. My unkempt beard didn’t aid my cause. The Look: American Workwear First and foremost, it’s a classic choice. Secondly, it’s so easy. The final appeal of US workwear, you ask? The Inspiration First, a bit of modern lookbook inspiration for the type of look we are going for today. Key Pieces: The Shirt. A Guide To Dressing Down And Dressing Well. Keep Comfortable, Keep Warm & Stay Stylish Dressing well can be a chore.
In this horrible weather, and it is particularly horrible as I sit here writing this article, paying attention to what you’re wearing can seem utterly futile. In these situations, I think it is entirely acceptable to throw all your inhibitions out the window and simply blend in with the crowd; I know I do. But even when our unpredictable weather does decide to remain predictable, even for a short while, I still find myself thinking: Do I really need to make an effort today?