I didn't know Hot Topic now sold suit jackets to match their stud bracelets.
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This Week's Fuck-Up: Adam Lambert
I didn't know Hot Topic now sold suit jackets to match their stud bracelets.
I didn't know Hot Topic now sold suit jackets to match their stud bracelets.
78. Contrast-collar dress shirts
INFEASIBLE: Boring contrasts
John Varvatos Contrast-Collar Shirt
(From Neiman Marcus)
Contrast-collar shirts used to be the shiznite in the 80's, but they've never stopped being hot and seem to be experiencing a revival in recent years. Men Style (yes, please do groan) are right (!) that the contrast-collar is a good addition any wardrobe, but wrong (there we go) that it's purely bar and party material. Please guys, I see suits walk around Century City rocking ones everyday. That being said, you can only do collar-contrast and a tie with something of the above type. And even then it's reaaaaally iffy: you simply don't want too much contrast with your chestly adornments, gentlemen. And, frankly, that John Varvatos (a whooping $245) is too plain to rock alone.
Feasible: Something that semi-contrasts
Allen Edmonds Weybridge
(Brought to you by On The Fly)
Word of caution: I never said contrast-collar shirts were easy, I'm just saying they're not lost causes and that, yes, some men can rock them. This is a great piece to wear with some gray slacks and with the top button open. Yes, it's too nice of a shirt (and at $145 it's a steal too) to be completely casual, but it won't work with a blazer.
John Varvatos Contrast-Collar Shirt
(From Neiman Marcus)
Contrast-collar shirts used to be the shiznite in the 80's, but they've never stopped being hot and seem to be experiencing a revival in recent years. Men Style (yes, please do groan) are right (!) that the contrast-collar is a good addition any wardrobe, but wrong (there we go) that it's purely bar and party material. Please guys, I see suits walk around Century City rocking ones everyday. That being said, you can only do collar-contrast and a tie with something of the above type. And even then it's reaaaaally iffy: you simply don't want too much contrast with your chestly adornments, gentlemen. And, frankly, that John Varvatos (a whooping $245) is too plain to rock alone.
Feasible: Something that semi-contrasts
Allen Edmonds Weybridge
(Brought to you by On The Fly)
Word of caution: I never said contrast-collar shirts were easy, I'm just saying they're not lost causes and that, yes, some men can rock them. This is a great piece to wear with some gray slacks and with the top button open. Yes, it's too nice of a shirt (and at $145 it's a steal too) to be completely casual, but it won't work with a blazer.
77. When you can spend $300 on shoes
INFEASIBLE: Pretty much anything you would find at Barneys
Salvatore Ferragamo Pierluigi Black
(From Barneys)
Suppose you got a bonus at work for being a officious baller, or your eccentric aunt croaked last night and left you a nugget bullion, or some kind soul contributed a donation to your online "Help, I'm A Fashion Disaster" fund. What better use of your fortuitous little fortune than to snatch up a pair of designer footware? So far, I'm with you bro. We part ways (i.e. when you're wrong) if your next step is check out a designer retail giant like Barneys.
Yes, that money's burning a hole in your pocket, I understand - but don't go to Barneys and gets tricked into buying something like the above Ferragamo (as of 6/20/09, priced at $306 at barneys.com). Sure, it's a name and, yes, it's usually good shit, but even the big boys of fashion aren't above selling you a boring, derivative product just so they can make a quick buck off aforementioned name. Your money is better spent elsewhere.
Feasible: Something off the beaten path (i.e. online store)
Allen Edmonds Weybridge
(Brought to you by Sky Valet)
Allen Edmonds is a name too, but you've probably never read about it in your Details (philistine!). And unless you hang out with ballers, you've probably never come across the Sky Valet Shoes Site either. This beautifully crafted and meticulously detailed shoe is on sale at the e-boutique for (as of 6/26/09) $292...HEAVEN. So, the next time you hit that low-ball lottery and want to revise your foot digs, hit up a shop like SV.
Salvatore Ferragamo Pierluigi Black
(From Barneys)
Suppose you got a bonus at work for being a officious baller, or your eccentric aunt croaked last night and left you a nugget bullion, or some kind soul contributed a donation to your online "Help, I'm A Fashion Disaster" fund. What better use of your fortuitous little fortune than to snatch up a pair of designer footware? So far, I'm with you bro. We part ways (i.e. when you're wrong) if your next step is check out a designer retail giant like Barneys.
Yes, that money's burning a hole in your pocket, I understand - but don't go to Barneys and gets tricked into buying something like the above Ferragamo (as of 6/20/09, priced at $306 at barneys.com). Sure, it's a name and, yes, it's usually good shit, but even the big boys of fashion aren't above selling you a boring, derivative product just so they can make a quick buck off aforementioned name. Your money is better spent elsewhere.
Feasible: Something off the beaten path (i.e. online store)
Allen Edmonds Weybridge
(Brought to you by Sky Valet)
Allen Edmonds is a name too, but you've probably never read about it in your Details (philistine!). And unless you hang out with ballers, you've probably never come across the Sky Valet Shoes Site either. This beautifully crafted and meticulously detailed shoe is on sale at the e-boutique for (as of 6/26/09) $292...HEAVEN. So, the next time you hit that low-ball lottery and want to revise your foot digs, hit up a shop like SV.
76. Again with the polos
INFEASIBLE: Cashmere for the sake of cashmere polos
Gray Etro Knit Polo
(From Neiman Marcus)
Why is this shirt cashmere? It's dull-colored, weirdly cut on the sleeves, has too many buttons...in fact, why the hell would anyone buy a polo made of cashmere to begin with? It won't keep you warm for damn sure. And, pray tell, why is it listed as $400?! This piece just confuses the hell out of me.
Friends, cashmere is undoubtedly a marvelous, versatile material. But just because something is made out of cashmere, it doesn't warrant an "Oh my God, I need it!" response. Would you buy cashmere underwear? In other words, don't buy something with being cashmere as it's sole selling point.
Feasible: Well-made, colorful cotton polos
Ionian Short Sleeved Stripe Polo
(Brought to you by Context)
This is a great fucking shirt. I love the subtle horizontal stripes, the boldness of the blue, how the sleeves only hug the arms a little bit at the ends...and today it's only $100. Now I agree: it's easier for a product to be shoddy when it's cotton than if it's cashmere...but this piece is clearly put together very well.
Gray Etro Knit Polo
(From Neiman Marcus)
Why is this shirt cashmere? It's dull-colored, weirdly cut on the sleeves, has too many buttons...in fact, why the hell would anyone buy a polo made of cashmere to begin with? It won't keep you warm for damn sure. And, pray tell, why is it listed as $400?! This piece just confuses the hell out of me.
Friends, cashmere is undoubtedly a marvelous, versatile material. But just because something is made out of cashmere, it doesn't warrant an "Oh my God, I need it!" response. Would you buy cashmere underwear? In other words, don't buy something with being cashmere as it's sole selling point.
Feasible: Well-made, colorful cotton polos
Ionian Short Sleeved Stripe Polo
(Brought to you by Context)
This is a great fucking shirt. I love the subtle horizontal stripes, the boldness of the blue, how the sleeves only hug the arms a little bit at the ends...and today it's only $100. Now I agree: it's easier for a product to be shoddy when it's cotton than if it's cashmere...but this piece is clearly put together very well.
What's Wrong With This Picture?
This Week's Fuck-Up: George Michael
You're old. Actually, you're older than old. That's okay, some old people ball. But no matter how awesome an old guy is, ya still gotta dress your age. Please don't attempt the douchebag fratboy at Spring Break look ever again...it doesn't even work for the fratboys.
Nice car though!
You're old. Actually, you're older than old. That's okay, some old people ball. But no matter how awesome an old guy is, ya still gotta dress your age. Please don't attempt the douchebag fratboy at Spring Break look ever again...it doesn't even work for the fratboys.
Nice car though!
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