tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20588143612114515162024-03-12T19:14:25.343-07:00Guy Fashion StuffFind fashion for dudes. Dapper Look lets guys share, find and recommend fashion!The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-54293607082714481062012-12-04T01:57:00.001-08:002012-12-04T02:00:06.275-08:00Rules of Matching Ties and Shirt<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnC26wnZvYxeQBC7OciCXGWA6g-OyymyD-LSt1QEjCPC2Vy3uBibgticYzxQ6Hjs-GIYIHMcdVdqj6Rm0mF0kL-qKmNSY0p5rSsXI3TYu5MRPMCFSGwJxYQShN9OlP6hOWXiEFCn1JHzI/s1600/shirts-ties_628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnC26wnZvYxeQBC7OciCXGWA6g-OyymyD-LSt1QEjCPC2Vy3uBibgticYzxQ6Hjs-GIYIHMcdVdqj6Rm0mF0kL-qKmNSY0p5rSsXI3TYu5MRPMCFSGwJxYQShN9OlP6hOWXiEFCn1JHzI/s1600/shirts-ties_628.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Some men become paralyzed when they try to match ties with shirts. But different patterns and textures can look knowingly stylish - if you follow this guide.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sophisticated</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Why it works?</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The dominant colors in both shirt and tie are the same tone., but not a perfect match. The flecked texture of wool tie provides a contrast with the shirt's classic windowpane.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Conservative</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Why it works?</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stripes and checks can work when the shirt and tie share a common color. Make sure one of the two (in this case the tie) is bolder than the older</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Casual</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Why it works?</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The bigger the checks, the more casual the shirt. Match that feeling with a textured tie in a loose knot. To make it more formal, switch the tie to a silk one and tighten the knot</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-80207089980355384192012-12-03T18:38:00.001-08:002012-12-03T18:38:34.844-08:00Tailored Suits<br />
<h2>
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></b><b>See the difference of tailored suits on the <i>RIGHT</i></b> </h2>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisy-ZTONPNKdYNxZmbUV1KhoQAiEHtJZSo4kKYMZlBmAALYbNKk24b8wWkkm-jcyQKf3OuA5_VWgCq6MfNpzjrdJxh_1MZNNyi834YM5OmPh125mx2TLUxnqLVi63BqcjyRWNpr0OcR3N5/s1600/tailored-vs-off-the-rack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisy-ZTONPNKdYNxZmbUV1KhoQAiEHtJZSo4kKYMZlBmAALYbNKk24b8wWkkm-jcyQKf3OuA5_VWgCq6MfNpzjrdJxh_1MZNNyi834YM5OmPh125mx2TLUxnqLVi63BqcjyRWNpr0OcR3N5/s1600/tailored-vs-off-the-rack.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cWlJiNV9iou0i9OA4dNnav6ek57M51GcXywmMCdwb_ziT6HRIdnpFSVXtn1AoLuvyK2M1EOnBBicTP8Vv92d78ifDse9dSqazmpim1J60wzHVFblMbF-zuKyO96KYypYHm1pz2R8HSyj/s1600/what-a-difference-a-tailored-suit-makes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cWlJiNV9iou0i9OA4dNnav6ek57M51GcXywmMCdwb_ziT6HRIdnpFSVXtn1AoLuvyK2M1EOnBBicTP8Vv92d78ifDse9dSqazmpim1J60wzHVFblMbF-zuKyO96KYypYHm1pz2R8HSyj/s1600/what-a-difference-a-tailored-suit-makes.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<i><b>So are you ready to get that tailored suit now? This is how your tailored suits should fit.</b></i><br />
<i><b> </b></i><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Shoulder</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It should be snug not tight, but not tight. Even the best tailor can't rework a shoulder.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Waist</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The body of the jacket should skim your torso and the waistband should sit at your waist, not lower.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Hem</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Your
pants should have a slight break on your shoe. Pant cuffs are
appropriate only if our pants have pleats and you're over 5'9". Flat
front pants call for an uncuffed leg.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkZhsNFE-UiHaTiR701CSpTmq8T3onQpckVkZv0BBE-NDDmlOfd2pgULvQeHHpef28MM_K1CHo9_klyJz73FLWQCqm4rEAbDHqqsaLPF-0njauKXFnOUm69I1TQOy1_DW-89aoAzwnaVG/s1600/ECMC_BUNDLE_100001833_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkZhsNFE-UiHaTiR701CSpTmq8T3onQpckVkZv0BBE-NDDmlOfd2pgULvQeHHpef28MM_K1CHo9_klyJz73FLWQCqm4rEAbDHqqsaLPF-0njauKXFnOUm69I1TQOy1_DW-89aoAzwnaVG/s320/ECMC_BUNDLE_100001833_large.jpg" width="235" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The Button</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When you wear 2 or 3 button suit jacket, the bottom button always stays undone.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The Lapel</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The tie and lapel should relate to each other in width. A narrow lapel calls for a slim tie.<b> </b> </span><br />
The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-85722849618347913512012-12-03T17:31:00.000-08:002012-12-03T17:31:58.402-08:00The Perfect Fit: Dress Shirt<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A dress shirt should make you look good and flatter the body you've worked hard to build. A shirt that's too large can make a big guy look bigger, a small guy look tiny and any guy look sloppy. Here's how to find the right fit.</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLDEPpUqpe0ZLuSz-grQDIDyLXbuJLklGRyYOoNccNBBP83ChYzmLLdsb84ajDAIcqEtcSzWIMw2lYyJJBXuBl7JkZGiEzsqzTzSKBIXHfYdLoIW_e8afvuZDSM8T-_ANbnr-o4k6hOkT/s1600/boys_dress_shirts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLDEPpUqpe0ZLuSz-grQDIDyLXbuJLklGRyYOoNccNBBP83ChYzmLLdsb84ajDAIcqEtcSzWIMw2lYyJJBXuBl7JkZGiEzsqzTzSKBIXHfYdLoIW_e8afvuZDSM8T-_ANbnr-o4k6hOkT/s1600/boys_dress_shirts.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Neck</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When your shirt is completely unbuttoned, you should be able to stick one or two fingers in your collar comfortably. If you can turn your head without choking, it's a good fit.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Shoulder</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The seam should sit at the shoulder, it can be half an inch over, but never under. If it's more than half an inch over, the body may be too loose r boxy. Too much under and the armhole will be uncomfortable.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dealbreaker</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A collar or cuff that does not fit cannot be altered. A shirt body can be taken in but never let out.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Body</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Your body should be able to pinch an inch of fabric on each side of your body. Any more and the fit will be too loose. Look for darting (the sewn-in shaping) which indicates a slimmer fit. The shirt should fall at least seven inches below your waist; you should be able to lift your arms without the shirt coming untucked.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sleeves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A shirt cuff should sit 1-1.5 inches above your thumb joint. If you can slide your hand through a cuff without unbuttoning it, the cuffs probably to big.</span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-23539960429865740662012-11-28T03:52:00.002-08:002012-11-28T03:52:47.644-08:00Some Things Worth Splurging Before Christmas<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVl-n-eVUHynYEByLpMo-_knYGXmaQf514JsWsPb8PzSpP5U1GOEY26OPAigVS_ZYGY4g4yo_P2rgLwk6RzuOtMhuNPjBWyTnjXPIWiMOObnctX_GDcrdeEbNfnvfG5jidveAeYjCUk4fT/s1600/GuessRebelDrkjeans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVl-n-eVUHynYEByLpMo-_knYGXmaQf514JsWsPb8PzSpP5U1GOEY26OPAigVS_ZYGY4g4yo_P2rgLwk6RzuOtMhuNPjBWyTnjXPIWiMOObnctX_GDcrdeEbNfnvfG5jidveAeYjCUk4fT/s400/GuessRebelDrkjeans.jpg" width="350" /></a></span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Forever Blue</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Get a pair of your favorite blue jeans at this time of month. </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpY6egniwpjzZn2Pbsi_tExk6MZHztNYOZiN6zOddb6uUhkrJj9IF2SdWIUZzSAoJTIoQTloLjF-4PiMXol5b74h8WHnpnDsjaB71RS0Vkvg-lBkMAozk0straLsqE_eWfCpNWkjEcb1Bw/s1600/shofolk-shoes-fall-winter-2008-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpY6egniwpjzZn2Pbsi_tExk6MZHztNYOZiN6zOddb6uUhkrJj9IF2SdWIUZzSAoJTIoQTloLjF-4PiMXol5b74h8WHnpnDsjaB71RS0Vkvg-lBkMAozk0straLsqE_eWfCpNWkjEcb1Bw/s640/shofolk-shoes-fall-winter-2008-01.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Buying smart is all about knowing which items to scrimp on (like regular tees) and which items to splurge on like good quality shoes. Stylish and comfortable shoes can last you several years with out looking out of style and without the danger of falling apart. Tod's shoes are famous not just for their high quality materials and handmade finish, but more so for its enduring reputation as one of the world's best leather goods brand.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcDpHXNIRAg6C5-IDBYn7apsEV-Qj0F7IaY_aJPWWfrdlPk2l_TnYsfW0X4T3VT1KTNrt3SI2iczntHmdUL-kJt_r165QgIGylau1UJ-n3zhJ581_C0PUt4BhI7ssI8L638WUQpZ0RUcG/s1600/1349601157_415891186_1-Pictures-of--Casio-G-Shock-Aw-591Ms-3Aer-Mens-Combi-Watch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcDpHXNIRAg6C5-IDBYn7apsEV-Qj0F7IaY_aJPWWfrdlPk2l_TnYsfW0X4T3VT1KTNrt3SI2iczntHmdUL-kJt_r165QgIGylau1UJ-n3zhJ581_C0PUt4BhI7ssI8L638WUQpZ0RUcG/s1600/1349601157_415891186_1-Pictures-of--Casio-G-Shock-Aw-591Ms-3Aer-Mens-Combi-Watch.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAoOt4_DyEO6CHbWO_nWzM1buSVeGfvOp-15zDAooy-x6g0IzQDyQ2_Vl1xazapC1qf6KG05SdCjpwZ2IG9MmPrkxA13TPOzhATN5fImYBh2jWwpVsCyUR7rCjGTvDGB_9UH5W4IkUEK_T/s1600/casio-g-shock-mens-sports-watch-g-7900-g-7900-2dr-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAoOt4_DyEO6CHbWO_nWzM1buSVeGfvOp-15zDAooy-x6g0IzQDyQ2_Vl1xazapC1qf6KG05SdCjpwZ2IG9MmPrkxA13TPOzhATN5fImYBh2jWwpVsCyUR7rCjGTvDGB_9UH5W4IkUEK_T/s1600/casio-g-shock-mens-sports-watch-g-7900-g-7900-2dr-.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Wrist Candy</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Used to be that men's watches came in either earth toned leather straps or sporty metal</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">straps - nothing else. They were meant after all to blend with your outfit and not to be conspicuous. Now all that has changed. Watches come in shocking neon colors with straps in leather, rubber, metal or even a daring combo of both materials. This watch should be apart from what you already have and wearing almost everyday.</span><br />
<br />The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-44507396185803224062012-11-28T02:16:00.001-08:002012-11-28T03:02:36.260-08:00Get The Pair To Match Your Lifestyle<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuEl7SQ_-2nd4MGC07d1d6-exG2M8JkfNyCYMQo5ERWaXIEVJLDIUy4Uc54loUuYImGhApH7avzDGnifY6Ul-l40-fRbm6QWVl3qIPranBPrTYtPFlM96FQrzYeOnilvMDpDFNCcEEkPu/s1600/Lacoste+Mens+Casual+Shoes+Sale+(2)93843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuEl7SQ_-2nd4MGC07d1d6-exG2M8JkfNyCYMQo5ERWaXIEVJLDIUy4Uc54loUuYImGhApH7avzDGnifY6Ul-l40-fRbm6QWVl3qIPranBPrTYtPFlM96FQrzYeOnilvMDpDFNCcEEkPu/s400/Lacoste+Mens+Casual+Shoes+Sale+(2)93843.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
It's not true that women dominate the realm of the shoe fetish. Men have it too. They talk about it with their friends compare who has the latest edition of high tech sneakers, or even ask where they can get a nice leather pair for work. They discuss the shoe merits with the detached objectivity and monotone voice of a scientist or inspector. The specs counts. they can;t just be cute or the perfect match to a long sleeve top. They need to be comfortable too as guys will never sacrifice comfort for fashion.<br />
<br />
Another more recent addition to this shoe checklist is how seamlessly they can blend in with the wearer's lifestyle. And it is in the vague and fast moving area that the modern shoe hybrid comes to play - welcome the lifestyle shoes. What is it exactly and what it is for? To be honest there's no straight answer to that. They are for whatever purpose you might need them for - a stroll in the mall, a coffee date with your girl or a company outing. These shoes cover that gray area between the dress shoe and the scruffy sneaks.. they're stylized sneaks and dresses-down wingtips. They have metallic strips of color that make them funky enough for clubbing, distressed leather for daily pavement pounding and even shiny patent leather for snazzy, evening events.<br />
<br />
Lifestyle shoes - they've got all you gray areas covered.The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-67562484462391181782012-11-23T17:32:00.004-08:002012-11-23T17:33:23.406-08:00Layer it Right<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The coolweather calls for warmer clothes. Here are the basic tips on how to layer without looking like the marshmallow man.</span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2nyHFSooMsAT06lMXxZcVzWP5whe0NtFnAAwkprOYxCwMdl3KgSPnY3MmVu8FQsP74pNFHUCkJMdbmBPbPFBKYWVO1OU64SyMo_3_0U0PJwcTtTeDQghSwHYrdfGXSH0vuLiME1fDwyq/s1600/layer1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2nyHFSooMsAT06lMXxZcVzWP5whe0NtFnAAwkprOYxCwMdl3KgSPnY3MmVu8FQsP74pNFHUCkJMdbmBPbPFBKYWVO1OU64SyMo_3_0U0PJwcTtTeDQghSwHYrdfGXSH0vuLiME1fDwyq/s1600/layer1.jpg" /></a></span></span></div>
<br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />Layer thinner fabrics with thicker jackets or coats. You can still wear you favorite tee from summer or you regular work shirts with you knot sweaters or bulky jackets. Avoid wearing a thick sweater with another heavy and bulky item.<br /><br />Remember that darker colors will do a better job in keeping you warm than lighter colors. So for instant body heat, black, darker gray and blue are your best bets.</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQsxNnxsbfFTzWJLK82as_StI-0RJkq5KxrfKQAMAvEE_NO5j_f0B335E_p8eUr0hpoa35VlnXjoEj0mlHdTlkDZFv9gHNWrxpXjVRgfQpjJbs3ISbl4mvy5nN0mB8XDUlKBy0ckeP8jv/s1600/layer2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQsxNnxsbfFTzWJLK82as_StI-0RJkq5KxrfKQAMAvEE_NO5j_f0B335E_p8eUr0hpoa35VlnXjoEj0mlHdTlkDZFv9gHNWrxpXjVRgfQpjJbs3ISbl4mvy5nN0mB8XDUlKBy0ckeP8jv/s1600/layer2.jpg" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><br />Instead of you usual sports jacket or windbreaker, try wearing vests cardigans - they can instantly warm you up without making you look sloppy and unkept.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pYmKicej0sRfDZyqRCXKBwyLUdYnU-5alX_EwRyZBkGZt30_KNJ2QOnqAfhUPclWiIO3f177BEditAzJhoKkJaIdZwnl9WzmpE8gZlmI-QptnQh0oaoXtNwHNBMWlEj71qTqSN-nlpFH/s1600/layer3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pYmKicej0sRfDZyqRCXKBwyLUdYnU-5alX_EwRyZBkGZt30_KNJ2QOnqAfhUPclWiIO3f177BEditAzJhoKkJaIdZwnl9WzmpE8gZlmI-QptnQh0oaoXtNwHNBMWlEj71qTqSN-nlpFH/s1600/layer3.jpeg" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-46943968587062461542012-11-23T17:11:00.003-08:002012-11-23T17:15:57.759-08:00Guys be wise - moisturize!<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It might seem a touch of enthusiastic to start an anti-aging routine early on, but it's worth knowing that using a good moisturizer as early as age 18 can help slow down the ageing process.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><b>What</b></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Choose one based on you skin type. If you have oily skin, use one that regulates production of oil. If you have dull, uneven skin, choose one that has whitening ingredients. Wrinkled? Get one that contains anti-ageing ingredients.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When</span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's important that you moisturize every morning after washing with the added benefit of SPF protection ensures you stay protected against the sun's harmful aging rays.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">How</span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Do not Splat the moisturizer all over you face. Dispense a pea size amount on your finger and gently apply it on key areas of your face - forehead, cheeks and neck. USe an upward circular motion and avoid your eye area.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">T<span style="color: black;">OP 3 on <span style="color: black;">our lis<span style="color: black;">t</span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrrlPNX2jk8KiHZ8FybLb2FDhCqxLMBEdjS4wpeallglnjN_GCOAab47NowHPVEyK97E-Sf4u6g9yQ_JHSipxNQyVOrZFqW7gjRLavyLeq1ERhuFGAoY6nUv8uCchPpub0TEn2xU2bE8B3/s1600/neutrogena-healthy-skin-anti-wrinkle-night-cream-photo-u1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrrlPNX2jk8KiHZ8FybLb2FDhCqxLMBEdjS4wpeallglnjN_GCOAab47NowHPVEyK97E-Sf4u6g9yQ_JHSipxNQyVOrZFqW7gjRLavyLeq1ERhuFGAoY6nUv8uCchPpub0TEn2xU2bE8B3/s1600/neutrogena-healthy-skin-anti-wrinkle-night-cream-photo-u1.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZoYnnHa7K0fgLA1CbK-Hjv7nLYuWedRRYffmMAPsJxhge6_1vywb8oE2pvN9duPs8ZJsNn8riYxGjHjVom_zCGggeJjlIxrzGkl_stYdAPI1LIYbDzLwSa833JUAr5GD8ueOjJXDcWXhN/s1600/jack-black-double-duty-face-moisturizer-spf-20-photo-u1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZoYnnHa7K0fgLA1CbK-Hjv7nLYuWedRRYffmMAPsJxhge6_1vywb8oE2pvN9duPs8ZJsNn8riYxGjHjVom_zCGggeJjlIxrzGkl_stYdAPI1LIYbDzLwSa833JUAr5GD8ueOjJXDcWXhN/s1600/jack-black-double-duty-face-moisturizer-spf-20-photo-u1.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5d_O7uX1HiNMaYNoiGcOiwswglSd4afmtri8ohtcHwo10KdYm0KebKDjk4EUUzYySjgqDPxtHqIpki-dYDpGEHpOK1KZLAMwL7AjRGhtxXKa8GUgs7zZ3MxC7gB-bnGnmLPUVuzq1NohE/s1600/kiehl-s-facial-fuel-photo-u1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5d_O7uX1HiNMaYNoiGcOiwswglSd4afmtri8ohtcHwo10KdYm0KebKDjk4EUUzYySjgqDPxtHqIpki-dYDpGEHpOK1KZLAMwL7AjRGhtxXKa8GUgs7zZ3MxC7gB-bnGnmLPUVuzq1NohE/s1600/kiehl-s-facial-fuel-photo-u1.jpg" /></a></div>
The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-23412906986365926552012-11-20T06:26:00.000-08:002012-11-20T06:41:59.517-08:00The Right Shape of Sunglasses For You<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We've all been there. You walk into a store and impulsively purchase a pair of glasses or sunglasses. You wear them once and decide that they make you look like Bingo from the Banana Splits. So you throw them in a drawer and leave them there with the other half dozen pairs you own that have barely seen the light of day. The moral of the story don't go freestyle when buying glasses. Before you make a purchase have a long, hard think about the shape of your face and what types of frames would best suit you.<br /><br />Ask your optician to fit your frames properly and get the lightest weight lenses possible so that you're not constantly pushing them up the bridge of your nose. If your prescription necessitates heavy lenses, get a pair of frames with ear loops·, or be sure that the temples fit snugly enough to keep your glasses securely on your head.<br /><br /> </span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQbNwYId6oTc8YhcbtXOpnjS5rmRa6SFZIdB7nGh_2ryVgHcjy9u-UmPNwXfIR-YamQEZHGkL2qv8P_4UGQXhyrCvQjFVsRzxVQCmzEr_B12ll4EEIx_xn1kivT3J-jL6foNo2LOrytTU/s1600/triangular.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQbNwYId6oTc8YhcbtXOpnjS5rmRa6SFZIdB7nGh_2ryVgHcjy9u-UmPNwXfIR-YamQEZHGkL2qv8P_4UGQXhyrCvQjFVsRzxVQCmzEr_B12ll4EEIx_xn1kivT3J-jL6foNo2LOrytTU/s1600/triangular.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><b>TRIANGULAR FACE</b></i><br /><br />If you have a broad forehead and a narrow chin, choose glasses that mimic your bone structure and help to accentuate the eyes. A pair of aviators would work well. And consider the lenses: bold tints won't don't work with glasses like this so consider gradient lenses.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /> </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThZwbGCyBY46UGNhfHnEIU0b1XuldwF82eWbtUeVTuEbWitt4aVwnKUt2sEHz6XUgPTkg3px-uQs3XJG8pE7hZdulHZIELE5BOH3wQjiYCYwVDWY12gOQ8Lfr8i-6lzwmlCr3eT3Mo6xl/s1600/oval.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThZwbGCyBY46UGNhfHnEIU0b1XuldwF82eWbtUeVTuEbWitt4aVwnKUt2sEHz6XUgPTkg3px-uQs3XJG8pE7hZdulHZIELE5BOH3wQjiYCYwVDWY12gOQ8Lfr8i-6lzwmlCr3eT3Mo6xl/s1600/oval.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><b>OVAL FACE</b></i><br /><br />Long, lean faces need frames that accentuate width. Forget delicate, John Lennon-style glasses and opt for heavy plastic wraparound and frames with oversize lenses.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSCHXdM_dh5WYKyPbVeBqflJdPJuF2Ue3oEXHIJcL6lpX485ywSh661-pnS0LLLvzrsl4rsQiW4PQxvE9g5f5RYHQdE09A_Q9zRTUJMlpr57c2WRwjlPr2jI9daKLDkup_oPoZG0a6IeZ/s1600/round.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSCHXdM_dh5WYKyPbVeBqflJdPJuF2Ue3oEXHIJcL6lpX485ywSh661-pnS0LLLvzrsl4rsQiW4PQxvE9g5f5RYHQdE09A_Q9zRTUJMlpr57c2WRwjlPr2jI9daKLDkup_oPoZG0a6IeZ/s1600/round.JPG" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><i><b>ROUND FACE</b></i><br /><br />Full cheeks and a curved jaw line call for frames with a contrasting, angular shape. In order to create a sense of balance, make sure the corners are slightly rounded, not sharp.</span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-31116954057202932322012-11-16T03:55:00.002-08:002012-11-16T04:02:00.503-08:00Shoes 101<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_TK5BTJ1L2EtO1Hkyi-g_7EnIZlIxVO4W2_aCMlXRR6xmduYNMH0NnnnzYa6U1sj6qaXMgGi0ukslprv4HEf8QTTnvt19R67fzOGy9nI_g5HIP66c052A1g8If9AVXKv9fr8Ixe37Oogm/s1600/loafers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_TK5BTJ1L2EtO1Hkyi-g_7EnIZlIxVO4W2_aCMlXRR6xmduYNMH0NnnnzYa6U1sj6qaXMgGi0ukslprv4HEf8QTTnvt19R67fzOGy9nI_g5HIP66c052A1g8If9AVXKv9fr8Ixe37Oogm/s1600/loafers.JPG" /></a></span></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><b>LOAFERS</b></u><br /><br />The loafer has moved beyond its preppy roots. Wear this basic with any casual look involving jeans or trousers.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><b>OXFORDS</b></u><br /><br />A good pair of oxfords are the cornerstone of a stylish wardrobe. Remember to keep them polished and to steer clear of puddles.</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIULbxaScLwPzfJFZBZTXA51qIo3-_Bicp5bexP7tEVtWPrDp96zWswdG47_4IXXgEz8N4ENF80AaN7N3CTEVvVWE_M1_AkuewJCu9vlSkRU29mhw5yLfFXKAekookOl1V6SMuQFBnfQR/s1600/ankle+boots.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIULbxaScLwPzfJFZBZTXA51qIo3-_Bicp5bexP7tEVtWPrDp96zWswdG47_4IXXgEz8N4ENF80AaN7N3CTEVvVWE_M1_AkuewJCu9vlSkRU29mhw5yLfFXKAekookOl1V6SMuQFBnfQR/s1600/ankle+boots.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><span style="font-size: small;">ANKLE BOOTS</span></u></b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ankle boots are refined enough to wear well with both tailored and casual trousers.</span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>SANDALS</b></u><br /><br />Let your feet breath in the sun<span style="font-size: small;">nier</span>. Sandals go well with soft linen or cotton fabrics, but make sure they<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>are made of leather. </span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ZU7gW7YBClrOuIbrSmBcjT_DLGdnYlUv9qRfnxyIt7xW_gSws8AHazYqbZPolHU_i6tUwYzcZzHNMidrd8VIBmGOldhXyVLHz5aYXOtnKkO3tcv6_Q-LXClmk3TgyLYCCYaJSjVnIOvl/s1600/monk+straps.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ZU7gW7YBClrOuIbrSmBcjT_DLGdnYlUv9qRfnxyIt7xW_gSws8AHazYqbZPolHU_i6tUwYzcZzHNMidrd8VIBmGOldhXyVLHz5aYXOtnKkO3tcv6_Q-LXClmk3TgyLYCCYaJSjVnIOvl/s1600/monk+straps.JPG" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b><br /><u><b>MONK STRAPS</b></u><br /><br />An elegant alternative to loafers, this slip-on is almost universally flattering.</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><u>SPECTATORS</u></span></b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spectators-cream-colored shoes with brown or black accents-are not for everyone, but they can be<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>very stylish when worn correctly.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>WING TIPS</u></b> </span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wing-tip shoes add flair to the serious business look. And yes, only wear them with suits- they're too<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>formal for khakis or jeans.</span> </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UOvUL_qX99q097_fSfi0FGp9HaFx03NCovpzVN5kfPLKPzYbdjvi5-JxxPlvGgogBdplo-atOd-jslvJVXx8r5pwwvLV0a2X6lCzTOiqVZEhappE4BmMjbOgIGxe4Naw5VaBhT7KymRQ/s1600/Fliflops.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UOvUL_qX99q097_fSfi0FGp9HaFx03NCovpzVN5kfPLKPzYbdjvi5-JxxPlvGgogBdplo-atOd-jslvJVXx8r5pwwvLV0a2X6lCzTOiqVZEhappE4BmMjbOgIGxe4Naw5VaBhT7KymRQ/s1600/Fliflops.JPG" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><br /> </u><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>FLIP-FLOPS</u></b> </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">No matter how popular flip-flops become as a summer staple you should only wear yours at the<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>beach or the pool.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>WORK BOOTS</u></b> </span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The classic work boot protects you from slushy sidewalks and arctic chills.<b><br /><br /><br /><u>DRIVING SHOES</u></b> </span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The driving mo<span style="font-size: small;">c</span> was invented to let you feel a car's pedals better. Now it's an alternative to wearing<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>slippers in public.</span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-45972252825643557212012-11-16T03:18:00.002-08:002012-11-16T03:21:10.572-08:00How To Wear Colored Socks<span style="color: #93c47d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #93c47d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDyPvIMWyRdsYj5bvIu1qEqgJ3zeeWgKYGvYbHU2GKor0Km1Se_lxW72SaeORbO2WEJahAlfjvSdCNlb2f2ESOmjCeL-SYbMywOh42WkEjK2VCt4eIqRNbrRO4aZSBUGpQ4nuOhMu0i_M/s1600/colored+socks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="529" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDyPvIMWyRdsYj5bvIu1qEqgJ3zeeWgKYGvYbHU2GKor0Km1Se_lxW72SaeORbO2WEJahAlfjvSdCNlb2f2ESOmjCeL-SYbMywOh42WkEjK2VCt4eIqRNbrRO4aZSBUGpQ4nuOhMu0i_M/s640/colored+socks.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #93c47d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><br />Wearing brightly colored socks is a look championed by Italians and British men who like to indulge their peacock tendencies a little more than American men do. Don't let that put you off: Stripes, dots, argyles, and checks- or just plain color- can make a bold statement. Done badly, however it can make you look like a chump. <br /><br />Transition from blue, gray, and black by wearing socks in subtle patterns or lighter blues and browns. They'll match the clothes you already have.<br /><br />While you might not want to go the whole hog, try red socks with jeans and brown shoes.<br /><br />Stripes, patterned, and clocked socks are for style connoisseurs only. Apply similar rules as the ones for shirts and ties- match colors and balance scale.<br /><br />Bear the following in mind: Socks are a transition from the pants to the shoe. Try to keep one color constant or blend the two colors being brought together. <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #93c47d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When in doubt, lean toward the color of the pants. Think a bout the shirt and tie you are wearing. If you pickup colors from the shirt and tie, your socks will blend seamlessly into the same outfit.</span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-11038362996949467512012-11-14T07:25:00.004-08:002012-11-14T07:27:21.274-08:00All these should be in your closet - key pieces every guy should own<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The backbone of a stylish male wardrobe requires certain essential,
wellcrafted pieces. Because these items are enduringly chic, they should
be of sufficiently good quality to last for multiple seasons. Some may
require a significant initial investment, but their long lifespan will
often warrant the investment.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">These items are the wardrobe staples
every man should own. The golden rule when shopping: stick to neutral
colors such as black, brown, gray, navy, white, and tan as they can be
easily matched with each other or brighter colors if need be. With that
rule in mind, read on to discover which pieces will help you to achieve
your smoothest style ever.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-42 aligncenter" data-mce-src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/leather-belts.jpg" height="248" src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/leather-belts.jpg" title="leather belts" width="392" /> </span></div>
<div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Leather belt</b><br /> </span></span></div>
<div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The key to a classic belt is to avoid large ostentatious buckles or<br /> shiny, flashy leather.<br /> </span></span></div>
<div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What you can wear it with: Jeans, flat-front pants, and suits.</span></span></div>
<div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-43" data-mce-src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/white-tshirt1.jpg?w=300" height="283" src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/white-tshirt1.jpg?w=300" title="white tshirt" width="300" /></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>White T-shirt</b><br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Look for a blend of 98% cotton and 2% Lycra as the stretch from the
Lycra means the shirt will fit you to a T, in addition to ensuring the
garment retains its shape over time.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What you can wear it with:
Provided you avoid overly large sizes, you can wear your trusty white
T-shirt with jeans or shorts when it's warm, or as an undergarment under
sweaters and shirts in the winter.</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-44" data-mce-src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/black-socks.jpg?w=211" height="300" src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/black-socks.jpg?w=211" title="black socks" width="211" /></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Black socks</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /> Unless you're playing sports or hanging out in your pajamas, stay away from white socks.<br /> What you can wear them with: Anything but your gym shoes.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-48" data-mce-src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/suit1.jpg?w=300" height="300" src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/suit1.jpg?w=300" title="suit" width="300" /></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>A Suit</b><br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A classic staple suit.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What you can wear them with: Black dress shoes, black socks</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a data-mce-href="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/blackdressshoes.jpg" href="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/blackdressshoes.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-46" data-mce-src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/blackdressshoes.jpg?w=300" height="295" src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/blackdressshoes.jpg?w=300" title="blackdressshoes" width="300" /></a></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Black dress shoes</b><br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A modern, sleek take on the classic cap-toe oxford is your best bet for a black dress shoe you can wear with anything.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /> What you can wear them with: Suits and formal attire.</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a data-mce-href="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/polo-shirt.jpg" href="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/polo-shirt.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-47" data-mce-src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/polo-shirt.jpg?w=300" height="227" src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/polo-shirt.jpg?w=300" title="polo shirt" width="300" /></a></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Polo shirt</b><br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Typically a short-sleeved, collared shirt made from cotton, polo shirts
are the definition of classy, coolly assured casual dress.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What you can wear it with: Khakis, jeans, or slacks.</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a data-mce-href="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/jeans.jpg" href="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/jeans.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-49" data-mce-src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/jeans.jpg?w=300" height="193" src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/jeans.jpg?w=300" title="jeans" width="300" /></a></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Jeans</span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
You don't have to break the bank buying these, but you do need to be
certain they fit properly, meaning they showcase what's great about your
body. They should also be seriously comfortable since you'll be wearing
them a lot. Look for a comfortably soft denim weave, but make sure the
fabric is thick enough to withstand daily wear and tear.<br /> What you
can wear them with: Versatility is the name of the game here, and
rightly so, as blue jeans look good with nearly anything, from a blazer
and dress shoes to a T-shirt and sneakers.</span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-60493705314495630932012-11-13T04:23:00.001-08:002012-11-13T04:24:46.129-08:00Rules of a Gentleman<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNICihjsDHjvyEIjWEj0mWPzqXp_9PkKMAaDAI8CU-yNZbIVoy9JWiQJjIOnG90JeuODYYFJzNcvH1LNh5MNzuBjccSQ3mQ2sCO9ybjYfex3W6SbKDXaciU9pqRlDvh2DsdVWACbddvi60/s1600/GentlemanLady_normal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNICihjsDHjvyEIjWEj0mWPzqXp_9PkKMAaDAI8CU-yNZbIVoy9JWiQJjIOnG90JeuODYYFJzNcvH1LNh5MNzuBjccSQ3mQ2sCO9ybjYfex3W6SbKDXaciU9pqRlDvh2DsdVWACbddvi60/s1600/GentlemanLady_normal.jpg" /></a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">These are a few we have compiled <span style="font-size: large;">for you <span style="font-size: large;">who just might have forg<span style="font-size: large;">otten how it is to be one. We know that there are a lot of other things but these are what stands out among the rest.</span></span></span></span></span> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Say "Please" and "Thank You"</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Work hard</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Mind your manners</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Offer a lady your seat</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Don't curse</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Extend a firm handshake</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Keep your words</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Respect your elders</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Always make eye contact</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Open doors for others</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Stand up straight</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Stay well-groomed</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Act chivalrous</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Read books often</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGR4D5sTaPhHlEautNy4bJouCg1tGv625ng7jCXH9tSttq6mFEfvfEVTqFu55aovAqc-JQCAIJ3Y0kckyWtrIQQBb91x1M0nYdk5Ie5GIHJFLo4DOZF0u7KuJEIuhjaJKzy0aDTP52Oae/s1600/GentlemanLady_normal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGR4D5sTaPhHlEautNy4bJouCg1tGv625ng7jCXH9tSttq6mFEfvfEVTqFu55aovAqc-JQCAIJ3Y0kckyWtrIQQBb91x1M0nYdk5Ie5GIHJFLo4DOZF0u7KuJEIuhjaJKzy0aDTP52Oae/s1600/GentlemanLady_normal.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Have a romantic sensibility</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Stay away from gossip</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Be punctual</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Love well</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Stay humble</span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">A toast to all <span style="font-size: large;">those k<span style="font-size: large;">nights in shining armor who are still living up to these rules at this age. Did we leave out something basic? Feel free to comment.</span></span></span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-14502751717303082012012-11-09T04:06:00.000-08:002012-11-09T04:06:03.524-08:00What to pack during a business travel?<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-B-5rGhcQsOiVCBPsGx6ACS1yy8BV2MSfrpdpe7GJa7NzjKu-no7LtikTOYmyKM4kwBPLu6rbdRznrbTYwSqJVDZf_nGPv1JV0-fdgAbWyai9R-gt5wAEc5lDTbT3Yk_x63_7NGwhQx4/s1600/travel+tips2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-B-5rGhcQsOiVCBPsGx6ACS1yy8BV2MSfrpdpe7GJa7NzjKu-no7LtikTOYmyKM4kwBPLu6rbdRznrbTYwSqJVDZf_nGPv1JV0-fdgAbWyai9R-gt5wAEc5lDTbT3Yk_x63_7NGwhQx4/s1600/travel+tips2.JPG" /></a></span></span></div>
<i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></i>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><b>Jackets for Business Travel </b></i><br /><br />“Business” means wool, and “travel” means nothing too finicky. Leave the linen suits and the Super 150s at home — they’ll just wrinkle en route. Your best bet is a plain, dark jacket in medium-weight worsted wool. That keeps it classy, goes with most trousers and shirts, and will be the least likely to show travel creases and wrinkles. If you’re going long enough to need two, bring one dressier jacket and one sportier one. An easy way to do that is to bring one suit and one sports jacket, and then use the suit jacket with unmatched trousers for a third outfit if needed. <br /><br /><i><b>Trousers for Business Travel </b></i><br /><br />By the same token, if you’re going to need a suit at any point, figure on using it both as the matched suit and as two separate pieces for other outfits. A dark gray suit for your most formal occasions easily becomes gray trousers that can pair with a lighter sports jacket for a more casual look. Apart from any pants that come as part of a suit, be thinking in terms of wool or cotton slacks rather than jeans. Jeans are bulky and less multipurpose — if you need to look relaxed and casual, you can do it just as easily in brown or gray slacks or a pair of khakis, and those can be dressed up further than jeans when needed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYNcve0W8gWgii48xfjhQTwzyhyRRiHEk2txG4L-XXlYe1VSVWySnWwfVnDmDMszXITjSHK4E2KJqBxGuTQ4owytDohYW6z1B6pFwsPjQDorxWkabu0mf_ceYonLD4RkiGLStFml-cxSK/s1600/travel+tips.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYNcve0W8gWgii48xfjhQTwzyhyRRiHEk2txG4L-XXlYe1VSVWySnWwfVnDmDMszXITjSHK4E2KJqBxGuTQ4owytDohYW6z1B6pFwsPjQDorxWkabu0mf_ceYonLD4RkiGLStFml-cxSK/s1600/travel+tips.JPG" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><i><b>Shirts for Business Travel </b></i><br /><br />Unless you’re a die-hard purist, go ahead and go for the wrinkle-free cotton shirts. The treatment is a mild one that’s safe for nearly everyone’s skin, and it’s nice to have the option of not pressing your shirts at the hotel if you’re short on time. That said, cotton dress shirts are the way to go, precisely because they can be pressed — most hotels will provide a small iron and ironing board on request, and it’s a good way to look extra-crisp on business trips. One plain white shirt and one plain light blue shirt is a good pair for your lightest packing; if you have room and need for more than two, make the third something with a little color and pattern that can be worn more casually. <br /><br /><i><b>Shoes for Business Travel </b></i><br /><br />If you only have room for one pair, make it plain black leather oxford balmorals. If you’ve got room for two pairs (and you almost always do, especially since one can be worn onto the plane), bring the black oxfords and then a pair of dark brown leather shoes. <br />The brown ones can be a touch more casual, but should still be something you’d feel comfortable wearing a suit if you needed to. <br />If you’re willing to wear one and pack two — which is getting crowded in carry-on luggage, but doable — the third can be something casual like loafers or topsiders (boat shoes). <br /><br />Alternatively, if you know that exercise is going to be part of your networking needs (or if you’re just really, really dedicated to hitting the gym even when you travel), bring a pair of tennis shoes instead of casual leather ones. <br /><br /><i><b>Accessories and Sundries for Business Travel </b></i><br /><br />It’s always the little things we forget, so make sure you’ve got all the small items you need to complete your outfits: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />• Neckties — one for each day of the trip <br />• Pocket squares — one plain white, and one or two more in color <br />• Socks — one pair per day, matched to the trousers <br />• Underwear — one pair per day <br />• Undershirts — ditto <br />• Belts — one to match each pair of shoes you bring (tennis shoes don’t need a matching belt) <br />• Cufflinks — only if you wear French cuff shirts, obviously <br />• Any tie accessories (clips, pins, chains, etc.) if you use them <br />• Toiletries (a Dopp kit is a nice way to keep them all together) <br /><br />There’s no need to look for “travel” versions of most of these, apart from the liquid toiletries, which will need 3-oz. containers for air travel. The key thing to be thinking about, like the larger items, is interchangeability — you want to pack as few ties and belts as possible, so choose the ones that go with multiple pairs of pants, shoes, etc. </span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-1484623853969703932012-11-07T22:39:00.002-08:002012-11-07T22:51:42.040-08:00Underwear Options<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixTOFAB4fUqxYdSKI0MNjlompfH_ZCSXI_qiZuqWOz13r5zHbfegFF7Y7MWinL3AWlvWlg-6nOirYqZGZypwSvlTOE3WLaHRxwPT_CVx1LYj07mOjqecU3aWsqeS8AZ6mb_LklU03scLfE/s1600/underwear1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixTOFAB4fUqxYdSKI0MNjlompfH_ZCSXI_qiZuqWOz13r5zHbfegFF7Y7MWinL3AWlvWlg-6nOirYqZGZypwSvlTOE3WLaHRxwPT_CVx1LYj07mOjqecU3aWsqeS8AZ6mb_LklU03scLfE/s400/underwear1.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />FLANNEL PAJAMAS<br /><br />While cotton should be the default option for pajamas, cold winter nights call for the warmth<br />of flannel.</span></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">UNDERSHIRT<br /><br />Buy your basic white undershirts in bulk for winter warmth. Always wear beneath a shirt unless you<br />work-for Tony Soprano.</span></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_x16lpoMJYOXQKO5UFteer2RE0da9tqm6o__N2IDtGOh5U9_WJ5IR_REDDQb-dckoaPRaqiDicVzfAvkSFlH2l4jpgwiBsF8J_kwHbShfPaNu4GvIVIqsoEmmzk1qDRIVZ1lqC0MLTxUW/s1600/underwear2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_x16lpoMJYOXQKO5UFteer2RE0da9tqm6o__N2IDtGOh5U9_WJ5IR_REDDQb-dckoaPRaqiDicVzfAvkSFlH2l4jpgwiBsF8J_kwHbShfPaNu4GvIVIqsoEmmzk1qDRIVZ1lqC0MLTxUW/s640/underwear2.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">BRIEFS<br /><br />Whether you wear them every day or just for the gym, these are your best bet for support.<br /><br /><br />BOXERS<br /><br />Whatever you're packing, you'll have more freedom in a pair of boxers.<br /><br /><br />BOXER BRIEFS<br /><br />Boxer briefs offer the support of traditional briefs with the roomier fit of boxers.</span></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8n-WYOIl-eT61NGFlx3k1xmjMI58f28tGo249ucNODgWAlVgavCm_ob5DSTmtTi3lsXw8DYfjUToMeDlwINTMqrwzAqToAScCqrkiPXUj33JMVw-Lv1oiJXxJpK1l24uSonzUPp93Tgaj/s1600/underwear3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8n-WYOIl-eT61NGFlx3k1xmjMI58f28tGo249ucNODgWAlVgavCm_ob5DSTmtTi3lsXw8DYfjUToMeDlwINTMqrwzAqToAScCqrkiPXUj33JMVw-Lv1oiJXxJpK1l24uSonzUPp93Tgaj/s400/underwear3.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">ATHLETIC SOCKS<br /><br />A thicker sock gives you the cushioning you need when running or playing ball.<br /><br /><br />DRESS SOCKS<br /><br />Keep a drawer full of cotton blend socks in basic colors. When they're threadbare toss them, never wear them .<br /></span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-76264897230461185032012-11-07T14:51:00.004-08:002012-11-07T15:48:20.968-08:00Fashion Tips for the Skinny Man<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcaLPBmeAl3qZTOq-hLrXlEPJm_Mgfil1O6GQewDp1wJdW5zUEAeNPvsftCdZCw3qGdWgAzkdRnCyq7ps6JQ4sQskLR4SQ-YtHUiYACWgyHPi_WB1obu6gh6tmDnlMPEGiad5pGY5yh0N/s1600/Skinny-man.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcaLPBmeAl3qZTOq-hLrXlEPJm_Mgfil1O6GQewDp1wJdW5zUEAeNPvsftCdZCw3qGdWgAzkdRnCyq7ps6JQ4sQskLR4SQ-YtHUiYACWgyHPi_WB1obu6gh6tmDnlMPEGiad5pGY5yh0N/s1600/Skinny-man.jpg" /></a><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Make sure most of your tops don't emphasize your waist line.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Whether you wear single or double-breasted blazers, avoid any<br />baggy areas under the arms or in the shoulder area.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To avoid looking like a lollipop, don’t wear blazers or jackets with big<br />shoulder pads.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Jackets fall right under your buttocks. A shorter jacket will emphasize your</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">height as well as your skinny waist, arms, and legs. A longer jacket, on the <br />other hand, can make you look like a stick covered in blanket.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Your pants should be just above your hips. <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Avoid monochromatic looks since this will make you look more slender.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Go for lighter colors, this will make you appear slightly larger.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Don’t wear vertical stripes, instead choose horizontal stripes. Go for square-toed or pointed shoes to balance out your shape.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stay away from skinny jeans. A straight-cut or boot-cut jean will suit you best.</span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-49419730844582973072012-11-06T01:44:00.000-08:002012-11-06T01:44:18.983-08:00Shoes Basics<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOqc1QzFo_gklcoMxlYC_-6QGWLhB1qBtEf2FrbiBvPWPWjVY8qgGxE64vhoy1r529neJhowhhUf2IPANWt9efAvkCMcPtFDRSzDCvG42aTE1yw90QMQPfGRcIfMUlrJmYp0Runo3GcsU/s1600/mens-shoes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOqc1QzFo_gklcoMxlYC_-6QGWLhB1qBtEf2FrbiBvPWPWjVY8qgGxE64vhoy1r529neJhowhhUf2IPANWt9efAvkCMcPtFDRSzDCvG42aTE1yw90QMQPfGRcIfMUlrJmYp0Runo3GcsU/s1600/mens-shoes.jpg" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">THE LACES<br /><br />The rules for men's footwear may be less stringent, but it is an inescapable fact that a lace-up still looks better with a suit than a slip-on. The general rule is that the more eyelets the shoe has the more formal it is. Classic cap toes and wing tips should have at least five.<br /><br />THE COLOR<br /><br />Black will always be dressier than brown. If you're suiting up for a board meeting or a formal event, go with the former. If necessary., however, you can pair brown lace-ups with suits-especially navy or charcoal-as long as they're Scuff-free.<br /><br />THE MATERIAL<br /><br />Glossy leather is the fail-safe choice, but you should feel free to experiment with suede-starting with a pair of classic bucks and progressing to exotic materials like alligator and ostrich or the growing number of antiqued leathers. Note: Battered isn't the same as<br />distressed.<br /><br />THE TOE<br /><br />An elongated toe is unequivocally classier than a square. That doesn't mean all your lace-ups should be pointy-lots of elegant cap toes have squared-off tips but unless you're aiming for mid-nineties nostalgia, no shoes you wear should have a blunt, squared-off toe .<br /><br />THE WELT<br /><br />Well-made lace-ups should have a close welt- the seam where the upper meets the sole and creates the outer edge of the shoe. It should be visible, but it shouldn'textend so far past the edge of the shoe that it creates<br />a ledge.<br /><br />THE SOLE<br /><br />A thin sole is the hallmark of a cheap shoe-plus, it not only looks cut-rate, it wears out more quickly. Yours should be at least a quarter-of-an-inch thick and preferably leather, not rubber.<br /><br />THE BROGUING<br /><br />Traditionalists will tell you that the more broguing-decorative stitching and perforated and serrated edges-a shoe has·, the less dressy it is. But while it's true that heavily embellished bucks look better with sport jackets and tweed than with pinstripe suits, this rule is flexible.</span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-1201183427283728162012-11-03T17:25:00.002-07:002012-11-03T17:41:49.213-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">
<h2>
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">RULES OF STYLE</span></span></h2>
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq-8mEKMX_8BpFy_sCP_5kwpTwjzmsTt7YzGQbuuB52Z8OQAHfVw2Eb9wAxlvLFnwo-Q4UouHRFY9cYuuzBgWxniALteUKjLh-mpCcxpIkA0f_yEe-fblMYyyoglxJ3dewmvdMoPZtBeY/s1600/style.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq-8mEKMX_8BpFy_sCP_5kwpTwjzmsTt7YzGQbuuB52Z8OQAHfVw2Eb9wAxlvLFnwo-Q4UouHRFY9cYuuzBgWxniALteUKjLh-mpCcxpIkA0f_yEe-fblMYyyoglxJ3dewmvdMoPZtBeY/s640/style.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If your jewelry or cufflinks are the first thing somebody comments on when they look at you, they're probably a little too much. A watch should be discreet, not opulent. It should</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">go with everything.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It's fun to wear things that are "of the moment." Just not everything. That's too much.</span></i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">You need to sense the body underneath the clothes. When you can't see the body underneath the clothing, it looks sloppy.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I really admire men who can wear ties. I love the idea of it, but men my age don't feel comfortable<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>in a suit. I feel like such a prick in one, like I'm pretending to be the big guy here. And I'm really sick of that suit-with-sneakers-and T- shirtlook. The shoes are key. I hate when you see someone in tailored pants and brand-new sneakers and you can just tell it's so not their personality. I want to tell them to<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>get a nice pair of brogues.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A suit needs a nice classic shirt. Opulent prints and bright colors are better with jeans and chinos than suits. I think guys are definitely less intimidated by the whole concept of grooming in the last few years, but it has nothing to do with those five guys [from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy]. It has more to do with people like David Beckham, a straight guy brave enough to go out in a skirt or pluck his eyebrows. And he's the most <br />masculine soccer player, married to this beautiful woman. That's more influential than those five guys</span>.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #444444;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> A few little squirts of fragrance on your chest is better than ten squirts on your neck. And unless you're really, really handsome, don't get highlights.</span></i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">You have to be a certain type to carry off a leather jacket. If you do wear one, it should be tailored. A boxy one will age you.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span>
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">When it comes to dressing, I think men have to try a little harder, a little less hard as well. It's contradictory, but I think we're lazy. You have to be a little adventurous, but you have to listen to your soul and have good instincts. You know if you look like a dick. You have mirrors.</span></i></span></div>
The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-43808069069626085332012-11-03T17:11:00.001-07:002012-11-03T17:11:42.645-07:00How to wear sweater in 3 different occasions<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">BASKETBALL GAME<br /><br />A sweater and dark jeans are evening wear, especially if the evening consists of standing up<br />and cheering .</span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXtJu4IFv1MlPItiFr6CxeHD3EjxD4o2-xwMarrift3S-0kOPSRmHlJPoeUjvVZD11u4GK4tO3qpKjLpKRRe2BoI15Xm37ygmtPdAULC_om7hw5-3xdFHVilDJzfqHd4FICdlzwG8b0G2/s1600/Sweater1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXtJu4IFv1MlPItiFr6CxeHD3EjxD4o2-xwMarrift3S-0kOPSRmHlJPoeUjvVZD11u4GK4tO3qpKjLpKRRe2BoI15Xm37ygmtPdAULC_om7hw5-3xdFHVilDJzfqHd4FICdlzwG8b0G2/s1600/Sweater1.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><br />SUPERMARKET RUN<br /><br />Khakis and a sweater make errands easy work.</span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf7JaVF6WxTmJSzgzyJneFKz8CAMIxEZlAk6vWMxL7087IyPgZNKdjhetaVPwo8MVL-kN8RUWHbyXFQp21p0srwRvRd1tddymbJMFHF2zpfD8D94G6M4lkHmJ61Ji1urAVILWTUL5pA_e7/s1600/Sweater2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf7JaVF6WxTmJSzgzyJneFKz8CAMIxEZlAk6vWMxL7087IyPgZNKdjhetaVPwo8MVL-kN8RUWHbyXFQp21p0srwRvRd1tddymbJMFHF2zpfD8D94G6M4lkHmJ61Ji1urAVILWTUL5pA_e7/s1600/Sweater2.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">DRESSING FOR FALL<br /><br />To keep your layers from getting bunched up under a coat, wear a sweater instead of a jacket. You'll still be all business but you'll be warm.</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMn1NEGBg7jCx1R4izdnFIJGx5HgnjEIR2xYWZhX52cINyl2bHGRnxZ9sLcrg31MZEN_N4cxEOrxSglA1iuSkFJnwwvaat1kYih4iw5ihDvIDfZ_crZfD5dJuPyi430lwYydWrVrvzES3/s1600/Sweater3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMn1NEGBg7jCx1R4izdnFIJGx5HgnjEIR2xYWZhX52cINyl2bHGRnxZ9sLcrg31MZEN_N4cxEOrxSglA1iuSkFJnwwvaat1kYih4iw5ihDvIDfZ_crZfD5dJuPyi430lwYydWrVrvzES3/s1600/Sweater3.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-79660271470604744722012-11-01T01:38:00.002-07:002012-11-01T01:38:55.080-07:00Fall must-haves this week<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXF03-BCXARYJAYzan6W3r1ot6a5sPDSxYQsX1-qrayWyNcbpodxSpDX-pDmvV7KZAmDH4lYmXCu9UN2pxlnwyAAxN8p_NMYEhJkWler3ymcBJWoAXnwlA0oREumQslvJX976sBKO_E1dD/s1600/Tweed.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXF03-BCXARYJAYzan6W3r1ot6a5sPDSxYQsX1-qrayWyNcbpodxSpDX-pDmvV7KZAmDH4lYmXCu9UN2pxlnwyAAxN8p_NMYEhJkWler3ymcBJWoAXnwlA0oREumQslvJX976sBKO_E1dD/s1600/Tweed.JPG" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Tweed Jacket</b><br /><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;">The is the autumnal equivalent of summer's soft shouldered blazers. Whether you're tempted by the kind of loud checks that characterized 1970's tailoring, these are the jackets to reach for as a seasonal default.</span></span><br /><br /><br /> </span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNZkl5hiTj2B5UTykrx9DCwLMZTbqhkMhhILqh9FdNLC5HE-vCo4nultW8bcTCIiG-vOOyxGWBv8Se7vr1cUhdhbfvmIPkxvqUyE7k8TXZv5-6ltRFpty2003V4dkfL1hSuGtIUP9DI3m/s1600/greatcoat.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNZkl5hiTj2B5UTykrx9DCwLMZTbqhkMhhILqh9FdNLC5HE-vCo4nultW8bcTCIiG-vOOyxGWBv8Se7vr1cUhdhbfvmIPkxvqUyE7k8TXZv5-6ltRFpty2003V4dkfL1hSuGtIUP9DI3m/s1600/greatcoat.JPG" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Great Coat</b><br /><br /><span style="color: #b45f06;">In recent years the overcoat has shrunk to the point where it's little more than single breasted peacoat, but this season more elegant shapes are available and they look and feel right once again. The inspiration is the kind of broad-shouldered<br />double breasted overcoats that men used to wear before the advent of central heating.</span><br /><br /> </span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNc3Ymyg5YXKzVDHsEHy3T5nFGBMEG8EfCYW_8UzANNBmdAZS1ukaDK1VNwwT_5kTfqhpJNW0reN3xJ80Oz0rIqSZcNs8jmXZagRtAJY5pVAk1bPRQQ8nntQ72Yjv6YKfzEzDkhKfFiqf/s1600/Denim+Shirt.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNc3Ymyg5YXKzVDHsEHy3T5nFGBMEG8EfCYW_8UzANNBmdAZS1ukaDK1VNwwT_5kTfqhpJNW0reN3xJ80Oz0rIqSZcNs8jmXZagRtAJY5pVAk1bPRQQ8nntQ72Yjv6YKfzEzDkhKfFiqf/s1600/Denim+Shirt.JPG" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Denim Shirt</b><br /><br /><span style="color: #0c343d;">Once upon a time denim shirts were durable work wear designed for men toiling under the Californian sun, but these days their chief virtue is the depth of colour and texture that they bring to the outfit. The denim's shirt position as weekend wear is unassailable, but its also interesting to mix it with more formal clothes, try one under a tweed jacket.</span></span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-53068260840677464572012-10-31T03:09:00.001-07:002012-10-31T03:09:32.988-07:00Halloween Costume Ideas<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Let me just say that women have it easier on Halloween. I have compiled a few outfit ideas for you clueless monsters out there.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Captain Jack Sparrow</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0Onju62Ik9bK7c0MXQCayVqS3EoPprYfJr5wqtejk1VDXi_Sg-leWbXJDBC840OUslI6Cq8bXm9X3VFfw0HnLPj8YdAUs_84xR2YprnI0dwH68wcYLbB7sDK5ZxgOjwCGMJmiF0coSw_/s1600/Jack-Sparrow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0Onju62Ik9bK7c0MXQCayVqS3EoPprYfJr5wqtejk1VDXi_Sg-leWbXJDBC840OUslI6Cq8bXm9X3VFfw0HnLPj8YdAUs_84xR2YprnI0dwH68wcYLbB7sDK5ZxgOjwCGMJmiF0coSw_/s1600/Jack-Sparrow.jpg" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #660000;">If you can pull off that bad-ass pirate look like Johnny Depp then why not? </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></b>
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">300 Spartan Deluxe</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgww_IsfFa_YIZhaRL-vQP_-E-vomlEnfFPS99nO0D45RqhSYL8Uu3z0DQroJDsnceJLWoChJ8keCXBja2j__LM7Sbz-P6kpeRNKdy3j6WvllS9sAD8TUbU-s9b5K5udjcQdGzewlDoORKB/s1600/Spartan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgww_IsfFa_YIZhaRL-vQP_-E-vomlEnfFPS99nO0D45RqhSYL8Uu3z0DQroJDsnceJLWoChJ8keCXBja2j__LM7Sbz-P6kpeRNKdy3j6WvllS9sAD8TUbU-s9b5K5udjcQdGzewlDoORKB/s1600/Spartan.jpg" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Well, since girls have an excuse of wearing practically nothing during this occasion, why can't you? The more muscles, the better. For those countless hours spent on the gym, I think you deserve to just show it off!</span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ghostbusters</span></span></b></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfD-VOjTGOg8ZzbeMNya1a3sKh9Zfwglepkb66HLvsOAfyxC3SbgVerHlgrFrRSVT5831_OvETRAJ8rKAD2D7Ah-jmkkBYih6zv5kog49c1M0mLSvPW8CDX6XLHfhe_jvyTvCR0cs7k87g/s1600/ghostbuster-and-sexy-ghostbuster-couples-costume.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfD-VOjTGOg8ZzbeMNya1a3sKh9Zfwglepkb66HLvsOAfyxC3SbgVerHlgrFrRSVT5831_OvETRAJ8rKAD2D7Ah-jmkkBYih6zv5kog49c1M0mLSvPW8CDX6XLHfhe_jvyTvCR0cs7k87g/s1600/ghostbuster-and-sexy-ghostbuster-couples-costume.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="color: #f6b26b;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Now this would look great with your girl. Plus she gets to be in this sexy outfit that matches yours, so cheesy. But I'm sure she will absolutely love this idea.</span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">US Navy Seal </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></b></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvaTwlHUAYTiL5__V0fPl4GiCewtVXOIrWcpbpMNhtUsEC8WyaznSZ0iqYEw_34OIKIpsgyiVhvl3Bv3K_QsbN429zi3-s6hKuF7iWrCkvF1BsKUmFunshRlLZDg7asoKhW0H4RxoXdXK/s1600/SEAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvaTwlHUAYTiL5__V0fPl4GiCewtVXOIrWcpbpMNhtUsEC8WyaznSZ0iqYEw_34OIKIpsgyiVhvl3Bv3K_QsbN429zi3-s6hKuF7iWrCkvF1BsKUmFunshRlLZDg7asoKhW0H4RxoXdXK/s1600/SEAL.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Admit it! You have somehow dreamed to be on this one. Women love men in uniform and this would be just what you need to get all 'em girls. </span></span></span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-12636359418320206322012-10-30T07:07:00.000-07:002012-10-30T07:08:56.029-07:00How to dress for the gym<a data-mce-href="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/gym.jpg" href="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/gym.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-141" data-mce-src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/gym.jpg" height="340" src="http://mensstyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/gym.jpg" title="gym" width="494" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Anyone who frequents the gym knows that a vast number of guys fail to<br />
wear the proper attire. How often have you seen some guy on the bench<br />
press wearing jeans or cargo pants? Worse yet, have you ever had the<br />
displeasure of witnessing a man doing squats in spandex shorts?<br />
<br />
The gym is perhaps the most important setting to wear the proper<br />
clothing because sporting baggy clothes, too-long track pants, or illfitting<br />
shoes may result in injury. And since you're trying to dress well to<br />
avoid getting hurt, you might as well be fashionable too. Many men take<br />
their gym clothing for granted, throwing on an old shirt and some<br />
sweatpants. They figure that they'll just sweat all over it anyway, so why<br />
wear something nice?<br />
<br />
This attitude, however, will get you nowhere; the gym is just like any<br />
other setting in your life where it is important to be fashionable. You are<br />
as likely to meet a potential girlfriend or boss at the gym as you are at the<br />
mall. Why look good in one setting and not in another?<br />
<br />
T-shirt, for three reasons: White does not radiate heat as well as<br />
darker colors, making it harder to stay cool; it picks up dirt and stains<br />
easily; and we all know what happens to white T-shirts when they get<br />
wet. If you sweat through it, everyone will know about your third<br />
nipple.<br />
<br />
You should also avoid A-shirts, those thin white tank tops often associated<br />
with domestic abuse. If you are adamant about having your<br />
"guns" show, just wear a sleeveless shirt instead of a tank top. And<br />
please, for everybody's sake, even if you can bench press 350 pounds,<br />
don't wear one of those ridiculous tank tops with spaghetti strap-like<br />
pieces of fabric that hold it together and leave your pecs exposed.<br />
<br />
Bottoms<br />
<br />
A wise woman once said: "Wearing spandex is a privilege, not a right."<br />
For women, that's probably true. For men, it's neither a privilege nor a<br />
right; it's a very, very bad mistake. If you have some medical or athletic<br />
reason to wear form-fitting spandex shorts, wear longer shorts to cover<br />
them up.<br />
<br />
Your best bet here are simple cotton or mesh gym shorts that don't<br />
extend more than an inch or two below the knees. These shorts should<br />
be worn at or slightly below your waist, not hanging off your butt—you<br />
aren't in a rap video.<br />
<br />
Don't: Sweatpants are fine, but probably not the most fashionable<br />
choice. There really isn't any reason to be wearing long pants at the gym,<br />
unless you are self-conscious about your legs. In this case, there are<br />
more stylish exercise pants sold by Adidas and Nike.<br />
<br />
Shoes and socks<br />
<br />
With so many versatile and stylish athletic shoes on the market, it<br />
shouldn't be hard to find a pair that is functional and that also appeals to<br />
your personal taste.<br />
<br />
Never wear any kind of shoe other than a sneaker because you won't<br />
get the arch support you need during a rigorous workout.<br />
Stick to white, cushiony socks, or a variation on white. Colored and<br />
patterned socks do not mix with the gym.<br />
<br />
Don't: Don't wear socks that come up much past your ankle.<br />
<br />
Head<br />
<br />
Hats are generally a bad idea. They can get in the way of your weightlifting.<br />
They also trap heat coming off your head, making it harder for you<br />
to stay cool. Also, most people do not wash their hats as often as they<br />
wash their other clothes, so they can develop a less-than-savory odor<br />
rather quickly.<br />
<br />
Don't: Headbands are generally ridiculous—unless you're playing<br />
basketball or tennis, and even then, proceed with caution.<br />
<br />
General tips<br />
<br />
Go with gloves<br />
<br />
Weight gloves are a good idea if you do a fair amount of weight training<br />
because callused hands aren't attractive. Find a very breathable pair or<br />
they will start to smell like your hat.<br />
<br />
Ditch the jewelry<br />
<br />
Only wear a watch if you must. In that case, make sure it is a plastic,<br />
lightweight sports watch. Other than the watch, you should leave your<br />
jewelry at home, as it will only get in your way.<br />
<br />
Towels aren't terrible<br />
<br />
If your gym provides a towel, use it. If it doesn't, bring one. There are few<br />
things grosser than sitting on a bench and realizing you are in a puddle<br />
of the last guy's sweat. Don't be that guy.<br />
<br />
Bring extra clothes<br />
<br />
If you do intense cardio before weights, you will sweat all over the gym.<br />
To avoid this problem, you might want to consider bringing a change of<br />
jewelry at home, as it will only get in your way.<br />
<br />
Towels aren't terrible<br />
<br />
If your gym provides a towel, use it. If it doesn't, bring one. There are few<br />
things grosser than sitting on a bench and realizing you are in a puddle<br />
of the last guy's sweat. Don't be that guy.<br />
<br />
Bring extra clothes<br />
<br />
If you do intense cardio before weights, you will sweat all over the gym.<br />
To avoid this problem, you might want to consider bringing a change of<br />
clothes for the rest of your workout, as you will likely sweat through<br />
your first set of clothes.<br />
<br />
Wear matching colors<br />
<br />
Many guys who manage to wear functional clothing still don't look as<br />
fashionable as they could at the gym. You would never wear a maroon<br />
shirt with orange pants on a date, so why would you wear it at the gym?<br />
It isn't necessary to purchase ready-to-wear exercise ensembles—that's<br />
going a little far. But if you are wearing a gray shirt with a black logo,<br />
why not wear black shorts with it? It's not hard to put in that extra effort<br />
to match, and you never know when that cute girl on the elliptical<br />
trainer might be looking your way.<br />
<br />
Pumping iron in style<br />
<br />
Wearing functional clothing at the gym is important for practical reasons,<br />
but keeping fashion in mind is also a good idea. So even if your<br />
clothes are still relatively functional, but are beginning to look a little<br />
dingy and/or worn out, it's time to purchase some replacements. With<br />
your gym attire in control, you can now focus on more important things<br />
at the gym—like watching your form or getting Elliptical Girl's number.The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-43913481956993141752012-10-26T03:52:00.004-07:002012-10-26T03:52:37.138-07:00Don't Wear These Sweaters<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;">DON'T WEAR THE COSBY SWEATER<br /><br />Bill Cosby's sweaters are the butt of jokes for a reason. By all means, experiment with sweaters in brightly colored stripes-preferably lean-cut crew-necks but steer clear pf any pattern so loud you wouldn't wear it to work. And never wear a printed sweater with anything but solid-colored shirts and trousers.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7wSgCyGrdaOeHUDRt5BZQlSXqPilbdn2vg4V-HWs4A5Gl3tuza9nvRHNrRt-Bh52ANAhbcpkrMYXks2n7qOCKY28qWql4d3HQuBM432jAWtggnzIVUJ7rhJkga0KsB-0wJRpKSpfUQCp/s1600/Cosby+Sweater.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7wSgCyGrdaOeHUDRt5BZQlSXqPilbdn2vg4V-HWs4A5Gl3tuza9nvRHNrRt-Bh52ANAhbcpkrMYXks2n7qOCKY28qWql4d3HQuBM432jAWtggnzIVUJ7rhJkga0KsB-0wJRpKSpfUQCp/s1600/Cosby+Sweater.JPG" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">DON'T WEAR THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER<br /><br />No article of clothing in your closet should be pegged to a holiday. The only excuses for wearing a "festive" sweater: You're a kindergarten teacher, you're a kids TV presenter, or your grandmother gave it to you-and you're at her house.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd0RW3ypd8Gm5g4ok61pt9mCzJq9bEaAiEDTASoSlzx2RiCofaz2tGfjXNUAtErRH9xPRt6F7g_m7L5lLZamz928kUve2BzumL-NufT78c6MKfO9LBDsL3933CDtDETaetdKhqoilvYYIE/s1600/Xmas+Sweater.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd0RW3ypd8Gm5g4ok61pt9mCzJq9bEaAiEDTASoSlzx2RiCofaz2tGfjXNUAtErRH9xPRt6F7g_m7L5lLZamz928kUve2BzumL-NufT78c6MKfO9LBDsL3933CDtDETaetdKhqoilvYYIE/s1600/Xmas+Sweater.JPG" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">DON'T WEAR THE SKI SWEATER<br /><br />An alpine-inspired sweater can be stylish-think a small-scale wintry print worn with jeans on the weekends- but an oversize, chunky-knit sweater bearing reindeers isn't appropriate anywhere off the slopes, or on them either.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-24340951064206836132012-10-25T05:55:00.002-07:002012-10-25T05:57:27.089-07:00The Perfect Fit: Sweaters<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWE1X5n2sLTIOmk3vYVSsqSSj02azwtnfGaWu0B4cZc4uik63hBmd6QVY41pqFnsB1NqB7nM5SWC76rCSL47aypwEXD-q4tuw-kK37tVbtthsHTamZjV5o_ryqQ44cqk6dqJhYpphpMni/s1600/Sweater.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWE1X5n2sLTIOmk3vYVSsqSSj02azwtnfGaWu0B4cZc4uik63hBmd6QVY41pqFnsB1NqB7nM5SWC76rCSL47aypwEXD-q4tuw-kK37tVbtthsHTamZjV5o_ryqQ44cqk6dqJhYpphpMni/s1600/Sweater.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">CLOSE TO THE BODY<br /><br />With limited exceptions-certain styles of cardigans are supposed to be roomy-sweaters should be cut close to your body. Choose pullovers that are snug enough to be worn comfortably under a jacket but not so tight that you couldn't wear them over a collared shirt.<br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13;">THE SHOULDERS<br /><br />The best judge for whether a sweater fits you properly is the shoulders. Go down a size until the seam sits as close as possible to the center of each shoulder. Stop when the seam starts to creep toward your collarbone and well before the hem of the sweater starts to creep up your torso.</span><br /><br />THE BULK<br /><br />A sweater that's-bulky at the waist flatters no man (this is especially true with turtlenecks). A pullover should skim the sides of your torso but be long enough to cover your waistband.</span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-76405719057805681002012-10-23T17:25:00.004-07:002012-10-23T17:27:29.319-07:00Sweater Styles: Which One Do You want?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxzLLa3R4J4uoxpg21Qgrp5VjOQYbBeXRogrb01EIaUn-XK9hEDmeFRwqNyBc2yFSJgc39B-9JpXx9Fiowx8IA3DMnbFGlWwhQlOQjeLlEGx7e3Ku98PpW1bTWztL86O2oXMaL2UnCVpL/s1600/Sweater1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxzLLa3R4J4uoxpg21Qgrp5VjOQYbBeXRogrb01EIaUn-XK9hEDmeFRwqNyBc2yFSJgc39B-9JpXx9Fiowx8IA3DMnbFGlWwhQlOQjeLlEGx7e3Ku98PpW1bTWztL86O2oXMaL2UnCVpL/s1600/Sweater1.JPG" /></a></span></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"> (L-R)<br /><br />CASHMERE<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Soft cashmere sweaters provide warmth without bulk. Wear with<br />flannel pants or under a jacket.<br /><br />COTTON</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Cotton sweaters often get overlooked, but they are perfect for<br />cool summer evenings.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFXvsOWg_PFI-Tp7aBvOZ2rCB7DNVepb0IE-Rq2uzUZbhuB57IH6K3MTUmpRi-W8TkxuWDgfULhCF1Cm1HpD3aSFenzYgMy10IQOAU7SASHpUz7O5jYDK1Gfn_rRj_rkjT_6DGWsqb6TS/s1600/Sweater2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFXvsOWg_PFI-Tp7aBvOZ2rCB7DNVepb0IE-Rq2uzUZbhuB57IH6K3MTUmpRi-W8TkxuWDgfULhCF1Cm1HpD3aSFenzYgMy10IQOAU7SASHpUz7O5jYDK1Gfn_rRj_rkjT_6DGWsqb6TS/s1600/Sweater2.JPG" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br />(L-R)<br /><br />CREWNECK<br /><br />Crewneck pullovers are winter staples. Liven them up with a little<br />color and pair with dark jeans and classic dress shoes .<br /><br />V-NECK<br /><br />It's more stylish than a crewneck, but requires you to think about<br />what you're going to wear under it before you throw it on.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhp-CYOwtomujTLqWbDfVifI47znbCrSDG4Hg479zDSdDvtwUy0T2yRSfpvOe86PpCEWXTsVqgGdegNvDW6rNNA37zRNBvUd9yliu9mjnl3iDZQlSy62UxgkxtJMXjQAH4asY9DsTVWhz/s1600/Sweater3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhp-CYOwtomujTLqWbDfVifI47znbCrSDG4Hg479zDSdDvtwUy0T2yRSfpvOe86PpCEWXTsVqgGdegNvDW6rNNA37zRNBvUd9yliu9mjnl3iDZQlSy62UxgkxtJMXjQAH4asY9DsTVWhz/s640/Sweater3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">(L-R)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #0c343d;">FAIR ISLE<br /><br />Some patterned sweaters should be reserved solely for the ski team,<br />but the updated Fair Isle can be safely worn with faded jeans.<br /><br /><br />CABLE-KNIT<br /><br />This textured sweater is as suited to the office as it is to the weekend.<br />Pair with a shirt and a tie or wear with chinos.<br /><br />WOOL<br /><br />Sometimes a sweater is best used as an outer layer. Heavy wool provides<br />warmth and comfort.</span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAemU1pnrk0KFYVmN9PZV1xbpdZhkwg_11Zdqbj8cqYIWF0eu3DPbgzeLWzXpuVx9EhlyeIp0-Ok3LJ4sFIR9QzWqL5plyJ09_8tHBeRIl3AXuXvorAtrAHhW9X13lGgRKAs4wBRXoYsye/s1600/Sweater4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAemU1pnrk0KFYVmN9PZV1xbpdZhkwg_11Zdqbj8cqYIWF0eu3DPbgzeLWzXpuVx9EhlyeIp0-Ok3LJ4sFIR9QzWqL5plyJ09_8tHBeRIl3AXuXvorAtrAHhW9X13lGgRKAs4wBRXoYsye/s640/Sweater4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: #b00000;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">(L-R)<br /><br />TURTLENECK<br /><br />A turtleneck should be in every man's wardrobe. Wear one under a<br />suit and with flat-front trousers.</span><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /><br />CARDIGAN<br /><br />A thin cardigan can lend the samepolished look as a tailored jacketwith<br />a lot more comfort.<br /><br /><br />FISHERMAN<br /><br />The Irish fisherman's sweater is a classic utilitarian design. Make sure you wear<br /> it in a trimmer style</span></span> </span></span></span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058814361211451516.post-41624663511361259922012-10-23T17:11:00.000-07:002012-10-23T17:11:03.580-07:00Sweater Options This Fall<span style="color: #274e13;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #274e13;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lbT2zw6i7uvUvAYrfYU2BQmHpnIoLyggb8RkSoMj1QsPcrXQ-cEuRfU9oe4wtS9Gm2uLn7B8qy7JgDjay07KxyMDnn9GSgcHqzgcYo14iEB_ytEjlRlsUzZsmlgbgzSvw1L5wCdCR2NI/s1600/Sweater.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lbT2zw6i7uvUvAYrfYU2BQmHpnIoLyggb8RkSoMj1QsPcrXQ-cEuRfU9oe4wtS9Gm2uLn7B8qy7JgDjay07KxyMDnn9GSgcHqzgcYo14iEB_ytEjlRlsUzZsmlgbgzSvw1L5wCdCR2NI/s1600/Sweater.JPG" /></a></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">STYLES<br /><br />You've got options here. The roll neck, however, that holdover from your undergrad days, is not one of them. Vet the last from your closet if you haven't already.<br /><br />THE CREWNECK<br /><br />A crewneck is, well, a crewneck, and a pullover with the classic neckline plays as well over a shirt and tie as it does over a white T-shirt. Just calibrate the material: A cotton crewneck will work with jeans and tees for a laid-back event; a cashmere one can go over a collared shirt to cocktails.<br /><br />THE V-NECK<br /><br />There are regrettable V-neck sweaters- from aggressively preppy cream-colored cable-knits to ones that expose swaths of chest hair. Your collection should contain neither. Keep an arsenal of thin wool and cashmere pullovers with shallow V cuts to wear over collared shirts, with or without ties. Sweaters that have deep V-necks aren't taboo, just wear a fitted T-shirt underneath and take a look in the mirror before you leave the house to make sure you're not doing an inadvertent Burt Reynolds impression.<br /><br />THE TURTLENECK<br /><br />The turtleneck category isn't as big a minefield as it seems. As long as you avoid bulk-not only in the cut, which should be slim, but in the material, which should be very lightweight and free of thick ribbing and eye-popping colors, you can make the sweater a regular part of the rotation in fall and winter.<br /><br />THE CARDIGAN<br /><br />Cardigans survived associations with grandpas and grunge to become a modern classic. A slim-fitting black or gray cashmere version can elevate jeans and a white T-shirt to cocktail-hour attire. Unless the look is deliberately fusty- an oversize nubby wool style meant for winter weekends, for example- yours should be snug and made from high-quality material.<br /><br />THE MATERIAL<br /><br />If you're buying sweaters woven from top-quality wool and cashmere, you're probably hearing a lot about ply. Ply refers to the number of yarns used in the· knitting-a higher ply means a heavier sweater, not a better quality one. Winter cashmere, for example, tends to be four to six ply, while the summer breed is usually no more than two ply. The bottom line: Look for 100 percent wool, cashmere, or cotton, and choose based on the season and how much layering you plan on doing. Cotton sweaters wear like another shirt layer. Wool adds warmth. Cashmere adds warmth with minimal thickness- and ultimately, it makes for the most versatile sweaters. You're not a snob to prefer</span></span>The Dapper Lookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632123772733742942noreply@blogger.com0