Top 5 Ways To Boost Your SS13 Style
Sunday, March 10, 2013
INTRODUCTION.Anyway, all frustration at fashion cycles aside, this spring/summer is definitely one to get excited about. At least in my book it is. We’ve had the summer of prints and bold colours, and while they were great fun at the time, this summer is all about taking what we’ve learnt from past experiences and refining it.
Men’s style is really advocating the sensibility that less is much, much more at the moment – so this season your mind should be on smaller, more subtle patterns and simple colour combinations that help to communicate your own confidence and natural sense of style. That doesn’t mean you can’t wear what you wore last year, you just need to be more considered when putting a look together.
Obviously, I am writing this under the assumption that you’ve already got an assortment of polo shirts, chino shorts and cotton/linen shirts and jackets – if you don’t, we’ve got more problems than I originally thought.
After you’ve acquired those key pieces, why not think about investing in these little beauties…
1. Old Jacket, New Fit
It seems like every designer is reaching into the past and bringing all kinds of traditional patterns and fabrics back into the modern day, complete with quality cuts and silhouettes.This is especially apparent in blazers and sport jackets, which are set to prominently feature classic check patterns this spring/summer. Whether you opt for Glen plaid, houndstooth or gingham, look to pick one up in summer appropriate fabrics like madras, linen or cotton blends so when layered over an Oxford cloth shirt, you’ll barely even know it’s there.
- Asos Slim Fit Suit Jacket In Houndstooth
- Reiss Sunseeker B 2 Button Cotton Check Blazer Grey
- He By Mango Check Suit Blazer
- Boglioli Unstructured Prince Of Wales Check Linen Blazer
- Beams Plus Check Cotton Blazer
- Beams Plus Check Lightweight Cotton Blazer
2. The Panama Hat
I mentioned this hat last year when we were covering the comings and goings of Pitti Uomo, and it seems to have done nothing but gather speed.Forget those black, grey or navy fedoras with stingy brims – the man with the whitest widest brim wins this year.
- Olney Drop Brim Panama Hat Neutrals
- Olney Sienna Brisa Panama Hat White
- Borsalino Large-brim Straw Panama Hat
- Wide Brim Folda Panama Hat
- Borsalino Beige And Blue Stripe Band Real Panama Hat
- Miansai Mens Panama Hat
3. Colour Me Pastel
This is a really simple upgrade and it can do wonders for all of your looks once the sun begins to shine.Invest in pastel (or chalk-like) colours – they work great for nearly every guy once they’ve got a little bit of colour themselves and can be integrated seamlessly into your wardrobe.
Think pinks, greens, purples and yellows and always make sure to pair them with more neutral pieces to give your look balance and help ground the bolder hue.
- Allsaints Sandringham Polo
- Reiss Dayton Short Sleeve Basic V-neck Tshirt Purple
- Topman Blue Button Down Polo Shirt
- Uniqlo Men Cotton Nylon V-neck Cardigan
- Reiss Hinks Merino V-neck Jumper Watermelon
- Paul Smith Knitted Cotton Jacket
- Reiss Navigator Plain Poplin Shirt
- Easy Oxford Cotton Shirt
- Topman Red Oxford Short Sleeve Shirt
- Levis Commuter Trousers 511 Slim Fit 5 Pkt Coloured
- A.p.c. Pleated Cotton-twill Chinos
- Topman Blue Chino Short
4. Floral Accessories
Yes, I know I said that this spring/summer would be all about keeping things simple – but you should always own accessories that help bring your look to life.This time, rather than trying to integrate wild patterns into your look, opt for a floral accessory such as a tie, scarf or pocket square. The pattern is subtle, simple and sophisticated and works well with any outfit you build, be it a full suit or simple jeans and t-shirt combination.
Don’t be afraid to invest in florals – it’s just about the only pattern that guys haven’t worn regularly yet.
- Topman Mono Floral Neckerchief
- Paul Smith Shoes & Accessories Double-faced Printed Scarf
- Reiss Fantasia Floral Silk Hank Sepia
- Duchamp Oblion Floral Pocket Square
- Penrose Floral Pocket Square
- Paul Smith Floral Socks
- Paul Smith Shoes & Accessories Flower-embroidered Silk Tie
- Asos Floral Tie
- He By Mango Floral Patterned Tie
5. Check Your Contents
I feel like I’m always banging on about this, but once you begin to put the advice into practice the benefits are apparent immediately. That’s right, I’m preaching about dressing seasonally again.When the weather picks up it’s easy to think that your only options are shorts and polo shirts, day and night. But you’re just plain wrong. With so many pieces being made out of lightweight, breathable materials such as linen, whipcord and tropical wools there’s no reason that you can’t wear a blazer during the day and layer up at night.
It’s just a matter of layering with intelligence as well as style. Try a navy linen blazer with peak lapels for a jacket that can be worn no matter the occasion or weather.
- Hentsch Man Linen Shirt Benny
- Balmain Slub Linen Henley T-shirt
- Topman Blue Nep Chambray Short Sleeve Shirt
- Reiss Pond Soft Chambray Shirt Blue
- Acne Granville Linen Long-sleeved T-shirt
- Asos Slim Fit Linen Suit Jacket
- Michael Bastian Slim-fit Plaid Linen Shorts
- Hartford Troy Straight-leg Linen Trousers
- 120 Lino Tailored Linen Trousers 143324
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