Posted by:
Jay on Oct 27, 2009
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Editors' Picks We love us a classic navy or black pea coats for timeless protection against winter’s wrath, but occasionally it’s important to shock our style sense out of hibernation with a big wooly statement piece. With the unfortunate exception of NFL team logos, scarves and hats are typically the default focal point of color for winterwear. It’s time we let our stylish winter coats have some of the limelight instead.
Splurge: 3.1 Philip Lim Plaid Coat in Charcoal (Left: $895). Steal: Uniqlo Wool Pea Coat in Dark Green (Right: $99).
Posted by:
Jay on Aug 5, 2009
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Essentials Male, 29, Los Angeles, Engineering
Men are lucky, I think, in that we don’t necessarily need extensive wardrobes to be well dressed, and the less we give in to contemporary fashion trends, the better off we are. A few staple items are really all it takes to be able to dress for almost any occasion. If clothes fit well and meet or exceed expectations of appropriateness (wearing a polo when a t-shirt would be acceptable), the rest comes down to details and individual style. Using essential elements as the wardrobe foundation, building good individual style is as simple as mixing, matching, and adding in some elements of freshness.
