Posted by:
Grace on Oct 1, 2009
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Celebrity Style Jake Gyllenhaal
For those of us who prefer putting forth minimal effort when it comes to getting dressed, we could probably stand to take a few style cues from Jake Gyllenhaal. Sticking with casual button-front shirts, jeans, and some classic eye wear, Jake always seems to look completely put-together without being all stuffy and over-complicated. Effortless, in a word. It’s important to have a decent pair of well-fitting jeans and a simple, not-too-baggy oxford shirt, but it’s the sunglasses here that really tie both of these looks together. Jake sticks with classic aviator and Wayfarer-esque shades.
Posted by:
Jay on Sep 4, 2009
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Dress for the Job,
Pilot for Hire The glasses: Ray-Ban Aviators (1 – $129) and Caravans (2 – $119), especially more vintage models, are an unimpeachable choice for wannabe pilots, but Randolph Engineering’s Concorde (3 – $99) and Aviator (4 – $99) might give off a slightly more legitimate (read: less main stream corporate) vibe. Remember: go with gray tinted lenses because they don’t distort color as much as green or blue. And stay away from polarized lenses since they can not only make the instrument panel difficult to read, but also make it hard to spot marauding air pirates.
Posted by:
Jay on Aug 24, 2009
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Casual,
Easy Style Points The point here is simply not looking like a professional bass fisherman, NASCAR driver, or an avid fan of either sport. Sporty glasses are best left to the beach volleyball court, speed skating rink, or baseball diamond, but there are still tons of great options for every-day, around-town shades.
Posted by:
Grace on Aug 5, 2009
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Essentials Female, 29, Los Angeles, Fashion
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.
