Spring / Summer Fashion Picks for Men
The Top 12 Must-Haves for Men - This Season and Beyond
May 26, 2009
Looking fashionable doesn't have to be hard work. Here are the 12 items men will be wearing this summer and beyond.
"Every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man." (ZZ Top, Sharp Dressed Man)
While clothes don't necessarily make the man, they do give an impression of what the man is about. Is he a jock? Business type? Casual and carefree? These traits will be revealed in the outfits men wear. Like most women, most men don't want to come across as a slave to fashion, but they still want to be on point for the season. So boys, read on for the 12 must-haves for Summer 2009 and beyond.
- The Summer Suit - Lightweight and slimmed down, you'll find it in shades of grey, tan, navy, and brown (all classic colours). This key piece speaks of effortless dressing.
- The Brown Dress Shoe - Most men have black dress shoes, but try a brown pair on for size. It's still elegant but a bit more casual.
- The Patterned Tie - A great way to spice up your look! Look for florals, medallions, and geometric patterns. Wear with a blue shirt (No. 5) and a summer suit (No. 1).
- The Navy Blazer - Hands down, this item will always be a classic piece. Buy it in a slim cut and lighter-weight wool.
- The Blue Shirt - Pick a shade, any shade of blue and then buy a shirt in that colour. Try a short-sleeved sport shirt or a button-down dress s, depending on your style. It works well with the navy blazer (No. 4) and the summer suit (No. 1).
- The Deck Shoe - A great alternative to sneakers for informal occasions. The deck shoe has the style of a penny loafer and the comfort of a moccasin: the best of best worlds.
- The Bermuda Short - For more than just island wear, Bermuda shorts will be showing up in cities around the world. Never go shorter than just above the knee and wear with a deck shoe (No. 6) for the ultimate casual cool.
- The Polo Shirt - Takes you from the golf course to a night on the town; just add a jacket - maybe that navy blazer (No. 4) you just picked up?
- The Windbreaker - Sporty and casual, a windbreaker can be used in place of a sweater or a cardigan when paired with a tie. Otherwise, toss one on with your jeans for an easy, breezy weekend look.
- The Chino - Dress them up or down, chinos are now leaner without being tight. Try them as a chic alternative to jeans.
- The Trench Coat - Channel classically cool guys like Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant by tossing on a trench. This coat will always be in style.
- The Aviators - The sunglasses favoured by fly boys and Hollywood stars alike. Aviators come in a variety of colours and finishes. Find a pair you like and never take them off.
Happy shopping!
Source:
- Holt Renfrew Men's Trend Report - Spring 2009
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