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I Fucking Love Fall

Summer days have officially started to dwindle in the Midwest, and we can feel the breeze of the fall air.  About fucking time; I honestly wait year round for fall to return.  New lines come out, new styles emerge, and everyone from kindergartners going back to school to the biggest names in fashion are updating their wardrobes.  Here are some of the reasons I love this blustery time of year, and the ways to wear them.

Boots.

You will find me in anything from sneakers to monk straps to loafers, but when fall comes rolling around I am in boots more often than anything else.  Nothing crazy fancy, nothing "out there", but some good old chukkas, ankle boots, and maybe a rugged pair of Timberlands will keep you on point with your style this fall.  If you want to stand out a little more, search out a pair with some design, or a wingtip.  Just be aware that you're going to get a lot of envious stares, but that shouldn't bother you.

Tweed.

You don't need to be head of the history department to sport a great tweed blazer.  While this has taken on bad connotations at times, it is truly a classic look, and if done right can elevate your style to a new level.  Just make sure it fits, as soon as the fit is wrong the whole look will be (you're looking for trim and slim, not old and baggy).  Take a look at these examples and find something that matches your personal style, elbow patches are your call.

Layering.

Your ability to layer is essentially ripped from your grasp during the months of unrelenting heat, but as the temperature drops we have ample opportunity to throw on jackets over cardigans which are over button ups which are, well you get the idea.  Having the ability to add so many different pieces to an outfit can make it look far better than the button up alone.  Take some hints and layer up.

With so many fall trends and styles out there I hardly have time to get into all of them.  Hope a few of these ideas will help you cope with the loss of sun, and look forward to being able to dress more by choice than by weather.

@MWMensFashion

The Weekend Bag Done Right.

Packing for the weekend seems easy, yet so many men do it tastelessly.  I once had a roommate who actually used a garbage bag to pack for a trip we were taking—needless to say he was pulled out of line at the airport for further security screenings.  Your weekend bag is just as much a part of a look as your shoes and coat, so do it right.  Here are some great choices to keep your from looking like the homeless person on the trip.

Your three basic options are going to be leather and canvas, all leather, or an all canvas or nylon bag.  All three can look great, but the two that contain leather are your best bet.  These only get better over time, and each imperfection and marking can remind you twenty years down the line of that crazy guys trip to Vegas.  

Leather and Canvas. Longchamp.  $320.

Nylon Bag.  Marc by Marc Jacobs.  $248.

 

Leather.  Polo Ralph Lauren.  $498.







@MWMensFashion

3 Things You Need to Know About Summer: The Shirts, The Shoes, The Water.

Summertime: Shirts, Shoes and the Water.  3 big things to remember.

I’ve noticed that when the sun gets hot and beach weather is upon us, many men decide to leave fashion behind for flip-flops, board shorts and raggedy t-shirts.  This is not okay men, just because you are a little sweaty does not mean you need to look like a bum.  No take off your ridiculous “beach hat” and listen up.

Shirts.

T-shirts are most men’s go-to piece in the summer, it’s easy, it’s comfortable and quite a few of them look good too.  I love a standard t-shirt, who doesn’t?  But that does not mean there aren’t other options, and that doesn’t mean you get to wear that old stained thing you wear around the house outside. 

Try a slim cut short-sleeve button-up. I’m not talking about a baggy Hawaiian shirt you would see on any small town tourist perusing the beaches of Florida in the winter, but a stylish well fit shirt for the same weather. 

Get one, and make sure it fits correctly.  Too baggy and you would have been better off with that old t-shirt.  Also, remember this is a casual shirt never wear this with a tie.  You don’t want to be that guy… 

Shoes.

I can understand the appeal to sandals: it’s hot out, you want your feet to breathe, and they are insanely easy to slip on and off.  This makes them ideal for children being on the beach, short of that I think sandals should be left wherever you leave your bathing suit.  Sandals are not shoes and should not be treated as such, they do not belong with chinos, or jeans, or even your nice shorts. 

If your feet get a little warm then go sockless, whether it be with Sperry’s or some nice brogues, there is always an alternative for sandals, so find the one that works best for you.

Tips for going sockless in the summer:  Gold Bond, don’t use too much, or you can end up with a disgusting paste like substance in your shoe, but remember to use it.  And if you are prone to blisters, grab a Band-Aid Friction Block Stick—cheap, easy to apply and works really, really well.

Water.

Board shorts are cool, right?  I remember having some in high school, and all the bros on the west coast like them…  Well, if you are a surfer or a high school student than rock on with your at the knees swim gear, but if you are reading this I assume you have graduated and are ready to look a little more, well, grown-up. 

Look for a swim suit that is roughly 5”- 7” long (obviously this can change depending on your height).  You want something shorter than your everyday shorts, but longer than that old guy who looks like he spends all day, every day tanning until everything around his banana hammock is a brown leathery looking substance.  You’re on the beach to get a little tan, right?  So darken up those pasty white things you call thighs.

 

Also, stop putting your kids in “swim shirts”.  They look fucking stupid.

@MWMensFashion

The Shoes Every Man Should Know.

Salvatore Ferragamo, John Lobb, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren… When it comes to men’s shoes there are so many fucking choices it is not an easy feat to make up your mind.  I am here to give you a little help and save you a little time.  If you’re looking for quality you will find them it in any of the above named designers as well as every other shoe you stumble across at Bloomingdales, Neiman’s or any store of the sort.  But quality is not where you search should end, you need comfort, style, color, and if you’re like most men, the price is a huge deal breaker.  Stress no more, men of great style and taste, and bypass all the others for the Magnanni’s. 

                If you have previously read my writing the name Magnanni should not be a surprise to you, I will rant and rave about them time and time again.  I own several pairs and each time I find new ones I love them even more than the last.  Magnanni is a family owned company that has been around for over 50 years, but instead of hailing from Italy like the majority of our fine footwear making friends do, these handcrafted treasures come to us from Almansa, Spain.  The leather is of superb quality, the dye is done perfectly, and the construction is like none other.  Best of all the prices range roughly between $200-$500; you still have to pay for the premium product, but not the extra couple hundred for the name. 

Now get your ass off the couch and go buy yourself a pair of Magnanni’s and you’ll know exactly what I am talking about.

@MWMensFashion

Fucking Rain... Your Rainy Day Essentials

I recently found myself in a less than ideal spot while on vacation.  I was walking through SoHo, caught in the pouring rain, and I was less than prepared.  This was my own fault, I knew the forecast, and ignored it since it had been so long since I had been caught in rain like this without being able to change almost immediately I had forgotten how miserable it can be.  There are few daily possibilities that are worse than being stuck on a crowded street, trapped by slow walking individuals, in sheets of rain with no umbrella.  So I started thinking (while cursing myself under my breath) and reminded myself of these rainy day essentials… all the things I'd wished I would have brought with me.

The Umbrella.

Every man needs a good umbrella, whether you choose a compact mini-style or a large Batman villain variety, it needs to be sturdy and it needs to work.  Of course it doesn't hurt if it looks like a well put together accessory too, right?

The Jacket.

A good raincoat can save you—it can keep you warm, dry and happy until you finally get inside.  Luckily I had mine on the other afternoon (however it was rendered useless with no accompanying umbrella).   I walked passed one fella who clearly had taken the forecast even less seriously than I did that morning; no umbrella, no jacket, no chance of flagging a cab.  He and his now see-through shirt looked not only miserable but even more ridiculous than me.  Do not be that guy.  You may still be wet if you only remember the jacket, but at least every person walking in your direction isn’t laughing at your nipples.

Shoe Covers.

Do they look cool?  No.  Do they look absolutely ridiculous?  Yes.  What looks even more ridiculous?  Wet shoes hours after it has stopped raining.  Make the sacrifice of looking stupid for the short time it takes you to run from one place to another until you’re inside the building for good rather than making everyone have to hear you squish down the hall for the rest of the day.  After all, you paid good money for those kicks, keep them nice. 

Quick Tip.

If you aren’t the type of man to check the weather before you leave your place in the mornings, do your best to keep a dry pair of socks, shoes and shirts in your desk at work.  This will help for those surprise rainstorms as well, but you’re still best off just keeping an umbrella handy for the rest of the season.

@MWMensFashion