#MotivationalMondays
“Life moves on and so should we”― Spencer Johnson, Who Moved My Cheese?
Talking about change, let’s make a transition from the regular Two-and Three-button suit to Single-button suit. The one-button suit jacket is the go-to-suit if you’re looking for a cool, hip look. The single button crafts a low V from the lapels, underscoring the lengthening/slimming effect. The one-way button is perfect as your Monday wear. This style is great for flaunting your shirt/tie combo, too. On the flip side, however, you run the risk of appearing a bit unconventional in excessively ‘formal’ environments.
Author: Carmen Bucco
SPRING IS UPON US—WATCH WHAT YOU WEAR – PART 1
As we move further into the year, the season of Spring beckons us with a lot of hope, promise and excitement, and invites us to come out and see life afresh. Spring is a season when men’s dress becomes colorful, bold and less restricted by the conventional do’s and don’ts. Collar workers hit the office wearing hoodies and streetwear, whilst designers reimagine tailoring: change is permanent and everywhere. Spring infuses a new sense of life and color into style, and here is what I recommend men to wear this season:
Tailoring is here to stay:
Just when you thought tailoring is all over, it comes back right in. Wear a suit and you’ll be tagged as a C-suite executive or someone wanting to rock your first date or may be both. But there is always space for the unassuming two-piece, as tailoring takes the innovative route with oversized cuts (rather than form-fitted), daring and bold pastels and creams replacing navy and grey, and the tie ditched (for all the good reasons). What’s more encouraging is the shift of attention to print and embroidered floral pattern on bright colored shirts. The suit is making a comeback, but not the way we thought it would be.
Utility:
Utility clothing pieces, surprisingly, has set the fashion scene on fire. Technical fabrics, work wear, fire-fighter jackets and commando-sole shoes, long known for their function than form, are fashion pieces this season. More and more people are seeing practicality in military-inspired clothes reconceptualized as designer gear. Now then, what do they hold for us?
You can’t but simply expect such outfits to be having a lot of pockets. Think about war core tactical gear, boiler suits and even cargo trousers that will add oomph to your mode of clothing. Now, you will not have any problems with these on if you’re a confident streetwear, and may be pull them off in style, but for the rest of us, I best feel this is a trend best embraced sneakily. You can pair wearable luggage and cargo trousers with civilian outfit like tees and sweatshirts. If you’re daring enough, then go for a utility vest such as an overshirt, again with regular tops and in pared back palette including beige, khaki and black—easy on the eyes. Thus, we see that both function as well as form seems to be the prerequisites for clothing trend this Spring. More to come in the subsequent part series of the blog.
Utility clothing pieces, surprisingly, has set the fashion scene on fire. Technical fabrics, work wear, fire-fighter jackets and commando-sole shoes, long known for their function than form, are fashion pieces this season. More and more people are seeing practicality in military-inspired clothes reconceptualized as designer gear. Now then, what do they hold for us?
You can’t but simply expect such outfits to be having a lot of pockets. Think about war core tactical gear, boiler suits and even cargo trousers that will add oomph to your mode of clothing. Now, you will not have any problems with these on if you’re a confident streetwear, and may be pull them off in style, but for the rest of us, I best feel this is a trend best embraced sneakily. You can pair wearable luggage and cargo trousers with civilian outfit like tees and sweatshirts. If you’re daring enough, then go for a utility vest such as an overshirt, again with regular tops and in pared back palette including beige, khaki and black—easy on the eyes. Thus, we see that both function as well as form seems to be the prerequisites for clothing trend this Spring. More to come in the subsequent part series of the blog.
Feel Invincible With Shiny Black Suit
#WeddingsByBucco
“Marriage is like watching the color of leaves in the fall; ever changing and more stunningly beautiful with each passing day.”
Wearing this suit, no wonder, makes you feel as if you’re a black belt champ in fashion and partying. This shiny suit armor will make you feel invincible on your big day…and the moment you put on this black suit, you turn a cynosure of attraction. Blend into the stillness and darkness of night, you still have plenty of eyes following you wherever you go!
Red – The Perfect Party Color
#FreestyleFridays
Here’s an eye-popping red (or may I call it the ‘Red Devil’!) to let others know that you’ve finally arrived to the party. Sporting the color of fast cars, passion, and tomato soup, you are guaranteed to get riveting attention than you can probably manage or deserve. You betcha!
1920’s Fashion Inspired By Golf Stars
#ThrowbackThursdays
In the 1920’s, much of men’s clothing fashion was inspired by what popular athletes like Golf stars Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen wore, including the plus-fours, plus-sixes and plus-eights pants layering them with colorful Fair Isle sweaters (multi-pattern, multi-colored sweater styles). The popularity of tennis ensured the white trousers and V-neck sweaters swayed influence over young folks around town.
However, the sports influence wasn’t restricted to golf and tennis stars alone, as popular footballers like Red Grange promoted the coat phenomenon. Red was instrumental in introducing the raccoon coat and the camel hair polo coat into the roaring 20’s fashion era.
Go Bold With Trying Out Loud Colors
#WearitWednesday
Put a new zing into the traditional semi-formal outfit by trying out with colors. Though most tailors advise against choosing anything too loud (a strict no-no against the standard semi-formal dress code), you can, however, experiment with a range of hued suit combinations that are trendy. Whether it’s forest green, powder blue, lavender purple, coral, or burgundy red, you’re almost guaranteed to make a bold fashion statement for acceptance.
How To Pack Your Suit
#TeachingTuesdays
Are you packing your suit?
Packing your suit? Ensure you turn your suit inside out before you pack it into your suitcase. This might sound weird, but by reversing the suit, you can minimize creases. Nevertheless, you can never guarantee there’ll be a trouser press or iron where you’re staying.
This Monday, Orange Is The New Black
#MotivationalMondays
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” –Wassily Kandinsky
There we go; another fresh week to stay productive and focused, as we’ll deal only with bold bright colors, and how it can actually influence the way we dress and, more importantly, how we identify with our selves. The Orange, undoubtedly, is the new black—no less, no more. As for me, orange effuses positivity and yeah, it stands out. The orange suit helps you make a stylish statement. Nonetheless, it’s got the moves to work in both your casual wardrobe and your party assortment.
CHECK OUT THIS HIPSTER WEDDING STYLE LOOK
#WeddingsByBucco
“Great marriages are contagious, if you want a great marriage, surround yourself with couples who have one.” – Mark and Laquilla Lane
Hipster wedding style look is a combination of classic elements (suit jackets, suspenders, tie clips) having sophisticated lines and tight tailoring. It’s fresh and playful that is in complete harmony with the traditional, and we are up for it. Swap out the vest for some slick satin suspenders, and shorten those pant legs that are good enough to flaunt your patterned socks.
PATCH POCKETS – A GREAT CASUAL ADDON TO YOUR BLAZER
#FreestyleFridays
A patch pocket is one that’s been made out of a separate piece of cloth, and then sewn on the exterior of your blazer or sports jacket. Similar to the unstructured blazer, patch pockets form a great casual style with personal flair. A quick style hack is that if you’ve decided upon choosing patch pockets, it should be all the exterior pockets that are patched and not simply one or two. Also, ensure everything syncs well in terms of pattern or color. These modern, casual blazers for men can lend the perfect complement to a low-key yet chic and fashionable winter or autumn wear.
CHANGE OF FORMAL TO SEMI-CASUAL WORK WEAR – WHAT HAS CHANGED?
Sack Suits Takes Back To The Beginning Of 20th Century
#ThrowbackThursdays
The beginning of the 20th century saw men wearing sack suits, generally plain, long, loose-fitting—to the extent they were baggy suit jackets having 2.75-inch-wide lapels and a one-to three-button closure. Though modern suits are somewhat similar, they are generally more fitting and shorter in length. Sack suits measure between 30 and 32 inches in length (down to mid-thigh), and either single or double breasted having 3 buttons. Preferred color choices were grey, dark navy, brown and green.
Choose Unstructured Blazer This Wednesday
#WearitWednesday
There are many who consider interior padding and stylish blazers to be invariably a subset of the same package. But here’s something to change your preconceived idea. Remove the interior padding to allow the unstructured blazer break free from the traditional model and constraint to give a fab fit and rather laid back aesthetic.
Frequently made of a single layer of material, the forms an ideal summer or springtime wear because it removes some weight off the body. All said men should exercise caution because only a fine line separates men’s casual suits and downright unkempt. The point is to go for an unstructured blazer that seizes your tailored style and frivolous spirit in equal proportions. Let it be loose, though not too loose.