1. My first answer is, I AM ONLY ONE WOMAN (although I am flattered that you think I have these super woman powers, or at least enough spandex to be super woman)...and I need to actually do some studying between my fashion ranting.
2. To be honest, I don't know a whole lot about men's fashion, but, I suppose I could take your criticism more constructively, and engage in more serious research. With knowledge does come power, and I do like power, even if it only comes in the form of shooting down fashion faux pas.
3. Call me old school, but I've always preferred a guy in a good pair of jeans and t-shirt...I'm such a deep person that I'm really just concerned about what's on the inside. And by "inside" I mean back muscles, six pack abs, and glutes of steal.
4. Why bother to tell men what to wear when they don't often shop for themselves. Let's be honest, how many of you still let your mom go out and buy clothes for you? I highly doubt you even picked out the underwear you're wearing right now. And don't get all self-righteous on me, because even if you've had a few years of purchasing your own underwear, you will inevitably date a woman who will begin to dress you WITHOUT YOU EVEN REALIZING IT. It's one of the many crafty skills we women possess. First we start buying things that would look good on you, and you're grateful for the attention. Ultimately you become dependent on our opinions and pleasing us so you end up buying things we would have picked out for you anyway. I believe the term is called "training". It goes something like this "Sit, stay, NO MORE DROOLING. Good Boy!" (I can't wait for the backlash I'm going to receive for this one... mostly from the women who's spot I've just blown up).
5. The ultimate reason why I have trouble with men's fashion, is because it is such a fine line between fashionable and gay/metro/high maintenance. When a man worries about his hair more than I do, we have issues. When a man tells me "don't touch the hair", we don't have issues, because I've already left. But seriously, I think that every man should have a full understanding of how to dress like a gentleman because you need to know how to look classic and professional (plus it looks good on every guy). As for the trends that come and go, I appreciate a few funky details and trying something different, but full outfits are waaaaay too much for me. Again, unless you are gay, then, HELL YES, you follow those trends and own it. But if you want to attract females, the general rule is "less is more... unless it comes to muscles (and brains... and money)."
Now without any further adue, I was browsing the GQ website and came across some cool men's casual shoes that I love. I must throw out some credit to my brother, because he started wearing leather sneakers a few years back, and because he is one of the few men I know who can pull of some different trends and make it work (thanks to my sister's careful training... I told you, behind every well dressed man is a fierce woman). Some "Sneaker Freak" guy named Alejandro Ingelmo designed leather sneakers that bridge the gap between the regular casual sneaker and a dressy shoe. I do think this is a huge gap in men's fashion that needs to be filled, because when you go out you can't just wear your air force one's (what, all men don't have these?) but you may not feel like wearing uncomfortable dress shoes. Plus there's something pretty badass about the leather. I don't know how clubs/bars with "no sneaker rules" will feel about leather sneakers, but I certainly think they are an acceptable step above.
So Senor Alejandro has designed these below shoes, all of which sell for $300-600. But does he seriously does he think I was born yesterday cause these look EXACTLY like leather Chuck Taylors, aka "Chuckies." Chuckies are definitely andoldie, but I prefer a new take on something old school. So if you want to drop mad money on the below shoes, then click on the link, but let it be known that leather chuckies come in gray, black, and brown and are only $65.
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| GQ Link to Shoes |
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| Leather Chuckies $65 |
Thanks for the shout out! Once again, you've nailed it. Behind every well-dressed man is a woman who has trained him (and thrown out his z cavaricci shorts, oversized flannel shirts and wind pants). I'm just saying...
ReplyDeleteAs long as we don't take our power to extremes, like forcing a straight, well-built man into a tight turtleneck sweater, for example, then the world is a better place with us in it.
If you are a man without a fierce woman in your life, who is trying to attract one and needs guidance, look no further than J.Crew men's shop and Bloomingdale's. No one does men's fashion better these days. Just watch the fine line between gay or european and fashionable.
xoxo