How to Be Bang On Trend This Winter

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Be Bang On This Winter

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Men’s style has seen a few changes at this year’s winter fashion shows, but they are all ones that will not be out if the reach of most men’s pockets. There have been more similarities between designers than you would normally expect, although as always, there have been some unique things as well.

Brown Is No Longer Drab

Brown is no longer seen as a drab colour and this year it featured in several of the men’s shows. Sometimes it was taupe or chocolate, but still brown none the less. It appeared in coats, jumpers, trousers, suits and bags. The clothes were often plain, but then trimmed or teamed with something patterned.

Jumpers

The jumpers on show were varied greatly from brightly coloured ones to more subtle greys. There were spotted ones, striped ones and many different materials used although as usual cashmere was the favourite. Lou Dalton even showed some bobbled jumpers, which were a bit reminiscent of the ones we had has children. This year it seemed that the texture of jumpers was just as important as the style and colours.

Shirts

Mens shirts were in different materials and most of them were patterned. Bold stripes were popular and leaving the cuffs hanging loose below a jacket or coat sleeve was also another trend that was often seen.

Jackets

This year’s jackets were squidgy in style and that was how they were in most of this year’s shows. Quilting dominated, some with patterns and some plain, and they were worn with a huge variety of other clothes. Shirts and jumpers were the favourites underneath them, with corduroy trousers proving popular as well.

Pin Stripes

Once reserved for Savile Row suits, Pin Stripes was evident from a few of the designers. They were not as you would think of them though. They were used in a more relaxed way, almost like a cross between formal and casual.

Coats

The trends in coats were more varied than many other items. AW128 showed one similar to a woman’s trench coat, although that was not the only belted one by any means. Several other designers showed belted coats, one of the favourites being a brown one from Lemaire.

Leather Coats are back in fashion, although they are more casual than they used to be and these knee-length offerings were worn open.

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Several designers showed blanket coats two, although there were not as many as of the belted and leather options.

Plaid

Plaid, large and small in design, was everywhere. They were used mainly in coats but also appeared in trousers jumpers and shirts. There were suits of bold checks missed with striped accessories, which up until a short while ago would never have been seen together.

Hats And Scarves

Many of the sets of attire were finished off with a hat. They were often nothing like the other colours being worn, brightly tones ones being popular. They were mainly in soft and warm types of materials, with the everyday type of woolly hats even showing up in a few places.

Scarves were few and far between, although when they did appear they were large and colourful.

Mistakes That Men Make When Wearing Accessories

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Accessories Make An Outfit 

If you know that you want to start accessorising better or if you know that you are not quite happy with the accessories that you have right now then it is important to understand that it is more than possible for you to turn this around. After all, a few simple changes are all you need to make in order to own your fashion game and when you put the work in, there is no telling what you could achieve.

Not Wearing your Jewellery with Confidence

If you are a stylish man then it is important to know that it is okay for you to push your own boundaries from time to time. One problem that a lot of men experience is that they find it hard to own it because they are just not confident enough. The best and the easiest way for you to try and get around this is for you to practice. Go to a jeweller or even a local department store and try some things on.

When you are able to do this, you can then get a feel for how things look and you can also find out what works for you and what doesn’t. Those who work in these types of stores are usually pretty knowledgeable and they may even be able to advise you on what is going to look best so you can try things you never normally would.

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Not Paying Attention

If you don’t mind sporting the odd accessory then it is so vital to make sure that it is suitable for the situation. The environment that you wear your accessories in is so important. If you are going to a funeral for example then you won’t want to wear anything that could get you any attention. If you are going to a work interview, wear something that is going to coincide with the business. When you are able to do this, you can easily make the most out of the outfit you have and you can also really stand out from the crowd as a result.

Overdoing it

You have to know that sometimes, you can overdo it. You need to make sure that every statement piece you are wearing is contributing something to your outfit. For example, you may want to go with the Armani AR1452 watch but you won’t want to wear a bracelet as well on top of this. If you do then you risk taking the attention away from your watch and this is the last thing that you need. Another thing that you need to take into consideration is the type of outfit that you are wearing your accessories with. Think about it, does it really work?

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Ignoring Balance

Jewellery is all about balance. You don’t want to draw too much attention to one part of your body. Think about necklaces for example. There are so many men out there who wear necklaces on top of necklaces, and this can throw the whole look off. Go for one, and make it count. Wristwear is another thing that you need to think about. If you like smaller watches then don’t wear any bulky bracelets as well because this can make your whole look uneven.

Try and make sure that your accessories reflect one another and also make sure that you are doing everything you can to make sure that the tone is the same as well. If you have an accessory that is a specific type of metal, such as gold and you want to accent this then you will need to compliment this by wearing other jewellery pieces of the same type. Sure, it is possible for you to add silver and even rose gold tones but always make sure that you have a dominant tone.

Not Thinking About Skin Type

It is a known fact that some jewellery types will work better with your skin tone when compared to others. If you are not careful then you may end up wearing something that does not reflect your skin tone. This is the last thing that you need when you already have so much to think about in terms of your style. For this reason, you need to find out what works for you and you also need to think about the colour of skin you have so that you can automatically gravitate towards a specific type of jewellery or even a specific metal so do keep that in mind when you do go out shopping.

 

We All Have That One Special Lady

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“We all have that one special lady in our life”

There’s a lady in your life right now that you absolutely adore. Who that is all depends on who you are. For some of you reading this, it’ll be the love of your life. For others, it’ll be the doting mom that’s always there when things go wrong.

But one thing we all have to agree on is, we just might be taking them for advantage a little bit. The more time we spend with someone, the easier it is to become a little complacent, even if the other person isn’t doing the same. So, every once in a while, it might be nice for you to step up, and treat your special lady to something nice, to maybe take the edge off their life for once. We know you might not be the best at this, so we’ve got a few ideas for you that might get the ball rolling.

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A Perfect Gift

A Gift Every Now & Then

You really can’t go wrong with a gift. Well, you can go wrong if you don’t have a clue what you’re doing. How well you know what you’re doing, depends on how well you know the person in question. If the lady you’re trying to do something nice for is your mom, then we would hope that you would have some idea of what to get her. If it’s a new fling, then obviously you’re going to be a bit apprehensive. But if you stick to the basics like chocolate or flowers, you can’t really go too wrong. However, if you don’t want to be so basic, you should check out Cuckoolands gifts for her collection. It’s full of different little things that you could get that are just a bit out of the ordinary. That’s not to say that a bunch of flowers once a month isn’t going to keep them keen, if we’re talking about a girlfriend. Just a £5 bunch of flowers a month could mean the difference between a happy relationship, and one that lacks a bit of a spark.

A Special Day Out

If presents just aren’t your style, and you’re looking for something a little more interesting to do, then why not treat the lady in question to a nice day out. If it’s your girlfriend, then we know you’re not going to go wrong with a nice spa day. Being able to spend some quality relaxation time with the one you love. If it’s your mom, then you could simply take her out for a nice meal and a drink or two. It’ll be something you don’t do often, so it will be considered a lovely gesture.

A Bit Of Relaxation

If you want some true relaxation, we’re not going to tell you to spend some money. All we’re going to tell you to do is spend some time together. Without phones getting in the way and actually enjoying each other’s company at home. It’s so hard for relationships to work because the balance of quality time, social life, and work just aren’t there. It’s even worse when trying to spend time with your mom. You’re so busy with your significant other and other people!

Adding Some Fashion To Any Formal

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Throughout life, there are loads of occasions which will call for donning the best your wardrobe has to offer. Whether you are going to a business event, a wedding, or anything in between, formalwear fashion isn’t always an easy area to get right. It can be very easy to be too brazen with your selection, creating something which no longer fits into the right category. Along with this, though, a lot of people will be too gentle with their outfit, allowing it to become boring. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring the elements to alter when you’re looking for fashionable formal wear.

Colours: Over the last few years, trends have changed drastically when it comes to the colours which are popular amongst suit-wearers. Presenting a lot more freedom, the modern market enables you to choose brighter options, even pairing two together, without removing the formal aspect of the clothing. Of course, when you’re choosing this part of the suit, it will be worth doing some research to see what is popular at the time. Different events will often call for their own colours.

Accessories: If you already have a slightly blander suit or would rather just wear a shirt and trousers, you still have some options to help you. Ties, socks, cufflinks, and pocket squares are always on trend. Provided you use companies like Deakin & Francis and Penguin to source these items, and you work hard to find options which will span different styles, you will be able to find items which will cover loads of events. Social media sites can be very helpful when you’re looking for the right accessories for a formal occasion.

Shoes: Like the rest of the outfit, your shoes present an excellent opportunity to add some colour to the affair. Along with this, though, shoes come in a variety of styles and materials, broadening the scope to enable you to use new textures in your clothing. To help you find the best shoes for your suit, it could be worth reading a couple of guides. Your socks will be partly based on the shoes you wear, too, and this also has to be considered.

Hair: Finally, as the last area to think about, your hair is one of the best tools you have when it comes to altering your appearance. Nowadays, there are loads of men’s styles out there which not only make an impact but also look great when paired with formal attire. Most barbers will be happy to discuss ideas with you when you first sit down, giving you a great chance to find some inspiration. Along with this, though, celebrities can also be a great guide when you’re trying to figure out what is popular.

Hopefully, this post will inspire you to start working harder on the time you put into your next fancy formal do. It can be hard to keep an outfit like this from going off the rails or remaining too boring, and you will have to do some work along the way if you want to achieve the best results.

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