Monday, April 27, 2015

My Style Monday #5

Hi! For this My Style Monday I'm going to be giving you a glimpse into how I wear my ties. It's important to have a variety of ties for different occasions. I have both wide ties, skinny ties, monotone ties, and patterned ties, but more than having them, you need to know when to wear them.

For a more casual look with a sweater or if the rest of the outfit is monotone, I like to wear a patterned tie. It gives the outfit an extra kick of design and spices it up a bit.
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For a fancier and more simple look, or if the outfit already has patterned pieces, I wear a monotone tie.
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Certain colors also bring out certain emotions in people. For example, red is romantic, but it is also a symbol for power. Coincidence? I think not.

Blue is a great color for a tie. When in doubt, wear a blue tie. Blue ties make the wearer seem peaceful and trustworthy.



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Yellow ties make the wearer seem radiant and friendly, but be careful it can clash with some skin tones.
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Green ties are a symbol of rebirth and growth, but the can also mean economical growth. Wear a green tie to a business deal.
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Brown is a solid reliable color. It shows that you can be trusted to get the job done, but it can be a little boring. Spice up a red tie with hints of red.
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I hope that this post has helped you with some of your tie pairing questions. As you see above patterned ties can be paired with patterned shirts, but be careful. A good rule is to pair small patterns with large ones.

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-Mike

Monday, April 13, 2015

My Style Monday #4

Hello! For this Monday, I will be showing off what I wear casually in the summer. It's a simple outfit anyone can use. I usually buy all of my clothing from, Lacrosse, Merona, American Eagle & Ralph Lauren.

First off, I start with either a nice plaid button down or a two button polo. When wearing the button down, I tend not to wear an undershirt, because it may get too hot. Usually the shirt colors will be light, due to the sun.

















For shorts, I will usually go the more casual route and either wear Khaki shorts, or a pair of cargo shorts. Either one looks great and they are both comfortable.


For shoes, I usually pull out a nice pair of Chuck Taylor Converse, Vans, or Boat shoes. 




I will usually go the route of a nice leather Fossil watch.



Feel free to edit any clothing choices or colors. Make sure to leave the house feeling good! 


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-Quinn





Sunday, April 12, 2015

Spanish Style

Hey everyone! I'm finally done with putting together my Spain experience. I know you've been waiting for me to post it for a whole week, so here goes:

Spain was an amazing place with a lot of different fashion to analyze. In order to do it properly I've split it up into three parts:

Basic Style: Here I show how fashion in Spain reinforces basic fashion techniques.
Spanish Specials: Here I talk about unique styles that I saw in Spain.
Stores: Here I give you a glimpse of what stores in Spain are selling.

Basic Style
In Spain, I saw a lot of great examples of people abiding by the basic rules of fashion. After all, that's what makes you look good in the long run. Here are some pictures of people who know how to keep it classy. The two men on the right are sporting a more business oriented look with navy suits, white shirts, dark ties, and black oxfords or loafers. These well-fitted suits really complement their physique. On the left side we have a very different style, but still one that follows the basic rules. They each have a basic color scheme with well fitting clothes and accessories that complement their outfits.

Spanish Specials
In Spain I saw a lot of diversity in fashion, but a few things stood out to me. The first thing I noticed is a lot of men wore bright colored pants. These came in a variety of colors from blue to green to orange, but the most popular colors were red and white. I know that some people in the states also wear colored pants, but in Spain I came upon it so often that I thought it was important that I mention it. Here are some guys who are rocking red and white pants.

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Another thing I noticed in Spain is the interesting trend of wearing more sporty shoes with more formal outfits. The only way I can really explain these shoes is by calling them fancy running shoes. Spain's mountains and small cobbled roads make comfortable shoes a necessity, but for people who want to look professional, sneakers aren't an option, so they created these:



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It's really interesting that the geography of a country can influence it's fashion, and I found that climate makes a big impact on how people dress too. Because of the infamous unpredictability of Spanish weather, many people walk around prepared to be suddenly plunged into colder temperatures. This usually entails wrapping a scarf around their neck in a style we associate with preppy magazine models and boat captains, but there it's the norm. Take a look:
I also saw a lot of people sporting shorts, but not only were these shorts prep length, they were also rolled up higher. It seems even the locals can feel the heat. Check it out*:

*Suit Yourself Fashion does not endorse smoking

Finally, I noticed an interesting trend that I'd never seen before: the double buttoned collar. These also come with a double collar or contrast collar making an interesting change from the classic dress shirt. It is usually worn with the sleeves rolled a quarter of the way up the arm.



Stores
I think that a country's stores can tell you a lot about the cultural style. If you think about it, the mannequins and the layouts along with the items they sell are marketed to the Spanish consumer. They are meant to sum up style's that a person would want to wear. Here are some interesting clothes items in a store window that caught my attention:


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-Mike