Fresh off the heals of being slapped in the face by my local newspaper's 2nd page article notifying all of Boston that GQ mag thinks this is home to the worst dressed men in the country, I'm laying out the basics of summertime style in 2011. During this past spring as I was brainstorming ideas for the look I'd be going for for the upcoming summer season, I took my que from prominent men in the entertainment and sports industries whom I've come to respect as men of great style. I'd automatically ruled out athletic jerseys, plain tees and baggy denim shorts so I needed inspiration to help take my summer wardrobe to the next level. So I thought to myself "what would Kanye & Pharrell wear?" aka WWKFW? Immediately I was hit with a bucketload of images of skinny, colorful chinos cuffed and paired with boat shoes or mocassins, I saw slope-neck, loose-fitting tees, assorted bracelets & wristbands and bright high-top sneakers... BINGO! It's all about the beachy look! As a result of my sartorial epiphany I did a complete wardrobe overhaul, honestly I don't think I carried any items over from last summer. This groundbreaking moment which brought about summer fashion clarity for me drove me to dissect the wardrobes of Pharrell, Mr. West and a few other guys whose wardrobes caught my eye. I realized summer fashion is about minimalism because lets face it, fellas, it's entirely too hot for wardbrobes of excess. It's all about bold colors anchored by muted items, items with a more relaxed fit, aviator shades and, of course, funky footwear! Take a look at these pics as they are a few of the looks which inspired my summer transformation and let them breathe life into some of your, uhmm, breeze-challenged ensembles. Not all of us have the fiscal means to Jetset to Dubai or hunt for that one-of-a-kind accessory in the marketplace in Marrakesh but hey, who says we can't look as though we do? Keep your wardrobe breezy, literally...
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| Kanye. Relaxed-fit pieces in shades of white will always keep your body cool |
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| Slope-neck tees keep your body open to the breeze (and you look like an effortless fashionisto!) |
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| Pharrell. If your new at all of this, start by pairing one item in a bold color (his red-violet boat shoes) with neutral pieces. This way the item of color stands as the focal point without your ensemble being too loud. |
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| A nice tailored look for a mid day stroll down the boulevard |
Don't forget to toss in a fragrance that's fresh & crisp. Here are a few choices that are longlasting and warm weather-friendly...
Vetiver Carven- my uncle gave me my Essential by Lacoste- light notes of citrus
1st bottle at age 11 (I recently found keep it fresh & clean but still masculine
it online after years of searching)
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| My dude Ed Westwick rockin' the aviators |
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| Dwyane Wade. His look says it all: great fit, great color, nice touches with the brooch and pocket square. I can dig it! |
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| Don't be afraid to undo a few buttons, have some fun (so long as your look isn't bordering on "Fabio"... enough said)! |
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| Ryan Gosling. Prime example of tailored yet relaxed, his look is effortless & cool |
Keep it Stylish, keep it Sexy and always keep it true to YOU! -UrbanGent
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