Mr. HamptoN to ThE REscUe!

       Within my circle of friends, I've become the resident style guru.  My homies deem me the style go-to guy and they never hesitate to hit me up whenever they find themselves in the midst of a fashion dilemma, and I, of course, am more than thrilled to offer my assistance.  I've decided to now make myself available to all of my fellas via this blog because let's face it, a lot of you have style questions but don't have a source who's fashion expertise you trust.  Sartorial Suggestions is not simply your run-of-the-mill style blog where I regurgitate a bunch of fashion facts, on the contrary this blog aims to teach the basics of style in a way that can be comprehended by the everyday man.  To get the low-down on what works for your wardrobe and what doesn't, simply email your questions to me at SSb2b1@hotmail.com and include the below personal details so that I'm able to provide the best analysis that works for you:

1. Your city & State and the 1st letters of your first & last name  
2. Race
3. Skin Complexion (light, caramel/light brown, dark)
4. Height
5. Body Type (slim, lean/athletic, husky)
6. Celebrity whose sense of style you admire (if you have one)

I will then answer your questions here on Sartorial Suggestions and provide you with the best info to not only help you to look your best, but also feel your best!  No fashion-related topic is off limits, nor is any question "dumb" or trivial to where I wouldn't take the time to answer it; you can ask ya boy ANYTHING and I will in turn give you my most honest yet helpful answer.  Consider me the younger, African-American version of Glenn O'Brien, GQ's Style Guy :).  Helping you guys is what I'm here to do so start submitting your questions and regularly check in on my blog to see when your questions get answered and your sartorial conundrums solved (that was a li'l GQ jargon for ya!).  As always, keep it fly!

ALteR EgO

        When I try to pinpoint my one signature/favorite style of fashion, I've found this to be a slightly daunting task mainly because my sartorial tastes tend to range from distressed jeans tucked into a pair of combat boots and finished off with a military-style top of some sort all the way to tailored blazers & oxford shirts paired with fitted trousers & sophisticated lace-ups.  Whenever someone asks me what my signature style is, my mind conjures up images of my closet full of eclectic pieces but then suddenly draws a blank.  I'd ask myself, "what is MY signature style?" When I think of specific men, be they celebrities or influential guys in my personal life, I can quickly label or identify their overall style sense; Fonzworth Bentley- preppy with European flair, Lenny Kravitz- fearless rocker chic, then there's me, Willie Hampton-??... Rather than attempting to confine myself to one area of the sartorial spectrum I've realized there's a duality of tastes going on within me and guess what, its ok!  Accepting this reality of what would seem to be a case of style confusion, I've been introduced to a new man whose been shaking things up in my life, fashionwise, for as long as I can remember.. his name is Mr. Hampton, my alter ego.  This dapper fellow is eccentricity personified.  He has a passion for vibrant & unique colors, impeccably tailored pieces, bold accessories and anything/everything that catches one's eye and makes a statement!  He's fearless in his approach to fashion and he's only just getting started.  In my younger days I'll admit I tried to suppress him, mainly because I didn't quite understand him, but I'm officially turning him loose on the world so get ready!  Mr. Hampton is alive and well and is living life unapologetically and to be quite honest, I wish I had've embraced him sooner rather than later.