My fellow blogger The Possessionista often gets requests for her affordable-finds expertise for men’s wear. She continues to focus mostly on women’s fashion and graciously has forwarded a few manly requests my way. A reader most recently inquired about Dan from Gossip Girl season three. Here’s a few looks for less:
Urban Outfitters BDG Doufold Shirt $49
Gap Lightweight Flannel $44.50
If you’re not pouring over men’s magazines, particularly men’s fashion magazines, I can’t blame you. First, most of the looks are absolutely ridiculous, over-the-top, non-real-people outfits AND/OR out of real-people price ranges. (If you can pull off ridiculous outfits and have lots of money…call me or go to Details Magazine…if not, keep reading and know you are normal, average, probably not taking naked pictures with hot models, and that we still love you).
Details Magazine September issue provided a “10 Ways to Modernize Your Wardrobe” spread with some actual decent suggestions, with the exception that they’re all very expensive for an average joe. Here are suggestions very similar to their article but that might fit into your budget this year. Treat yourself to a few new necessity items if your old ones are wearing thin. ***LKc Style budget: $369.22, Details Magazine Budget: $10,500.00***
Macy's Weatherproof Quilted Vest $34.99
AdMen Horn Rimmed Sunglasses $14.95
Old Navy Cord Blazer $49.50
Buckle Stripped Rugby Sweater $21.25
Robert Wayne Gash Response Leather Boot $89.95
Five Four V-Neck T-Shirt $15.60
Armitron Dress Watch in Black $36.99
Levi's Loose Straight 569® Jeans in Blue Steel $40
Nixon ShowOff Wallet $15.99
A client is headed to a semi-casual wedding. He requested a suggestion on a coordinating shirt to go with a tie that was pre-chosen. Here’s what he sent me:
What would YOU choose? I chose the solid blue shirt. It’s a nice alternative to white but isn’t as distracting as some of the other striped shirts–the tie here should really be the focus piece because he’s dressing around it (this is only specific to this tie–other shirt and tie patterns can often times compliment each other nicely without clashing). Also, the solid blue compliments the blue in the tie best. I also suggested a solid green as an alternative for something more funky:
Old Navy Poplin $24
If you have coordinating questions like the one above, you can text or e-mail them in! I’m unrolling a CHEAP text/e-mail “Yay/Nay” service where you can get my instant advice on an outfit you’re considering or even trying on at the store!!
Inquire at www.lkcstyle.com!!!
Readers: find me today as a guest author at The Blogulator (a blog about all things pop culture) where I discuss the corporatization of the Indie/Independent movement, particularly its effects on style. If that sounds boring, there’s pictures too!!
Indie Spongebob: Don’t cry over your crabby patties.
Here’s Geyer dressed up for his birthday and about to grab some boots of beer for his birthday @ the Chicago Brauhaus in Lincoln Square. He’s smartly dressed in a hipster-meets-prep uniform. Great use of monochromatics (using different shades of the same color–in this case blue–to create depth) w/ a pop of yellow. The brown shoes make it old school casual and tie in the glasses. This is a great weekday casual event outfit. Happy Birthday Geyer!
Poll: Do you buy sustainable/green/organic clothing items and why?
Have any of you specifically sought out green clothing stores or clothes? Were you aware this niche market even existed? I am curious to know how big the green movement is affecting buyer behavior…it definitely seems to have perforated buyers’ decisions on cars (obvious direct and immediate benefits to less $$ for gas) and houses (reduced utility bills, etc)…but are people looking as much for green clothes? If you can buy green for the same price, would you do it?
There are affordable green clothing companies out there with decent style:
$32 Bubbly Blue Graphic T @ Green Tee
Even @ Target!
$32 Loomstate Certified Organic Cotton Military Jacket
$29 Organic Cotton Dress Shirt--More Colors too
