An LKc friend from LA was in town for New Years. We had a little fun doing a mini-restyle at the GAP during the ridiculous after-holiday sales. Living in LA in the winter also means versatile layers…mostly with light coats! LKc can be hired hourly if you’re also looking for a quick restyle like this one–go to www.lkcstyle.com!!
(Check out the cool patterns working together here)
In the spirit of Thanksgiving and all things affordable, LKc Style is giving a 40% GAP coupon (for Wednesdays in December) for the first three men to sign up to do a closet consultation!! LKc Style will provide a complimentary initial consultation and will go through your closet with you thoroughly to determine what still works, what doesn’t, how it all fits together, and what else you need to revive your wardrobe.
***Know that LKc Style can provide this service via webcam as well–you can be anywhere!!***
E-mail Laura today: laura.knepper@lkcstyle.com
A reader wrote me a query recently: Something I have been struggling with lately is buying a good pair of jeans. I’m a t-shirt and jeans kind of guy, but some of my stand by jeans are now wearing out and when I look at American Eagle type places they all have those pre-fab holey jeans, and I refuse to into an Abercrombie & Fitch. Thoughts? Thanks for the question CC.
The world of jeans is so vast it’s scary. I don’t blame you or anyone else on the planet unable to find their go-to jeans brand on a regular basis. I have a couple things to say before I make a few recommendations:
1. Every man has a different shape and size. A lot of jeans won’t fit you and that’s normal. Try a couple pairs on in different stores and you’ll see differences in brands.
2. Go for a dark wash (coloring). It’s classic, slimming and can be casual or dressed up a bit. A light wash might make you look like a cast member of Saved By The Bell…so, don’t do it, Preppy.
3. There are TONS of super expensive jeans…I say you can find awesome quality jeans at a reasonable price. Consider paying $40-80 for a good pair of jeans that you’ll have for many years (instead of $20 jeans that you’ll have for one year).
4. Find a sale on the jeans you like–$60 can become $40 with coupons or seasonal discounts.
A few I like:
Levi’s Loose Straight 569® Jeans in Blue Steel $40
(previously mentioned in the blog post on Details Magazine Alternatives)
Gap’s Selvage Authentic Fit Dark Rinse $88 (Other Authentic Fits go for only $50 too)
(also: I wouldn’t usually recommend cuffs like this photo)
Image from People.com
Fan e-mail forwarded from my friend The Possessionista: “I have an obsession with David Beckham!! I saw this sweater on him from the PEOPLE website and I want to buy it for my husband!! It looks so cozy!! Do you have any idea where it came from? Thanks so much! Smiles, Lesia”
Lesia–David Beckham makes me sweat a little too. LKc Style readers should take note as well…not for the sweats but for the sweaters. He’s been seen all over town(s) rocking some pretty nice sweaters and cardigans giving a whole new look to the old-man-next-door style. He’s been noted for wearing Scotch & Soda, Hugo Boss, and Abercrombie & Fitch lately. I haven’t been able to identify the exact chunky cardigan David’s wearing, but here are a couple of equally cozy alternatives:
SPLURGE: J. Crew Wool Cashmere Cable Knit Cardigan $158
FOR LESS: Gap Shawl Collar Cardigan $78
Guys–for your lady friends go e-mail Dana @ The Possessionista for similar inquiries on femme fashions.
