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Skip the Suit…How about Birthday SHOES?!!

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

“I had a question – my husband’s birthday is coming up and he wants some shoes that aren’t dress shoes but aren’t tennis shoes either. He’s very picky and I’m at a total loss. My budget would be around $100-$150. Do you have any thoughts on some shoes that would work well with jeans and a polo or a button down? Any suggestions would be appreciated, guy fashion is not my forte! Lol.” –Jen

Jen–even though it might be a total pain, it’s a great thing that your husband is picky! It means that he cares about how he looks and that he probably looks pretty good! We’ve learned over time that a guy that’s picky about his shoes is probably even pickier than most girls about their shoes. Here’s a few thoughts on some casual-non-sneaker shoes that we think would rock his socks off, pending his current style:


For the Trend-setting Man: Zappos Clarks – Wallabee Boot $140


For the Sunday-Funday Guy: J. Crew Sperry Top-Sider® Leather Chukka Boots $125


For the Manly-Man: Calvin Klein Jeans – Alex $109


Club Collars Still Poppin Bottles

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

From The Sartorialist


Alright, there is always a time to try something new…and maybe now is that time. Club collars started coming out strong about a year and a half ago and still seem to be showing up all over. Club collars are particularly well worn by men who may have a smaller build but men who are larger or have bigger heads may look like a kid in a school picture in this kind of shirt (so, sorry big heads). Try out this bold look with some of these options:


Rugby Chambray Club-Collar Shirt $79.50


J. Crew Pinpoint Oxford Club-Collar Shirt $69.50


Break the Bank: Blue & Cream Private Label Red/Navy/Black Button Down $180


Socks for Grown Ups…sort of

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

DID YOU KNOW: that you shouldn’t be wearing your white socks or sport socks with all of your shoes??? Keep those for the gym only. White and black socks don’t go with everything just like your black shoes don’t go with every outfit. Have a little fun. Try spicing up your sock drawer with a little more color, texture and warmth with some of these favorites:


Topman Burgundy Twist Socks $10


Revolve Clothing Richer Poorer Smith Sock $12


J. Crew Two-color Tipped Cotton Socks $12.50

LKc Style Featured in Look 4 Less!

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Check out LKc Style’s post on wedding suits in the “Style Me Saturday” section on the ever budget-fashion forward’s Look 4 Less blog!! Thanks for letting LKc Style give some manly input, J!

Up In The Air: Clooney’s Tie

Friday, January 8th, 2010

First, go see the movie Up In The Air starring George Clooney! It was brilliant, touching, sad, and (my favorite) sarcastically hilarious at just the right moments. But, this isn’t a movie review blog, it’s a men’s style blog, and thus, here is a similar blue and white polka-dotted tie seen throughout the film (polka dots aren’t just for girls with pigtails anymore; this is svelt and timeless):


J Crew Large Dot Tie in Navy on sale for $49.50

PS–I wouldn’t mind receiving the soundtrack to movie as a gift either! Whew.

David Beckham Kicks it in Cardigans

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Image from People.com

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:

jcrew_woolcashmerecableknitcardiganSPLURGE: J. Crew Wool Cashmere Cable Knit Cardigan $158

gap_shawlcollarcardigan

FOR LESS: Gap Shawl Collar Cardigan $78

Guys–for your lady friends go e-mail Dana @ The Possessionista for similar inquiries on femme fashions.

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