Back to School Basics for the Boys:

How to shop and what to shop for to get the right attention this fall”

By Stephanie Trembath,
Life and Style Editor

hen it comes to putting
together an eye-catching
outfit, it’s all in the

little details; especially for men.
While women have the option of
using make-up, hair products and a
multitude of accessories to jazz up
a simple t-shirt and jeans, guys are
given less options. Men have to make
bold choices in color, pattern and
texture to make a statement and stand
out.

This year men’s fashion has
leaned towards a gentleman’s style;
opting for a fresher, more classical

look. Light cardigans over collared
shirts, dark blazers, and skinny ties
all set the tone for a year full of
refined dress. However, it’s not to say
that guys have to wear a dress shirt
everyday to look good, rather, it’s
the exact opposite. A heavy contrast
has become the modern muse, which
means that scruffy jeans can be worn
with a blazer, and sports jackets are
paired with ties over denim shirts.
Stripes are big this season;
thicker striped cardigans in muted or
bright colors under a blazer or winter
jacket are the way to go, but if you’re
on a smaller budget just find a pair of
striped socks to peek out from under
the cuff of your jeans. Yellow, forest

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green, grey, and muted orange are the
signature colors this fall. Thankfully
they all go well together so mixing up
different tones and textures in your
wardrobe should be easy.

In retrospect, buying cheap
t-shirts, jeans, dress pants and
jackets is fine; the 80’s look is still
popular and a somewhat dishevelled
appearance is rugged and handsome.
However, a cheap sweater doesn’t
look retro or take on the appearance
of vintage. It just looks cheap. A few
key pieces that you cannot imitate
and need to splurge on include a
nice watch, shoes and bag to carry
books or a laptop in. Although men
won’t notice that your watch is made

of plastic and you’re wearing shoes
that may have been white, females
do. And trust me; living in a pair of
skate shoes and a hockey jersey does
not endear us to date you. A guy who
looks polished doesn’t necessarily
need to dress expensively; it’s in the
details that we ladies look for.

  
 
  
  
 
  
  
   
  
 

 

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