12 Years
Later Revisiting Gentleman's Best Dressed Real Man Competition
I got here across an old tough power the other day, which
had some of the unique photographs I took for Esquire Magazine's "Best
Dressed Real Man" opposition in 2009. fashionbeautypalace
It turned into an amusing journey down memory lane (ahh,
university).
One thing I mentioned, which made me proud, is even after
extra than a decade, I might still wear most of these clothes. Even higher, I
nevertheless have a number of these portions putting in my closet!
This simplest is going to show the factor I've been trying
to make for many years for the reason that; that classic menswear truly does,
remaining the test of time and is stylish irrespective of what trends come and
cross. techgeeksblogger
Just for amusing, here is a breakdown of a number of the
photographs I submitted to Esquire lower back in 2009. triotechdigital
1. Chalkstripe Three-Piece
I actually would not exchange whatever here - except for
perhaps the formidable pink lining.
A flannel chalk stripe in shape is an absolute conventional.
It's an undying appearance when paired with a white oxford blouse and grey wool
tie. The suit (and lapels, & tie) are all on the "narrow" aspect,
but now not "skinny" (as turned into the trend back then). computertechreviews
Subtly hinting at current tendencies is constantly higher
than going all-in on them.
2. Tweed & Rugby
I nevertheless have this jacket (it's been permit-out a few
instances over the years) and this rugby blouse. Not sure I could still layer a
game of rugby over a blouse and tie; however, I might still put on all of these
portions. gethealthandbeauty
The tweed jacket is RL Black Label (sold on eBay), rugby is
Michael Bastian (sample sale find). I nonetheless put on this croc dres belt.
I've been tiring the Montblanc watch every day when you consider that. Still
have this necktie.
Side word; I additionally nevertheless have a terrific
quantity of the footwear proven on that SICK Slatwall display. That Filson tote
basket is still kicking around, too - although I assume Wes has been the usage
of it for the past five years.
3. Topcoat & Trousers
A little preppier than I get dressed today (that is Ivy
League Dan); however, I could nevertheless wear all of that piece.
Camel hair greatcoat (Brooks Brothers Black Fleece...RIP),
cricket sweater, equal white oxford shirt, mild grey flannel trousers, dress
boots (Allen Edmonds Daltons - nonetheless were given those).
Gloves within the breast pocket...Soo 2009.
4. Cotton Suit & Sneakers
This in shape becomes a Huge Boss "purple label"
that I bought in college at a warehouse sale and virtually cherished. It
changed into my first brown match, and I wore the sh*t out of it. It wasn't
very well made and changed into too slender for me (mainly inside the thighs
and higher back), so it finally fell aside. I wore through each the jacket and
trousers and through that manner discovered lots about how/why going "too
narrow" can wreck the lifespan of a garment.
With that said, I would one hundred% nonetheless rock this
combination today: brown cotton match, light gray button-down blouse, striped
cardigan, conventional footwear (Converse Jack Purcells).
5. Cardigan 3-Piece
This turned into right across the time that I started out
getting to know and gaining knowledge of approximately tailoring.
This charcoal flannel RL healthy (some other eBay discover)
did not include a vest, but I loved that three-piece look. A clean way to faux
it; a cardigan.
At the moment, I nonetheless love sporting a cardigan under
a healthy.
6. Experimenting with Separates
Ok, no longer certain about this one. Hah.
It seems like I changed into starting to test with using my
custom in shape pieces as separates. This is the chalk stripe match vest (from
look 1) with a cardigan and chinos.
Again, I might still wear a maximum of those pieces (no
longer the oxfords with pink laces tho), simply now not on this mixture. The
vest is too dressy for the checkered shirt and the chinos. This could have been
a higher appearance without the vest (and the red laces).
