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Fitted Colored Pants: Fashion Trend

October 9, 2008

What: Dare to stand out in colored pants? We dare you.

What we say: Denim and the standard colors step aside -- we're seriously considering getting edgy with fitted colored pants. So we've got fitted and colorful in the same sentence -- tricky? A bit, but it's an achievable look. Hues along with a slim fit make the pants look tailored -- let's avoid a colorful mess. Pair it retro with high tops and a patterned top or prep it up with loafers and...

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Buckled Boots: Fashion Trend

October 2, 2008

What: Add hardware to your step with a pair of buckled boots.

What we say: Sure, when you think buckles and boots – motorcycles come to mind. But buckles don't necessarily have to give you stocky leather footwear. Buckled boots are trimming down with thinner soles and we're even seeing some extra detail with added straps. Switch up your casual boots and buckle up with some of our finds.

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Pictured: Kenneth Cole Reaction...

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Quilted Vest: Fashion Trend

September 30, 2008

What: Layer on a quilted vest sans the puff.

What we say: The perfect fall day with your favorite sweater is sometimes just not enough. For an extra layer, the quilted vest is an alternative to a light jacket. We like how they’re not bulky, so you can keep them past the fall and wear them under a winter coat. We're also spotting them in a variety of ways: solids, corduroy details and our favorite two-for-one trend – reversible.

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Plaid Ties: Fashion Trend

September 25, 2008

What: Plaid ties were among T Magazine’s must have for men.

What we say: As long as you’re not wearing plaid ties with all the other plaid trends out there, we’re good to go. Keep it casual by loosening the knot and keeping it crisp with autumn hues.

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Pictured above: Narrow silk olive/brown and maroon/navy plaid ties from Urban Outfitters, $28.

American Living silk plaid ties available in four colors is on sale for $21.99...

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Canvas Totes: Fashion Trend

September 23, 2008

What: We’ve been spotting men swapping leather holdalls and messengers with canvas totes.

What we say: Canvas is light, durable and easy to care for. The boat styles can handle anything you throw in it – be eco by taking it with you to the grocery store or grab it before heading out for the day.

Get the look:

Pictured above: Large canvas bag with navy cotton handles and detail with snap closure from J. Crew, $68.

Cotton canvas totes...

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Lova Bow Tie: Weekly Splurge

September 13, 2008

What: The dapper days of the bow tie are back according to Jake’s co-owner Jim Wetzel.

Why it’s worth the splurge: “The bow tie is more omnipresent than ever,” Wetzel told The Upgrader. The silk navy and taupe diagonal stripe tie for $95 is recommended for a retro touch. This accessory is also an easy way to spruce up an oxford – as the bow is already tied for you. Nice. Just adjust the straps to fit your neck and add a crewneck...

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Fashion Trend: The Pork Pie Hat

September 2, 2008

What: The Pork Pie Hat as a style statement this fall

What We Say: AskMen.com is picking the pork pie as a quirky hat of the moment (we all know it changes minute to minute, just stay with us here). We are inclined to agree with them, as we too believe that a cool hat is one of the best ways for a guy to inject a little personality into what could otherwise be a ho-hum look. Just what is a pork pie? Think squat crown that's indented all the way...

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Plaid Jackets: Top Five

August 28, 2008

This fall the fashion world is getting down to earth with the blue-collar look. According the trend reports on Men’s Style.com, the "American working man” has been hitting the runways. In particular, the plaid jacket has made a reoccurring appearance with its rugged and earthy style with appealing warmth for the inevitable crisp weather. To go along with the blue-collar trend are a few jackets within a working man's salary range.

Ben...

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Suede Boots: Top Five

August 27, 2008

Suede lace-ups were a summer essential and if you checked our alternatives to loafers, you’d find suede boots as an option. If you jumped onto the suede trend then you’d have the perfect transitional footwear now, it seems. GQ’s Style Correspondent Brett Fahlgren told Piperlime that light suede boots can worn with khakis during the summer months and later be paired with tweed come this fall. So if suede didn’t make its way to your...

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Fashion Trend: Plaid Suit

August 27, 2008

"Mad Men", AMC's very cool drama about very cool folks working at a very cool ad agency in the 1960s, is only in its second season, but the effects on fashion are already being felt. Particularly in the area of the suit. Think slim. Think two-button if possible -- though three's still okay too. And if you're ready to be fashion forward, think plaid.

Wait? Plaid? Well, yeah -- but of the subtle variety -- we're talking early to mid-60s, not...

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Fall Fashion Trend to Buy Now: The Plaid Jacket

August 13, 2008

This will be the second fall running for plaid as a fashion trend, and while you may not have warmed up to it last year we're suggesting you take another look. Seriously, it's a great way to add a little interest to those functional but essentially dull fall wardrobe elements. We're not suggesting full-on plaid pants (though, if you're so inclined, who are we to stop you) -- instead, pick up a casual plaid jacket. The best way to keep it modern?...

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