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Adidas is usually a "yea" for us -- especially if we got a great deal on 'em -- and we dig Star Wars as much as the next guy (c'mon, you know you're still jonseing after those action figures your mom gave away). But do we want our Star Wars allegiance displayed on our kicks? Initially, we said uh, no. But then we saw the photos and, quite frankly, we might be swayed. The shiny black "Darth Vader" version might be …

This month's GQ, under "Amp Up Your Style," has a short how-to piece making cutoffs -- taking a $145 pair of DKNY chinos to do the job. Obviously, we would not likely pay $145 for a pair of chinos to begin with, and if we did, would certainly not be making them into cutoffs, but we digress . . . This got us to thinking, though -- cutoffs for men? Is this acceptable? Jack says, in a word, no. Let's qualify …

This month, Esquire magazine makes the case for "the unadorned back pocket," claiming that it's "an elegant thing. It’s a symbol of restraint, dignity, masculinity. In this age of embellishment, it’s a quiet protest." We, of course, have noticed the long life of the back pocket embellishment trend, the detail of which often seems to multiply in direct proportion to the price tag -- some of those high-end jeans makers sure seem to love their fancy swirly lines and logos on …

Men.Style.com has named the "new labor" as a major fall trend for guys -- meaning rugged workboots, rolled up sleeves, and dungarees abound. It also means the return of the plaid flannel shirt -- an old standby for deer hunters and woodsmen everywhere. For yardwork? Sure, it's all good. For your social, work, or any other wardrobe? We're not feeling it. But what do you think -- are plaid flannel shirts a style yea or nay? Comment below . . . …

What: According to Details, the latest look for daytime/casual wear is the tuxedo shirt. Yeah, we mean the kind with ruffles. What We Say: Hmmm. Do we like fresh new options to spruce up a boring button down? Yes. Are we really excited about ruffles, even if they're from the iconic 1970s prom tuxes? For the "regular" guy, not so much. However, depending on where you live, and your level of fashion-forwardness, it could work. We said could. We're thinking keep …

There's something about a turtleneck that makes us uncomfortable -- both physically (they're a bit constricting) and aesthetically (are they to feminine? do they make us look like we're 8 years old?). This fall, we're seeing some cropping up, however, and we're not quite sure what to think. We're guessing you could wear them with dark denim and under a peacoat, and it might look alright, but we could use a second opinion -- are turtlenecks on guys a style Yea …

Just the name almost makes it a nay by default -- the puffer jacket? Hmmm. However, we wrote about the puffer jacket trend last winter, and by the looks of some of the offerings for this fall it's back (including some ridiculously high end versions like this Vince Zip Off Hooded Puffer Jacket, $495 at Saks Fifth Avenue) Sure it's warm, and being the practical sorts we give it definite points for functionality. However, can you pull it off? Can any …

The Upgrader suggests that the knit cap is one of the essential style elements this fall, and while we hadn't yet pegged this as a major fall trend (though we might be a bit slow on the stick, as we are currently still holding on to our summer fedora, reluctant to let the season pass) they might be right. It is, after all, practical, cheap and easy to wear. Our concern? Some guys could look super fly in an orange knit …

Let's face it -- the bow tie (outside of formalwear, of course) is as prep school, natty, upper crust-ish as it gets. See Jack Shop recently featured a Lova bow tie as a "worthy splurge," but it doesn't have to be pricey either. You see it around on certain celebrities (like Kanye West) who have a cool quotient high enough to carry off just about whatever they want, but for the everyday guy? We actually still kinda like it. That being …