Posts Tagged ‘Men’s Fashion’

We all know that appearances don’t really matter – but it sure helps if you look good.

Whether you’re up for a new job or on a big date, dressing up gets you points. It not only shows that you know how to present yourself, it also says a lot about how well you regard the person you’re going to meet.

The problem with dressing up is that often times, the clothes and shoes can feel stiff and uncomfortable. That’s why a lot of people still prefer to step into comfy sneakers than into those leather boxes that feel more like foot binders than shoes. But today’s shoe manufacturers recognize that you need style and comfort to exist together and Cole Haan made sure you get just that.

With Cole Haan being a company wholly owned by Nike, many Cole Haan men’s shoes today use Nike Air technology. That means that the comfort factor is vastly increased across the entire line of products including Cole Haan men’s boots and Cole Haan short boots.

So now that the comfort question has been answered, the next question is how can you pull together a style look that upgrades your look from casual to classy? The clothes and accessories you choose should not mask and hide your character, but rather highlight it. It’s not as difficult as it may seem. For example, if you’re more of a casual kind of guy who typically wears jeans and T-shirts, but you find yourself needing to dress up for a dressier occasion, you may want to do the following.

Exchange your t-shirt for a crisp white shirt. A light color will do just fine, such as off white, or a light shade of blue or gray. Pastel colors are great too. (Helpful hint: Ladies respond more to guys who’re comfortable with wearing color.)

For pants, if black is too much for you, choose brown or khaki slacks. Match light colored socks with light colored pants, and dark socks with dark pants.

A comfortable pair of Cole Haan in brown or tan should work with this look. Don’t forget about your accessories especially your belt and wallet. To be safe, apply the socks rule to belts: Match belts with the pants you’re going to wear. Since you don’t often change wallets with every outfit, a neutral colored wallet is best. Cole Haan wallets come in an array of colors and styles. You’re sure to find one that fits your persona and your style.

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Belt buckles today are more than just items used to fasten and adjust belts. They’ve become quite the fashion statement and they are not necessarily just the big pieces either. Oftentimes, a simple but stylish belt buckle may just be the one item that links an outfit together.

Buckles come in different shapes, sizes and materials. Plastic buckles are often used for utilitarian purposes since they are lightweight and less expensive. Metal belt buckles, while also durable and practical, tend to be used more often for decorative purposes.

Design styles range from very simple, understated ones to the really loud, jewel-encrusted types like those you see on WWE belt buckles. As to which belt buckle to purchase, it really depends upon your personal style. You can opt for classic geometric designs or go all out with really loud designs like rebel flag belt buckles. Whatever your style, purchase belt buckles that you feel confident with.

There are even buckles that can be purchased separately from the leather belt, not just as replacements for broken buckles, but also so that a look can be designed as with any other fashion item. To help you around the world of belt buckles and to know how to buy belt buckles that will suit your style, here’s a quick run-through.

There are 3 basic types of belt buckles

The first one is called the tang buckle. This is the most common of the three types and is a very classic style. It consists of a frame or ring (usually constructed in metal) with hinged flaps. These flaps are referred to as tangs and they are attached to the base of the frame. The leather belt goes through the ring or frame and the tang is pushed through one of the holes on the belt securing the fit.

Snap buckles come in two components: One is slotted or hollow, usually open on both sides of the buckle. The other part is typically a clasp that is fit into the slotted part. The clasps are usually spring-loaded or flexible enough to go through the slot while still being able to be pressed together to secure or release the buckle. Most buckles of this type are made of plastic and are commonly found not just on belts but also on bag straps as well.

Clip buckles are usually made of metal and they’re often in the form of plates or flat surfaces. It has a slot at the base for the belt to go through. The belt is secured by a small nub at the end of the buckle that fits into one of the holes on the belt. Some clip belts use magnets to help secure the belt in place of a metal nub. Because of its flat surface, clip buckles are the ones that are usually ornately decorated, such as those western belt buckles popular among cowboys.

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More and more nowadays we are seeing an increase in the amount of jewellery out on the market and more so the amount available to men ranging from rings to silver jewellery and it is also important to note that no longer are these seen as a bit camp or wrong looking on men they are actually seen to be quite fashionable in some cases and may even boost self confidence.

Although there are still many pieces of jewellery out there still solely for women such as silver bangles ( I am not sure any man is going to wear one of these) it is also important to note that many pieces of jewellery are made just for men ranging from rings to  the all important watch.

Even  silver necklaces are being worn by men nowadays just adding to the emphasis on how far jewellery has come for men over the past few years. One of the main reasons for this is simply that people are keeping with the times and the times as it seems at the moment is for men to wear some jewellery and it does in some cases actually work quite well.

Of course you do have to suspect something is seriously wrong when a man starts going through your jewellery to see what he likes but if this doesn’t happen you certainly do not have anything to worry about as it is the norm to wear things like silver necklaces, rings and  even a form of earring (stud)  now for men.

Do not forget that next time you are out shopping for jewellery to look for something for your partner as they may actually be interested in what you are buying (of course it is a joke). There is nothing to fear as there are thousands of different jewellery brands out on the market so there will never be any need to fight over something,. Although to be honest if that does happen you really do need to worry.

Heres afew mens fashion accessories to go with those designer clothes for the guys.

• The belt. Not only content with performing the public duty of keeping the trousers of men up around everywhere, its also being used to make fashion statements now. The buckle can be replaced with buckles from led light belt buckles to band logo buckles and themed shaped buckle. Another variety is the web belt, with a ‘locking mechanism’ instead of a buckle, which after a year youll have trouble getting it to lock. Oh, and if you do have a hairy chest, watch out that they dont get caught in the mechanism -ow.
• Watches. A classic, the watch seems to have been replaced slighty by the fact that people can now see the time on there mobile phone, but some people still stand by them. Becoming alot sleeker and advancing alongside the rest of technology, the digital watch now does more than tell time. From a neon pink watch that gives you the sea tides anywhere in the world for 15 years to one digital watch with 2gb of memory to listen to music on. Another addition for the more sporty of us is the sweatband watch, with the watch face on the actual sweatband. Perfect for the more sporting guys amongst us. Though just how much sweat can those things abosrd before they stop working? Then theres the classic watch, in either a sleek metal design or a leather more lived in design to give you a touch of class.
• Cufflinks. Now customisation of cufflinks is more widely available, you can acheive a smart look yet keeping your individuality.
• Wallets. Because we’re afraid the other lads will laugh if we buy a purse. More often than not made from leather to allow for some sturdiness but flexibility, the wallet can come with a chain to attach to your trousers so it cant be lost/ stolen or without one, if you dont fancy the biker look of a wallet chain.