‘Outerwear’ Archives
1 Piece/3 Ways: Suede Bomber Jacket
This winter has been unbelievably mild in NYC. My heaviest coats haven't left the closet yet and I'm not sure if they will at all this year. It's the last week of January and I find myself getting more use out of mid-weight jackets (like this badass suede bomber) than any of my heavy parkas. Typically these would be more Spring-appropriate [...]
1 Piece/5 Ways: Brooklyn Circus Varsity Jacket
All the magazines are telling you "the varsity jacket is back!". Where did it go? I've been wearing varisty jackets since my freshman year of high school. In my opinion they have always been a great option for a sporty and masculine casual jacket. Athletes wear them with pride, preppy types love them, hell, there's even a good chance [...]
1 Piece/3 Ways: Wool Bomber Jacket (In the Windy City)
Alex and I had a awesome trip to Chicago - thanks again to everyone at Nordstrom who helped organize the event, the participating brands, and to all the readers who attended. Meeting readers always inspires and motivates us to take the site to the next level. The morning after the event we had an opportunity to do a quick shoot before we left [...]
Spring Showers
It's officially rainy season, are you prepared? No matter your personal aesthetic, an outfit always looks cooler and more stylish when it's appropriate for the weather conditions. Practicality is a very important function of clothing, and should always remain. Here, 5 ways to stay dry in style during those pesky Spring Showers. 1. The [...]
One Piece/3 Ways: Spring Trench (+ Happy Mother’s Day!)
Happy Mother's Day! To celebrate mom day this Spring I decided to join forces with my beautiful mother again (one of my first style inspirations - as previously seen here) in a post featuring a classic Spring layer: the rainproof trench. Here, mom and I show how a classic trench can be worn for just about any occasion - from casual to [...]
Be comfortable in your own Skin
Winter is officially over - and what a winter it was. But that doesn't mean the cold weather is over. Yesterday, for example, was a brisk (and blizzardy) 30 degrees in NYC. This time of year, as the weather transitions slowly toward Spring, is the ideal time for a leather jacket. Here, 5 leather jackets in different styles. 1. Trench There's [...]
Top(coat) It All Off, Part I
There are only a few things that I think "every man should own". A topcoat is one of them. No piece of outerwear speaks "grown" or "mature" more than a proper-fitting topcoat. Boys don't wear them, so in a sense, it marks your arrival as a "man". Regardless of your personal aesthetic, background or lifestyle, there is a style of topcoat for [...]
1 Piece/3 Ways: Olive Toggle Coat
If a man could only own one piece of outerwear, there would be a good case for a classic toggle coat. It's rugged and manly while being sleek and smart. It goes with just about any outfit and is the perfect middle ground between "casual" and "dressy". You see these things all the time, usually within the sea of black, grey, navy and camel [...]
Tip-of-the-Day: Attacking the Rain in Style
Nothing beats down a spirit like a rainy day. But not for me. Some of my favorite clothing is built for the rain. An easy way to "stand out from the crowd" on the streets: check the daily weather forecast in the morning, be prepared and have a good piece of rainwear. On a wet day, average Joe Dresser is usually uncomfortable, cold, and looking [...]
Know Your Fall/Winter Fabrics: Corduroy
It's that time of year again; when we style lovers finally get to start layering on the hefty fabrics we've been looking forward to. Soft cashmeres, wooly flannels, rugid tweeds, velvetty corduroys, all that good stuff. In this first segment of "Fall/Winter Fabrics", I'm featuring corduroy. Corduroy is a textile composed of twisted fibers of [...]
