Fashion Tips for Men – How to Wear a Denim Jacket
The very utilitarian looking denim jacket is back in style in all its glory and is again a hot fashion trend for 2012. But there are some “rules” to follow on how to wear a denim jacket to ensure that you are rocking it in the manner dictated by the 2012 look.
So, here’s how to wear a denim jacket this 2012:
The right look
A denim jacket is supposed to give a guy a rugged masculine look. Integrate it properly with the rest of the outfit to ensure that you exude a machismo vibe. A denim jacket should give an indubitable casual look that you should be able to carry off with aplomb
The classic denim look
The classic denim look is either a dark raw denim reminiscent of the original Levi that is tough-looking and workman -like or the faded denim look of the 90s paired with a flannel shirt. Both look channel the down-to-earth tough-looking macho style.
Lined or unlined denim
The denim jacket for 2012 can be unlined or lined depending on how it appeals to you. Lining could be a flannel liner or a lambskin liner. An unlined denim jacket imparts a slimmer look and is a great piece of clothing for layering. A flannel liner imparts a country and rustic flair to a wardrobe and will keep you warm but is a bit bulky. On the other hand, a lambskin liner that provides warmth for the rugged outdoor guy makes a denim jacket a great wear for the guy who wants to rock manliness.
The denim jacket cut
Lined or unlined, darkly raw or faded, whatever your choice is, the important thing about how to wear a denim jacket is to find the perfect fit for the look that you want to achieve. if it’s the country look that you want to convey, opt for the slim well fit cut. If it is for layering or pairing with a flannel shirt then get one that is a bit loose or roomy.
How to Fit In Plaid to Your Wardrobe
Plaid is another male fashion trend for 2012. Although plaid will always be a favorite of outdoorsmen and an ubiquitous presence in the highlands of Scotland, the plaid trend for Fall 2011 is motivated by the grunge look of the 90s. But the plaid trend for this season are not only in flannel shirts but are incorporated in almost everything, from clothing items to accessories.
Plaid is a pattern made of horizontal and vertical lines of different colors interweaved or interlaced with each other. This pattern called a tartan was originally used by Scottish clans as an identifying feature of each clan. The modern day take of the plaid pattern, however, takes advantage of a multitude of designs and colors. It is a very versatile pattern that can be as traditional or bold as you want. Here are some ideas on how to fit in plaid in your wardrobe:
Plaid pants
Yes, plaids are also great patterns for pants, but usually plaid patterns on pants are more conservative with lighter lines interweaved closer and in lighter colors. But there are instances when you can wear bold colored and patterned plaids. For business casuals, an ideal plaid pattern can be in blue or gray but for sportswear you can rock a bolder plaid pattern and color. A plaid golf pants can get you a lot of attention in the greens and plaid snowboard pants will brighten the pristine white slopes.
Plaid jackets and shirts
For the ubër casual look, a plaid jacket is the ultimate for an after work night out or a weekend trip to the country. Plaid jackets pair well with denims or casual pants worn with either sneakers or even dressier shoes. It is also a fabulous layering item for fall. Wear a plaid blazer over a thin hoodie for that edgy look plaids are known for, a very trendy look.
The most common plaid shirt is of course a long sleeved button-down plaid shirt, but you should not be limited to it for your plaid shirt collections. Plaid shirts are so versatile that they can be paired with jeans, slacks, shorts, chinos and khakis. Of course for the cooler months of Fall, a long sleeved plaid shirt is de rigueur, and it is best in a fitted cut. Wear them under a sports coat or even a cardigan and to keep you warm and yet very stylish this season. When spring comes around you can get the more casual short-sleeved plaid shirts in bolder color and patterns or simply roll up the sleeves of your long sleeved plaid shirt. A perfect year –round shirts, these plaid shirts. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
2012 Fashion Tips for Big Men
Height is an advantage, both for men and women, but heftiness and bulk can be a big disadvantage. The combination could pose a challenge to dressing and finding the perfect clothes. If you are a big man you should know what works and what don’t work for you, to make your full-size stature an advantage rather than a disadvantage. Once you know the basics, it will be easy to build a wardrobe around them. Here are some fashion tips for big men:
• A perfect fit
For big men, fit is very fundamental and vital. Unfortunately, finding what fits perfect is not only a problem of big men, but by most men. Either men wear too tight clothes or too loose. For a big man like you, tight clothes will draw attention to those areas that you want to hide and in addition, make you feel uncomfortable.
Most big men think that loose and baggy clothes will hide their big bulk. That is an erroneous belief and you know that. Your loose and baggy clothes do not make you less bulky, all it does is make you look like a balloon.
The perfect fit for you are clothes that skim over your frame to create that illusion of a leaner and trimmer stature.
• Open your neckline
The shirts or sweaters that you should look for are those with a v-neck or open neckline. Clothes that are too tight around the neck or with a round or close neckline will make you look like you’re choking and emphasize your big neck. V- neck or an open neckline will make your neck look longer and leaner and will call attention to your face rather than your hefty built.
• Right colors and patterns
Big boys should stay away from bright and bold colors; it has a tendency to make you look bigger. You should choose clothes in dark and muted colors. Black has a very slimming effect and very elegant as well.
If you have to wear patterns, avoid loud and busy patterns. Stick to simple and subtle patterns such as thin stripes.
What Your Fashion Labels Say About You
It is not really right to make an oversimplified judgment about a man by the labels that he wears. It is something that cannot be avoided however, if only for its entertaining value. Pigeonholing people is almost often wrong but it is also risky no to recognize its existence. To bring it to light, here are the spontaneous reactions to three big name brands. Because you may or may not admit it, here is what your labels are saying about you.
Lanvin
You are vain, a scion of a rich family but not very accomplished like your siblings so you have to dress up like a fashion plate to attract attention. You are not good at anything except being a social butterfly and a spendthrift. You attend the entire high society social calendar to show off your lavish wardrobe. Of course you drink wine, beer is too proletarian for you. You live the life of a dilettante without any thought of the future. To you nothing is as sacred as the NCAA basketball tournament and anyone who will not honor this
Nike
You are a sports fanatic maybe because you really are a known athlete, or a weekend combatant or a middle management executive with a severe golf mania. You consider yourself the salt of the earth and have no qualms about creating a ruckus in your son’s soccer game by heckling the referee for making a bad call. You prefer beer to wine. To you nothing is as sacred as the NCAA basketball tournament and anyone who will not honor this will get the brunt of your ire.
Kenneth Cole
You are an urbanite, or wish you were, a very trendy “urbanite” who follows all the current trends. You use moisturizer, attend Pilate’s classes and will never be caught dead in an old and baggy sweat. You are considered an expert in fashion and all the latest style by your friends what they don’t know is how much effort you put into it. You are a man totally engrossed in how he looks and go to all lengths to appear mod and stylish.
2012 Latest Men’s Fashion Trends
Men’s Fashion Trend 2012, as predicted by the Milan/Paris 2012 collections was a burst of colors, patterns or prints and textures and fabrics. A reengineering of shapes and forms, a novel treatment of traditional material such as leather and suede, and the introduction of new material such as net also characterized what you guys should expect for the coming summer and spring of 2012. Take a look at what awaits you this coming year.
Colors
Colors appropriate for a Mediterranean summer dominated the catwalks. In addition to blues that reflect the blue waters of the Mediterranean, from indigo, navy, lapis lazuli and azure , sand – hues on cotton and linen separates were everywhere. The blues paired with yellow or orange really made a splash, while blue and white made the marina look truly chic.
Other summery colors such as parrot green, yellow and orange brought a warm contrast to luscious berry hues. This 2012 trend is uncomplicated and very easy to wear. At the catwalks these colors were worn on knitwear and teamed with leather. A more daring approach to color is a fluorescent pink tailored suit.
Patterns or prints
Another Men’s Fashion Trend 2012 is check or summer tartan, a welcome alternative to the flashy and loud tropical prints. It comes in dazzling vivid colors, delicate neutral shades or in a monochromatic spectrum. It was seen on shirts, overcoats and in an abundance of suits.
Soft tailoring
The relax mood of summer and spring was best expressed in the soft tailoring trend for 2011. Jackets were unlined, shoulders were seamless, blazers were shorter, and trousers had dropped crotches. It comes in soft denims, washed cotton and hybrid linen, and the crumpled look was dominant. Low –rise trousers also prevailed. This look is just perfect to keep one’s cool in the warm summer months.
