Guys my age don't wear blazers much.
This trait seemed to have skipped a generation but, if I may suggest
one to own it's the classic navy. The great thing about a navy blazer is
its versatility. It's solid with clean lines and flatters all physiques
and statures. I recommend buying one in the deepest shade of blue you
can find. Here's three ways I like to wear it.
A man about town. Wear your navy blazer with a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and sneakers, clean sneakers, a you'll feel as cool as you look. I'll wear this combo to a party, for walking around town, or having a drink with friends.
Academic casual. I work in higher ed where the dress code is eclectic. I like the freedom of expression we have with our clothes and I also like to look good. I see my clothes as an expression of myself. I like to wear clothes that match my mood for the day and the circumstances I expect to encounter. Here I wear my blazer with a stripped dress shirt, dark jeans and tan suede boots.
Dress it up. There are times, even in academia, where we're required to dress up a little. This doesn't necessarily always mean wearing a suit. Pair a crisp white dress short, gray knits, and a rich brown shoe and you'll be styling. Tuck in a pocket square and no tie is required.
You'll not I omitted the classic American combo of pairing the navy blazer with khakis. I love my khakis and I love my navy blazer. I just don't love them together. Why? I think it's because this combo's become the default dress uniform for many of us. I don't mind wearing the same clothes as everyone else but I do not want to look like everyone else.
A man about town. Wear your navy blazer with a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and sneakers, clean sneakers, a you'll feel as cool as you look. I'll wear this combo to a party, for walking around town, or having a drink with friends.
Academic casual. I work in higher ed where the dress code is eclectic. I like the freedom of expression we have with our clothes and I also like to look good. I see my clothes as an expression of myself. I like to wear clothes that match my mood for the day and the circumstances I expect to encounter. Here I wear my blazer with a stripped dress shirt, dark jeans and tan suede boots.
Dress it up. There are times, even in academia, where we're required to dress up a little. This doesn't necessarily always mean wearing a suit. Pair a crisp white dress short, gray knits, and a rich brown shoe and you'll be styling. Tuck in a pocket square and no tie is required.
You'll not I omitted the classic American combo of pairing the navy blazer with khakis. I love my khakis and I love my navy blazer. I just don't love them together. Why? I think it's because this combo's become the default dress uniform for many of us. I don't mind wearing the same clothes as everyone else but I do not want to look like everyone else.
The first outfit makes me think of fresh-faced Rick Astley...This is my favorite look. Wish more guys would pick up on your fashion sense...maybe we'll see more once your gentleman blog picks up speed.
:)
But..... where are your cool glasses in this post??
This post makes me thing of "Suit Up!" from How I met your Mother. Gus here on the sunshine coast rarely rock anything else than jeans and t-shirt.
I actually agree with you,i have a blazer and believe me each time i put it on,all people want to know where i bought that from.At school,you will always look so great and unique.Casual Khaki