What does one do on a chilly 66 degree day…in August!? He starts thinking about fall fashion. A well dressed Hominid is a cultured Hominid indeed. If it is too soon for you and you haven’t done your research yet, no worries my friends. I’ve scoured the net for you and have chosen some age-appropriate trends that will get you started on planning your fresh look for the season.
Footwear
This is very similar to a boot that I already own but creepers (rubber soled) were a theme that I noticed. Comfortable and versatile, these boots will pair well with denim or a suit.
These handsome oxfords with fancy toe stitch and comfortable soles are also versatile. Wear with denim and a blazer or a pair of wool or plaid slacks.
Tailored Pant and Layering
After a brief excursion into roomier, baggier slacks, the tailored pant is back. The cropped bottom was a theme I noted in many fall fashion reports. The pant is also worn with bulkier layers on top. The model here is sporting an overcoat, un-tucked button down shirt, cardigan sweater and scarf.
Speaking of Scarfs
Big over-sized scarfs appeared on runways from New York to Milan. Some were tasteful for men-of-a-certain-age and some were just silly.
Do this (left)
Not this
The pashmina look might work for a younger man moving about the streets of NYC but for you and I…we’ll just get laughed at.
The Roll Neck
I was excited to see that the roll neck (turtle neck) was back on the scene. Especially living in the Northeast United States. Go classic with a dark roll neck under a dark jacket.
The 3’s
The three-piece suit and 3-button jacket is in the line-up. The look is far better suited (pun intended) for men over 6 ft tall. Us shorties will do ourselves a favor by keeping the top button undone and covered with the lapel.
Grooming
I read at least two reports that suggested the clean shaven look is back in. Thank goodness because I never let my facial hair grow out. However, if you are single and on the market, I read a study this year that suggested that women tend to find those men going against the facial hair trend more attractive. So in seasons when beards are in, women prefer clean shaven. When clean shaven is the norm…you get the point.
These are just a few ideas for you. Feel free to do your own research to better define your look for Fall/Winter 2014-2015.
Now go make fashion happen!
