How to Mix and Match Shirt and Tie Patterns
Knowing how to mix and match shirt and tie patterns is easy as long as you follow these simple guidelines:
Duplicate colors in both patterns
In following this guideline on how to mix and match shirt and tie patterns, pick out a shirt first and carefully take note of the overriding colors. Choose a tie with accent colors the same as the overriding colors from the shirt. If your shirt is dark brown with a more delicate and lighter nutmeg stripes, choose a tie with a pattern that will echo the color of the shirt.
Wear checkered shirts and ties with different dimensions
Expertly mixing and matching checkered shirt and ties is a great way to attract attention. The guideline on how to mix and match shirt and tie check patterns is to choose shirts in smaller or more delicate color and check patterns and pair it with a tie with bolder colors and bigger checks.
Vary weights of stripes
Avoid stripes of the same size for your shirt and tie; this will give a very busy and complicated look. To give a neater and cleaner look that’s easy to the eyes, choose one piece with a heavier stripe and another with a more slender stripe.
Harmonize larger patterns with smaller ones
To achieve an elegant look, combine bigger patterns with smaller ones. This is another guideline on how to mix and match short and tie patterns. If your shirt has big patterns, choose a tie with smaller patterns and vice versa. In following this guideline, you need not keep to the same color palette if you are wearing a neutral colored shirt such as white, gray or black. Once you’ve learned these simple guidelines on how to mix and match shirt and tie patterns you can now rock this trendy style with confidence.
Must Have Mens Fashion Wear for 2012
Men’s fashion trends for 2012 are fully defined and there are elements that stand out as must have men’s wear for 2012. Some of these trendy items are carryover from 2011 but will be as popular and trendy this 2012.
Unstructured jacket
The Unstructured Italian sports coats or jackets with soft shoulders and mostly made of cashmeres or light linen are as comfortable and snug as sweaters and can be as casual as you want paired with jeans, cotton chinos. When paired with linen trousers, this very comfy jacket can be worn for any occasion even formal ones.
Double-Breasted suit
The double-breasted suit of 2011 is slimmer, shorter and fit as guy’s body like a glove for 2012. This is another must have men’s wear for 2012 that dominated the runways for the spring/summer 2012 collection of men’s fashion
Spread collars
The spread collar is a more stylish option to the undistinguished point collar. it is a neater and smarter canvas for flaunting your neck.
Socks of all colors and styles
The easiest and cheapest way to upgrade your fashion style this coming spring and summer season is with socks that are available in numerous colors and styles that will march any occasion, personality and mood. Fortunately there are no rules to mixing and matching styles so you can indulge yourself.
Chunky soled shoes
Some must have men’s fashion for 2012 are chunky soled shoes from wingtips, bucks, and boots. Brands such as Walk Over and Mark McNairy New Amsterdam present alternatives that range from rugged to sophisticated.
Chambray shirts
Another must have men’s fashion for 2012 is the versatile chambray shirt that works very well with a tweed jacket or can stand alone worn open at the collar and paired with jeans, chinos and other type of trousers.
Tweeds
Tweeds for 2012 are not limited to jackets but are being used for sneakers, duffle bag and almost anything.
Underwear Don’ts for Men
Just because you think no one else knows or will know the condition of your underwear, it is okay to wear just anything underneath. You will never know when “accidents” will happen and you will find yourself down to your skivvies. How embarrassing if you’re caught wearing stained or tattered briefs underneath a spiffy suit. Here are some underwear don’ts to keep you out of an awkward situation:
Don’t wear stained undergarments
It’s a fact that white undergarments, briefs or undershirt get these yellow stains after several months of use. The stain could be due to deodorant stains that are difficult to remove, dry sweat marks or even stains from a hot dryer. They may be very clean, but they don’t look it. Stained undergarments are a bit off-putting and being caught and seen in one can cause a lot of discomfiture, especially if it’s the girl you are trying to get to bed is the audience.
Don’t hang on to scruffy and worn underwear
Even a tiny hole on the crotch of your boxer or a slightly frayed waistline on your briefs is a big turn-off. Throw away underwear with the slightest sign of wear and replace it with new ones.
Don’t wear dirty underclothes
Dirty underclothes are unhealthy, unhygienic and yucky and at times smell also. Don’t ever wear dirty underwear. it is the height of sloppiness and lack of care for ones person and hygiene.
Don’t wear underwear made of cotton at the gym
At the gym, you sweat profusely and for sure your underwear will get soaked, not a very nice feeling for sure. Your best bet is a jock strap that will not only support and protect the “king’s jewel” but also give you a freer and more comfortable feel as you do all those extraneous exercises at the gym
Don’t allow your undershirt to show
An untucked undershirt is untidy to look at and will leave the impression of sloppiness and lack of care for how you look or appear to others. So is an undershirt sleeve peeping out of a shirt’s sleeve. They are underwear because they have to be worn “under” and concealed.
2012 Latest Key Fashion Trends for Men – Boots
As the weather gets cooler, chillier and wetter, a guy needs to adapt his footwear to suit the clime. Canvas trainers, boat shoes and even your dress shoes will not provide your feet with warmth and comfort, nor are they suitable to melting snow, or street puddles. What you need is something sturdier and tougher to .bear up with the elements. The most practical footwear for the season is boots. The latest key fashion trend for men for the cold months of fall and winter are the Brogue boots
The preference for Brogue boots comes as a surprise. Although brogue shoes have been around for a long time as outdoor footwear, brogue boots are virtually unknown. Now, even the most fashionable males are seen wearing brogue boots and have become one of the most preferred footwear to pair with casual outfits. But brogue boots are not only for casual wear. They are versatile enough to be worn with formal outfits.
The evolution of brogue into boots is a welcome development. This year, brogue boots have been seen in the runways and incorporated in the fall/winter collection of many of the famous fashion designers. Brogue boots are also featured in a lot of male fashion magazines and recommended for the outdoors type as well as for urbanites. They pair well with most of the trendy looks and fabric such as cords and tweeds for this season.
What makes brogue boots one of the key fashion trend for men this season is its versatility. They feature the advantage of traditional brogue, so they qualify as smart or formal shoes. But it also has retained the practicality and toughness of an outdoor brogue. They could easily be paired with chinos or jeans for that casual look or with a suit for office wear and even for formal events. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS
Diagonal Striped Ties for 2012
Diagonal stripped ties are back and will be a major trend in 2012. All kinds of diagonal striped ties from the club tie, regimental tie or ties with colorful and contemporary stripes are again extremely popular. Diagonal striped ties in pastel as well as vivid colors will be highly in demand for the summer season. Although dazzling stripe combinations are trendy and fashionable, for a classic business suit, the classic tie with diagonal stripes is still the norm. Striped ties work perfectly with corduroy and cotton, blazers as well as with sports jackets or just a button-down shirt.
Diagonal striped ties became very popular in the US and UK after World War I with former shoulders announcing proudly with their ties that they fought bravely for their country. In the UK there were restrictions in the choice of regimentals and colors but in the US ties were chosen and purchased without such restrictions. Diagonal ties were also purchased in Europe out of personal preference and taste. Because of this increase in popularity of diagonal striped ties more and more tie manufacturers offered new and unique tie color combinations other than the club and regimental colors.
The design of diagonal striped ties is considered very classic and traditional. It originated in the UK in the 19th century as country clubs and sports ties. The design was even embossed on club flags, jackets, caps and of course ties. Classic example is the red, green and white diagonal tie of the “Free Foresters Cricket Club.” Regimental colors served as the colors for regimental ties such as the blue and red combination of the Brigade of Guards.
Diagonal striped ties are a perfect match for almost any shirt or suit. It can even be matched with striped shirts providing there is a contrast in the width of the stripes. Diagonal striped ties work perfectly with the classic business look but equally perfect with the preppy look.
