Not sure if I’m off my rocker but I like this cashmere wrap, especially the high neckline in back. Her shoes, hair and makeup are fantastic and I’m sure that adds to the appeal of the overall look. You’d want to wear something nice but not too sleek with it. It’s a fine line between wrap and blanket.
You probably surmised that this column is about making some fashion resolutions. That’s why I love my dear readers, such smarty-pants! So handsome!
Fashion rule numero uno: If you haven’t worn it in a year, get rid of it. Exemptions are given for special occasion items such as tuxedos or clown suits. But those pleated, faded navy blue Dockers? Goodbye. That belt you haven’t worn since college because it seems to have gotten smaller or something? Off with its head.
Throw away half of your T-shirts. Throw away most of your T-shirts. Even if they’re in fine condition, get rid of some. That never-been-worn bright blue T-shirt from a conference sponsor is going to reman that never-worn bright blue shirt. Free up some space in your chifforobe and fight temptation to wear really bad fashion, all in one sweep. And don’t give me that “I’ll wear it to the gym” crap. You don’t need 80 bad T-shirts to wear to the gym. I cut old T-shirts into cleaning and dusting rags.
Get rid of worn-out shoes. If they smell they’re always going to smell and if they’re past the point of repair you have no business wearing them. Think of the poor toesies. And for the love of all, throw away those Doc Martens shoes. They haven’t been in fashion for a decade. A lot of men still have these in rotation, including my dear husband who is going to be annoyed about this, and while I admire a well-made shoe I call bullshit on the yellow stitching and 1990s shape of Docs. I was going to make a joke about Pearl Jam and goatees and Lollapalooza but that seems cliched. Like Docs. Ahem.
You know how I’m forever going on and on about buying quality clothes and making an investment? Now is the time. It’s clearance o’clock out there. Every man — yes, you — should own shoes like these lace-up Oxford puppies that are on sale for $79 (with $5 shipping). They’re classic, handsome, manly and always in style.
Take a look in your sock drawer. Get rid of orphans. Get rid of faded, shapeless, holey socks. Get rid of those nylon ones you bought at Walgreens so you could put off laundry for a while — you know they make your feet reek. Pick up some wicking athletic ones for sporty times, some medium-weight socks in brown, black or (oooh!) colors for everyday casual wear. And get a few nice pairs for dress-up, promise?
Donate your old eyeglasses and sunglasses. You won’t need those owl-ish tortoise shell frames ever again. Send them to this San Francisco address. What a rad tax deduction.
Hey hipsters: indie purveyor guyshop.com is having a sale. Go get trendy.
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