We are stuck. The women in our lives are calling for an intervention. It’s not enough, anymore, to dress up for weddings and funerals. Women want more. And, we should give them more. We need to stop settling for jeans and a t-shirt. Stop settling for cargo shorts and flip-flops.
What we need is an intervention. We can be rugged and masculine without settling for a sweatshirt from an old sorority party and some beat up blue jeans. We don’t need to go to work with an old pair of dockers and a polo shirt. I’m not suggesting that being on the cutting edge of fashion is for everyone, but all of us men can certainly look in style and fashionable without sacrificing our manhood. Women like well-dressed men, so what are we waiting for?
Leave the sweatshirts for the gym and opt for a knitted sweater, or more specifically a Nordic knit sweater. And nothing gets a girl’s attention more than a well-placed accessory. For the fall, the ideal accessory is a scarf and a nice pair of leather gloves. For some unknown reason, men cringe at the thought of a scarf, but for a group as practical as we are, the scarf is a practical and fashionable option for fall weather. I keep the accessory colors solid and not too flashy. Chunky knit scarves are ideal.
The jacket for this Fall should be wool or tweed. Wool is much more traditional and tweed is a slightly more rugged option. One staple in my wardrobe is a navy wool blazer. I often pair this with a nice pair of jeans when I am dressing casually. For a cleaner and sharper image, always wear your dress shirt tucked in with a blazer or suit jacket!!
When I am hanging out with friends, I tend to wear a nice denim button up shirt. I even like to add a denim chambray shirt to a navy or khaki suit for an interesting twist in the Fall. Flannels are also a nice touch as well for the fall season.
And yes, the Fall season is 2 months away; but wardrobes are not created over night, so plan in advance.
