Welcome to the first of what I hope to be many Monday Top Ten lists. This one goes out to all you gentlemen out there. While everyone has different opinions on mens fashion, I’m of the opinion that men shouldn’t look like they’re trying too hard (straight men for sure), nor should they look like male models (apologies if you’re a male model). There is something to be said for a subtle elegance, even in a t-shirt and jeans. Really, it’s the man that makes the clothes regardless of what he’s wearing, whether that be a great cardigan or a pair of Warby Parker glasses, but I won’t lie that I say a man in a plaid shirt makes my heart skip a beat. Women should not be the only ones that can have a little fun with their wardrobes…
10. Nothing’s better than a good leather watch on a man. Delightfully understated.
9. Glasses. Thank you Warby Parker for making glasses cool again. And for every pair you buy, they give a pair to someone in need.
8. The Sport Jacket. Thank you and good night. Jersey, Knit, Cotton..it honestly doesn’t matter. Men look good in jackets. I love this one with the professor patches on the elbows.
7. Colored socks. Seriously so fun! There is definitely a manly way to pull this off without looking like a circus clown. The key is to be subtle so that just a little sock peeks out. These are super fun!
6. The Cardigan. Bring it on. Stripes, cable knit, weird bunnies, reindeer, aztec print. I love them all. This one is very dude-ly.
5. Scarves. Not the girly frilly ones. The very manly kind.
4. Layering. Ladies have been mastering this for some time, but men have been on board in recent years. Be affirmed gentlemen, it’s a good good thing.
3. Boots with cuffed jeans. Yes. Always yes.
2. Plaid, in all its glorious forms. The thing about plaid is that everyone looks good in it. You can be a lumberjack or the cashier at the local mini-mart. Plaid is always a win-win.
1. Drum roll please…the number one fall fashion is the ever evolving mustache. It has made its way to the top of the list because it’s distinctly male. Tom Selleck made it famous, and men everywhere are bringing it back, and I’m a huge fan.
