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Banana Republic vs Blue Inc – Week 1

Good Look /Bad Look is our brand new weekly post and it came about from all the small tips we’d pick up throughout our week that didn’t seem to fit into a relevant article, but knew would still add value.

Over the week, we’d see so many fatal flaws- terrible examples of how to go about your daily style lives which, if executed properly, could teach many great lessons.

So we thought we’d combine all the great, the good and the ugly things we picked up, noticed, witnessed, been exposed to and even discovered during the week and place them into a post which could benefit everyone.

It’s also designed to get you guys involved too; send in your own ‘Good Look Bad Looks’ and each week, we’ll reward the best entries with a spot on our blog. (contact@individualism.co.uk)

We’re getting all philosophical on you now, all that collective conscious stuff. Anyhow, with everyone’s lessons, we can all learn a little bit more. So here’s to sharing our collective knowledge and spreading positivity.

So, without further ado, drum roll please- here’s our first Good Look /Bad Look:

GOOD LOOK BAD LOOK

Good Look

Love the neutral grey on these Banana Republic boat shoes. It provides a nice alternative to traditional navy while adding a touch of formaility to the style. And the use of patterns in this ‘H&M’ scarf flawlessly compliments the grey blazer and purple cardigan. A touch of layering here too. Take notes fellas!

Bad Look

Jamaican colour desert boots just ain’t a stylish combination. We love Clarks for creating the style and taking a chance but this is one chance too far and don’t get us started on those head turners in the background…

Secondly, another ‘Blue Inc’ just means more guys walking round with pillified jumpers. Did you know that every time they open a new ‘Blue Inc’ someone somewhere dies?!
Men’s Staples – Part 2

Just when you thought you had your wardrobe fully covered…we’re back on our staple journey. This week we have another five pieces that are vital in aiding a man on quest for style supremacy. So let’s not waste any time and get straight to it.

6. Grey Cashmere Scarf

Cashmere will last forever and this beauty will feel like the Honey Monster has you in a choke-hold (in a good way.) The grey colour will work with anything from a dark suit to a light denim jacket.

A scarf also adds another element to your look and the different ways in which you can tie it will help bring out your own personal style.

7. Grey Cashmere Sweater

Cashmere, again, has long had a reputation as being durable, comfortable as well as being noted for being refined and what’s more, it’s far less likely to pill.

A charcoal colour palette will go perfectly with a dark suit in Autumn or Winter as it does with a pair of jeans or chinos in Spring. The neck style is down to your preference; V-necks allow you to show off more of your tie when paired with a shirt while Crewnecks are beginning to make a comeback on the runways recently. It’s totally up to you.

8. Blue Dress Jeans

A good quality pair of classic blue straight leg jeans are timeless. They’re an American classic and there probably isn’t an American (or Englishmen) alive who doesn’t own a pair.

You can wear smart shoes or trainers with them and rock them with a T-shirt or tweed blazer. Come to think about it, there probably isn’t anything you can’t pair with a pair of good blue jeans. The darker they are, the dressier they will look (unless you go for a baggier, comfort fit.)

9. Black Leather Belt

You should be wearing a belt at all times. The only time you’re excused is at a black tie event with a tuxedo on. And the first belt a man should own is a black leather one.

Like we’ve come to discover with most of these staples, a black leather belt holds great versatility. It can be paired up with a suit as well as with a pair of jeans. A high quality leather one will last you a lifetime. Make sure you pick a belt that is your exact waist measurement and wear it on the middle hole. The two holes either side of the used one provide a little space for the gain and loss of weight.

10. Black Socks

Unless your playing sports, stay away from white socks as much as possible. You should be upgrading your socks about every six months as they wear out and look battered fairly quickly.

We know that those two- striped £2 market socks were so comfortable, but they get holey very quickly. Boys wear white sport socks. Men wear black cotton socks. The choice is yours…man.

Stay Stylish,

Aaron C.

Related posts: Belt Types, Scarf Styles, Scarf Styles Pt 2

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Style Survival Skills – Scarf Styles Pt 2

It may be heading towards mid-Spring, but this is England, which means the wheather doesn’t have to play ball.

The icy winds this morning were a stark reminder of that. So all the better to sit back and learn a few more scarf styles.

Stay Stylish,

Aaron C.
Spitalfields Scarf Hunting – The Individuals ‘Out & About’

Spitalfields has so much to offer. This time we check out their scarves.

Stay Stylish,

Aaron C.
Style Survival Skills – Scarf Styles

Hey there people. Apologies for the lateness of this week’s ‘Style Survival Skills’. We are currently having problems with our video player. So while our webmaster sweats and works overtime, sit back and enjoy it through our youtube page.

Apologies again for the inconvenience.

Aaron C.