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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

What to Wear with Red Chinos




Properly choosing complementing colors for red chinos seems to be a daunting task, especially for those who are not-style-savvy individuals.  But such woe can be easily addressed by simply following color scheme guidelines and one confidently dress out with a bold fashion statement. With just a little planning, anyone can wear bold colors and incorporate red chinos into their outfit armory.

Designate one of the two matching colors as the primary and secondary color respectively. If you choose white and red as your colors, the white one will be your primary color and red as the secondary. With white as the primary color you can wear red chinos and pair it with white crisp shirt, black bow tie and black smart shoes for a formal look. For an old-school look, simply pick a casual striped tee topped with fisherman’s jacket paired with boat shoes or very popular this season denim shirt and derby shoes and you are ready to go for a casual day stroll in your new red chinos.










Monday, March 25, 2013

What to Wear with Light Blue Chinos


Blue should be one of the default colors men should consider when buying new wardrobe. Navy or dark blues is a one of the fashion staples and owning a navy blazer is reasonable enough. 


One particular color that matches well with light blue chinos is navy. The reason why they complement each other is the fact that they belong to the same color family. This makes them handy to coordinate and contrast by using different hues of blue. We all know that the blue family is composed to different shades like electric blue, turquoise, aqua, light blue and navy to enumerate a few. Blue can matched with an identical, darker or lighter shade of itself. So if you are wearing a navy, it is not a fashion faux-pas to wear a pair of light blue chinos or vice versa.  The contrast of shade will help neutralize the brighter tones. Wearing black or neutral colors will take away attention to the main color while white compliments and anchors any shade nicely.

Other colors that blue shades generally go along well are yellow and red undertones. Light blue chinos and pale yellow complements with each other. If you want to take it to the next level then contrasting color such as orange or rusty hues is worthy enough to try. Another blue’s neighbor in the color wheel is green. With this color green undertones such as blue-green, teal or aqua are good example for a bright look. Red undertones consist of pink and purple while yellows consist of cream and khaki.











Friday, March 22, 2013

What to Wear with Beige Chinos or Khaki Pants


Finding the right top to wear with khaki pants or beige chinos can be difficult. It’s not exactly dressy, and it’s not exactly casual. Even colors that seem to match may not match depending on the material and style of the clothing.



Long considered are basic clothing to any golfer’s wardrobe,beige chinos was neglected by the mainstream fashion for the last two decades. But recently regain its popularity and became one of the trendiest and most versatile trousers of the 21st century.

Khaki has long been a popular fabric used for military uniforms. It's made with cotton, wool or a combination of both with blends of synthetic fibers. With its entrance into the fashion scene, both men and women have worn them a variety of trendy ways. Here are a few tips on how to get it right when it comes to color coordinating.

Colors to Match with Different Shades of Beige:

Dark beige: A muddy color close to brown and drab olive. It goes well with earthy colors.

Regular beige: The standard shade with a mix of tan and light brown. It goes well with vibrant colors such as red, green, yellow, blue and purple.

Light beige: A beige color carrying cream and yellow shades. It goes well with dark shades such as black, navy blue and jean fabrics (light or dark).



What to Wear with Khaki Pants or Beige Chinos: 

Business Casual: Matching khaki blazer and pants, light blue dress shirt, slim dark blue-and-yellow striped necktie, dark brown oxfords. Avoid khaki suits that are too loose or too long. Pants should rest on top of the shoelace and upper heel of the shoes without excess bunching.

Casual: Sport coat and plain or graphic t-shirt with white buck shoes, sandals, Chuck Taylors, Jack Purcell’s, vans or men’s boots. Without the coat, polo shirts that match well with regular beige chinos include light pink, orange, red, mint green and baby blue. Sweater vests also work well with khaki pants.

Beige chinos can be combined with white and the contrast is not as strong as when paired it with other colored chinos. This means that even the novice in the fashion world can easily pull off a 3 piece wardrobe ensemble with brown, cream or beige chinos without being accused of fashion blunder.  They can be worn interchangeably with shorts, shirt, tee, jumper, jacket, blazer and cardigan combinations.

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Men's shoes 2013 - Sneaker trends


Men's shoes of spring 2013 are fully consistent with general trends. A variety of models, materials and colors can complement any trendy image of the season.

Sports style became one of the trend lines and collections of men’s sneakers and gymshoes amaze us with its variety. Non-standard designs, a wide range of materials, colors and decor are relevant for them.

Among the materials for men's sneakers of spring 2013 are smooth, glossy and reptile leather, velour, suede and fabric. Combined models, as well as «metallic» covering of different shades are still in fashion.

When creating a collection of men's sneakers, the designers used a wide range of colors: black, brown, shades of grey, fashionable pastel and saturated colors of the season. Color blocks and the emphasis are still in fashion, as well as the gradient color transition.

Check, stripes, small geometric, abstract and floral prints are very relevant in the new season. The collection of gymshoes and sneakers offer the entire list of fashionable prints, and they are rare among the models of men's shoes, and usually they are characterized by restraint of colors.

Here are a few quick tips how you can wear your sneakers with rest of your outfit to make a slick style statement.

1.BALENCIAGA PANELLED LEATHER AND FABRIC SNEAKERS




Take your sneaker selection up a notch with this pair from Balenciaga, featuring a multitude of colours, textures and finishes. From the slick yellow piping to the semi-transparent rubber soles, this pair is every inch a statement style. Worn with tailored trousers they offer an unbeatable way to reinvigorate your outfits. Shown here with a Balenciaga T-shirt and shorts, Miansai bracelet and bracelet and a Uniform Wares watch.


2.UNDERCOVER LEOPARD-PRINT PONYSKIN SLIP-ON SNEAKERS





Bring some serious style to your casual outfits with these Undercover slip-on sneakers. Crafted with leopard spot-printed ponyskin uppers and rubber soles, this pair will bring a dynamic feel to urban ensembles. Keep the rest of your look sleek to make the most of the stand-out pattern. Shown here with an Acne shirt, Our Legacy sweatshirt, Burberry Brit jeans and Miansai bracelet.


3.JIMMY CHOO BELGRAVIA JAGUAR-PRINT PONYSKIN HIGH TOP SNEAKERS




Bring a dose of urban attitude to downtime dressing with Jimmy Choo's jaguar-print ponyskin high tops. Finished with slick patent-leather trims, this assured pair will add instant flair to classic staples. Style them with a bomber jacket and dark slim-fit denim to complete the look. Shown here with a Dolce & Gabbana T-shirt and jacket, and Burberry Brit jeans.


4.JOHN LOBB ASTON MARTIN LEATHER SNEAKERS






Move your sneaker collection up a gear with this pair made in collaboration between John Lobb and Aston Martin. Expertly crafted from smooth blue leather and punctuated with streamlined red rubber soles, the statement style will give your look go-faster flair. Wear them with contrasting cashmere socks and a plush V-neck sweater for a road trip along the coast. Shown here with a Gucci sweater and trousers, Brooks Brothers shirt.


5.MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA REPLICA SUEDE AND CANVAS SNEAKERS





Based on an Austrian design from the 1970s and reworked in suede and canvas, Maison Martin Margiela's sneakers are a sophisticated nod to vintage sportswear. Set off the deep teal-blue hue against pared-back palettes, and play up the old-school aesthetic with a varsity-inspired bomber jacket. Shown here with a J.Crew sweater, Burberry London shirt, Nudie Jeans jeans and Beams Plus bag.






Tuesday, March 19, 2013

What to Wear with Green Chinos





Color authority Pantone picks green for 2013, emerald green to be precise. This means that if you’ve been shying to wear green chinos, then this is the time to fill your closet with greens. 

Style is about mixing and matching colors. Others might find it tricky to incorporate green pants into their clothing ensemble but with the help of color wheel and great basic tops, anyone can easily pull off and look sophisticated with green chinos.

Use the color wheel as your guide. The color exactly opposite to the specific shade of green is the appropriate color to math your green chinos.   Green’s neighboring colors such as blue and yellow are best bet too as long as they have the same level of color or tone intensity.

We all know that variety of greens includes moss to bright emerald, mint green, light olive to dark forest.  With these green options, there are some tones that will surely matches your skin tone and hair color as well.

Mint is the hot color for spring and summer. Start the season by pairing green chinos with navy blue tops. Mint, aside from getting along with dark color matches well with other pastel colors too such the likes of lavender and light yellow.  Want to highlight your strong lean legs? Go for a pair of mint chinos! And course white and mint are meant to be. One can never go wrong with white as the combination is refreshing and classic.

Match your pair of green chinos with a black, royal blue or navy blue, tan, white brown, earth-colored top, denim or other neutral colors almost every tone of green matches well with these colors. Steer clear from pink this color does not mix well with green.