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A flattering, relaxed fit soft-washed white denim jacket from Dion Lamar Mills for Byrdie is a great option. White vinegar is a natural, eco-friendly way to soften denim fabric. For jeans, make a softening solution by combining eight cups of hot tap water with one cup of standard water.
If you love your denim jacket but find it slightly too stiff, consider bleaching it or using methods like washing and ageing. Lighten jeans that are too stiff and consider using a combination of bleach, washing, and ageing.
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I’m sorry, but a navy blazer with khaki chinos has been a standard classic menswear look for decades. It hasn’t gone out of style for about 80 years and it won’t be out of style for years to come. And, it’s not just an “old man’s style.” Men of any age can wear it and look good. A big swing and a miss on this one.
As a man i hate on a woman; nailpolish, long nails, hair straitened, high heels, lipstick, unnatural make-up, botox, everything fake (push up bra’s, padded shoulders enz.) and i could go on and on, but still a lot of women do/ weare these things and don’t give a f*ck what I think, just let people be people and there will always be something to laugh/ moane about.
Definitely a mixed bag. As a general rule, you’ll get better style advice from the men in the style space (Real Men Real Style, Style OG, 40 Over Fashion). I’ve gotten some good take-aways from Ashley’s articles but a lot of her advice seems predicated on what women like or don’t like or what’s popular in urban street wear, forgetting that a whole bunch of us don’t live in the city or care what guys are wearing in the city.
You know, this is of course subjective opinion. And several things I can agree with (jackets that are ill-sized or for the wrong climate). And, typically, Ashley gets a lot of things on the money. But I’ve got to say, this take is mostly a big miss. Technical vests? I get it. But lightweight vests over a sweater? And some chinos? That’s a classic. And one I think Ashley has recommended in the past to us. As well as the Khaki colored Chinos and a Navy blazer- she just recommended navy and tan together in her early “Fall Colors” article. Complete that with the leather racer jacket? Probably the least tacky or embellished jacket you could pick between the Moto or Bomber- it’s just clean. I’m afraid I’m going to have to agree to disagree this time.
I generally agree with 95% of your advice. However I disagree on the vest. A good quality classic quilted vest can look sharp. It is practical and gives a sporty appearance. This is a classic that looks great with casual or business casual. Think rich family out for a walk on the hunting estate. Daniel Cremieux and Orvis make some great ones. Actually got a compliment on the street yesterday rocking the vest.
I’m sorry I work in sales in NYC and my suppliers give me vest. And being a New Yorker these are pantagonia vests and they keep me warm without over hearing during my work day. Somehow I don’t care of work fashion advice from a influencer in a sequence gown telling me what to wear! I’m trying to work not meet a stuck up women! At work I’m trying to make money. If you are a man and you are taking her advice for work clothes don’t! Wear whatever Is functional to make the paper. Stay strong kings avoid this bs
Agree with most of this (I’m in the UK) but disagree on two points: 1. Navy blazer and chinos in a contrasting colour (khaki, tan, olive etc., is, and always will be, a staple. Quality and cut is everything, including the shirt and footwear. 2. Faux suede jackets made from polyester, yuk! Polyester (cheap, sweaty, plactic) has no place in a man’s wardrobe!
This article is fundamentally ageist and contradictory to assert that leather jackets are a mistake for grown men, yet carve out an exception for motorcyclists? How does riding a motorcycle suddenly validate a fashion choice that you otherwise dismiss? Isn’t this a glaring contradiction? Why are we even debating whether mature men can pull off leather jackets? Who decided they’re exclusive to a certain age or body type? Isn’t this approach inherently ageist, suggesting that personal style is somehow age-dependent? How can you justify such a restrictive view in today’s diverse fashion landscape? Your stance on men’s fashion being tailored primarily to appeal to women’s tastes also raises questions. Isn’t this a rather outdated and one-dimensional perspective? Shouldn’t men, like anyone else, dress for themselves and their own sense of identity rather than be confined to being mere ‘eye candy’? Moreover, the leather jacket is an emblem of rebellion and individualism, a hallmark of the ‘bad boy’ image, . By undermining its significance, aren’t you ignoring its rich cultural history and the personal expression it allows? Is your push for faux suede leather bombers merely a nod to your sponsors? Are we supposed to blindly follow your sponsored content, sacrificing authenticity for commercial gain? Ultimately, isn’t fashion, especially as one matures, more about self-fulfillment and personal satisfaction – akin to the Hindu concept of ‘atma-trupti’ – than conforming to someone else’s scripted narrative?
Well, disagree with the speaker on this one. A vest is a great accessory depending on the overall outfit, color, and the guy’s ability to rock that look. Also, the bomber jackets, to me, has never been a good choice. They downplay the overall look, etc. I agree to some degree, however, that the matching denim jacket and pants are an iffy deal.
Oh Ashley, your absolutes are why you are relegated to the supplemental dept of my fashion advisory panel. You have a lot of good tips, you also have a lot of bad ones. Your rigid protocol algorithms for fashion leave no room for self expression sometimes. A fun part of fashion imo. Also, what’s up with your issue with vests? I think it’s important to remember the YOUR part. Vest look great when done well, and yes even with an Oxford. Thanks but I’ll pass on that tip. This is why I find more value in the Real Men’s Fashion acct or Brock McGoff. These guys speak my language and encourage their viewers to take chances sometimes. Your absolutes are a major turn off.
I’m new to the website, most advice is resonating with me. Anyone know if there’s a article here (channel, playlist, anything with Ashley) anywhere addressing muscular body types? All the articles I’ve studied so far only mention large or slim gent body types explicitly … any advice here how the lessons change / stay the same for above avg muscle mass gents?
I don’t trust people who don’t understand the wide demographic sector that wears cowboy boots. I’m a bluegrass banjoist and it’s evident that this woman has never set foot in either the South or a Bluegrass fair. Quite frankly, with her feelings regarding leather jackets, I doubt she’s been to a metal concert…or anywhere outside of California or New York to be honest. I’ve gotten better style advice from the blind. God knows how she ever found employment.
Do you know how skeevy-looking and needy you appear when you look like you care that much about this month’s fashion? So much about what someone else thinks? A sensible and confident human knows that fashions change and thus does not chase after them like a needy ex. A couple of years and this lady will be singing a completely different tune. Pairing plaid with Paisley or something. I mean… c’mon. Her sponsor is Coofandy. Cynical fashion-resistance is what adults do. Leave fast fashion to desperate adolescents.
Probably the only dude in these comments who 100% agrees with her cafe racer opinion (I find her right or wrong 50% of the time) It just always gives off a boxy fit and silhouette. I would just never opt to get one when you always have the option of going for a leather a2 bomber (usually sized down a size)
This is the problem with a American fashion/style website. Their ideas of good style are all originated from the US . Let’s face it US doesn’t have a great fashion sense anyways. Navy jacket with a khaki trousers and a crisp white button down shirt is worn my men of all ages here in the UK and a quintessential British summer/autumn/ spring outfit for men.
“Do you want to look like a looser?” You are toxic !!!!! “There is something inherently problematic about instructing men on how they should dress solely to make an impression on women or fostering a society that encourages narcissism. Offering advice to a close friend or relative who may be unsure about what to wear is one thing; however, creating a platform and establishing societal expectations can contribute to the promotion of a culture of narcissism. This is akin to those parents who purchase brand-new cars for their teenage children in an attempt to boost their self-esteem. Is that truly a beneficial idea?”
Nothing is wrong or bad fashion mam. I wore vest when mobility needed for my work in cold I wore old carharrt jacket for casual outing light outdoot work. Also I have arcteryx jacket for mountaineering activities. As long as you can rock it, and suits our situation. Men’s we choose what we want to wear!
I think the biggest problem here is the focus on fashion and not style. There is a big difference and many of her suggestions are rooted in the current fashion and not in classic style. This is particulary obvious in here suggestion not to wear a navy blazer with tan/offwhite chinos or just any cotton trousers. This look have been a summer classic for relaxed menswear since the end of the 1880’s and during the 1980’s and 1990’s it creeped into the offices especially in America. The reason the look is classic is the contrast between the jacket and trousers and the origination in the navy that started the trend with officers being given permission to wear offwhite cotton trousers with there marine jackets while on leave. This is also why a true blazer has silver or brass buttons since it originates from the navy uniform and boating blazer of British sailing sports. Instead she suggest to pair a navy blazer with something that truly comes from a different background; the jeans. Originating as work clothes and slowly creeping into mainstream culture with the counter culture in the 1950’s and 1960’s, jeans should be reserved for casual combinations since it fits more with the the work clothes origins. When you look at it this way, you are trying to combine to pieces of clothing with so different backgrounds, levels of formality and textures (smooth serge/hopsack wool vs. coarse cotton denim) that it is bound to go wrong and being hard to pull off with confidence. If you are hell bent on combining jeans with a classic jacket, try a jacket made out of a coarse tweed or corduroy since these coarser fabrics harmonize better with the coarse denim.
I’ve had this person and her articles on men’s fashion recommended several times and each time I am left wondering how she has established herself as an “expert” in how men should dress. Not only would I rarely wear, anything she suggests, if ever, but question her overall taste in men’s attire and, based in her usual attire, her taste in women’s attire as well. Simply wear what fits your figure properly, makes you feel good and, by consequence of those two things, confident. It’s that simple.
Trash advice, as per usual. Sure those chino outfits look mid, you picked some random instagrammers against Simon Crompton. Really? Maybe look at some actual menswear heavyweights wearing it, like the guys from the Anthology or Drake’s. You know, people who post actually useful stuff rather than regurgitating the same tired bs. Yeah, minimalism good, everything else bad. Gotta make some more top 10 lists! Also, PREMIUM POLYESTER FAUX SUEDE! What a joke. That thin thing, perfect for winter, where? In California?
This is cute… you are correct in that cafe racer jackets are usually made of “durable and insulating material” (traditionally leather), but are quick to judge cafe racer jackets as a mistake for men to wear. Based on your own comments that cafe racer jackets are made of “durable and insulating material”, it would sound kind of funny to say they are a mistake. I for one do not want to wear a jacket that isn’t durable and has poor insulation. (BTW, I don’t own a cafe racer jacket) In terms of its aesthetic, the traditional cafe racer is pretty straightforward style, minimal and functional. I get it though, there are people who wear skater shoes, but don’t own a skateboard. There are people who wear workwear boots but don’t do anything laborious. It’s funny, but perhaps wearing things associated with certain lifestyles that don’t particularly align to yours may seem phony, but in reality, we are playing at something we’re not, which creates a vicious cycle of judgement. I know women who wear berets, but they aren’t professional mimes, poets, special forces or whoever wears berets. I have friends who wear flight jackets but never flew a plane. I even have a friend who converted an old nasa space suit into a sort of bomber/flight jacket out of it, and it looks kinda cool, crazy and weird. This friend has never been to space, but you can call him a space cadet. I say just own it. Whatever you decide to wear, just own it. Also fashion is generally stupid, really most of our closets are full of stupid purchases anyway.
My philosophy for dressing is to hide and be unremarkable. Just as winter was over and after I wrestled with several jackets, I suddenly realized the benefit of the vest, particularly the fleece or softshell type. I will only wear it with a long sleeve shirt. I sweat when I am the least bit warm, and the winters in my area are very rarely cold all day. I like the bulk a vest provides, along with the added color variety of the tucked-in, long sleeve, button-down, collared shirt underneath. I like to wear button-down shirts with flapped pockets on the front, but with a vest, I can wear any button down shirt with any type of pockets.
I agree with most of the points. There are so many little details that can easily be missed. When I see people’s outfits, sometimes I feel something is wrong but can’t really tell what it is. You actually pointed out some of them. I like leather jackets, but many leather jackets in the market look dated to me (the style, fitting, color, and material) and not quite suitable for casual wearing. I prefer those jackets with thin and soft lamb leather and minimalist design. Dressing right in a leather jacket is not an easy task for a novice. If the functionality is what matters to you, pick any leather jacket that is suitable for you. If you want to wear something regularly/casually and impress someone, there may be better/easier choices out there rather than a leather jacket.
Ashley is spot on, as usual. She missed only few things. For men, fashion ought to follow activity / action. The overarching rule to follow is this: Dress the role. If you are fishing dress as a fisherman, hunting? as a hunter, doing business? as a businessman and so on. 1. Always wear an overcoat if one is wearing a suit. One only ought to wear a suit for 9-5 commerce or for a formal affair. A Chesterfield or a Guard’s coat looks good but not the Covert coat. Get a trench coat with double row buttons for rainy fall days / crisp fall days. 2. Never wear an overcoat over sweats / jeans / any casual wear. The “dress up, but not” is metro. As a true man never is metro, he never dresses metro. 3. Never wear a true parka over a suit coat. That is the “I am forced to dress up and hate it” look. It is childish to do so. 4. Never wear Duffle coats or Peacoats as dress overcoats. The Duffle coat is a good casual in-town coat. A shorter length Peacoat is a better choice if you need not protect your legs as much. If you opt for a Duffle coat, never buy one in camel / tan colors. Stick to deep greys, black, indigo. 5. The jean jacket / trucker jacket never is stylish. It is 1960s hippy clothing that has lingered far too long. Denim clothing worn on the upper half never looks good. 6. Chore jackets are terrible in general, very gangsta / rap music article, especially when paired with original Timberlands. The only time one ought to wear a chore jacket is if one is an outside laborer in winter.
Ashley, I have been following your website since the “Ashley Weston” days. I must admit, you gave so many important pointers and advises to men out there, salute to that! Usually I am silent watcher but this article, I had to comment! Lets get some things straight, I think the message you want to give is not so clear this time but lets try! 1)Puffer vests/Body warmers: They can look ugly very quickly and also stylish very quickly! Solution? : lets start by addressing body type, if you have skinny legs then it will add the positive sterio type of sausage look like Ashley pointed out in her old articles so body type comes first – athletic body is most ideal for this if you are a big GUY again – NO NO – that’s why this item doesnt suit majority of the body type variants. NOW that out of the way lets explore tweaks (I am not mentioning age bracket for wearing those, that’s a topic for another day!) – moving on..Make sure the length is NOT too long, shoulder seam shouldn’t overhang way beyond shoulders, the quilts pattern (the stitching that divides the feather/insulation material inside) on it should NOT be small meaning the micro million squares that come on cheap winter sports innner layers (so you dont end up looking like a retired citizen at a ski resort) the large quilts quadrant style actually has a youthful vibe, Lastly the layering part most people get wrong, if you are advanced then for sure you can have similar color flannel inside with a 80+ percent wool thin layer beneath (assuming you live in a cold place), layering can also be done with neutral color hoodies that DONT have zips or logos, crew neck jumpers whose texture doesnt clash with the one of puffer vest, Layering can also be used with breton pattern if its late Sep.
I was in denial about the Cafe racer leather jacket whilst perusal this article as I bought one a few years ago luckily on sale. And then I went and tried it on. Now I’m only wearing it around the house not to be seen in other than by the postman. Sometimes you need to hear the truth no matter how painful 😂. Thanks.