60's Style - The MEN's Edition.

There is something to be said about a well-dressed man, or should I say a 'stylish man'. Dressing well doesn't require a designer suit, but it does involve having personal style and wearing properly fitted clothing. I'm so tired of seeing men wearing hoodies and ill-fitting clothes. 

As my dear friend Mr. John B. would say, "hoodies and sweats simply tell the world I'VE GIVEN UP". Well said my friend......well said. 

The 60's  was the first decade men were allowed to play with fashion, and by the end of the decade it has swayed into the unattractive 'hippie' look. Bright colors and flares did nothing for the male physique, so for this posting we will stick with the looks from the early 60's.  

THE FOCUS:

A mix of British style paired with Mod influences.



Designers like Gianfranco FERRE' have taken pieces inspired from the 60's and turned them into modern ensembles. A perfect example of Fashion Recycling.





Burberry is replicating the double breasted pea coat and pairing it with British style Mod pants. Mod pants too much? Wear a straight leg that goes to the floor. The idea is to wear dark on the bottom and pair it with a great coat.



 


Celebrities are trying the 60's look too and are receiving WOW reviews from stylists and the media. Love the gray tones. Look - no blue jeans or khakis. Yay!

 



Classic 60's shag - perfectly modeled by Zac Effron. Although.. if it was platinum and a little shorter in the back it would look just like my hair. Maybe not so great....



You don 't have to wear a tie to pull of this look. The yellow socks is unexpected and very stylish. SPECIAL NOTE: White socks do not apply to this scenario.



 Do your guy a favor and CHUCK the boxy and roomy shirts and baggy pants. As women, we put so much effort into looking nice that it seems UNFAIR that our counterparts can just throw on 'whatever'. Right?  Disclaimer: I'm talking about men's style in general and not you personally. Please don't have a cow and send me hate mail because I'm not a fan of your sweat pants or manpris.
 
Blogging Friends that go to great lengths to look FABULOUS everyday: Ms. Tangled in Texas lovingly shares with us her perfectly accessorized OOTD, and holy cow - Ms. Brande at Victory Vintage is OVER THE TOP fabulous with her outfits. Don't forget Ms. K at Love, Lipstick and Pearls - she can rock the camera like no one else (her wedding pics - uhmazing). Have you seen Gawgus Things? Living in Paris she has that natural ability to look fabulous - in everything (of course).

The list goes on and on (sorry I can't include everyone in this posting).

We are all stylish women - so take your fashion abilities and help a brother out. See them shopping solo and looking helpless? Offer a suggestion - they will love it. And so will we. 

UPCOMING SEGMENT POSTS:

• 60's Hair
• 60's Makeup
• Pucci Galore!
• 60's inspired READER photos/vlog/style tips (send me the goods at hot.pink.combat.boots@gmail.com)