Monday Outlook: Spring Stripes aka Seersucker

It's still early yet, but before the winter thaw begins, you're gonna want to get ready for the most important staple of your spring closet. A very simple addition that will give any look a refreshing lightness that's spring and summer ready.

Classic summer style for all!
Seersucker was popularized and has remained a warm weather go-to for centuries in the South, coming in a variety of colors and in either stripe or gingham. You could opt for any cotton suit or blazer, but nothing makes a summer statement like a seersucker suit, especially when you stray away from the classic blue/white.

Just for scope, I currently own a suit, blazer, slacks, and two pairs of shorts featuring the fabric in a variety of colors (blue, orange, and lime). Do yourself a favor, if you have the dough lying around and you're looking for a new suit, this is the one to buy! As for the color and pattern, don't get any neutral tones, you want bright pastels in the classic seersucker stripe. If you can't afford it, the best option will be seersucker pants or even a tie to give your look the accent without the upfront cost.

Brooks Brothers: $498
Check in tomorrow for some exciting technology and next Monday for more upcoming fashion trends!

Celebrity Sunday: Brad Pitt

These days, this celebrity tends to make his appearances in the tabloids for his highly visible relationship with Angelina Jolie while also headlining every once in a while for a blockbuster movie here and there. If you look back over the years of Brad Pitt's relevance as an actor, you'd realize the impact he has had in style.
Smug as shit, and for good reason.
Like many of the celebs I post about, they have evolved their style with the times to stay relevant, but he has also helped mold the fashion world. Pitt was rocking the long hair  before anyone else, the beard before it was cool, and has perfected the dressy casual looks for years. The best part is that his flame hasn't flickered one bit, he'll be sticking around as long as there is a camera to film.

Multiple kids,  high-powered wife, still stylish!
If you were to take anything from his look, it would be the casualness, no one does it better and having that weapon in your style arsenal will help you to stand out in a relaxed way.

Timelessly casual year after year.
Check in tomorrow for Monday Outlook for upcoming fashion trends and next Sunday for another star with style!

Saturday Spotlight: Hugh & Crye

I mentioned this company once in an episode of my Friday Faux Pas and have featured them many times in my editions of Thursday Threads. This company is an up and coming company due to the innovative way they go about online shopping. I found them in the December issue of GQ and have a feeling they're on the way to the top in men's fashion.

Hugh & Crye isn't like every other online retailer relying on the typical Medium-Large-Extra Large or neck and sleeve measurements that still leave up to consideration many variables in the shirt buying process. They do offer more on their website than shirts, but that part of their business is what makes them stand out from the rest. When you enter the site, you can enter in your height and body profile, and from that, narrow down to a specific size for you.

An overview of a quality shirt from Hugh & Crye.
Whether you are Short/Skinny or Tall/Broad, Hugh & Crye has a shirt for you that is well made and properly fit to your body. Another great part of this company is the commitment to social responsibility and dedication to responsibly sourced, chemical-free manufacturing processes, all great news for the Eco and fair-practice minded shoppers alike.

I am 6'3" and consider myself on the the slender side (definitely not skinny) and according to Hugh & Crye, I am a Tall/Slim. This company is on a mission to cut shirt fat from the everyday man's closet and I believe they will! Here are some of my favorites:

Chalky: $85
Craven: $85
El Profe: $85
Barossa: $85
 Check in daily for more fashion advice and next Saturday for another great men's wear company!