Monday Outlook: Indigo 2.0

One of the staples in every man's wardrobe is a good pair of jeans, and for good reason; pairing anything with jeans is a no-brainer. So when it comes time to fully embrace jeans as a fashion movement, its best to heed the call.
Chambray was such a big part of 2014 spring style, providing a blank canvas for any outfit without being bland. Denim, new or vintage, can be just as dressy as it is casual and allows for that beloved high-low contrast that really fuels the modern man's style. It may have been the radical explosion of designer denim or the reemergence of selvedge, possibly a combination of the two, but no matter the cause, all of your favorites will be available from the inkiest to the most washed out denim.
Think of all the staples that a man should have, there's quite a list, but narrowing it down to the bare essentials will expose the opportunities for this trend. Replace a white dress shirt with a chambray work shirt, or sub out the navy blazer with the denim. Its even encouraged to pair them, just so long as the shades are different or its a noticeably different style; the denim Dan look is still frowned upon in this establishment. And on that note: even through a designer has a denim suit, doesn't mean it's OK to wear.
Check in tomorrow for some exciting new tech and next Monday for further fashion trend insight for the coming months!

Wardrobe Essential/Threads for Thought: The Dinner Jacket

Tuxedos have seen their love on this blog before, but the truth of the matter is that if you don't need one, its best not to have one. And for those of your on the market for formal wear, there are a number of options out there to consider, but one stands out as the clear winner.
Dinner jackets have exploded recently from all designers and it can only be explained by the relaxed attitude that all men have taken towards black-tie affairs and really any formal event for that matter. So to keep attune to the market, you're seeing the houses from mainstream to couture flexing their muscles with bold fabrics, sleek silhouettes, and bold patterns, all guaranteed to blow every one's mind at all these exclusive events.
This type of jacket is fun because of the high-low and light-dark combinations that can be drawn from them. Most dinner jackets are darker in nature and pair brilliantly with dark pants for the more conservative affair or lighter options for a contemporary bang. But some of your options are featuring lighter shades or patterns and prints that are, for the majority, white and pair well with anything dark. With that said, they are all formal by nature, meaning it's on an elevated level already; so why not pair it with some jeans for a casual look with an eye-popping contrast.
Check in tomorrow for this week's edition of Friday Faux Pas and next Thursday for another fashion piece that deserves your consideration!