Threads for Thought: Inside Out

Men are trying just about everything these days, and it certainly doesn't hurt when fashion idles are leading the way like A$AP Rocky and Jared Leto. But these moves are of the upper echelon of style moves to the tune of shorts over pants or a unicolor track suit with matching shoes (I'm talking to you Pharrell).

Here's a fun new move to try out that can be done with your existing wardrobe, it just takes some thinking outside the box, or rather inside out of the box. I'm talking simply flipping pieces inside out to reinvent old pieces into something with a refreshing new edge. This move plays very well with graphic tees so that the patterns are subdued through the fabric; that's not to say that other pieces can't be part of it. Turning a shirt or pants inside out should add a rugged sensibility to any fine tuned outfit, but it should be left at that, layer or base pieces of the daily garb. Top layers are off limits! This style move should be a covert accent, not a glaring and pathetic attempt at calling for attention.

Check in tomorrow for this week's edition of Friday Faux Pas and next Thursday for another fashion piece that deserves your consideration!

Wardrobe Essentials: The Swim Suit

Its finally that time of year when pools begin to open, beaches are a tolerable place again, and bikinis start to make their long awaited appearance. So outside of having to get that beach body back together after a long winter, us men need to find our go-to water wear to get us through this glorious season.

And weather its the beach, pool, pond, lake, river, or even just a slip'n'slide in the back yard, classic swim trunks will be there to keep you looking cool and enjoying the waterworks. Swim trunks are the variety of swimwear that are shorter by nature, usually a five or six inch inseam, that is perfect for working on that upper thigh real estate; which by now, probably looks like the arctic snow they were trapped in all winter. This summer, geometric patterns are king with florals and nautical stripes following close behind, but if you plan on keeping this new pair around for a while, then opt for a solid color that you'll feel comfortable with.

Vilebrequin: $280

Bonobos: $85

Ralph Lauren: $85

Check in tomorrow for a fashion piece that deserves your consideration and next Wednesday for another style essential for your closet!

Monday Outlook: Sportcore

The fall brought us the whole laissez faire trend, lending to amazing new high-low contrasts and comfortable new alternatives to classic menswear mainstays. This was a mini revolution with in men's styling and has since evolved into something much more impactful, encompassing all genre of male.

Thanks to all the athletes embracing this trend and then making sure everyone sees it at their press conferences, laissez faire became athleisure and then morphed into a full on sportcore movement. Sporty staples like sweats, thermals, and runners have been updated to embrace a new tailored nature and then paired classic pieces, developing and edgy look that everyone can appreciate. Not to mention that, by nature, this whole look is cozy and comfortable thanks to relaxed, breathable fabrics.

To fully embrace this movement, you only need a few key pieces and the willingness to think outside the box of what can go with what. Trainers will be the most wearable option and offer the most bang for the buck; pairing them with a suit is by far the coolest combo to pull off. Below that would be integrating some sort of sweatsuit piece into a more formal outfit, like a hoodie under a blazer or sweatpants with a leather jacket. Joggers are a major component too, they look and feel sporty, but can be as dressy as you want with all the fabric choices to choose from. All in all, if there's something you think that can go from the gym to the office without skipping a beat, pick it up, try it out, and turn some heads.

Check in tomorrow for some exciting new tech and next Monday for further fashion trend insight for the coming months!