Stimuli

A few weeks ago, Fashion-Homme-Ics looked into a few myths that surround men’s fashion. Contradicting what you’ve probably heard, pleated pants and colourful dress socks are not things to shy away from, but instead should be embraced with a few tips. This week, I’ll be outing two more myths and outlining how these pieces can be worn without committing any fashion crimes.
Up this week: Denim on denim and double-breasted suits.

Myth #3: Stay away from denim on denim
Demin is the world’s favourite textile. It’s durable, comfortable and comes in as many washes as there are styles. However, due to denim’s popularity as a uniform in many labour industries, the denim on denim has been thought of as a major faux pas. Well, here’s some good news for all your denim lovers out there: don’t shy away from full-on denim. The trick? Mix your colours and washes.
A fitted denim shirt, for example, is a casual-must-have in every man’s closet. Pair it with a nice pair of dark jeans, a blazer (opt for tweed or cotton here) and a funky pair of sneakers and you’ll transform your denim look from lumberjack to chic.

Myth #4: Double-breasted suits are out-dated
With the popularity of era throwback shows such as Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire, society has been exposed to a resurgence of styles from the ‘40s and ‘50s. After all, fashion is cyclical and what is old can become new and stylish today with a few tweaks.
Looking to spruce up your suit ensemble for your next meeting? Try pairing it with a double-breasted jacket. With a modern slim-fit pant, pop of colour from a dress shirt and a skinnier tie, your look will appear anything but out-dated.

With so many places to turn to find what’s trendy and what’s not, fashion myths are easily created by the combination of what we see in magazines and what we’ve always thought to be generally accepted rules. The truth is that fashion should have no rules. It is art. And as art, we should have the freedom to express ourselves through clothing as we see fit. If that means wearing coloured dress socks, pleated pants and a doubled-breasted blazer, so be it. So, experiment, break the rules and change the mold—you might come up with the next “it” look.

by Tanya Colledge
Stimuli Magazine Contributor
Twitter: @tanyafanya

Photo Credits:

Suit jacket from Banana Republic
Denim from BKRW Denim