Menswear Monday: Preppy

Last week, I gave a nod to festival-style tropical menswear! This week, I'm going in the opposite direction - full-on preppy! A timeless style defined by classic pieces, basic prints, and neutral colors look good on nearly anyone, and as long as you keep the pieces well-fit and tailored, you can't go wrong with this always perfect style.

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Pair your classic stripes and plaids with khakis, neutrals, and boat shoes, and you are good to go!

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What style do you most identify with - preppy or tropical?

Menswear Monday: Tropical

With Coachella just around the corner, I've definitely been starting to think about what outfits I can put together for the event. While perusing Pinterest for style inspiration, I've been noticing a fun (and Coachella-perfect) trend popping up in menswear - tropical shirts! I like to think of it as "Ace Ventura Chic." (Hashtag it, people.) By keeping these classic Hawaiian shirts fitted (cuffed sleeves, anyone?) and pairing them with a neutral pant/short and comfy shoes, you are good to go and enjoy the sunshine!

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Along with classic neutrals, I love the idea of pairing tropical shirts with a bright bag or bold, gold watches and rings - there's something very "1950s holiday in Habana" about the combo! Here are some looks I put together, inspired by this island-influenced trend!

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Menswear Monday: Winter Cabin Chic

So, I'm pretty into what I tend to refer to as "lumberjack chic," or "winter cabin chic," or "plaid chic," or "mountain man chic." You get the idea. Something about plaids combined with cozy knits, Pendleton-esque prints, and rich leathers just screams "Heyyyy!" to me, in regards to menswear!

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See what I mean? Heyyyy. Looking to dress yourself (or your main squeeze) in this woods-meets-streets style? Here are some ideas!

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You can't go wrong with a classic chambray shirt and chinos, some nice cognac shoes, and a masculine leather watch! Top it with a cozy, fairisle zip-up, and comfy cozy takes on new meaning! Throw in some stylish readers for some fireside reading, and you're set for a weekend in the woods!

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 One way to get into the male snow bunny (snow rabbit? haha) spirit is with a rich color palette! Mixing mustard, burgundy, and olive is sure to represent the spirit of pine trees and roasting marshmallows! Make it even richer with some yummy patterns - like a "softer than cashmere" plaid scarf and luxurious paisley sneaks - and you are ready, set, snowmobile!

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Not super into the lumberjack look, but still interested in bringing some cozy patterns into your look - keep it casual and trendy by incorporating Native American/Southwestern ikats, flannel plaid, and classic camo into your staple hoodies, backpacks, sneakers, and caps! Mixing prints is easy as long as you keep your colors neutral!

How do you feel about this "winter cabin chic" look for men? Looking for more menswear inspiration? Check out my menswear Pinterest board!