The Week In Photos

Towards the end of each week I like to rid my desktop of clutter. Mainly photos. Pictures that didn't make the cut for Good Look or inspiration I want to put on Pinterest. So, I have decided to make use of the Trash Bin bound pieces and share them with all of you. These are things I have found interesting, inspiring, noteworthy and provocative to my style.

                                               

                                          
                           

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Fuck Yeah Menswear

I'm going to promote something that can only be described by any random lyric from any random 2 Chainz song ever created. But for example purposes we will simply go with:

"TRU!"
-2 Chainz

It's called Fuck Yeah Menswear and its a book about menswear. If you guessed it was a book about kittens, you were half right. Kidding. It's all about menswear. I'm sorry.


Now onto another quote directly from this book's description to better explain exactly what it is about:

"In your hands is an Amazonian blowgun full of deadly knowledge darts ready to be delivered straight to your cranium.

You’re about to begin a journey that will end in only one way—with you standing naked in an abandoned ravine watching as your old wardrobe slowly burns. Let this be your illustrated Iliad for dressing better.

Don’t sleep. Read Fuck Yeah Menswear. Refer to it. Cite it in your dissertation. Owning this book sends a very clear message to your peers, coworkers, and loved ones: “I’m trill as fuck.”

If that using enough there is a promotional video that is sure to seal your decision to buy this book with a big wet kiss.

Buy here!

Good Look #2

I'm just going to be very straight forward...

Be as cool as Steve McQueen and get a thick ass wool cowichan sweater.

Over 30 years after his death and he's still taking us to style school.

Stick your neck out.

How often do you wear a button down/dress shirt open, showing off a little chest?
It is THE essential for men. One in blue, one in white. Those are key.
It's just as easy to throw on as a tee, but chances are you will get more comments about how nice you look if you wear a collard shirt. Hands down.

Now onto the subject at hand.
When you're wearing a collard shirt and you don't want to go too formal, but you do want to dress it up a bit then try a neckerchief. Not an ascot. Don't get those two confused. An ascot can be very formal, a neckerchief on the other hand can go either way.
Tied simply and worn tucked or falling out of the shirt, Silk or cotton, it is a great addition to a simple outfit and you can go wild with patterns.
I use a classic blue and white bandanna pattern neckerchief more than anything.

How Paul Bunyan would do it.

Every man needs a red flannel in his arsenal.
It can be vintage or brand new, but it is an essential. It works for summer nights around a fire and, you guessed it, as part of a suit.
Yes, lately you have been seeing plaid in suiting. On suit jacket, shirts, contrast lapels, but I want to take it a step further.
Maybe it's because of where I'm from and that you have to find creative ways to be fashionable during winter weather advisories or maybe it's because I just love flannel dammit. Whatever the case may be, if it's cold then use warmer materials. Plaid is a very popular pattern all year round, but plaid and flannel are the perfect marriage. Like Tom and Katie. Oh wait...(too soon?)
Wear the classic red and black check flannel with a black suit, wear your red and forest green with blue contrast flannel with your grey suit. The choice is yours to make, but it will be a choice well made regardless because you're warm and stylish.

In–vest

So I was remembering an outfit I threw on last year. It was a typical winter day in Northern Michigan and I wanted to class up my usual quilted down Patagonia vest, so I put my grey wool blazer over top. I really liked the way it looked. So I go into the shop I worked at and one of the customers said to me "Doesn't the the blazer go underneath?"
I laughed it off and walked away.
It wasn't really until lately that I had been seeing such a look on multiple street style sites which gives me a little smirk if satisfaction.
Yeah it's cold during the winter months, but that doesn't mean that all you are able to wear is are insulated, down, waterproof, wind proof... You get the idea. Things can be altered. If you have a cardigan and a pullover sweater that you like then wear them together. Winter gives you the opportunity to experiment with a ridiculous amount of layering.
At least that's the case in Michigan.

Seeing Red

Is it just me or has there been a steady increase in red accents in the world of fashion? Above any color it has been red. Red bottomed shoes, red socks, red pocket squares...
It even goes as far as the pants, the sweaters. Oh my!
I'm not saying it's a bad thing. I'm saying there he's been a definite surge of one particular color. And I like it!
I myself own red socks, a red pocket square, red cuff links and multiple red ties. It's a damn good color. It's a masculine color and it's one that doesn't scream "LOOK AT ME! I'M HIP AND FASHIONABLE!! WOOOOOO". To the best of it's ability it is discrete with being ruled out.
If you don't own a few pieces of red, then I would start looking around.

...

You know what.

I'm not even going to break it down.

Just do this.

Ode to Nick

My friend Nick made a comment to me earlier this afternoon about being on the lookout of a nice cheap turtleneck. It got me thinking.

The steady reemergence of the turtleneck in mainstream fashion is exciting to me. Seeing as men's fashion has been taking a turn to the past with vintage bomber jackets, slimmer fitting pants that have a higher rise one the hip, and shirts that are tailored to your body type perfectly, it is only right that we bring back a classic such as this as well. And let's face it, who doesn't want to be Steve McQueen?

Styling the turtleneck can be a difficult task sometimes. Best way I have found with my J.Crew Hemmingway style wool turtleneck is to not over think it.

It doesn't require much layering because the focal point will be the turtleneck wether you like it or not.

So top it with a (who'd have though?) vintage leather bomber jacket, or wear a blue dress shirt underneath for some shirt tail contrast coming out of the bottom. Once you put on a turtleneck the only thing you should have to worry about is your pants and shoes. You're good out the door. That's the beauty of it I think.

For some men it will be a daring choice, but a good one nonetheless.

(You can also do this. This works too.)

Essentials of a Man

It's photo's like this that I love coming across as I scroll through feeds and Tumblr pages.

These are essential:

• A perfect pair of casual dress pants.
Preferably a color that goes with all looks.

• A worn in beige cardigan.
If you're fortunate enough to have a well dressed grandfather at your disposal, go through his closet on your next visit. Chances are he has a few from his younger years that he would be happy to share.

• A pack of fresh white tees.
You can never have enough.
Try a few brands to figure out which you like most/what fits your body type the best.

• A pair of versatile white trainers.
Don't worry about getting them a little scuffed up, they can be cleaned up nicely with a wet rag. Plus a little dirt adds character at can give you the perfect amount of ruggedness.

• Throw your favorite pair of sunglasses on and you're out the door.

Sometimes it's just that easy.
Style doesn't always have to be carefully thought out. It can be as easy as popping the shawl on the cardigan that give you that extra edge.

Thank you, Michael!

Earlier I talked about how excited I was about the Spring/Summer 2013 line of Michael Bastian and the runway show that was going to be streamed live via GQ.com.

It was truly fantastic. The man knows how to make a suit casual for the summer for coolness and comfort, but give you an unparalleled looking fashion sense.

I am not one to ever buy a full look. Bits and pieces here and there that would eventually make up my personal style, but when it comes to Michael Bastian I am swoon and would buy everything a wear it just how it was styled.

Here a some shots from the show that I really enjoyed, along with the full runway video.

 

 

 

 

Things To Come

Lately I've been considering adding weekly subcategories of RUDESUIT to not only advance the name and the outlook, but to bring new and exciting things to the blog as well.
Two of which are:
• From Across the Room
A compiled group of photos and websites that caught my eye and peaked my interest. Such as a beautiful woman would from across the floor of the bar. Thus the name.

•Man Dates
My good friend Nick and I are major foodies and enjoy going out and having a fine meal and cocktails. Picking apart our experience, likes, dislikes, and having a good conversation, we thought it would be an interesting thing to add to RUDESUIT seeing as there is so much more to a man than how he dresses. It's about how a man eats, drinks and speaks that make him who he is. Good food and a well mixed cocktail are subjects a man should be very well versed in at all times.

So keep coming back and reading. These new additions will be out in due course.