Words of Wisdom from David Macklovitch of Chromeo

"Sometimes something as superficial as picking a good outfit

 will actually have profound repercussions on your well being."

The Man with the Great Layering

                          

Seeing as the cold weather is getting closer and closer I wanted to talk about something a bit more casual for a change and how to apply it to your wardrobe for the coming months.
Now, I know later has always been a key staple in fall/winter fashion, but what I have yet to see make it's way to the light style wise is the layering of multiple sweaters, scarves, shirts, and vests as much as I would like.
This topic is a frequent one with my good friend Nick and I.
If you're looking for an example of what I'm talking about then go out and rent the American version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Daniel Craig's character Mikael Blomkvist has what the costume designer for the movie, Rooney Mara, describes as "Very chic, but also very natural and very comfortable. He has a very casual elegance about himself."
As I have stated in articles prior, it is something to strive for that your style looks effortless, but so very well put together to fit your personality.
Modification to already created styles to fit how you feel comfortable is, of course, a style all it's own and that's what RUDESUIT is all about.
For this season I will be applying this look to my own quite often. Using some of my favorite cardigans and cable knit sweaters from J. Crew and some classic blue or crisp white Oxford button downs

A little side note for fall fashion: Don't iron your button downs.
Let Michael Bastian Explain.

Hip To Be Square

"Hey, Paul!"

When you make the decision to wear your suit jacket without a tie, you decide to do the t shirt thing underneath, or whatever it is, think about your pocket square. A lack of both a tie and a pocket square will portray the wrong kind of underdressed. You want it to look purposeful, not accidental.

When choosing a pocket square stay away from exact colors. If you're wearing a blue shirt then don't wear a solid blue pocket square of the same color.

Try to go out for your comfort zone on this one. Bright, bold, statement colors and patterns. Paisley, floral, polka dot.

These things will not detract from your masculinity. Rather they will give a small push to your style without going overboard.

And don't worry about how it is folded either. That is unless you want to. Even the littlest of things like a pocket square can portray your character.

JS Sloane. Modern Classic.

I was stumbling my way through Tumblr, looking at the menswear tags, among other things that the followers of RUDESUIT and of course myself would be interested in. Clothing obviously, but there is far more to a man's wardrobe than his clothing. It's how a man prepares himself everyday. As for myself and my friends, we like to use Murray's Beeswax pomade. It's cheap, smells good, works well. The only problem with it is that it doesn't wash out quickly. It takes a few washes. It's not a huge deal, but it may be for some.

So in my internet travels I came across this lovely product. If you have viewed this video already then you were just as impressed with this man's knowledge of the iconic classics we all have tried to emulate at one point in time as I was. I know one thing is for certain. I would trust this man with every stand of my hair and I will absolutely be purchasing this product.

Unconventional, but significant.

Any suit can be great if you know how to do it.

Here is one way to do it.

Sometimes it is better to steer clear of pattern and use what you have if you are lacking funds or don't know what to look for.

Stick with the essentials.

A white button down will never go out of style. Extremely versatile, and classily fashionable.

See how this is all being done? Unbutton it. A tiny detail. Unconventional, but significant.

Mixed with a white on white pocket square with single line embroidery. Perfectly executed.

Any grey suit will do, but make sure it fits you well, and stick with a slimmer tie. Not a skinny tie. A slimmer tie. Try finding one with a similar, if not the same fabric and color as your suit. It will add a confusing bit of contrast.

Fall/Winter Preview

I'm all about details, so this just makes me very happy.

Slim fit corduroy pants, no break, with a cuff. Great!

Neutral color palate houndstooth overcoat. Double great!

Pulled together at the bottom with brown suede chukkas.

A perfect fall to winter transition look. We're not there just yet, but start taking notes.

This guy...

Editor in Chief of Esquire Magazine David Granger said:

"I've learned that I want to be distinctive in subtle ways. Like not that many men wear single-breasted, peak lapel jackets, and it's just a nice thing," he said. "It's the little things that set you apart that are important. I don't really believe in big statements." 

If you'd like to hear more wisdom from this man, visit What I’ve Learned: David Granger.