{My Man Mondays} V-neck Sweater
It is still freezing outside, so we are still talking winter attire here. Now let's talk v-neck sweaters. I have been trying to get Matt to wear one forever, but he is afraid if he does not wear ratty/old-and-nasty clothes that people will confuse him for a metrosexual, so instead he would rather be confused for the homeless.
Nonetheless, the v-neck sweater is great because it is versatile. You've got:
Work appropriate with just the collared shirt underneath,
More casual with just a tee under,
A v-neck sweater vest instead for those hot-blooded creatures,
And then the "ready for Sunday" look with a collared shirt and tie.
So it looks like any day of the week is perfect for the v-neck sweater, and we didn't even go into fun patterns. If you don't think the v-neck sweater is spicy enough for your wardrobe, pick one that has a unique pattern on it. Oh the endless possibilities. Be aware that fashion trends are working more towards the slimmer fitting sweaters, so don't get too baggy with this look. Remember, we are not going for homeless.
{My Man Mondays} The Cardigan
While visiting with Matt's family over the Christmas break, my fashion blog came up, and I was asked the intriguing question "Do you ever do men's outfits?". I answered no, but that was an avenue I wouldn't mind trying. Then we got into the topic of what it is now. Of course I had to throw out the cardigan (my obsession now continues to men's fashion). His wife laughed and said "Mr. Rogers cardigans?".....mmm, actually yes :)
Because of this intriguing conversation I have decided to start My Man Mondays, because lets be honest women (or most of us), we dress our men (or maybe should. Now every Monday you will have some inspiration on the side of men's fashion.
Enjoy our first My Man Monday!
Here are a few examples of some cardigans that work for men these days. If you can't tell, there really is not a limited supply of designs that work. These are dressier ways to wear a cardigan. You can throw the cardigan over a button-up like in the left upper picture, and then roll the sleeves. Rolling the sleeves up is the important part of the outfit to make it less Mr. Rogers and more "up-to-date".
Here is the more casual way to wear the cardigan; just throw it over a tee (v-neck or round), and put on a pair of jeans. Comfy and warm with this chilly winter and add a cardigan with a fun (masculine) color like mustard yellow for the spring season.
I just liked this in-between classy and comfortable look with the tee underneath, but paired with khakis to make it slightly dressier for a date.
Ok, ladies, this is just our first day. Get ready to dress that man up. And Mike, here is your how-to to wear that cardigan that you wanted to buy, without looking like Mr. Rogers :) {My Man Mondays} The Man Scarf
Yes, most people are showing off their spring line already, but lets be honest here, it is still FREEZING. This is why, I am still sticking with winter fashions on this My Man Monday.
The man scarf is somewhat feared by men. But men, this is the time to embrace it. It is warm, cozy, and sexy. Not to mention, you don't have to change your style at all. Just throw on your tee and then the scarf over. Or, if you listened to last week and got a "Manigan" then you can throw THAT over a tee and then your scarf.
Oh the possibilities! Here are some guys who strut the scarf very well:
Yes, Jake is in a somewhat metro pose right here, but trust me, the ladies like the man scarf. We wear our heels for you, do our makeup everyday (mmmm, ok slight exaggeration for some, like me), and wear our "girlie" clothes. So do us a favor and just try it out, I think you will be pleased with the results.
{My Man Mondays} Preppy Boy
Something about this outfit screams preppy to me, but yet I love it. And sorry for the lack of picture with it all put together. I know this look has been done before, but for reason no one seems to have taken a picture of it, and Matt told me when I first started My Man Mondays that he would not be my model. (Even though I think he would make a super hot model :).
So, I pieced it together with my super handy Stylebook (I almost wanted to say "notebook". Been watching too many Blue's Clues with Link I think, lol).
This is so easy, and perfect while it is still chilly out. Men, just throw on a white tee, your favorite plaid long-sleeved shirt (unbuttoned, or buttoned, either one), and then a simple hooded zip-up jacket. Now it gets tricky: roll the sleeves up on the jacket and shirt TOGETHER so that the plaid shows on the outside. Now put on those old jeans of yours, some tennies (I like converse, or oxfords) and you are all set for a comfy, warm and stylish day.
Now go, men, and make me proud!
{My Man Mondays} Plaid Everything
Plaid has taken over men's fashion (awesome) and it now reaches from guy's shoes to their shorts to their jackets. It is all over and I can't say that this doesn't make me happy, because in fact, I LOVE it. I don't mean all together though fellas. Sorry to those of you who could have figured that out on your own (Matt brought Link to church one day dressed in blue and green plaid shorts with an orange and brown plaid shirt....it hurt me a little).
So here are all the fun ways to wear plaid:
We have the plaid fedora.
The plaid hoodie/jacket.
We have the plaid long-sleeved plaid shirt.
My favorite: The plaid Shoes
And Matt's favorite: The plaid shorts.
All of these are a great way to strut your man stuff. The shirt and shorts are for the more timid of heart. So start with those if you are a little weary of the plaid look. Then maybe get a little crazy with some plaid shoes (because they are awesome) and then go from their with the rest of the plaid looks. Again, though, DO NOT put more than 1 plaid look together unless you are so overwhelming stylish that you have found that perfect balance that, frankly, I would have to see to believe is even possible.
My favorite men's look with the plaid fedora: Wear it with a casual and loose fitting white tee, comfy shorts, and some loafers, for a smooth and comfy look.
Now the one plaid thing that I beg you take with caution: The plaid short-sleeved shirt. I haven't quite figured out how to put that one together without looking like an old man. So please, if you have an awesome ideas send them in to my email.
Alright, now get crazy with plaid!
{My Man Mondays} V-neck Sweater
It is still freezing outside, so we are still talking winter attire here. Now let's talk v-neck sweaters. I have been trying to get Matt to wear one forever, but he is afraid if he does not wear ratty/old-and-nasty clothes that people will confuse him for a metrosexual, so instead he would rather be confused for the homeless.
Nonetheless, the v-neck sweater is great because it is versatile. You've got:
Nonetheless, the v-neck sweater is great because it is versatile. You've got:
Work appropriate with just the collared shirt underneath,
More casual with just a tee under,
A v-neck sweater vest instead for those hot-blooded creatures,
And then the "ready for Sunday" look with a collared shirt and tie.
So it looks like any day of the week is perfect for the v-neck sweater, and we didn't even go into fun patterns. If you don't think the v-neck sweater is spicy enough for your wardrobe, pick one that has a unique pattern on it. Oh the endless possibilities. Be aware that fashion trends are working more towards the slimmer fitting sweaters, so don't get too baggy with this look. Remember, we are not going for homeless.
{My Man Mondays} The Cardigan
While visiting with Matt's family over the Christmas break, my fashion blog came up, and I was asked the intriguing question "Do you ever do men's outfits?". I answered no, but that was an avenue I wouldn't mind trying. Then we got into the topic of what it is now. Of course I had to throw out the cardigan (my obsession now continues to men's fashion). His wife laughed and said "Mr. Rogers cardigans?".....mmm, actually yes :)
Because of this intriguing conversation I have decided to start My Man Mondays, because lets be honest women (or most of us), we dress our men (or maybe should. Now every Monday you will have some inspiration on the side of men's fashion.
Enjoy our first My Man Monday!
Because of this intriguing conversation I have decided to start My Man Mondays, because lets be honest women (or most of us), we dress our men (or maybe should. Now every Monday you will have some inspiration on the side of men's fashion.
Enjoy our first My Man Monday!
Here are a few examples of some cardigans that work for men these days. If you can't tell, there really is not a limited supply of designs that work. These are dressier ways to wear a cardigan. You can throw the cardigan over a button-up like in the left upper picture, and then roll the sleeves. Rolling the sleeves up is the important part of the outfit to make it less Mr. Rogers and more "up-to-date".
Here is the more casual way to wear the cardigan; just throw it over a tee (v-neck or round), and put on a pair of jeans. Comfy and warm with this chilly winter and add a cardigan with a fun (masculine) color like mustard yellow for the spring season.
I just liked this in-between classy and comfortable look with the tee underneath, but paired with khakis to make it slightly dressier for a date.
Ok, ladies, this is just our first day. Get ready to dress that man up. And Mike, here is your how-to to wear that cardigan that you wanted to buy, without looking like Mr. Rogers :)
{My Man Mondays} The Man Scarf
Yes, most people are showing off their spring line already, but lets be honest here, it is still FREEZING. This is why, I am still sticking with winter fashions on this My Man Monday.
The man scarf is somewhat feared by men. But men, this is the time to embrace it. It is warm, cozy, and sexy. Not to mention, you don't have to change your style at all. Just throw on your tee and then the scarf over. Or, if you listened to last week and got a "Manigan" then you can throw THAT over a tee and then your scarf.
Oh the possibilities! Here are some guys who strut the scarf very well:
The man scarf is somewhat feared by men. But men, this is the time to embrace it. It is warm, cozy, and sexy. Not to mention, you don't have to change your style at all. Just throw on your tee and then the scarf over. Or, if you listened to last week and got a "Manigan" then you can throw THAT over a tee and then your scarf.
Oh the possibilities! Here are some guys who strut the scarf very well:
Yes, Jake is in a somewhat metro pose right here, but trust me, the ladies like the man scarf. We wear our heels for you, do our makeup everyday (mmmm, ok slight exaggeration for some, like me), and wear our "girlie" clothes. So do us a favor and just try it out, I think you will be pleased with the results.
{My Man Mondays} Preppy Boy
Something about this outfit screams preppy to me, but yet I love it. And sorry for the lack of picture with it all put together. I know this look has been done before, but for reason no one seems to have taken a picture of it, and Matt told me when I first started My Man Mondays that he would not be my model. (Even though I think he would make a super hot model :).
So, I pieced it together with my super handy Stylebook (I almost wanted to say "notebook". Been watching too many Blue's Clues with Link I think, lol).
This is so easy, and perfect while it is still chilly out. Men, just throw on a white tee, your favorite plaid long-sleeved shirt (unbuttoned, or buttoned, either one), and then a simple hooded zip-up jacket. Now it gets tricky: roll the sleeves up on the jacket and shirt TOGETHER so that the plaid shows on the outside. Now put on those old jeans of yours, some tennies (I like converse, or oxfords) and you are all set for a comfy, warm and stylish day.
Now go, men, and make me proud!
So, I pieced it together with my super handy Stylebook (I almost wanted to say "notebook". Been watching too many Blue's Clues with Link I think, lol).
This is so easy, and perfect while it is still chilly out. Men, just throw on a white tee, your favorite plaid long-sleeved shirt (unbuttoned, or buttoned, either one), and then a simple hooded zip-up jacket. Now it gets tricky: roll the sleeves up on the jacket and shirt TOGETHER so that the plaid shows on the outside. Now put on those old jeans of yours, some tennies (I like converse, or oxfords) and you are all set for a comfy, warm and stylish day.
Now go, men, and make me proud!
{My Man Mondays} Plaid Everything
Plaid has taken over men's fashion (awesome) and it now reaches from guy's shoes to their shorts to their jackets. It is all over and I can't say that this doesn't make me happy, because in fact, I LOVE it. I don't mean all together though fellas. Sorry to those of you who could have figured that out on your own (Matt brought Link to church one day dressed in blue and green plaid shorts with an orange and brown plaid shirt....it hurt me a little).
So here are all the fun ways to wear plaid:
So here are all the fun ways to wear plaid:
We have the plaid fedora.
The plaid hoodie/jacket.
We have the plaid long-sleeved plaid shirt.
My favorite: The plaid Shoes
And Matt's favorite: The plaid shorts.
All of these are a great way to strut your man stuff. The shirt and shorts are for the more timid of heart. So start with those if you are a little weary of the plaid look. Then maybe get a little crazy with some plaid shoes (because they are awesome) and then go from their with the rest of the plaid looks. Again, though, DO NOT put more than 1 plaid look together unless you are so overwhelming stylish that you have found that perfect balance that, frankly, I would have to see to believe is even possible.
My favorite men's look with the plaid fedora: Wear it with a casual and loose fitting white tee, comfy shorts, and some loafers, for a smooth and comfy look.
Now the one plaid thing that I beg you take with caution: The plaid short-sleeved shirt. I haven't quite figured out how to put that one together without looking like an old man. So please, if you have an awesome ideas send them in to my email.
Alright, now get crazy with plaid!
