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Editor Introduction
So yesterday we featured 2 of Ashley Cover’s favourite outfits from LookBook.nu, the reasons behind them and how to get a similar look using items available online right now. This is the second part of his lookbook featuring another 2 looks which we hope you will enjoy. We had some great reader feedback yesterday and hope to continue it today in order to get a bit of interaction and debate going:
Are these looks accessible and easy enough to pull off by the “stereotypical male”? Or is this the point and you need to have some individuality and flair to be a true style icon and avoid blending in with the crowd? Are the limiting beliefs of most males that they can’t pull off these types of look what is holding them back from their true potential?
I want to know YOUR THOUGHTS…
Ashley Introduction
Every so often here on Fashionbeans, an article is posted that causes quite a stir amongst readers and even some of the writers. The latest episode of controversy came from Feature Writer Luke Todd and his LOOKBOOK lookbook article. Now personally, I hold a lot of respect for Luke for choosing the looks that he chose. He could have quite easily picked the most commercial of looks, containing garments widely available online making his re-creations of the looks pretty straight forward and would have more than likely ensured a good few “safe” positive comments, but he didn’t. Luke chose a few of the ‘not so obvious’ looks which he personally loves for one reason or another and hoped to maybe inspire a few of you to try a brand new trend. Well, it is now time for me to call upon myself to stick my two-penneth in and submit my own LOOKBOOK lookbook article under exactly the same principles. Some may call me stupid, some may call me naive, but I personally just think I love a good challenge!
Please note: I have altered some of the looks slightly as we are limited to what is available online.
The Looks
LOOK 3
As edgy as this look may appear, it is in fact a very timeless ensemble. As long as Rock/Indie/Metal music has a following, Punk inspired looks will always remain popular. Yet again, the accessories play a big part in creating uniqueness for Curtis Y’s look. The amazing studded shoes (which are actually a women’s shoe from Soap Fashion) being teamed with a close enough matching Holdall Bag are a hit combination. However, I think this look really comes together where Curtis introduces tailoring. The charcoal trousers are a great contrast against the shoes; they are fitted to perfection (as does the leather jacket may I add) and really add a slightly more ‘grown-up’, and thankfully ‘non-Emo’ feel to the overall look. Tailored shorts or Hareem pants would also look very nice incorporated into the outfit.
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LOOK 4
If you have just come across all D?j?-vu-like, fear not, you aren’t gong mad. I felt I HAD to use another look from Little Fashionisto for 2 reasons. 1) As I have previously stated, this is one of my all time favourite Lookbookers and as I am the one writing this article, I can get away with pulling stunts like this. 2) He has done SO many things right with this look it I just had to share my thoughts. Ok, firstly the trousers. As I have also already mentioned. Little Fashionisto is of a very slight build being only 5ft 1″ tall and fitting into a men’s XXS. The high waist on his trousers lengthens his legs by inches and the pleats have added extra inches to his waist. The horizontal stripes on the t-shirt add bulk to his torso and the open Stone Trench (surely I’ve convinced you to buy one by now?) splits up his frame nicely.
One BIG thing that I am so happy that Little Fashionisto has done, and something I probably only see around 10% of men doing… TUCKING YOUR SHIRT IN! It is the perfect opportunity to show off how well that belt matches, compliments or fashionably clashes with your outfit as well as giving yourself a slightly more sophisticated appearance. Even if you are of a slightly heavier set build, swap the striped tee for a v-neck t-shirt or open neck shirt (which could very easily be layered with knitwear in winter months), leaving it untucked if you have a bit of a belly and opt for a lower rise jean. Done. Such a simple, classical, nautical inspired look that consists of items sure to work with any wardrobe in numerous ways. If you find yourself as intrigued as I am by Little Fashionisto’s style, be sure to check out a recent interview with him at our friend’s Brigherman’s blog.
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Yes.. Yes.. Yes! Now these are two fantastic looks that really are top of the pile and something I can really relate to and pinch a few tips from which is what Lookbook and Fashionbeans is all about now.
The first look is a perfect example of how to do black-on-black well which is great as it just happens to be my favourite colour and the colour that takes up the majority of my wardrobe!! The devil really is in the detail and those shoes are just amazing! I’ve already though about trying to stud some of my current shoes as the studded shoe market seems pretty slim but this has convinced me to give it a go.
The second look is equally as cool as the lads clearly got the style and confidence to pull it off correctly. I’ve been looking for ways to introduce a little more colour in whilst still keeping a bit of an edge.
Just wish I suited high waisted trousers…. That’s a thought. Will you be doing a anything on how should tall and somewhat well-built men should best dress?
I NEED THOSE LOAFERS IN MY LIFE!
Great looks again!
Duncan
I love the fourth look, if i was being honest I probably wouldn’t go for the trench coat, bit early for that, but thats just me! The clubmasters however are bang on trend, they are the must have sunglasses of the summer. Also there’s nothin wrong with rocking a leather jacket in the evenin like look three! Great site btw, keep up the great work!
another great article. I’ve always love doing a high-waisted trousers because they give an illusion of longer legs (which i really need)
I often hear people say that horizontal stripes makes you look wider.. and I’ve always thought that must be a MYTH… if it was done properly… it wont… eg. you need to pick the right size of stripes…and it should hit your torso a certain way… and if you have a blazer/coat/cardigan to stop that horizontal vision — it wont stretch your appearance…
The pant’s was an old SUPER LOOOSE trousers I own (which I nver get to use because of its ill fitting) so I decided to alter it and slim down the bottom leg and let the upper thigh stay as is… (i was trying to mimick the silhouette of a drop-crotch pants) SO IF YOU DON’T FEEL like spending few bucks on a new pair of trousers… you can just DIY it… =D
Clubmaster is def a MUST HAVE accessory I must say. I LOVE those shoes Ashley… thank God I’m size5 or else I’d be broke by now from buying nice shoes like this one you picked.
Again, it’s a pleasure being mentioned here @FashionBeans. Thank you so much. Goodluck and more power.
xoxo,
LittleFashionisto.com
I cant fault either of these two looks, maybe for some they are a bit extravagant but I think certain things from both looks can be incorporated into even the least fashion conscious of men. Oh and I dig those grey chino’s from Oki-ni at the bottom.
WOW~