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Introduction
CEO and creative director of TSBmen (formerly thestyleblogger.com), Esquire’s ‘Best Dressed Real Man in America’ 2009 and graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York are just a few of the credentials taking up residence on Dan Trepanier’s CV.
Raised on a small farm in Canada and a former college athlete, it is Mr Trepanier’s largely traditional and masculine take on style that has helped aid his continued success. This notion is particularly ingrained into the content he puts out on his site to hundreds of thousands of readers: “Our goal remains the same: creating practical and inspiring content for real guys”.
Trepanier has also got somewhat of a fashion background behind him, with experience in buying with high-end clothing store Saks Fifth Avenue and collaborations with companies such as Gillette, Frank Clegg and Rich in Clothing. These fashion-based level experiences, combined with his everyman appeal, shape Trepanier’s style into something that men can easily draw inspiration from and aspire to.
Style Breakdown: Dan Trepanier
Dan’s dress sense is very much in the vein of what we here at FashionBeans often strive for – timeless but with the occasional twist. Individuality is essential to every well dressed, standout gent but behind that individuality is the perfected craft of timeless basics done justice – the blank canvas on which the art of accessories and detailing is applied.
From fit to flourish, ties to trouser breaks, Trepanier has the basics more than perfected. Equally, his ability to put together a classic outfit before adding something a little different for that standout quality is second-to-none.
Think vintage, chunky knit Cowichan cardigans layered over a perfectly curated shirt, tie and waistcoat combination or an old lightweight camo jacket worn over an oxford shirt, bow tie, indigo jeans and loafers. Both looks sound a little out there on paper to the average guy, yet Dan pulls them off and makes them look good; confidence we can all be inspired by.
Our man isn’t afraid to take a risk or two, yet at the same time many of his outfits are combed back to basics.
See More Photos At: TSBmen.com
Key Consideration: Suiting
A lot of the suiting featured on TSBmen is from Michael Andrews Bespoke, a brand which Trepanier serves as a Senior Advisor. A key element of Trepanier’s wardrobe, the plethora of suits shot on TSBmen are expertly tailored and accessorised to perfection in a variety of smart, casual and business-casual settings.
Dan also displays the full range of versatility the modern lounge suit possesses. Pairing them with everything from ties, pocket squares and silk scarves to jeans, tees and sneakers, our icon always makes them look sharp, no matter the setting.
Another admirable quality is Dan’s choice of suiting. Often stepping away from the everyday essentials of the navy, grey and black suits, Trepanier has been snapped in everything from deep green to the rapidly rising burgundy tailoring, while he has also demonstrated the forgotten art of the brown hued suit on more than one occasion.
- Asos Slim Fit Suit In Grey Herringbone
- Topman Chocolate Liquid Ultra Skinny Suit
- Reiss Butler B Textured Blazer Green
- Reiss Harvest Double Breasted Pinstripe Suit Grey
- Alexander Mcqueen Half-canvassed Jacket
- Paul Smith Slim-fit Wool Suit
Dressing Down & Dressing Well
Stepping away from tailoring and individual twists, what makes Dan’s style so on point is his ability to dress down and dress well; a topic of a fairly recent FashionBeans article.
Dan’s everyman appeal comes into its own here as he pulls together the simple looks that are often forgotten in the menswear community, yet they are the type of looks the average gent adheres and aspires to.
Regularly rocking outfits featuring hoodies, ruggers, worker style boots and the like, Dan demonstrates the other side of menswear; the side which most men are actually on and relate to.
Inspired By Clothing
- Asos Duffle Coat
- Ymc Rugby Top With Stripes
- Reiss Mars Merino Wool Crew Neck Jumper Mist Grey
- Denim & Supply By Ralph Lauren Camo Army Jacket
- Allsaints Frith Pea Coat
- Slowear Zanone Chunky-knit Wool Cardigan
- Reiss Amp Pleat Front Trousers Sand
- Polo Ralph Lauren Mayfield Tweed Vest
- Penfield Outback Insulated Gilet
- Reiss Neptune Roll Neck Merino Jumper Dark Brown
- Levis Raw Selvedge 511 Slim Jeans
- Brioni Bengal Stripe Cotton Shirt
- Reiss Rye Holdall Mid Brown
- E. Tautz Laird And Co Hat 133342
- Selected Bow Tie And Pocket Square Set
- Kg By Kurt Geiger Walters Leather Hiker Boots
- J.crew Thompson Leather Driving Shoes
- Clarks Originals Grey Suede Desert Boots
Final Word
Dan’s grounded sensibility is definitely one of the stand out attributes that really sets him apart from the regular host of ‘successful’ men’s fashion bloggers and those who have ‘made it’ in the industry through that route.
With a personal style that every FashionBeans reader can surely admire and take inspiration from, he is a shining example of how mastering the basics allows you to then experiment and add unique touches to all your outfits – and pull them off with style.
To see more of Dan’s style and advice, visit TSBmen.com.
So, what do you think of Mr Trepanier’s style?
Let us know in the comments section…
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Finally you got him on here! Always looks classic and individual, hard to find anyone who disagrees he’s got style!
LOVE his style! Effortless but immaculate.
He definately knows more than most how to put an outfit together, however he doesn’t have the swag to really carry it off. Classic case of the clothes wearing him a bit
I have to agree with Dan – he is a great dresser, but always look slightly too self-conscious or try-hard in his pictures. Can’t deny that he can dress though, and I very much aspire to this kind of wardrobe
Yeah, agree, but I’d even go as far as saying that he looks a bit of a fashion victim / plonker in many of the photos. There seems to be a lot of ‘showy’ sunglasses, hats and glove wearing as well – classic try-hard.
Great article and a very good choice – looks like a regular guy but immaculately turned out. Much prefer to see individuals who dress for the real world and show real ingenuity rather than the likes of Ne-Yo.
As the article points out, he has an attainable and very masculine sense of style which certainly widens his appeal to those like me who aren’t always imaginative enough to take inspiration from the catwalks or more experimental industry icons. Dan Trepanier seems to bridge the relatability gap between the average guy just looking for a few tips, to those who live for fashion. Difficult not to admire and respect him for the effortless consistency with which he manages to do that!
This guy is fly – I disagree that the clothes wear him. He dresses quite unobtrusively. Top article.
Love his style. Classical, fashionable and down to earth. Nothing wanky, nothing over the top. He stands out but without having to shout ‘look at me, look at me’. He is the antithesis of someone like Wooster, who always looks as if he is trying to have a photo taken of him.
love that comment ‘nothing wanky’ haha
If try-hard is a way to describe him, that definitely works because Dan is one of the hardest workers at whatever he decides to do that I know. He tries hard to be a good stylist and he is. I don’t know how you could get that kind of impression from his pictures, it is apparent to me that presents himself, more than most other ‘fashion’ publications as simply enjoying life and being happy doing what he does. At the same time he does know that he is being photographed, he shouldn’t always have to pretend that he doesn’t know if that’s the way you think he should be to look more ‘natural’. Also, I know Dan lives by the dressing philosophy ‘put it on and forget about it’. He has a true hustling mentality and can make someting out of nothing, which I guess in this moment in time means he has genuine ‘swag’. So I guess I don’t see where you guys are coming from. And I could try to go on and keep attempting to convince you, but I do understand that you just see pictures of him on the internet, you would notice these things if you spent some time with him. But everyone is entitled to an opinion and this is simply mine! Cheers gentlemen.
Very elegant, but also, a very “day by day” way of dress. In spite of common people don’t have much money, in nowadays, to spent, its possible to catch a very good few tips to apply in our wardrobe. Thanks, and sorry for my bad english!
I’m a huge fan of his blog and have always like his style a lot, don’t think he’s trying hard or anything. Perhaps it seems that way here cause it’s all put up by random photos, if you follow through blog by blog then you might see things differently?
Im trying to find a high street version of the burgundy shawl cardigan, top right in the first set of pictures. Any ideas?
I think his style is very well put together. Yes, some aspects may seem try hard like the picture with the hoodie, (matching contrasting gloves and shoes but to add a bowtie is too much) and the fact that he may be uncomfortable having his picture taken aids in this try hard persona. I think he is genuine but just a little different.
He seems to have a “day by day way of dress” as put by Filipe Silva which makes his attire more genuine as he is not constricted by a “im a smart casual person” or a mod or rockabilly way of thought. everyday i wake up i feel different and i dress accordingly, and that imo is the only way to be original, to dress how you feel.
absolutely love dans style…..total legend x
Do an article on ASAP Rocky!!!!!!!!!!!!