Love scanning music festivals for new finds. SXSW music festival always has something cool to discover. See the Pretty Much Amazing playlist from Soundcloud below or download the top 100 from NPR. So I'm going to jump on The Bachelor bandwagon. Not because I'm a Juan Pablo fan, but more because this image screams why fit and presentation matter! Juan Pablo, at 5'11", is a former professional soccer player. Being athletic is fantastic, but it means that some trends that work well for models or men with a leaner build, don't translate well. To start, (#1) a double vented suit jacket is normally better suited for men with a wider lower body. Good choice for a soccer player, who are known for their strong quads! But... The slim fit, tapered slacks of his suit (#2) are too narrow, especially at the bottom. The cuffs (#3) don't hit the shoes at a good point. He would do better with more a straight, not tapered leg. Lastly, presentation. This suit is entirely too WRINKLED! Wrinkles vastly devalue style, no matter how much this suit cost, whether it is custom or off the rack. |
Why be Dapper?There was a time when men wore hats, had impeccably tailored suits and small details like the knot of a tie and print of a pocket square were paramount. Collared shirts became t-shirts; oxfords gave way to sneakers; and the traditional office suit shifted to business casual, or even, just plain casual. Categories
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