Purple Daze

In a symbolic gesture Democrats and Republicans sat together during the State of the Union address and President Obama donned a purple power  tie.  (Remember from elementary school art class?  Blue and Red make Purple.)  I don't know if we'll see any real U-N-I-T-Y over the next two years but I'm jumping on the bandwagon.  But since I'm not the President, I'm bolstering my look with a purple and white gingham shirt. 

This look will add interest to a navy blue wool suit and look great with a gray wool suit.  Add a white pocket square to keep it classy.  A word of advic:.  Don't wear a purple tie to a job interview.  People might think you're too confident.  Remember, you're not the President, yet.

50% Off at Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers is having a 50% off Winter clearance sale.  I checked it out today and there's a ton of sweaters, jackets and pants marked down including some updated takes on their classic pieces.  I scored a great pair of slim fit grey twill pants.  The sale will last until the end of January so buy this week before you have to shell out some cash on a Valentine's Day gift.

Golden Globe Inspiration

Ahh yes.  It's award show season.  Oh how Hollywood loves to recognize each others talents and oh how the rest of us like to watch!  And watch we did.  Check out these daper ensembles from Sunday. 




The double breasted jacket is back gentlemen!  Tom Hanks looks great here along with his wife Rita Wilson and the Spielbergs.  Pull out your double breasted jackets this year.  Dress them up or down.

 

Blair Underwood looking smooth as usual in a fitted black jacket with a peak lapel.  Go for a close cut suit this year and show off the physique.  No guarantee though that you'll end up with a lady as pretty as Blair's wife, Desiree DeCosta.

I don't know who this guy is but he got the tone on tone thing right!  Just be careful and keep it modern lest you look like you're hosting Who Wants to be a Millionaire circa 1999.




 

Now is the time to stock up on Winter items

I don't know about you but the snow pummeling the Northeast has me thinking about Summer vacation already.  But the reality is that's a good six months away and we've got another two months of cold weather.  The retailers are making room for the Spring items so now is the time to pick up scarfs, hats, gloves and coats at a great discount so you can stay warm and stylish like my man Jay-Z.  Don't forget to check out the discount retailers like Daffy's, Syms and Century 21.  Stores will keep the Winter items on the shelf until President's Day but if you delay, you'll be left with the stuff no one wants to wear, no matter how much it cost.

Welcome to 2011 and my new blog!

On here I'll offer advice on men's clothing and accessories to compliment my new consulting business offering the same.  Check back periodically for updates as I prepare for the official launch on March 1st!