Our new guest post on Spring Fashion features our good friend and old colleague Matthew Jackson, who knows quite a bit about looking sharp and living in style. Check out his picks below and be sure to read more about his food adventures in his blog, The JB Kitchen.
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Theme: Dressier silhouettes worn casually
For this look, the key is to choose well-cut pieces in casual materials like linen and cotton. To modernize the styling, wear well-fitting denim or chinos in white or ecru washes to capture the spirit of the original style.
Choose a fitted, casual woven shirt that can be worn slightly wrinkled, and add an unstructured cotton or linen jacket, perhaps with a coordinated by mismatched vest. Pairing dark and light neutral colors bring the look polish, and slight pops of clear blue add visual appeal. Use accessories like the belt, shoes and a loose tie to make the look your own.
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Pick a jacket or coat that makes a statement and build a simple outfit around it. A bold, navy peacoat is a timeless jacket, and brings any simple look an elevated level of effortless chic. Worn with a simple t-shift and fitted grey jeans, the outerwear completes the effect of this outfit. Contrast the nautical flavor with boots to ground the styling so you’re ready for any bar scene.
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Theme: Statement Outerwear
Pick a jacket or coat that makes a statement and build a simple outfit around it. A bold, navy peacoat is a timeless jacket, and brings any simple look an elevated level of effortless chic. Worn with a simple t-shift and fitted grey jeans, the outerwear completes the effect of this outfit. Contrast the nautical flavor with boots to ground the styling so you’re ready for any bar scene.
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Theme: Loose, casual accessories
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Clean cut and comfortable, this look is classic for men of any age. Recalling Mad Men, the key to this French look from the late nineteenth century is to pull well-fitted pieces together simply and with confidence. Wear a trim suit for a casual weekend get-together by downplaying the formality – the original look was a casual one for Mr. Chocquet, so wear it as he does. To modernize the look, unbutton the woven shirt a little bit, wear fun socks, and slip on a comfortable pair of caramel loafers.
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A little about our friend:
Matthew Jackson, author of TheJBKitchen.com, lives in Seattle, WA.
Passionate about food and culture, Jackson started writing restaurant
reviews and a fashion column for The Daily while attending the
University of Washington. Since then, he continues to share this love
through blogging, hoping to inspire others to find the same enjoyment in
exploring their own personal interests as he has.
