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10 Rules to Observe With Your Denim Jeans

Do you want to look casual, yet appear great in your dressing? Denim jeans can help you look real good even as you try not to be completely formal. All jeans are not exactly the same, and the rules for different shapes, sizes, colors and designs are slightly different.

Before you slip into your pair of denim jeans, be sure you understand exactly what you should do. You don’t want to dress up for an occasion and then eventually find out you are the only odd man there. Do you? Your answer is an emphatic “NO”, I am sure.

In this post, I am going to talk about the 10 rules to observe with your denim jeans, having at the back of my mind that this is not a mistimed posting. A lot of people end up being embarrassed in parties because they just discover they have dressed the opposite way from what others are doing. So, let’s quickly take a look at some of the ‘Dos” and the “Don’ts” to observe with your denim jeans.

DON’T:

Tuck and Run You have to make a decision whether or not you are going to be tucking your shirts in. If you plan to do so, leave the shirt long. There is no need trying to force a short shirt into your jean trouser. It would at some point pull out as you try to run. If you don’t plan to tuck in, take your shirt to the tailor to have it adjusted. You don’t want to make your shirt look oversized or ridiculously long. Do you?

DON’T:

Over launder your jean Sometimes you are tempted to be a clean freak by over washing your jean and in the process, make it to whisker and fade. Fading causes your jean to lose its quality and respect. Also, avoid using dryers on your jeans after washing them. You should rather turn them inside out and leave them in the air to dry.

DON’T:

play with color if you are a novice Stay away from color-mixing if you do not know what to do. Get advice from friends who have been doing this with good result. A good place to start can be to pair different denim shades together. You can add black jean and a sand color jacket, black jean and a white shirt, or white jean and a blue denim jacket.

DON’T:

Leg Out Your work jean cuff should be able to cover your shoe top. It shouldn’t be showing your striped socks or any other socks for that matter before you take a seat. To take care of this, you can adopt any of the three cuffs below The Single cuff: It makes you smart and sporty. You should only fold up the bottom 1½ inches and let it maintain some creases. The Double cuff: This should be folded up 1 inch and then apply an extra roll. If you are going casual, take the cuff a little higher. The Messy Triple cuff: If you want to go leisurely, roll a half-inch cuff, double it twice over. Allow it to remain creased.

DON’T:

Wear denim accessories I am sure you wouldn’t like to dress up like a “denim mascot” by putting on denim from head to toe. If you are already going with a denim jean, avoid other accessories like denim hat, denim shoes, handbag, etc.

What are the “Dos” for denim jeans?

Having seen some of the “don’ts” of denim jeans, it’s time to consider the “Dos” also. So, what are the things that should get our nod?

DO:

Use denim shades More attention is drawn to your body parts if you use lighter shades of denim to cover them. But dark washes make you look slimmer in appearance. To look smarter and slimmer, combine dark denim jean with a light jacket or denim top.

DO:

Give it a spin Allow your jeans to go through a cycle of washes before altering them. They will eventually shrink a little bit because they are made of cotton. Altering them too early could make them shrink beyond the level you expected.

DO:

Change shades Don’t stick to a particular color even if you are not comfortable with it. Be bold to experiment with shades of colors. If white appears too bold, try other colors like ash or sand. It is easier to maintain them.

DO:

Dress up your double denim You can look cuter by adding other forms of accessories to your denim jeans. Try adding tuxedo blazer, fashion heels, bright red lip, sports caps, or fine-quality, striped socks, light sneaker canvas to fit and make you sexier.

DO:

Rip your jeans Ripping your denim jeans or adding some distress to them is a way of making them look unique. But you must try and add some decency while doing this. Never let the ripping turn you into a lunatic of a sort. Be careful also not to let the ripped areas expose your underpants unduly.

Conclusion

Denim jeans still remain highly-admired attire that you should be proud to wear any day, anywhere. Remember these rules when about to pick your denim next time and then do the best you can to look real smart, cute and sexy in them.

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Top 10 Jean Trousers Every Man Should Wear - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=569

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Top 10 Jean Trousers Every Man Should Wear

Jean trousers have clearly become a part of the human fashion world that may never go away anymore. When you begin to think that the fabric is going out of vogue another brand comes in to add spice to the ever highly accepted clothes. Everybody loves jeans – men, women, boys, girls, just name them!

One reason jean trousers have come to stay is because of their ruggedness. They are highly durable. Besides, jeans are fashionable; they come in different brands, shapes, colors and designs. You can easily get the type that suits you in the market.

Jeans are also protective, meaning that you can use them in tough terrains, during a harsh cold weather, when in an area prone to physical attacks (can’t be easily torn), and they can easily go with tough, heavy shoes to keep your feet protected. With close to 500 million jeans sold yearly in the US, the world cannot be wrong.

Types of Jean trousers to wear

Here are a few jeans collections that you need in your wardrobe. They are not the only jeans in the market, but they are carefully selected to help make your shopping easier for you and save you the headache of making a choice.

1. Michael Kors Men Straight-Leg Jeans

Going out in white denim could just be the cutest thing to do. Apart from being a display of elegance, it is also a way of dressing neatly. It is an ideal outfit to wear after Memorial Day. Michael Kors can go with a top of any color.

You can as use this jean with long sleeve shirts, t-shirts or polo shirts. But adding a VANS Men’s Atwood Sneaker or a SPERRY TOP-SIDE Men’s Halyard Sneaker to it sums up a gentleman’s cuteness. Do you need striped socks with this? Certainly! You can spice it up with that contrasting-colored striped socks to bring out its beauty.

2. Buffalo Jeans Ash-X

Do you want to add vibe to your casual look? Going with this whiskering, roughed-up, fading Ash-X jeans would be a nice way to showcase your fashion taste. The fading of this jeans makes it such a lovely attire to don.

3. Joe’s Savile Row

This jean trouser comes with Active Wear technology which helps to remove moisture and keep you comfortably dry and cool. Its main features are the Wiley fit’s three-dimensional whiskers as well as the leg opening that is relatively slim.

4. Armani Exchange Garment Dyed Skinny Jean

Dying the Armani jean trouser in mauve is a way of giving it an artistic finishing. The color finishing combined with the quality of the fiber creates a separate world for this beautiful and highly admired jean trouser.

Armani Exchange is a good bargain for men who wish to look casual, yet add some class and fashion statement to their dressing pattern. It’s a good blend for any skin color type.

5. Lee Dungarees Vintage Slim

Lee Dungarees Vintage Slim comes with five-pocket styling, 2 percent stretch, as well as a vintage wash, making it a quality fabric you can rely on anytime. Lee can go with or without a belt, but it’s advisable to match it with Suede Chelsea boots or the Engineer boot, and socks (especially striped socks).

6. Uniqlo Men Skinny Fit Tapered Air Jeans

Uniqlo is a flexible fabric with slimming tapered legs that simply enables you to dress the denim up and down. The style you choose to don depends on your mood at a given time. Uniqlo’s level of smoothness gives it a pass mark as a professionally fabricated cloth.

The jeans can easily go with a white or red polo shirt, a pair of sneaker canvas or UGG boots, and a pair of striped socks. Adding your socks whether plain or striped helps to balance up things. If you feel like it, you can also add a fez cap to fit.

7. Express Alec Super Skinny Jean

Express Alec offers you a distinctive dark gray cloud wash and hardware that is coated to make it tough and stand the test of time. Its toughness is a plus for those who wish to wear it to their workplace. But as a casual wear, Express Alec Super Skinny Jean can always be worn with style and pride.

8. G-Star Raw 3301 tapered Jeans

The G-Star is such a fashion masterpiece that any man would fall in love with any day. The jean is tapered and over-dyed to bring out its true color. It is fitted with back pockets and cut-out front pockets as well.

Want to make more fashion statements with your G-Star Jeans? Then consider blending it with a simple sweatshirt, polo or long sleeve shirt. Light sneaker canvas would do for shoes.

9. Bonobos Travel Jeans

The Bonobos Travel jeans have different colors to make a choice from. It is resistant to wrinkles and it is more of a stretch. Bonobos is surely a good travel companion. For a smoother journey, it is good to pair your travel jeans with the type of shoes that would make movement lighter and easier. Therefore, matching it with Chuck Taylor’s Converse sneaker would be a nice idea.

10. Banana Republic Vintage Straight Indigo Jeans

And the last one is the Banana Republic Vintage Straight Indigo. This specially dyed jean gets better as it ages. It can easily go with any quality polo, t-shirt or sports shirt. Wearing a sweatshirt over it can also make it lovely. Remember to add your VANS Men’s Atwood Deluxe Ultra Crush Sneaker to make it look sexier.

Conclusion

Jean trousers come in different styles, colors and textures, thereby giving you the liberty to choose whatever you feel is best for you. What you combine with your jean can sometimes determine how sexy you look in your attire. So, be careful when making your choice.

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How to Take Spectacular Sock Selfies: Part 2 - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=544

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How to Take Spectacular Sock Selfies: Part 2

StripedSocks.com Presents: How to Take Spectacular Sock Selfies: Advanced Version

Spectacular socks are a rite of passage that are always worth celebrating. Like every magical moment, I’m sure you’ll want to snap the perfect photo of those, right? In Part 1, we shared beginner’s tips to help take flawless sock selfies. This time, we’re taking it up a notch with Part 2 – the advanced version, featuring Leopard print ankle socks from Forever 21 paired with black Authentic Skate Shoes from Vans. Keep reading to see what you can do to take spectacular sock selfies – it’s definitely a fun skill worth mastering.

Panoramic Pod Tripod for Smartphones ($31.99)

What you’ll need:

One pair of spectacular socks – for ideas, click here to see which socks we have available

One pair of sneakers, or accompanying footwear

Digital camera, or smartphone – we used a combination of the Nikon D3300 and the iPhone 6

Camera tripod, or smartphone tripod – we used a combination of the camera tripod and the Panoramic Pic Pod Mount from Urban Outfitters (currently sold out)

(Optional)#TheSelfie Remote by Gabba Goods

(Optional) Nikon WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter

      SIDE BY SIDE

As you can see, the best sock selfies are captured from a side angle, instead of head-on. That is because sock styles and shoe styles make the best photo magic when they agree with one another. A popular novelty sock and stocking trend that has been on the rise this year generally covers socks with repetitive patterns, or splashes the sides with eye-catching patterns. Coincidentally, the a majority of the most well-known sneaker brands also utilize the side space for designs or logos – Nike, Adidas, Puma, Reebox and Converse are just some of several.

Spectacular Sock Tips:

Pair wild patterns with calm, solid colors – socks stand out

Make sure both feet are in focus – more realistic results

Keep at least 0.5 ft. of space between both feet – better view

STAY GROUNDED

Low angle shots capture socks from a ground-level view that brings out all of their best features. These leopard print socks tease with an ankle-cut style and solid black trim, so we wanted to play with that concept using shots that showed them in normal, everyday positions. For the best results, a smaller, shorter tripod – like the Panoramic Pod Tripod for Smartphones, was used. Low angle photography offers a more personal view of the sock and shoes, something a longer tripod is far too tall to achieve.

Spectacular Sock Tips:

Keep one foot on the ground – gives the illusion of walking, or being in motion

Go near and far – close range accentuates details, far range shrinks and sharpens

Experiment with different styles and poses – laid back, preppy, casual, etc.

Now that you officially know how to take a spectacular sock selfie, select a cool pair of socks, grab your camera and let’s see!

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What To Wear To a Wedding Reception For Men - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=531

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What To Wear To a Wedding Reception For Men

Choosing a suitable dress for a wedding party can be a fun as well as a real headache for some people. Whenever you are invited to a wedding reception, I am sure you must be thinking ‘what do I wear to this occasion’? You are not the only one in this world of confusion. A lot of people really need to get a ‘fashion advisor’. Believe me!

But there is always a learning curve. Each time you visit this blog, you will certainly get something new to learn. In this post, we shall be talking about what to wear to a wedding reception for men. If you are a man, pay serious attention because it will surely help change your dressing style. But if you are a woman, don’t be left out as this will also show you how you can help your guy overcome his obsolete dressing pattern.

Daytime Weddings

A dark suit would be nice for you if you are attending a formal wedding occasion. For a spring or summer wedding, it would be fine to go with a light-colored linen or seersucker suit. If the ambient temperature is cool, a wool suit or a sweater underneath a smart blazer will be ideal. Remember to add a tie to complement.

In a nutshell, you can go with a blazer, with a buttoned shirt to match, small trousers, as well as a tie. Should it end there? No, of course! Your striped socks are missing. Don’t forget to add them as they may just be the only thing that others will remember about your dressing.

Evening Weddings

The cool evening time is a nice time to attend parties and be less irritated in your suit. Attending a wedding reception in dark, smart suit could just be what you need. After 6pm, a tuxedo will be ideal for a formal ceremony. A ceremony that is semi-formal would accept a blazer harmonized with a fitting tie and slacks.

”White Tie” Weddings

A black tuxedo, a jacket that has long tails in black, a white pique, a bow tie, a pair of cool, plain or striped socks, and black formal (well polished) shoes will just be fine for this occasion. If you are going to be dancing, then adding white gloves would be okay.

”Black Tie” Weddings

For a black tie wedding, as the name rightly implies, you cannot rule out the use of a black (bow) tie. But you can’t with just the black tie alone; you need to add something special. A tuxedo, a cummerbund, and clean, polished shoes would complement the black, bow tie.

”Formal” or “Black Tie Optional” Weddings

To make this occasion a memorable one for you, a dark, formal suit and a tie, or tuxedo would do the magic. Clean, well-polished formal shoes are equally necessary. You have the option of leaving the legs without socks or going with a pair of colorful, striped socks or just plain socks that easily complement your dressing.

”Creative Black Tie” Weddings

The customary dress to wear is a tuxedo. But in a real fashion world, there are no boundaries, and there are no rules set on marble that must be adhered to. So, you can make yourself stand out with a shirt, colorful tie, and cummerbund. Add top-grade leather shoes to match.

”Beach Formal” Weddings

The beach formal wedding would need you wearing a summer suit harmonized with a linen shirt. In addition, linen or khaki trousers and sandals would intermarry to make you look real cute. There is usually no need to wear a tie with this combination.

”Semiformal” or “Dressy casual” Weddings

You are going to look formal this time around. A dark or light suit with a tie is the combination that takes care of the occasion. The color you go with depends on the time of the day the occasion is scheduled for.

”Casual” Weddings

For a casual wedding reception, you don’t have to look gorgeous. You just need to appear as informal as you can. Going formal would make you the odd man in the crowd. Just a buttoned shirt or a polo top combined with dress pants would be okay. A pair of canvas and striped socks or any comfortable shoes should do.

Conclusion

Attending a wedding occasion does not require paying attention to your dress only. Your shoes are equally important; so, enough attention should be paid to the kind of shoes you match with the dress.

Try as much as possible to avoid the issue of matching belt color with shoe color as those styles are gradually going out of vogue. Try and be as natural as you can. However, you must not look uncoordinated just to prove that certain things are no longer important aspects of fashion. Source.

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6 Trouser Styles That Are Great For Men - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=511

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6 Trouser Styles That Are Great For Men

Do you want to look younger or look different from the crowd? One way to do this is to pay a special attention to your trousers styles. Trousers are some of the ways men make their fashion statement without getting anybody offended. The style of the trousers you wear can make you look smarter or even older and dull. Don’t just don anything that comes your way.

Men are not the only ones who wear trousers, women do also. But, should you allow a woman to outsmart you in her trousers? Of course, not! Men see trousers as their main domain and are doing everything to dominate, but the women are not lagging. In this post, we shall be taking a look at 6 trouser styles that are great for men.

Wool Trousers

The wool trouser is a lovely wear that needs to be admired. Wool trousers will make any look take on a Parisian touch any day. It has been the preferred style among industry insiders for some time. They keep soaring in popularity as the day goes by. It is quite nice when combined with other tailored parts or when worn alone as a casual wear.

Wool goes well with a pair of Adidas Stan Smiths, and can as well make an irresistible wear when you style it in traditional fashion. It is better to use it with a lightweight shirt that will give you the space for proper ventilation.

Twill Chinos

Twill Chinos trousers remain a popular piece that never easily fades away. Just like the jean trouser, Chinos is highly loved for its ruggedness, durability and its perfect fit as a work wear. Twill chinos are made of heavy cotton, woven to arrive at a surface with ridges that are diagonally parallel. They are perfect with colored T-shirts, sports polo, sneakers canvas or rugged boots. You can easily wear it without socks; but where you choose to wear it with one, it can go quite well with plain or striped socks.

Cropped Trousers

The cropped trousers otherwise known as Ankle swingers allow your ankle to take in some air in the summer while at the same time it assists you in displaying your socks as a way of making your fashion statement in the winter. Cropped trousers can be a way of adding spices to a formal outfit.

Cropped trousers give you the opportunity to allow your shoes to shine. You have the liberty of cropping your trousers up to three or four inches. It is not advisable to over-crop your trousers if you are wearing them with a formal shoe. But you are allowed to crop slightly above the ankle. However, if you are combining it with a trainer boot or making it more casual, you are free to make the length shorter.

Even if you can’t find your right size or length of trousers for your need, just buy a quality pair of slim-leg or trousers that are slightly tapered and have them professionally tailored to your need. In that case, you are not losing out but getting what is right for you in terms of length and fit.

Relaxed-Legged Trousers

Relaxed-legged trousers provide you the relaxation you need in a perfect outfit, helping to conceal that crudely-outlined genitalia that most of those skinnies are unable to take care of. This fad of the 1950s is now back, but highly appreciated and craved by a sizeable number of young fashion lovers.

Relaxed-legged trousers can be perfectly matched with oversized knitwear or it can be added together with standout footwear. Relaxed-legged trousers will look like the floor-dragging boot cuts if they are too long on your inseam. When too high, it makes you appear as though you are putting on three-quarter lengths. It is always best to let your hem fall just between your shoe top and its first set of eyelets.

Corduroy Trousers

These trousers used to be the exclusive right of wan college literature’s nebbish professors. But now, they can be worn by anyone in a stylish way. Corduroy is made of wool or cotton that is twisted or woven to produce a patina which has parallel line otherwise known as ‘wales’. Besides, it produces a strobe-like effect when caught from the right angle. Corduroy is nice for a chilly weather because it can be quite warm and mild on you.

Corduroy can be greatly matched with white T-shirt and a denim or canvas jacket especially when you roll them at the hem. When you add striped socks to the combination, it can make it shine brilliantly.

Slimline Joggers

The Slimline Joggers is highly admired by young Brits because of the high level of comfort it provides them. It so perfectly fits that even feel they are wearing nothing. It’s well suited as a work trouser and for the gym. It is great when worn with an overshirt, light canvas or running shoes. How about adding striped socks? Wouldn’t that be nice?

Conclusion

No matter your body build or your length, there are always the right types of trousers for you. Simply get the right material to your taste and match them with the ideal footwear or socks. However, in a situation where you can’t get the right length for yourself, you can still choose your right material type and have it professionally tailored to your length and body type. Source.

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Men’s Belt: How To Look Different - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=496

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Men’s Belt: How To Look Different

Gone are the days when belts were worn just to support trousers and keep them from falling off one’s waist. Today, we wear belts as a way of making a fashion statement besides using them to keep to dressing norms. Men’s belt is a part of men’s fashion dressing that must never be overlooked for any reason.

But why do you wear a belt? Do you do so in order to please people? Men’s belt should be worn with confidence and dignity, knowing full well how much role they play in making you create your own fashion identity. So, when next you choose to wear a belt, remember how different they make you look.

In this write-up, we shall be looking at the sizes of belts, types of belts, rules to follow when wearing a belt, how to choose a perfect belt, and the general styling rules. Don’t just get your information from a third-party, get it here right now and be sure you are arming yourself with the right fashion information.

Choosing a perfect belt

Before choosing your belt, there are certain things you must put into cognizance – your body size, personality, occasion type, dresses to wear with it, the shoe, and above all, the make of the belt itself whether leather, fabric, yarn, or any other material.

Belt Size

Belts sizes are determined using different measurements – centimeters or inches. The length of the tour of the strap is usually measured from the buckle to the point where it is expected to be fastened (The mid hole). Some allowances are created to help adjust the belt to suit the natural waist circumference variations – this is the standard single belt measurement.

Nevertheless, some belt brands decide to size their belts using the same measurement pattern for clothing, which is “S, M, L, Xl, XXL”, which most of the times comes with a waist range like 34” to 36”.

Formal belts

These are belts that are suitable for formal occasions. They are usually worn with tailored trousers and suits. These belts are mainly made of leather and they come in two major colors – black and brown, though other cool colors exist. They are also between 2.5cm and 3.5cm wide.

Your belts are expected to complement your dressing and give them a perfect finishing touch. Formal dressing attires are supposed to advertise you and your brand. So, you must not allow any odd belt to cause a distraction and make you look stupid in the eyes of the same people you are supposed to advertise yourself to.

Match your belt and shoes in terms of colors and leather type if possible (but it’s not a rigid rule to obey). Loud buckles are not the best for your formal dressing; so you must avoid them. The strap is allowed to contain a subtle pattern like leather grain, fine weave or patent finish. You should avoid contrasting stitching altogether; they should be left for casual belts.

One way to make your formal belts and dressing to stand out is to add a pair of colorful socks – plain, spotted or striped socks – they help to bring out the beauty of your formal dressing and help you come out with a distinct signature.

Casual Belts

Casual belts are those that are not required for formal attires. However, you can still use them to express your personality. You can make your own fashion statement using other dressing patterns; after all, fashion does not end with formal dressing. A lot of the sweet styles out there are actually casual.

There are no rules cast in gold that must be followed when it comes to the width that casual belts should have. Nevertheless, a few general guidelines have helped in our use of these belts. For example, if you are wearing skinny jeans, thin belts with a width of 1.5cm to 2.2cm should just be perfect to go with them. But other casual trousers like jeans, chinos, shorts and cargo pants can go with wider styles of belt.

What to consider before buying your new belts

It is not enough to walk into the store or supermarket and order for just any belt. Make sure you read this particular advice before making your purchase. • Buckle or strap : You are allowed to get one that has either side being unusual, eccentric or loud. But they can never have both features simultaneously. • Matching is not necessary : It is not compulsory to match belt and shoes. Sometimes, these combinations are visibly unnatural. So, try and be yourself. Stay away from those obsolete rules. • Branded leather: In a situation where your jeans come with a branded leather tag on their waistband, it should be covered by your belt. • Width : The width of your belt must be considered. If the width is wider than 4cm then you must ask yourself if the belt can pass through the loops on your trousers. If they can’t, you have to drop the idea of using them. • Variety: Variety of styles are available for your formal belts in the market – fabric webbing, woven leather, printed straps, embroidered, exotic skin, studded, tooled leather – so, why should you wear them with a casual look? You don’t have to look odd. Remember you are making a fashion statement at any slightest opportunity.

Using Alternatives

There are times when you need to apply alternative dressing patterns when it comes to wearing men’s belt and the different attires. Here are a few other ways to dress in such circumstances.

Beltless

Yes! You read the lines clearly. When your trousers are a perfect fit for your waist, why should you need a belt? You can then add a little style to your casual dress by going completely beltless. They go well with slim people with trousers customized to match their body shape.

Does your not wearing a belt stop you from enjoying putting on your striped socks? Certainly not! It’s an opportunity to showcase your unique dressing in style. Just look for a pair of striped socks with cool and non-shouting color. Show the world how rich your fashion sense is.

Braces

Braces are still very much in vogue, contrary to what a lot of people believe. But if you must wear braces, remember that they don’t go with belts. They are quite affordable and can easily be bought from the shops or supermarkets. They are quite nice on people with fat tummies, who dislike the use of belts. Combining your braces with nice-looking stripped socks can be a great of making a fashion statement.

Conclusion

Belts are still a part of the day to day dressing for men. They help complement your attire, add signature to your dressing, make you stand out from the crowd (if done the ideal way), and give you a sense of accomplishment in your fashion world.

But always remember and follow the few rules we have outlined in this post when buying, wearing, or matching your belts. Never wear your belt and braces at the same time. Of your trousers fit perfectly, there may be no need for a belt. Source

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5 Best Fashion Shorts For Men - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=484

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5 Best Fashion Shorts For Men

Were you ever told that short men should not wear shorts? Well, that was in the past. In the current fashion world, anything goes. There are no rules cast on steel that should govern the fashion world. Fashion shorts for men are quite popular. They can be worn by anybody irrespective of height, body mass or color. All that matters is the way it is designed to fit.

Things continue to get better with each passing decade. Sometimes, though, some of the obsolete fashion find their way back into vogue, a lot of new styles continue to emerge from time to time. In the fashion scene, anything is possible.

How did shorts come into vogue?

In the mid-century, the British military searched for ways to keep their soldiers cool in extremely hot places like Bermuda. The only practical way to do it then was to adopt the use of shorts. It made it easy for them to enjoy the freedom they desired from wearing trousers during the hot summer weather. Shorts also provided lesser restriction in the course of work.

However, in the sixties, these styles were adopted by Hollywood style icons, Robert Redford and Paul Newman. They were soon to be copied by other common men, thereby increasing the popularity of shorts. The Seventies welcomed the advent of shorts on the tennis court with John McEnroe. The shorts came to a climax in the Eighties with the aerobics era. But the Nineties witnessed the coming on board of the three-quarter length cargoes and the shapeless denim, leading to a bloom in the hunger to wear shorts.

How should shorts be worn?

Even though I have earlier observed that there are hardly any rules cast on steel that must be observed when it comes to fashion, we must note that shorts come in varying styles, fabrics, lengths, and sizes. Therefore, putting these into cognizance, one should be able to deduce that different shorts are suited for different occasions.

Do you need me to tell you that the kind of shorts worn to a football match may not be alright with going for beach holidays? Certainly not! Different shorts are obviously needed for different occasions like lazing around the house, summer garden parties or weekend getaways. You need to carefully choose what to wear to such occasions.

Why do we wear shorts?

Shorts are mainly worn to break away from the slavery of trousers. We all need comfort, freedom, and space. Trousers hardly afford us such freedoms and privileges. Men wear shorts to keep cool and escape the summer heat and to also provide the casual look needed when not attending a formal occasion like business meetings, weddings, classes, funerals, religious programs, etc.

The top 5 fashion shorts in vogue

We have done some research and came up with this list of top 5 fashion shorts in vogue. They are our best when compared with others in the market. These shorts include casual, dressy, sportsluxe, denim and swim.

Casual shorts

The casual shorts are made of soft materials and usually can be zipped, buttoned up or tied with a drawstring. They come in diverse prints – wallpaper floral, military camouflage, geometric shapes, etc.

Casual shorts are usually fashion statement attires. They can, therefore, be matched with designer T-shirt, black polo, plain lemon green shirt with center buttons, or a white short-sleeve shirt. Keep the shirt flying if it has a short length, or tuck in the shirt if the short is a bit longer. You can actually do without a belt. How about matching it with stripedsocks? That wouldn’t be a bad idea, after all.

Dressy

These are most of the times cut-off trousers or chinos. They usually come with a well-structured fit and finish, loops for belt, a zip fly, and standard pocket. One feature of dressy shorts is that they are made in plain pastel, plain or neutral designs, just like trousers. They can be matched with any well-tailored shirt.

It is best to add a black or white button, crispy shirt, a pair of brogues or summer loafers. But avoid the use of socks of whatever kind. Do you want to look formal in it? Then tuck in the shirt and then add a quality belt that should unify with the shoe leather. If you want to feel like a “Big boy” you should complete the sweep with a blazer that has a light tone to make everything complement.

Swim Shorts

Swim shorts are mainly designed in floral and animated prints, though there could be other special designs. They also come in hyper, block colors. They are mostly used teasingly; as a result, they should not be taken too seriously. They come as retro vibe or tight, while the looser selections are cord-pulled, creating more space for the wearer.

Even though they go by the name swim shorts, they are not to be worn wet outside the beach. Swim shorts with thongs should also not be paired with a tank or a T-shirt. They are best suited for holiday beaches and should be worn when close to the water.

Denim Shorts

Denim short is a way of making a special fashion statement. The coming back of the denim short is just a reminder of its industrial American root. The settlement for indigo simply carries an off-duty look. Some of them are cropped jeans with brass zips, buttons, and five-pocket details.

However, the new generation of the indigo-hued denim shorts, employ minimal details in washes that are really looking inspired by the Japanese concept. The old and the new generations are designed to be relaxed. Just wear your denim without much worries.

Sportsluxe Shorts

Sports and fashion continue to intermingle, and this is displayed in the Sportsluxe shorts. The silhouette of sportsluxe is more spacious, has less structure, and not hemmed sometimes. The quiet colors of the short account for the less obvious attention it receives from the public. It is designed to provide comfort and simplicity.

You can easily match it with a T-shirt or polo and sneaker canvas with a pair of stripedsocks just to make you sporty. If you are thinking of attending a sports program in a simple way, it would be good to look the way of the sportsluxe shorts.

What should be the length of shorts?

There is a rule thumb that says that shorts should be short enough as to make the knees visible, but be long enough in order to ensure that you are not revealing a horrid tan line you got from the previous summer.

Shorts that come up to the middle of the thigh should be reserved for people with an athletic body.

However, swim shorts and retro-inspired casual shorts should be allowed to be above the mid-thigh. But shorts should never be allowed to go below the knees.

Conclusion

Shorts add special spices to the fashion world in their own little ways. They should be worn with dignity and self-confidence. But, you must remember that they are not suitable for all types of occasions. Their lengths must be within acceptable limits in order not to make yourself odd. Source

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10 Sock Commandments - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=445

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10 Sock Commandments

What makes socks so versatile? Maybe it’s because they’re so comfortable and you can wear them almost anywhere. Maybe it’s because they can be worn with almost anything. But be careful, there is such thing as wearing socks the wrong way. There are levels to style and these 10 sock faux pas can completely ruin your well thought ensemble. Don’t let this happen to you. Here are the 10 sock commandments, don’t break them or else….

Thou shall not tuck jeans into socks – Save the stocking stuffers for Christmas.

Thou shall not cover up continuing sock patterns or designs – If you’re going to cover them up, try solid color socks, instead.

Thou shall not mix sock patterns with shoe patterns that clash – Doesn’t the thought of something like striped socks with fuzzy, hot pink shoes give you nightmares?

Thou shall not wear sock styles that are cut lower than your shoes – Your shoes will be the only one to see them.

Thou shall not ever wear thong sandals with socks – This sounds like it hurts.

Thou shall not wear socks that aren’t the proper size – Why would you want to do that?

Thou shall not ever wear dirty socks – Wearing white, dirty socks are a definite no-no.

Thou shall not roll down or bundle long socks – It’s a little distracting.

Thou shall not wear thigh high socks with mid-length cut dresses or bottoms – Really, what’s the point of wearing thigh highs if no one can even see your thighs?

Thou shall not exercise without socks – It’s going to hurt and it might smell, a little.

See what we mean? Now that you know the 10 sock commandments, expresseth thyself with creative socks styles that won’t break the rules.

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Best Fashion Skirts for Women Over 40 - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=462

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Best Fashion Skirts for Women Over 40

Have you ever been surprised seeing a woman you consider to be old wearing skirt? Well, skirts are not limited to a particular age group; they can be worn by anyone who wants to look youthful. Fashion skirts particularly adds some level of beauty and agility to a woman’s life.

Even if you think you are old, you don’t need to write it on your face or all over your body for everyone to see. Age does not rob you of fashion sense. You really can age with dignity and taste. Don’t ever let anyone tell you to stop looking good because age is catching up with you. NO! Every woman has to look graceful in her dressing.

When choosing a fashion skirt for women in their 40s, a lot of factors have to be put into consideration – the skirt length, shape, and fit. The shape of the hip of the person, her height, and body size are equally important because they determine how well the dressing would fit.

So, what skirt length or skirt type is good for women above 40? Can they wear just any type of skirt they can lay hands on? There are actually no rigid rules when it comes to fashion and age. However, for the sake of decency, some skirts are deemed ideal for such women. Below are a few examples of the skirts that are trendy for them.

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1. Knee Length

The knee length skirts are a perfect match for them. These types of skirts are not only flattering, they reveal the woman’s full curve, producing a slimming, elongated look. It is always best when the skirt finishes at knee level. Nevertheless, like I always say when it comes to fashion, there is no rigidity. When you can’t have it at knee level, getting one that finishes a little below or above knee level should be considered.

2. Shin Length

The styling of a skirt is important. While knee length skirts are ideal, a well-designed skirt that extends to the shin is unbeatable. They shouldn’t just be freestyle, they should be specially designed and be able to make their own fashion statement. However, if you are short, it is advisable to go for lengths that are a little bit shorter.

3 Mini-Skirts

Who says that older women do not enjoy going to the beach? They don’t have to go to the beach in maxi just because they are old; they still have to look younger, chic and sexy by wearing miniskirts. So, next time you want to go to the beach on a summer holiday, remember to go in your miniskirts.

4. Go Sporty

When out there on a sporting event, go with a sporty skirt. Look younger and agile. Don your striped socks with your sporty skirt, and put on some sneakers canvas or other light sporting shoes to match. Age should not be a barrier when it comes to sports and exercise – just exercise your fashion freedom by adding style to your sporty skirt. If possible, appear in Serena Williams’ style. You can as well choose to appear like Maria Sharapova. But remember that this freedom should only be exercised on a sports outing. Outside this, it could make you look odd and excessively younger than your age.

5. Denim Skirt

Denim skirts are equally good for women above 40. They make you look younger and cute. It is better to cut them to knee length. It is also advisable to dress them up a bit before use. You can as well add some garnishing by wearing them with plain or striped socks and light boots or sneaker canvas. These can go with fez caps as well.

6. Trumpet skirts

Trumpet skirts are fitted at the hips but have a flare at the lower end. They are a perfect match for those who particularly have well-curved hips and are of an average height. These kinds of skirts can go with shoes with long heels. They are not too ideal for plump women because it makes their bums over bloated.

7. Balloon Skirts

Balloon skirts are good for people with straight figures, and with relatively flat bums. It helps to make the flat bum less obvious. It adds some form of compensation to the lean sides and improves the individual’s shape.

8. Pleated Skirts

Pleated skirts are quite good for women over 40. But one challenge that needs to be put into cognizance is that some of the short pleated skirts can make one look older. Care should therefore, be taken to ensure that the pleats do not commence at the waist.

9. Full Skirt

Full skirts can also be nice for women above 40. They can be worn with tight tops. They also fit well with blazers, especially when combined with different colors. If worn with a blazer, it is okay to add a hip belt to the combination. Full skirts are equally nice for women who are not too fat, as the skirts help to make them a little robust instead of looking skinny.

10. Peasant Skirts

Peasant skirts require skillful judgment when wearing them. If you must try them on, be sure they are neither too long nor too wide. They should just be okay on your body size so that they can bring out your true shape.

When going for a skirt, always be sure that it is what would complement your shape, create a balance between your height and body size as well as make you look younger and chic. You must learn to depend on your sense of good judgment most times. Skirts that make you too young for your age or too old are certainly not ideal for you. If you are not sure of what the best fit is, get a few friends to help assess the dressing before wearing them out for occasions. Don’t just wear skirts because they are expensive, they have to be the perfect fit for you.

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Back to School: Sock Trends - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=443

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Back to School: Sock Trends

Back to school shopping usually goes one of two ways – either you spend a fortune on pricey clothes you will soon outgrow, or you throw on some less-than-stellar ensemble you already had at home in your closet to save money. Those options suck. That’s why everyone is wearing the latest sock trends instead, and putting their own little twist on popular styles. Here are the secrets to making sock styles work and make a lasting impression on your first day of school and beyond.

  Rule #1: First day of school outfits must turn heads, or else….

On a budget? You still can make basic, old black denim jeans or leggings from last year come to life with a new pair of socks. You just have to choose the right ones. Right now we love florals, like these Digi Aloha Crew Socks from Vans. And what better way to pair them than with the matching backpack?

  Rule #2: Make being stylish look easy.

Cool socks take you places. But, looking like you’re trying too hard won’t get you anywhere. So, we thought of a good way to play it cool – we matched these fun socks up with a sexy pair of strappy ghillie slingback flats we found at Primark. Did we mention that we got these on CLEARANCE?

  Rule #3: Work the hallways.

When you know you look good, it’s very hard to stay in your seat. Turn heads in the hallway and you might not be crowned most popular just yet, but the right pair of socks could make you a strong contender for best dressed. Continue to establish your reputation as a trendsetter with unique socks for every occasion by clicking here.

  Want more comfy socks to christen on your new stomping grounds? Click here to see our bestsellers at StripedSocks.com.

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How to Match Your Blazer For Different Occasions for Women - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=428

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How to Match Your Blazer For Different Occasions for Women

Blazers are designed to be used by both men and women for different occasions. Though the styling for blazers can be slightly different for each of the sexes, they can be designed in such a way as to be able to match them with different attires.

Women particularly have more choices of clothes to wear with blazers – trousers, skirts, shorts, dresses, T-shirts, just name them. They are versatile, so they can go with different dressing in order to add that extra touch of fashion that women desire sometimes.

If you have some pairs of blazers in your wardrobe, you will never run out of ideas on what to dress with when going out for an occasion. The combination you come up with depends on the event you wish to attend.

What dresses should go with a blazer?

We shall try and take a look at the various dresses that can be combined with a blazer to make a fashion statement, provide extra warmth, or look smarter. The difference between wearing the same pair of jeans and a T-shirt sometimes can be the addition of a blazer. Now let’s see exactly what women can wear with their blazers to make them look real chic.

Blazer with flannel

Wearing your flannel under a blazer is a nice way of making the flannel look less casual. It can be a lovely way to go out for shopping. Combining the dressing with a statement necklace makes a kill, and upgraded for formal occasions. You can use this for a school party, outdoor occasions especially during a cold day, attend a night cinema, etc. Boosting it with high heel cover shoes is a sure way to walk with poise and flaunt your quality blazer.

A blazer with sneakers, jeans and a plain shirt

Combining your blazer with a boyfriend’s jeans or rugged jeans and a pair of sneaker canvas can really make you look set for some kind of youth party. It makes you appear smart. The pair of sneakers can make you feel lighter, and not as one carrying an extra heavy load. You may even go the extra mile at adding a pair of striped socks to match.

Blazer with Floppy hat and Ankle boots

What is lovelier than wearing your blazer with a floppy hat? The floppy hat simply adds a touch of femininity. The floppy hat provides a sort of shading for the blazer. The combination gives extra confidence. This is particularly lovely for fairly skinny women. If you have sweaty feet, you can keep the ankle boot dry by adding a pair of less intrusive striped socks.

Blazer with maxi skirt

The length of the maxi skirt can be balanced out with the addition of a blazer. Instead of looking like one straight pole in your maxi, try and make a little break in the length by allowing a part of the blazer to roll over to the top of the skirt.

Blazer with tight short dress

Robust ladies will find this a great way to display their natural endowments. Those beautiful legs are revealed, with the short dress covering just about the upper third and leaving the rest. However, topping it with a blazer creates a color balance and adds maturity to the short dress. It’s a way of making the short dress not to excessively reveal the natural curves around the hips and buttocks. The blazer also provides extra warmth that is lacking with the short dress.

Blazer and Short with tights

Do you want to look real chic in your tights? Then add a blazer to it. It’s a good outfit to enjoy one’s stay at home. The blazer skims the bottom of the shorts, adding a little more style to it. If you don’t want to look too formal, donning a blazer over your short with tights can be a good way to do so.

Use brightly colored blazer

You can decide to look different by simply choosing a bright-colored blazer and any other dress combination. The bright colored blazer adds a pop of color to just any type of outfit. Using the bright colored blazer with a black, tight pant or even navy blue trousers can be fantastic. The bright colors of the blazer will bring out the beauty in the other dresses, even if they are made of dull colors.

Blazer and tights

You can as well wear a summer dress all fall and a winter long in combination with a lovely blazer. The blazer adds simplicity and beauty to the summer dress and makes it less casual as well. You can experiment with selected colors and see how different colors produce variety of beautiful choices.

Blazer with Cardigan and shirt

You can decide to go on layering by adding your blazer over another shirt and a cardigan. This can help you when working out in the cold. The layers of dresses help to provide extra protection against the winter breeze. This attire acts as both fashion style and source of protection during a harshly cold weather.

Use a tweed or plaid blazer

Do you want to look slightly different from others in your blazer? Then, try and use something not too common. Going for a tweed or plaid blazer instead of a plain, solid one would make a lot of sense. It simply separates you from the crowd. You can try this when going to the office next time.

Blazer with denim-on-denim

Do you love wearing denim jeans? And do you love them even more with denim-on-denim? One other way to break up the denim combination is to use them with a blazer. The blazer makes the denim shirt less intrusive.

Besides, you can go further by adding a Panama hat or floppy hat and a necklace that extends below the breast level. This makes you look cute and chic. It’s just another way of making your own fashion statement and gets all eyes looking in your direction.

Blazer and statement necklace

You can decide to pay more attention to your blazer and a statement necklace, this time around, instead of a blazer and other dress combinations. Wearing a pair of jeans, a graphic T-shirt, and a statement necklace produces the magic. It can as well go with other attires; you only need to remember adding the statement necklace as a spice.

Always remember that dressing has no stereotype that must be adhered to. Look around, see what others are doing well and go with them. On the other hand, try and come up with something unique, yet not out of place.

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Top 10 Summer Sandals For Men That Make Life Easier - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=414

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Top 10 Summer Sandals For Men That Make Life Easier

Sandals make life relatively easier, and also help you look smarter, promoting comfort and minimizing heat to the feet. As important as sandals are, they have been neglected by a lot of people, who always think that fashion can only be expressed through wearing expensive and colorful shoes.

Sandals may not be as expensive as you wish they should be, but they definitely add their color to your fashion life. They are specially designed to go with some dresses or attires, which cannot readily match your shoes. Sandals take away the weight that is associated with some shoes.

Some men love sandals so much so that they would rather wear them with colorful or striped socks than to wear the conventional shoes. Besides, certain health challenges also make the wearing of sandals inevitable. It is the most comforting footwear to put on when one has problems with one’s toes or heels. Shoes would rather worsen those problems than provide a relief.

Sandals are cherished in Africa, as they particularly complement traditional attires. We have carefully selected a few summer sandals that will help you look younger and smarter any day. This footwear would fit almost any of your clothes, except suits.

1. Teva Original Universal Men’s Sandals

The Teva Original Universal Men’s Sandals consist of nylon webbing and a contoured EVA top sole that help to provide comfort. The sandals are able to resist beatings on tough trails, through their rubber outsole. The original silhouette was created 30 years ago, by a Grand Canon river guide, who combined the best parts of shoes and sandals that resulted in the birth of the sports sandals. The originals come in a combination of 11 colors, making them a delight any day.

2. Keen Uneek Men’s Sandal

The keen Uneek men’s sandal is visually appealing. It comes with a sole comprising of two different colors of cord. They are quite easy to slip one’s feet into. If you are thinking of comfort, softness, and unique design, Uneek has them all. It is the perfect sandal for the summer. The combination of the different colors of cord makes the sandal irresistible. It keeps your feet aerated during the hot weather. This sandal can easily match any red, white or black attire. You can easily wear this type of sandals with a pair of striped socks and go for a sports event, or simply use them as your school sandals.

3. Jordan Hydro IV Men’s Sandal

This is one of the best recovery sandals out there. It provides the best possible soothing for your feet after exposing them to severe pounding in the pools, courts, or tracks. With a full-grain and artificial leather on the upper surface, an adjustable Velcro fastening strap, lightweight phylon outsole, and an inserted TR massage footbed, the Jordan Hydro is certainly what you need to keep your feet relaxed and recuperate after an extensive walk.

4. Reef Fanning Men’s Sandal

The Reef Fanning sandal is ideal for the hot summer period. If you need comfort, this sandal, which is a member of the Reef X Mick Fanning Signature series, is what will give you that comfort. The upper is made of a water-friendly artificial nubuck, which combines comfort with smoothness. The footbed is ergonomically designed to provide the needed anatomical support for the arch of the foot, thereby providing an all-day comfort for the foot. The sole of the sandal also comes with a 360o airbag, which helps to absorb shock. Besides, the sole has an inbuilt church key for cracking open bottles. The sandal is a mixture of softness and ruggedness.

5. Suicoke Moto-VS Men’s Sandals

The strongest point of the Suicoke Moto-VS men’s sandal is its durability. Suicoke has teamed up with Vibram, the legendary rubber manufacturers, thereby enabling them to become a force in the footwear industry. What has set Suicoke apart is the combination of their artistic taste with the quality and highly durable materials from Vibram.

The outstanding features of the Suicoke Moto-VS sandal include Vibram Molex outsole, ergonomically shaped, softened footbed; cow leather top which is supported by durable nylon straps, and completed with a woven patch of logo.

6. Rainbow Premier Leather men’s Sandal

This is the most popular sandal in the Rainbow series. It is the sandal that is readily handy during the summer. The rainbow Premier leather men’s sandal comes with a classic fanciful finishing without compromising the traditional single layer that the series are known with. The high-quality leather used for this sandal provides it with a clean and fresh look. The nylon toe post is firmly secured in position by bonded nylon thread. The double stitch strap makes it look quite beautiful.

7. Chaco Flip Ecotread Men’s Sandal

Chaco Flip Ecotread men’s sandals are designed with two important factors in mind – style and function. They are the ideal sandals for the hard summer period. The sandal’s strongest feature is its ability to last longer. The toe post is made of high tensile webbing, while the upper part is made of polyester Jacquard webbing. Its highly durable polyurethane LUVSEAT footbed’s slip resistance power is derived from the classic diamond pattern. The outsole is made of 25% recycled EcoTread rubber.

8. Crocs Modi Men’s Sandals

These sets of sandals are highly suitable for the summer. The flip flops range offers you the ease and comfort you need in a footwear. The sandals are incredibly light, making them easy to walk with, even as the textured footbed gives your foot a soothing massage.

9. Abeo B.I.O. System Zuma Neutral Men’s Sandals

The Zuma Neutral Men’s Sandals are made by employing the ABEO B.I.O system. They are quite supportive to the foot and toes. ABEO’s innovative ideas gave birth to this biomechanical footwear that is easy to slip on your foot and walk freely without a feeling of heaviness associated with other sandals. The digital foot scanning technology employed in the making of these sandals takes care of the fitness in a special way, putting them ahead of others in the same class. If you need sandals that will support your feet, give you stability and comfort, then settle for the ABEO B.I.O. System Zuma Neutral men’s sandals.

10. Birkenstock Arizona men’s Sandals

The Birkenstock Arizona Men’s Sandals come with top straps that can be adjusted to enable them to fit properly to your foot, no matter the shape. This pair of sandals is rugged and mean-looking. They are a good representation of the toughness of topography of the state of Arizona whose name they bear. If you need comfortable summer sandals that offer ease of use and minimizes chafing to the toes, then you should simply settle for the Birkenstock. With 1 inch thick sole, you can be sure of protection for your foot from the rough terrains you walk on.

Sandals are worth investing on; they provide special soothing for the hurting toes and heels. They equally make you look smarter, and reduce the heavy weight associated with some shoes and boots. If you don’t want your toes to hurt unnecessarily during the summer, get a pair of summer sandals today. Source

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Top 10 Hats For Men For Different Occasions - http://store.stripedsocks.com/blog/?p=399

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Top 10 Hats For Men For Different Occasions

Men make their own fashion statements in different forms. Hats and caps are parts of the ways of expressing their fashion, just like suit, shoes, necklaces, belts, and shirts. It is not uncommon to see men wearing different types of hats to different events. Caps are carefully selected to suit a particular occasion.

Hats for men are gradually being changed as time goes on, and as people’s taste of fashion changes. That is why hats that were in vogue in the 1970s can hardly be spotted anywhere today. Who says men do not have a fashion taste? Just like their female counterparts, men are always out to express themselves in their own ways too.

But what types of hats have survived the course of history. Here is a list of the top 10 hats for men for different occasions.

Boater

Boaters are made of straw and are suitable for warm weathers. This hat was popular in the days when men often wore hats outside, otherwise referred to as the ‘Straw Hat Day’. The wearing of the boater hat served as a sign of the commencement of summer. Apart from being a sign for the approach of summer, boaters are used for fashion statement by barber quartets.

Gatsby (Newsboy Cap)

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Gatsby hat was in vogue among boys and adult men in the United States of America and Europe. But presently, the Gatsby has been narrowed down to newspaper boys and the golfing community. Gatsby was traditionally regarded as men’s cap, but now it has found following among women. As such, it is difficult to now say who rightly owns the Gatsby cap.

Bowler

The bowler has some cultural links and has two different meanings especially in England. It is generally seen among professional servants to mean “gentleman’s gentleman’ when worn by a man either on the street or in public. However, in London, bowler hats were tied to professionals. As a result, it was easy to assume any man wearing a bowler in the city was a banker, stock broker, government official, or even a lawyer. In other words, the bowler hat is tied to professionalism.

Baseball

Baseball cap is popular in the sporting circle, especially among baseball players. The ‘bill’ or ‘brim’ is shaped in such a way as to give protection to the eyes of the player from the scorching sun. In the earlier days, the baseball cap‘s brim was relatively shorter.

The baseball cap started with the birth of the design worn by the Brooklyn Excelsior, which had a rounded top. The ‘Brooklyn Style’ became famous by 1900. As time progressed, the cap became modernized. And by 1940, the modern baseball cap was born, with the use of rubber latex as the stiffener for lining the inside of the cap.

Fez

Fez represents a symbol of relaxation in the Western world. This is sometimes used for characters in cartoons, where they are worn after the usual day’s job for relaxation. In the 19th century, men used braided fez-like headdress in the evenings for relaxation. Fez caps help in some ways to attract people’s attention in public.

Beret

Once regarded as the National hat of France, the beret has gradually reduced in fame over the years. This downward trend started in the 1960s when men’s hats began to lose their vogue. The beret is worn by men and women; it still commands much respect in France till date. Berets are also commonly used by artistes, film directors and Beatniks. One place where berets are being used today is in the force and sometimes in church choirs.

Sombrero

Sombreros are specially made to provide some shield from the sun. They are popularly used in Mexico. Peasant Sombreros are made of straw and they have very wide brim with slightly upturned edges, and a pointed crown. However, the sombreros for the wealthier Hispanic are made of felt. Apart from providing shelter from the sun, the Sombrero hat is popularly used in Mexico during traditional celebrations.

Top Hat

Top hats were common in the United States before the 19th century. But in the 19th century, the Stovepipe hat version was made popular by Abraham Lincoln during his presidency. His own version, unlike the traditional top hat, was straight like a pipe, and it didn’t have the wider top and bottom features synonymous with top hats.

The original top hats were usually made of felt, especially the felt derived from beaver fur. They were later made of silk. Goss material was used for the structure under the felt or silk. It was made from layers of calico overlaid with hard glue. The glue becomes softened when heated over a flame, thereby making it easy for the hat to be molded into the desired shape.

Fedora

The fedora hat was popular in the early twentieth century. It was stylishly designed, and it was able to protect the wearer’s head from heat as well as the wind. One of its peculiar features was that it could be rolled up when it was not in use. Characters of the 1940s Hollywood movies often donned the Fedora hats, especially if the particular roles were associated with private detectives, gangsters, etc. The fedora was almost always worn with the trench coat.

Cowboy

The cowboy hat was highly important because of its ability to protect working cowboys from the intense sun and rain. This protective function was made possible by its wide brim. It was easily used to fan a camp fire, signal others, or draw some water from the stream. However, even though the hat is still able to perform the afore-mentioned functions, those who still wear it do so for aesthetic reasons, which is a part of the lifestyle of the Western world.

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Hats are important, as they provide protection from the sun, and are also used for fashion statement. However, it must be noted that not all hats are suited for every occasion. There are hats that are designed for specific occasions. While some of the hats listed above are still being used, some are no longer in vogue. So, next time you want to choose a hat, ask yourself what kind of event you are going to use it for before going ahead to pick one for yourself.

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Latest Short Hairstyles For Women 2016 - https://www.stripedsocks.com/blog/2016/06/27/latest-short-hairstyles-for-women-2016/

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Latest Short Hairstyles For Women 2016

Women live in their own world and love making fashion statements in public and at every given opportunity. They can be emotional and pay a lot of details to what they wear. Sometimes, they even take their fashion to a competitive level. But you can’t blame them; it is their nature to be so. They are not men. They must be respected for what they are. The latest short hairstyles for women 2016 is a little deviation from the styles we have been used to in the past.

Just like other forms of fashion: dressing, shoes, eyeglasses, etc, hairstyles are changing from time to time. The opposite sexes have what is best suited for them. A good look at the hair cut trends in 2016 shows a peculiar pattern among women, which we shall be taking a look at in this piece.

What are the latest short hairstyles for women?

Here are a few short hair styles that are trending in 2016. If you are wearing one right now, there is a need to think about it and see your professional stylist to get one of the styles for yourself. You need to look like a 2016 woman. Well, take a look at the various styles before making your decision.

Loose waves Bob with three-tone color

This is simply expertise at work. It is a combination of colors and styling. The hair is not as full as it appears; the perfect touch of expert fingers makes the thin hair a bit thicker than it is. The color work of about three different shades has also made this artificial design look like it is the natural color of the hair.

Light Brown Ombre Choppy Bob

This is a combination of dark and light brown colors. The hair is wavy, to the point of almost becoming curly. It’s made up of a few layers all through, with more concentration in the back; a middle part assists in keeping her tresses off her face. This hair style dwells more on the color and cut, with only a little attention paid to the texture.

Stacked Bob with bold Blonde highlights

The importance of professional hair coloring cannot be overemphasized when it comes to bringing out the shape of the haircut. The tapering of the neckline, as well as the coloring of the blonde on the first couple of layers, can only be made possible by a professional stylist that has details for color mixing. How about adding a pair of jeans and a body-hug shirt to go with the hairstyle?

Asymmetrical pixie cut

The asymmetrical pixie cut is specially designed to take care of short hairs. If you have a bob that you are afraid to lose the length in the front, donning the asymmetrical pixie cut is the best way to achieve your dream. You can even make it more stylish by adding the color of your choice.

Short A-line copper-colored choppy Bob

The choppy layers are cut to make the hair look perfect. It gets its angled look from the graduated back. This is a very nice touch for a woman with plenty of thick and straight hairs. The copper color simply gives it the ideal finish. It’s a great way to bring out the shape of the face. Adding a pair of designer eyeglasses would make for a sexier look. This kind of hairstyle can be lovely for sports outing when combined with sports attire, striped socks, and sneakers.

Black curly pixie with tapered sides

Having curly hair can sometimes be a natural blessing, and having the jet black hair makes a perfect combination with the curly hair to give the black woman an irresistibly sexy look. In order to give the hair lots of volume at the top, all that needs to be done is to just taper the sides of the hair.

Graduated Bob for thick hair with Brown layers and blonde

This is quite a sexy hair cut for any woman any day. The super thickness of the hair makes the bob appear full. The style derives its “Bouffant” look from the addition of shorter layers towards the middle of the back of the head. The addition of the light brown layers as well as the blonde on the top makes for a perfect display of black, brown and blonde colors, as well as a sexy look.

Wavy A-line Bob

For those with naturally wavy hair, they should be free to make it into a bob as shown in the below picture. This hair simply makes you younger, and also promotes free flow of air to the scalp.

Green and purple inverted Bob

The green and purple inverted bob is particularly suitable for round faces, as it helps to bring out the features of the face. If you love the green and purple colors, this hairstyle is recommended for you. All you need to do is to simply make the hair into a straight inverted bob and dye it with the two colors and look different from other women.

Once again, hair styles like this can be fit for multi-purposes. It can be the ideal hair style for picnic, or you can add other accessories like tracksuit, flat canvas, striped socks and designer eyeglasses for a sporting event.

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