Men's Style Resources?

[SigmaChiCard]

I'm pretty sure that as a company, Structure no longer exists...I presume they're either going to keep the name of the stores for recognition, but it was completely bought out a little over a year ago by Express Inc. I think keeping the structure name was a bad move because people likely would be more inclined to buy from the new "Express for Men" rather than the old structure...personally I really don't like structure (or Gap for that matter)

[IowaHawkeye]

Originally posted by KSigkid


although it's weird the store is still called Structure, but the clothing says Express.

Collin

Haha - youre wearing girls clothes j/k I heard they were thinking of changing the store to Express for Men, but that sounded far too lame so they left it as Structure but changed all the labels to Express.

I usually go for the men in clean-cut, classic pulled together looks of JCrew/Banana/Gap/Structure/A&F. Almost anything you get at the forementioned is timeless, stuff that you'll be able to wear forever. I love that look on a guy.

But most of all I like if a guy dresses for his personality - theres nothing worse than an obvious "prep" awkwardly dressed in like raver clothes or fubu... If you like what youre wearing, and you feel good/comfortable in it, more than likely you'll look good too.

James - if you don't get the JCrew catalogue, I suggest that for style inspriation- just go to jcrew.com and sign up.

[JMUduke]

I like a guy who dresses casually since I myself am addicted to jeans and t-shirts......I once dated an extremely pretty boy, which at the time I thought was GREAT and that all I wanted, but I have since changed my mind. I want a low-maintenance guy!!

My boyfriend now wears t-shirt and shorts all the time, short hair is a must, and no facial hair (stubble is ok, bears/goatees AREN'T!)

About mags anyway, FHM, Stuff, and Details are much more interesting.....but their style sections suck (i.e. jeans with holes in them that cost around $500 )

[Optimist Prime]

go for classic looks. Leather jacket so you can look like a badass, button down shirts for the Rob Lowe go getter look. Jean jackets are a gamble, but if you must then go dark but not black. Other wise you will look like a biker or drug addict or wife beater.

[Steeltrap]

If you can, check out the Chic Simple Men's Wardrobe book. It leans toward the prep-classic side, but it has interesting tips.

[legacypbs]

Another thing is you don't have to buy the clothes in the books just use them as reference to your own style. I think I've only gone to buy one thing I saw in a magazine as that exact item, and that was a pair of Steve Madden shoes. The way you dress has to show who you are. Its the same w/ letters too. I wear them my way.

[damasa]

I think I like Structure so much now (hated it before) because after they were bought out, the clothing styles began to change. I'm all about that classy/prep kinda look going on. Then again,all the stores I mentioned are like that. I will not shop A&F, although I do own a wool coat that my mom bought me from there.

I liked polo a few years ago, but I just don't really shop there anymore.

[queequek]

I like A&F (sorry everybody!) and Banana Republic (for formal stuff). Banana Republic has really classy style, and you have to check that one!

[RxyChrldr]

Originally posted by h2oot


Nose hair???? You've got to be kidding!

I'm pretty sure all of that list was a joke..at least I hope so!

[legacypbs]

Kenneth Cole
NEED I SAY MORE

[josh8o]

Originally posted by SigmaChiCard
I'm pretty sure that as a company, Structure no longer exists...I presume they're either going to keep the name of the stores for recognition, but it was completely bought out a little over a year ago by Express Inc. I think keeping the structure name was a bad move because people likely would be more inclined to buy from the new "Express for Men" rather than the old structure...personally I really don't like structure (or Gap for that matter)

well sturcture still exisits...but the clothes are now express. the structure stores are in the process of being changed over to express men stores. in sd they have changed over, so i'm used to it. at home in norcal they have not all changed yet so i still have to say structure to friends so they know what i'm atlking about.

[damasa]

Originally posted by legacypbs
Kenneth Cole
NEED I SAY MORE

You could say "broke for life." I hope I never spend $200 on a pair of boots.

[justamom]

I like it when a man dresses for the situation in a way that says casual confidence. My neighbor owns a clothing store and as you would guess, he dresses perfectly. (My Hubby could care less as long as it- AND I QUOTE- "breathes"...) So, I rely on him to help.

There is a new fabric out there that looks like a slk, but is actually a cotton blend. This means when you put it on, it has a crisp look that keeps it's lines, but it wears with the comfort of cotton.
Bonus-You can throw it into the wash and shake it out to dry and it looks new.

I am talking about the fabric because that can make all the difference between looking expensive or cheap. As far as trendy goes, for men in their 40's+ the illusion of the trend is far, far better than the actual trend. GQ is a little too "high fashion", but i's a good place to start. A&F is young, but a good indicator of colors and cuts. WATCH YOUR SHOES. This can be the biggest give-a-way of all. Try to have nice, compatable shoes. Whatever looks like Structure can give you good ideas. It really depends on your climate and lifestyle.


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[h2oot]

I don't like guys who dress down for everything. The ones who dress pseudo-campy. Like wearing sneakers with a suit. That went out with highschool. I'd rather a guy with a sense of style over one who "tries to be cute." He can play at cute with somebody else.

[legacypbs]

Originally posted by damasa


You could say "broke for life." I hope I never spend $200 on a pair of boots.

And that is why someone created the clearance rack. Today I bought a pair of Kenneth Cole clogs from DSW shoe warehouse for $30. They had some boots for $60. Gotta shop that's all.