Fashion Portfolio: Vintage Inspired Clothing for Your Winter Adventures
In life we may not become famous, infamous, or blockbusters. We do; however, have the power to become something more than those labels. It is our savvy and confidence that allows us to rise above and experience living life with good taste. Our travels, life experiences, and dreams are snapshots on the runway of our lives. There is no better place than the now to make the best strides down that runway. This is your epic, your life, so choose the label you wear wisely.
Knowing what to wear and how to wear it is a powerful skill. Some readers are at an advanced level and have a personal style. Some will go on to experiment with clothes, trends, and brands. While others may be too intrepid to wear anything besides t-shirts and shorts. Once you conquer the clothing world and develop a lifelong interest in dressing right, you will feel more inspired to shop and enjoy your home, social, and business life.
Not sure? No need to be scared of labels, black-ties, white-ties, button-downs, or bespoke clothing. Here is where expert knowledge and trusted expertise comes in handy. Many readers rely on Jesse Bluma at Pointe Viven as their go-to source. Let an enjoyable experience with these fashion recipes be your start. If you are more advanced and comfortable with fashion items, share your ideas, purchases, and suggestions.
What we wear is powerful and attitude matters. Remind yourself again: You deserve to live well and be well. Creating a closet of items right for you, along with excellent fitness, health, and life habits, is all an expression of how you respect yourself. Knowing what to wear and executing fashion looks can be a challenge. The guidelines, inspirations, and ideas in this article will spark your interest and get you wearing more than the same three items over-and-over. As the notable custom tailor Alan Flusser observed, “A necktie’s motif, or pattern, expresses the poetry, the sense of whimsy, the psychology of the individual wearer.”
Models. The images we see in ads, movies, and media can influence our goals and perceptions. Keep in mind the people in those professions spend a lot of time and have a lot of time to look their best. Or computer graphics best. Rather than focusing on images in media, focus on what is the right fit, look, and use of clothes for you. As I learned from fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, fashion is about what is trending in stores and style is more about your own personality. Take a moment to reflect upon good fashion sense, your life, needs, and goals. That will be the center of what gets you fashion fit. Structure your closet and drawers with options for your various activities, career, the climate you live in, and seasons.
The Wardrobe Essentials. It is key to make clothing selections with a long-term frame of mind. Quality construction and timeless pieces are sharp and financially smart choices. Know your measurements and proportions. Take a look in the mirror to see what cuts, colors, shapes, and lengths are best for you. There is a learning curve for going from being dressed by mom to dressing yourself, for your current physique, current life, and adventures. Calvin Klein, business mogul and designer, once explained to me at a fashion show that what people wear should be modern, clean, and make them look their best. Personal responsibility is at the heart of dressing well. Study magazines, people in the streets, in school, models, and actors in your age range. Also, seek out knowledgeable salespeople in stores and vintage shops.
Fashion Portfolio: Vintage Inspired Clothing for Your Winter Adventures
Vintage is a culmination of classics, past memories, and nostalgia. These second-hand items can be discovered at flea markets, through online stores, and in the closets of relatives. Worn denim, archetypal flannels, retro ties, and spiffy shoes from days of old can be hunted down and stumbled upon with a bit of shopping. Although, apparel that is authentically vintage can be challenging to find and often too bedraggled to wear.
Buying vintage or vintage inspired pieces means you will have something few others do. Or something with more life to it than others. If purchasing vintage items from a local store, then ask the owner or clerk what day of the week he or she typically gets new merchandise. The store may also have a mailing list to get updates or social media to follow. Newly made clothing, especially quality made items or designer items, can be expensive. Purchasing luxury vintage items from vintage shops can make more financial sense. Although, new pieces with vintage patterns, designs, or cuts can also be found and purchased at reasonable prices through sales, coupons, and discounts.
There is a diverse universe of clothing from past eras that can be purchased, worn, transformed, and made into investment pieces for your wardrobe. If the pursuit for well constructed classics has unearthed previously owned items you wish to wear, then tailoring is the next step. Collectible jackets, pants, and suits require tailoring to fit your body shape and to bring these items up to modern luxe standards. Yet, if the ghost of grandpa’s plaid jacket of past eludes you, then purchasing new clothing with vintage style is an excellent alternative.
Create the Look for Yourself
Center Left Quilted Parka: H.E. by Mango Mango Men's Oversize Quilted Down Anorak, Olive Green, S
Center Right Slim-Fit Blazer: Mango Men's Slim-Fit Patterned Suit Blazer, Black, 40
Right Velvet Blazer: Mango Men's Slim-Fit Velvet Suit Blazer, Gold, 44
Center Left Overcoat: Calvin Klein Men's Prosper Solid Single Breasted Wool Blended Overcoat Extreme Fit, Grey, 38 Short
Center Right Peacoat: Ben Sherman Men's Double Breasted Peacoat, Staples Navy, Small
Right Blazer: Original Penguin Men's Two Button Slim Fit Plaid with Burgandy Blazer, Blue, 44 Regular
Left Jacket: Original Penguin Men's Decon Jacket, Dark Sapphire, Small
Center Left Jacket: G-Star ARC Slim 3D Jacket (Medium, Vintage Med)
Center Right Suit: Original Penguin Men's Two Button Slim Fit Glenplaid Suit, Charcoal, 42 Long
Right Leather Jacket: John Varvatos Star USA Men's Denim Style Leather Jacket, Black, Large
Shirts and Sweaters
Left Checked Shirt: H.E. by Mango Mango Men's Slim-Fit Checked Cotton Shirt, Green, XL
Center Left Herringbone Shirt: Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Long-Sleeve Ombre Herringbone Shirt Xxl Moody Blue
Center Right Chunky Cardigan: Mango Men's Chunky-Knit Wool-Blend Cardigan, Indigo Blue, L
Right Shawl Cardigan: Shawl Collar Cardigans - 100% Tibetan Yak Wool - Citizen Cashmere (Brown), 2XL
Left Vintage Jean: Lucky Brand Men's 361 Vintage Straight-Leg Jean In Valley, Aliso Viejo, 40x30
Center Left Plaid Pant: Original Penguin Men's Flat Front Slim Fit Glen Plaid Suit Separate Pants, Blue, 32W x 30L
Center Right Colored Jean: 7 For All Mankind Men's Slimmy Slim Straight Colored Luxe Performance Jean, Blue Ice, 36W x 34L
Right Jean: H.E. by Mango Mango Men's Straight-Fit Dark Bob Jeans, Dark Blue, 30
Left Suit Separate Pant: Original Penguin Men's White Plaid Suit Separate Pant, Black, 34W X 30L
Center Left Washed Jean: Tommy Hilfiger Denim Men's Slim Scanton Bi Jean, Stretch Washed Black, 36X32
Center Right Vintage Jean: G-star Raw 3301 Slim Mens Jeans 50127 Pants (waist 33 leg 30, vintage aged 2886.1368)
Right Colored Jeans: 7 For All Mankind Men's Slimmy Slim Straight Luxe Performance Colored Jeans, Crimson, 30
Shorts
Left Stripe Short: Calvin Klein Jeans Men's Engineered Horizontal Stripe Short, Blue, 36W
Center Left Deck Short: Nautica Men's Cotton Twill Flat Front Chino Deck Short-B92110, Noon Blue, 30W
Center Right Flat Front Chino: Nautica Men's Slim Fit Cotton Twill Flat Front Chino Short, True Navy, 38W
Right Oxford Short: Original Penguin Men's 10 inch Oxford Short with Gingham Tape Slim, Dark Sapphire, 34
Swimwear
Left Lido Boardshorts: Volcom Men's Lido Liner Mod Tech Boardshorts - Blue (Navy), Medium (Manufacturer Size:34) by Volcom
Center Left Stripe Volley Trunk: Original Penguin Men's Stripe Volley Swim Trunk, True Blue, 32
Center Right Vintage Logo Swim Shorts: Diesel Men's Kroobeach Vintage Logo Swim Shorts, Iceberg Print, 28
Right Boardshort: Rip Curl Men's Mirage Core Boardshort
Left Hat: Ben Sherman Men's Wool Houndstooth Trilby, Charcoal, Small/Medium
Right Hat: Hanna Hats Men's Donegal Tweed Vintage Cap Forest Green Salt & Pepper Large
Center Left Tie: Michael Kors 100% Silk Striped Skinny Men's Tie Navy Blue
Center Right Tie: Ben Sherman Men's Campinas Paisley Skinny Tie, Grey, One Size
Center Left Tie: Tommy Hilfiger Men's Core Micro Tie, Yellow, One Size
Center Right Tie: Perry Ellis Men's Braydon Mini Tie, Black, One Size
Shoes
Top Converse: Converse By John Varvatos Men's Jv Star Player Slip on Sneaker - Charcoal Grey Leather 139737c Size 9.5 Mens
Middle Oxfords: Allen Edmonds Men's Fifth Avenue Cap Toe With Dainite Rubber Sole 10 D(M) Men 5715 Walnut Oxfords Shoes
Bottom Oxfords: Grenson Men's Archie Black Oxford UK 9.5 M
Top Boating Shoe: Nautica Men's Spinnaker 2 PU Boating Shoe, Black Smooth, 9.5 M US
Bottom Original Casual Shoe: adidas Men's Gazelle Super Originals Casual Shoe
Above Chelsea Boot: Dr. Martens Men's 2976 Cambridge Brush Chelsea Boot Vegan
Sunglasses
Top Sunglasses: Original Penguin Men's the Merlin Sun Polarized Rectangular Sunglasses, Dark Denim, 53 mm
Bottom Sunglasses: Ray-Ban New Wayfarer Classic, Top Matte Blue On Transparent
Watches
Left Silver-Tone Watch: Michael Kors Men's Lexington Silver-Tone Watch MK8405
Middle Gold Color Watch: Casio Watch - A178WGA1A (Size: men)
Right Canvas Watch: Seiko Men's SNKM95 Stainless Steel Automatic Watch with Blue Canvas Band
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