U P DATI N G YO U R WA RD RO BE? LO O K N O FU RTH ER!
by Antonio Centeno
B e i n g
possibly the coolest jacket you can wear
all fall, a cotton bomber jacket is appropriate all year round. You can wear this
surrounded
kind of jacket at almost any occasion or
event you may have. The key is to scale
b y s t y l e
the look back as much as possible. You
want a snug fitting item that functions
i n s p i ra t i o n
more like an overshirt than a jacket.
Inspired Style Item #2
Gray Wool Trousers
…yet styling your own
outfits can be difficult
Celebrity Menswear Stylist, Ashley Weston, who is here to help the audience
Gray is the most neutral of colors and
How do you stay inspired without
at Real Men Real Style (RMRS), find the best casual James Bond outfit that any
does an excellent job of matching ev-
buying new clothes every month?
man can wear. This outfit will look great on any man regardless of age and
erything, yet playing second fiddle to
Look at celebrities. A style inspira-
body type. It’s a nice middle ground between dressy and casual.
the rest of your outfit. Grey wool trousers are simple, elegant and functional.
tion? Whose look you want to own?
Why celebrities? They are constantly
under the microscope of public and
If you’re going on a date, or a suit and tie is too much, there are options. You
These trousers are the most accessible
want to look masculine and classy without overdoing it. While this outfit looks
weapon in a man’s wardrobe for the fol-
great on camera, the items may not be ideal for daily wear. More budget-
lowing reasons:
media scrutiny. They understand
friendly and practical alternatives are presented with each item to cater to a
that their presentation does send a
wider range of lifestyles and body shapes.
message. They also have access to
Inspired Style Item #1
The Jacket
professional stylists who help them
look their best. Observing the right
celebrities is a great way to find inspiration for outfits.
In the movie, Daniel Craig wears a marine black, goat suede racer jacket by
Once inspired, you can imitate this
John Varvatos. The avant-garde jacket
look with your own unique twist.
has a hefty price tag and is not some-
How do you go about choosing a
thing you would want to wear every
celebrity to be your style inspira-
day. The soft goat suede adds texture
tion? The most widely accepted
to your outfit, but can be impractical in
celebrity role model for men is the
warm climates. It is also a pain to main-
character from the James Bond films.
tain, as it stains easily and can be ruined
if exposed to water. The dark suede
Any mention of James Bond conjures
up images of perfectly tailored, highquality suits. Our focus is not on the
formal outfits from Bond films, but
a casual everyday outfit worn by
Daniel Craig’s character in the movie
Spectre.
In episode one of my Celebrity Style
Inspiration series, I collaborated with
ActDanceModelSing.com
Versatile: Gray wool trousers can be
dressed up with the cotton bomber
can also leave imprints when pressed
against a lighter fabric. For instance, if you sit on a cream-colored couch, there
may be a stain left behind. The fabric of this jacket is heavy when paired with
something light, like a pair of chinos. A better and more practical alternative
to a suede racer is a cotton bomber style jacket. This versatile jacket comes
with a innate vibe and presents a classic look. This style is flattering on most
body types. The fabric is better paired with lighter weight trousers as well.
The shorter collar accentuates short necks (something for larger men to be
aware of )
Don’t zip it up. It is casual but can be dressed up. While a suede racer is
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jacket or dressed down with a plain tshirt. They go brilliantly with any jacket,
without compromising its versatility or
allure. Dark gray wool trousers work
with brown or black shoes.
Understated: The neutrality of gray
can be matched with other neutrals, or
mixed with a flash of color.
Comfortable: These trousers feel
great in cold weather. The thicker
weave of wool also ensures a nice
drape and their weight keeps the wind
off your legs.