New menswear styles go for vintage class, skinny jeans
Those who do not keep their historical clothes are doomed to repurchase them.
This fall and winter season, people can expect to see many ‘70’s inspired styles for men, said Seung-Eun Lee “Joy,” associate professor of human environmental studies.
“Even fashion is rebounding from the recession of our economy,” Lee said, “so bargaining prices can help to achieve a conservative, classic ‘70’s look.”
Clarkston senior Spencer Stege said his favorite style embraces a very vintage European feel. He said he likes skinny jeans, tight bell-bottoms and corduroys especially.
For pants, he likes the fit of women’s jeans more than men’s. They feel so much more comfortable, he said.
“I like putting together outfits and how people compliment them, saying how they like what I’ve done with my style,” Stege said.
Some of his favorite places to shop are Goodwill and Forever 21. Most guys are not aware that Forever 21 has a male clothing section, he said, but it has a good selection and prices.
Buying pants from Goodwill is great because they are so much cheaper and it is easy to find unique styles, he said.
“Don’t just follow the same trends as everyone else,” Stege said. “You can use current fashion to create your own style, while still sporting your favorite look.”
Grass Lake junior Christopher Alger said his fashion ideas can be inspired from anything he sees and likes.
He typically likes to wear more plain clothing and accessorize to capture his style.
His favorite stores to assemble outfits from are Urban Outfitters, Express, Nieman Marcus, Tiffany & Co. and Saks Fifth Avenue.
He said he shops online and in stores equally because online retailers often have better deals.
“It’s important to dress well,” he said. “When you look good and are confident in your appearance, you really do feel better about anything.”
Other options
Lee said more Mediterranean- and European-inspired looks will also be common this fashion season. She said leather jackets paired with skinny jeans will be very popular in the winter.
“The really bold colors in the fashion industry are getting to be ecstatic,” Lee said.
Mixing patterns like plaid prints and tweed will also be popular, with an accentuation of any style of boot, she said.
Some of the most popular styles will be ankle boots, knee boots and even lace boots.
“My best advice regarding fashion is to wear what you love,” Alger said. “I won’t say to be original; if you like keeping up with trends, go for it. But if you do have a personal style that isn’t right on cue with fashion, it doesn’t matter as long as you are happy with it.”
