Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Style Guides for Men

  • 20-01-2012 12:03am
    #1
    Dr Bolouswki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭


    Suggestions?

    I'm thinking a general style guide, like what colours/fabrics to mix with others, accessorizing etc. Preferably with pictures and preferably aimed at normal folks rather than those that only buy expensive designer gear.

    I've found a few things through googling, but there's not much that I would say has been particularly inspiring.

    Anyone got anything they would recommend?


Comments

  • #2
    fillefatale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭fillefatale


    Have you tried reading men's magazine's like GQ, Esquire etc?

    Colin McDowell is a popular, established fashion journalist and historian.

    A lot depends on the look you want to cultivate, perhaps when you've established that, then you can refine your search and seek out certain authors and men of fashion to inspire you.


  • #3
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Ignore the hideous amount of typos (no, really) and this might be what you're after-

    http://www.fashionbeans.com/


  • #4
    Heliotrope
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭Heliotrope


    Here. FAQ's and guides in the sidebar.

    http://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/


  • #5
    EasyGame
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32 ✭EasyGame


    AskMen.com Style Bible
    http://ie.askmen.com/products/books/the_style_bible/

    It's a very well put together resource containing everything from what basic staples every man's wardrobe should have, how to find the right fit shirt/jacket/pants to things like dressing for your shape(crucial), grooming and more.

    You can buy it in hardback or I think it's available online in PDF format for free.

    Otherwise reading esquire and gq is pretty good also. Esquire had an interesting article recently about refreshing your wardrobe effectively on a $1,000 budget that turned out very well, could be worth a read.


  • #6
    Dr Bolouswki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭Dr Bolouswki


    Wow - excellent - thanks everyone! I've got some reading to do!

    Edit: Extra special big up to baby and crumble - that www.fashionbeans.com is exactly what I meant! The Men's Fashion Basics articles is exactly what I needed!
    Edit again - wow! all those resources are great - thanks folks!


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Just get a girlfriend.


  • #8
    ipadzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 57 ✭✭ipadzz


    I'd suggest Mr.Porter

    Not only are they an e-tailer (albeit a very expensive one at that). If you're looking for simple clothes, with simple colours and lots to match them with, that site is great.

    It also has lots of features and is effectively also an e-magazine which has video posts, featured items and different trends or style (businessman, naval, autumn coats) etc...

    It's presented in a very grown-up, man's man type way, which can be a breath of fresh air with all the "hipster" type fashion websites these days offering their own brand of style advice


Advertisement