ASK DARS is an advice column in which no sartorial dilemma is too big or small for DARIA, our lead stylist, to address. Write her with your real-life questions and she'll answer them in the weeks to come! This week, Philip of New York had a fall style query.
Daria!
What am I to wear this fall? I've been living in solid tees and shorts all summer long, and my wares for the colder months are so limited––two pairs of jeans, a few button-downs, and just three jackets. I'm out here trying to function; I want just a few new things that will last me for a long time. I'm afraid of anything too loud but wouldn't mind maybe one "zany" thing. Lol @ the word zany!
Thanks, boo!
Philip, New York
Hey Philip,
I totally get where you're coming from. Guys with classic style love their classic style, and there's not much you can do to change their minds. And why should you if you have a good thing going?
My suggestion is to buy super classic pieces that maintain their wearability but have a subtle tweak to them––not enough to make a full-on statement, but just enough to make you look like you're not living with a cartoon wardrobe. Here, I changed one simple-y outfit (you can't go wrong in a Patrik Ervell button down and chinos) to include some not-so-basic basics that transform the look and all maintain their wearability. These pieces are all great individually, but together they make a strong yet still subtle look. That is the great thing about having a classic wardrobe anyway, isn't it?
- Daria
E-mail Daria your questions HERE!
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The full look of classics mixed with not-so-basic basics
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Classics: Patrik Ervell STANDARD BUTTON DOWN SHIRT and JEANS in navy, and the Kenzo RONNIE SHOES
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The not-so-basic basic: A logo sweatshirt that's not a logo. I love the way designers like Raf Simons play with text and graphic design in a way that adds character to the clothing without making it look overdone. This Acne SWEATSHIRT has that same sensibility. This font is clean and bold, but oversized to the point of near abstraction. The color pallet is muted, and the raglan sleeve sweatshirt is a total classic. Win!
Daria!
What am I to wear this fall? I've been living in solid tees and shorts all summer long, and my wares for the colder months are so limited––two pairs of jeans, a few button-downs, and just three jackets. I'm out here trying to function; I want just a few new things that will last me for a long time. I'm afraid of anything too loud but wouldn't mind maybe one "zany" thing. Lol @ the word zany!
Thanks, boo!
Philip, New York
Hey Philip,
I totally get where you're coming from. Guys with classic style love their classic style, and there's not much you can do to change their minds. And why should you if you have a good thing going?
My suggestion is to buy super classic pieces that maintain their wearability but have a subtle tweak to them––not enough to make a full-on statement, but just enough to make you look like you're not living with a cartoon wardrobe. Here, I changed one simple-y outfit (you can't go wrong in a Patrik Ervell button down and chinos) to include some not-so-basic basics that transform the look and all maintain their wearability. These pieces are all great individually, but together they make a strong yet still subtle look. That is the great thing about having a classic wardrobe anyway, isn't it?
- Daria
E-mail Daria your questions HERE!
The full look of classics mixed with not-so-basic basics
Classics: Patrik Ervell STANDARD BUTTON DOWN SHIRT and JEANS in navy, and the Kenzo RONNIE SHOES
The not-so-basic basic: A logo sweatshirt that's not a logo. I love the way designers like Raf Simons play with text and graphic design in a way that adds character to the clothing without making it look overdone. This Acne SWEATSHIRT has that same sensibility. This font is clean and bold, but oversized to the point of near abstraction. The color pallet is muted, and the raglan sleeve sweatshirt is a total classic. Win!