Fool-Proof Pieces For Your Guy

| Thursday May 19, 2011

So the guy in your life might not look like he was pulled out of the street style pages, but don’t fret, we’ll help you get him dapper in no time.

For Spring 2011, we love clean lines and nautical inspirations for city life and rough and tumble rustic pieces for cottage weekends.

City Dwelling
Keeping the layers to a minimum is key for (literally) breezy summer style. After all, we have to take into consideration that guys tend to sweat a lot! Khaki-coloured shorts and a tailored button-up are a smart combo when offset with quirky sunnies and canvas boat shoes. To top the look off, a vintage watch is an interesting take on modern-day time telling.

Old Navy Men’s Patterned Linen-Blend Shirt (US$14.50 sale); Casio Analog Resin Strap Watch (C$28.00); Topman Brown Clubman Retro Sunglasses (US$32.00); Topman Mustard Chino Shorts (US$50.00); Bass Compass Sneaker (US$55.00)

Cottage Living
Help your guy pick out comfy, stylish basics that he’ll be able to throw into a weekender and look fab wherever he’s headed for the long weekend. Americana classics like jean jackets and moccasins are perfect paired with simple cotton separates and original Ray-Ban Wayfarers.

Urban Renewal Vintage Men’s Denim Jacket (US$59.00); Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer (US$145.00); Obey Standard Issue Fleece Short (US$48.00); Aldo Briese Moccasins (C$80.00); Red Canoe NAA P-51 Flight Kit Bag (C$149.99)

by Lia Parsley

10 Comments

	on May 20, 2011 Becky 13,128 said: @TammyK, start picking up clothes for your guy yourself. Birthdays, anniversaries, any occasion, or just even 'just because' moments, pick up shirts and tshirts, pants and sunglasses for him. Eventually your choices will replace his in his wardrobe ;-) Also, it feels kinda nice when I see my guy wearing a shirt I got him..feels sweet :)
	on May 19, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: My guy doesn't think there's anything wrong with how he dresses either. He should really get new clothes for this summer so what can I say that will convince him that he NEEDS to go shopping?
	on May 19, 2011 jskim07 50 said: I agree with MaryGorgeous! Though guys are more often able to pull off that sporty look, I like my guys with a business casual style.
	on May 19, 2011 Becky 13,128 said: My guy promised me a shopping expedition in June and I'm hopping on one toe for THE DAY to come!!! Fun part is it's not a make over for me (I mean, I'll buy stuff for me, obviously), but it's a make over for HIM!!! He doesn't think it's a "makeover", he thinks he's just buying a new wardrobe also he doesn't think there's anything wrong with the way he dresses. Well there isn't, but I can dress him SO much better! :) Can't wait can't wait can't wait yippee :) Note to self: don't buy more items than he does .....
	on May 19, 2011 MaryGorgeous 1,616 said: I have to say I like the wayfarer look, I feel like men only have 2 choices for sun glasses- sporty or these. I don't like the sport look on my guy. I like how the wayferes sort of have this 1950s-resort look to them lol with the right outfit that is...
	on May 19, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: I don't get Wayfarers. Too young-Tom-Cruise for me. My guy keeps wanting to buy Oakleys, but I have an ongoing objection to them too.
	on May 19, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: Hee hee! I love it when women get to dress their men. It really benefits us all, doesn't it? I like these suggestions. The only thing I wouldn't want to see my guy wear is anything resembling Ray Ban Wayfarers. They're too ubiquitous. It's a very T.O cool kid thing to wear.
	on May 19, 2011 jskim07 50 said: Man, I used to think bermuda shorts were only for men on cruises, but I think it's time to make my boyfriend wear them!
	on May 19, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: I have to tread very carefully when buying clothes for my guy. If I go too much in any direction (too sporty, too preppy, too rocker, etc), then he thinks I'm trying to make him over. I don't think he'd subscribe to any one "look", but sticks to neutrals. Give us some tips on how to sneak more pizzazz into his wardrobe without him noticing/taking offense!
	on May 19, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: I like the city dwelling look. Simple and clean.