How to Improve His Wardrobe: Shorts and “T-Shirt”
Photo Credits: Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3
If you’re a regular College Fashion reader, I hope that you are currently surprised by a couple of things. First of all, the title of this post has the word “his” in it. Secondly, the header image consists of three men. And finally, my name is Peter.
No, I am not a rogue blogger, but I am a new CF writer and yes, I will be writing about men’s fashion.
Some of you may be asking how men’s clothing will fit into College Fashion. Well, for now, all I can say is that we will find out. But, I can give you this reassurance; men and women don’t exist independently. Whether it is a boyfriend, best friend, or annoying little brother, most of us are in constant conversation with a member of the opposite sex.
So, consider my posts a conversation. Let’s take a walk into my dream closet, learn together, and pass along some knowledge. Teach your brother how to tie his own bowtie. Buy your boyfriend a blue oxford button front shirt. But most importantly, improve the wardrobe of a guy that is close to your heart. I’m going to show you how to do just that.
Pass it Along – Basic Men’s Fashion Tips
Shorts and t-shirts are the quintessential staples of a guy’s closet during the summer months. Cool, light, and easy to throw on in the morning, the shorts and t-shirt combination captures the summer mindset. However, it is often hard to think of shorts as anything other than casual and simple. We tend to associate the shorts wearer with the teenager loitering outside the movie theater or the dad on vacation with his kids. It is hard to imagine the classic shorts-and-t-shirt look as trendy or fashionable.
Fortunately, it’s not impossible to make shorts and a tee look more stylish. In the photo above and the header images, we see the classic shorts-and-”t-shirt” combination reconstructed. Graphic tees and cargo shorts have been replaced with flat front shorts, oxford shirts, and lightweight polos. As a result, the young men in the photos look like… young men. Not teenagers, or a middle aged men, but your average American young adults.
Let’s be honest: no one has ever taken a guy rocking flip flops, baggy shorts, and an ’80s rock band t-shirt seriously. So, in the season of internships, networking, and growing up, make sure the guy you love is taken seriously. Do me a favor: pass along the tips below and clean up your guy’s shorts game up. Trust me, he will thank you later.
Look 1: The Classic
Products: Polo – L.L. Bean, Shorts – L.L. Bean, Belt – Vineyard Vines, Shoes – Sperry
I love navy shorts. In my opinion, they are the only color shorts a guy needs in his wardrobe. Navy shorts go with almost any color and they work from the end of spring to the beginning of fall. So pass this along: pick up some navy.
When navy shorts are paired with a simple colored polo, the look is money. In the outfit above I went with canvas Sperry Top-Siders because they are light in the heat of the summer, and a D-ring belt because it is less casual than one with a buckle. (Side note: for the truly adventurous, swap the Sperry’s for these bad boys.)
Look 2: The Edgy
Products: Shirt – Brooks Brothers, Shorts – J.Crew, Bow Tie – Tie Bar, Belt – L.L. Bean, Shoes – Zappos
If navy is too boring for the guy in your life, why not try a brighter colored short with a muted shirt? In the outfit above, I choose a blue oxford button down to go with the Nantucket red shorts. Yes the look somewhat screams “America”, but when you throw in the bow tie and desert boots, you can’t go wrong.
My biggest tip here is not to fear the prep. Though I realize it can be hard to picture your average male college friend wearing a bow tie and shorts for no particular reason, when the bow tie is tied properly and paired with an oxford with the sleeves rolled up, you will never look at bow ties, and shorts for that matter, the same way again.
Look 3: The Bold
Products: Shirt – Polo Ralph Lauren, Shorts – L.L. Bean, T-Shirt – Old Navy, Belt – L.L. Bean, Shoes – Gap
Embroidered shorts are a fiercely-debated piece of men’s clothing. I am personally a huge fan, but I know that some people consider them tacky and a little bit too preppy.
It’s true: embroidered shorts are certainly a bold statement. However, when paired with simple a shirt, belt, and shoes, the shorts make the wearer look sophisticated. So, tell your guy friends to take calculated risks. By this I mean let them purchase embroidered or patterned shorts, but make sure they don’t go overboard with the rest of their outfit (or do something crazy like plaid on plaid).
What do you think?
Is there a place for men’s fashion on CF? Would you recommend any of my tips/pieces of clothing to your male friends? What do men fail at most when it comes to fashion? I write for you! Let me know what you think by leaving a comment…
Posted on on July 17, 2010 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: Featured, Guy's Fashion, How To, Men's Fashion, Menswear, Summer 2010, Tips
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Silver
I love it!!! Love outfits 2(minus bowtie) and 3! I wish I could get my boyfriend more interested in fashion. I also think men’s fashion on CF is a good idea since like you said, we all ARE somehow closely connected to the opposite sex! Great post, Peter!
Calli - LSU
I LOVE this article! I can’t wait to show my boyfriend, he’s going to be excited! He loves reading the style articles in Esquire, so I know he’ll love something that actually caters to his age group. I especially love outfit number 2, the bow tie is adorable :] I’m definitely looking forward to your future posts. Great job, Peter!
Brittney
This is a great addition to College Fashion! The outfits you chose all seem to be on the fratastic side, which might not appeal to some guys, but this is a great start! I’m looking forward to seeing what else you have to say.
J
Great ideas Peter! Love the concept of putting Men’s Fashion in CF. However, all of the looks seem really preppy, which could be a drastic change for a boy who doesn’t already wear that style. Maybe more varied alternatives?
lo
I love the idea of men’s fashion on CF! However, I can’t really say I’m a fan of any of these outfits except for number 3 (without the embroidery, please haha)… a little too quintessential southern frat boy for my tastes. But I think this is such a great idea, overall. I’d love to see guys looking less like slobs and more like men!
Millie
Yay something for the men!
I personally am no attracted to any guy who would wear something this preppy. I’m more for the edgy, skinny jeans look.
BUT this is tres cute. Good job.
ADR
While I really like – no, LOVE – your outfit choices (trust me, I obsess over nantucket reds and J.Press), let’s be real here for a sec — my boyfriend would never wear any of that stuff. He’s a guy’s guy and throws on whatever he finds first in the morning. I appreciate the effort that CF is making, but perhaps providing more variety and practicality would be better…or perhaps some advice on how to coerce the prep onto your guy ;)
alex
Glad to see the new addition to CF. Even as a female, I love men’s fashion. The three looks you posted are a bit too alike though.
A
My brother does wear shorts most of the time. I would show him the first outfit, but I know the bright coloured and embroidered shorts are something he wouldn’t wear. How about other styles as well?
Morgan
I love that you’re doing mens’ fashion, and I adore the bow-tie. But all this is really preppy– my boyfriend is like the anti-prep, even when dressing for work. I’d love to get him into something different, I agree with Lo’s “Southern frat boy” impression of these outfits. It’s a little much. What about something more roughed up? Overall though, this is a really cool new addition, and I’m excited to see how it turns out!
caitlin
PETER, I LOVE THIS AND I LOVE YOU. hands down the most well written piece on college fashion in a long time.
i love these looks. i love bowties. i love sweater vests. i love oxfords. you are my fashion soulmate. i cannot wait for you to write more. keep it up!
Joyce
Wow! Am impressed! Never thought of this before – personally, I think CF NEEDS a mens section. Love to read more: keep on updating <3
Shay Monet
Let me just say first that I applaud you! It takes guts to enter a serious girl zone and assert your manly opinion with confidence. I think you did a lovely job. I loved the way you immediately made a connection with the CF readers & gave us a reason to be interested in your posts. I agree with some of the girls that the outfits may be a bit much, but I was definitely inspired to create some down-played versions of your outfits for my guy. Congratulations and I look forward to reading more of your posts!
Jessica
Welcome to CF! Looking forward to reading a guy’s opinion.
kate
ahhh so cool! :)
Stephanie
I didn’t finish the first paragraph before I knew I LOVED the idea. I’m hoping this is a weekly [at least!] column that spans all types of styles. I have found the costumes on Glee to be a surprising inspiration for men’s wardrobes. Oh, and UVa. guys rock the bowtie. The Foxfield Races is a smorgasbord for these styles – check it out in April – I know there are a ton of kids that come up for the weekend from N.C.
Tessa
All my guy friends are fashionally-challenged, so I completely love this article! I love the shoe options that you’ve chosen, they’re excellent!
catarina
Wow, congrats, Peter!
Suzi
Excellent! I find that a there’s a lot of men’s fashion out there that leans heavily preppy, so it would be great to see some more variety and creativity. Looking forward to your articles!
Paula
I can’t wait to read more of these!! I’m showing this article to my dad :)
Tory
As much as I appreciate CF’s effort to incorporate men’s fashion, I have to agree with the other people — my boyfriend would never wear these outfits. I found that these outfits fit one certain type of guy – preppy and perhaps a little feminine. No “young adult male” would wear a “D-ring” belt or a bowtie. I’m sorry to be harsh but this doesn’t fit most males.
Molly
I never usually comment on articles but this I had to comment on. for two reasons…
1) I completely disagree with what most people have said, that most boys would never wear these outfits, maybe in the states boys don’t dress like this, but where I live (Australia) guys wear clothing like this pretty reguarly. My brother for one, who is neither preppy nor feminine, rocks a polo and checked shorts most of the time, the bow tie, perhaps not, but in general the rest of it would totally be worn.
2) I love this article, its fun and sweet. I can’t wait to show my brother because he’ll love it. Congrats CF on incorporating guys fashion :D
Isabel
I love that you’ve joined the team! This was a fantastic article to start out with and I’m excited to what else you have to say!
Lily
Love that you’re bringing mens fashion into this…!! I completely agree about blue shorts..My boyfriend lives in khaki but I’m trying to convince him that some navies are a must!! Also love the nantucket red, but he’s a red head so not really a fan ;)
Can’t wait to see more from you in the future!
Brittany
love love love love love love love.
Tibby
WOW!
AMAZING! I’m so excited for all of your posts, Peter. This one is great. Unfortunately, due to a medical condition, my boyfriend is uncomfortable wearing shorts. SO. I’m excited for your future articles! I wish you all the best.
avi
I love it, i’m glad CF will have men’s fashion now too. speaking of, i found this and figured it could be of some use..
http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/65style
Caitlin
it’s cool to see men’s fashion on CF! I’m not sure if my boyfriend would want to wear any of those outfits, he’s not into the preppier look, but I still think they’re great ideas :)
Lyra
Welcome to CF, Peter! I have to say I love the idea of a men’s fashion addition to the site. I know a lot of people have mentioned these outfits wouldn’t suit most guys, but I see plenty of boys wearing things similar to this where I live. Unfortunately not my best friend, who exists in black, grey, and more black, but it’s time for that to change… :) I can’t wait to see what else you’ll be writing about!
Tatiana
This was great! I’m trying to instill a sense of fashion in my younger cousin, so I will definitely be using this.
Kate
Ah, this article makes me so happy and kind of makes me want to laugh at the same time. The main reason why is because I’m already used to seeing guys dress like this – especially outfit number 2! Many of the guys at my school – as well as almost all the guys I went to high school with – dress in what I think of as ‘southern frat boy’ style. In other words, Nantucket reds, madras plaid and seersucker abound. What’s funniest for me is when my friends from the north can only stare in bewilderment when a guy decides to break out his plaid bowtie just for the heck of it.
Casey (CSULB)
I am so glad to see a great addition to collegefashion.net. Welcome and I enjoy your article.
Patricia
Love this new addition to CF. Peter I can’t wait to read more of your stuff and I love the style (although I can do without the sperrys…) keep up the good work!
Abby
I have to say, as excited as I am to have someone talking about men’s fashion on this site… let’s get real here. You wrote a wonderful article on how to wear one look. I hope this is the first post of many that would chronicle how to pull off a wide variety of styles.
You seem to have a very well defined personal style, but there is a wide spectrum out there in the land beyond J. Crew. I hope that this post will be followed with other takes on men’s fashion; from outdoorsy, to edgy, to retro.
I did love the bowtie suggestion though, I would LOVE to see more guys put that extra little something into their looks.
Also, on a grammatical note: I think the word you meant was “rogue,” not “rouge.”
Laura
lol, I was wondering what “rouge” meant too.
Welcome Peter, not just for girls who have boyfriends/male friends/brothers who could use some help in the fashion arena, but also for the GUYS that secretly (or not-so-secretly) read CF!
I think this was a great first article, very preppy, but not impossible to try. I think having a male on board is FANTASTIC!
Mallory
I read CF daily and was pleasantly surprised to see this post! It’d be great to see some fashion advice geared towards a more bohemian/urban kind of guy (like my boyfriend!). Maybe something with a ‘hipster’ influence? Can’t wait for the next post :)
JJ
These outfits are super preppy, which judging by the comments a good number of people like, BUT they all remind me of my gay roommate! I’m not bashing how he dresses or anything, but if I saw a guy wearing these outfits I would either assume he isn’t straight or is “frat-tastic”…Maybe a feature on something a little “tamer” next time around?
aish
fashion was always seen as girls or gays domain…..im really happy to see a guy talk about mens fashion n how to improve the way men dress(they need the help)
i also wanna c fashion designer giv more priority to mens wear……womens wear is so vast we r actually wearing mens clothes now
plus i hope some guys read this
Caitlyn - FIDM
Great article, Peter! The topic of menswear is a great addition to CF. You’re a talented writer and have fabulous taste! Can’t wait to see more of your articles.
Ally
thank you so much for posting this article. my boyfriend is the graphic tee and cargo shorts kind of guy and these tips are perfect. keep writing because i love where you’re going with this!
Eve Hunter
I love this section. My boyfriend really doesn’t care too much about his clothes as long as they’re not baggy. I’ll show these to him even though he has a particular aversion to preppy. I’m looking forward to future articles!
Yvonne
Hello and welcome! Great to see CF is expanding to men’s fashions. Great first post. Can’t wait to see what’s next. Keep it up!
Ariel
Sent this to my best guy friend immediately. Thank you!!
Chelsea - University of Oklahoma
Awesome job Peter!!! I can’t wait to see what else you come up with. I especially love the first outfit, clean sperrys and that vineyard vines belt really make all the difference in making a guy look polished!!
Joanna
I went to school in North Carolina, and – let me tell you – these are some SOUTHERN outfits. Suffice it to say, my bf will not be wearing these any time soon. I’m looking forward to a part II with a couple more sporty looks I can entice my guy with. :)
Gracey
Ooh I like this idea Peter! Great article! I really really really love the bowtie haha. I agree with Joanna, these are really southern. But, I do live in Charleston so it’s nice to see outfits like these on fashion blogs :)
Lisa
I pity the men who have their girlfriend, sister, cousin, or friend try to dress them. Let alone try to dress them in these outfits. If the guy is willing to listen to a girl give him fashion advice then he’s probably already dressing a little better than the guys you speak of. If he is a sloppy dresser, what are the chances he’s going to listen to you or put up with you trying to change how he dresses.
vavlava
This is one great new feature! I have been waiting for a ‘him’ section, and CF, you always know what your readers want!
MarkyMark
Thank you for posting this article bro! I’ve been reading CF (secretly) since last year (btw, I’m a guy.. and yeah I know what you’re thinking) I know a lot of men’s fashion blogs but it doesn’t really click on me.
I hope you would post some more articles for us. Let me know if you need ideas and stuff, I’m willing to help. Just holler.
Jess Tavesjnhasky
I AM SO EXCITED TO READ YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS. I LOVE THIS ONE!!!!
Yufei
I. Love. You.
I seriously can’t wait for all your posts. I’m REALLY happy that there’s finally someone posting about boy fashion. I love reading about guys fashion, simply because I can get a ton of menswear inspiration from this! I’m such a tomboy sometimes. Thank you so much!
Cuffy
Peter: First of all, my best friend and I were just talking the other night and it came up that we both adore the name Peter. In addition to adoring your name, I adore your fashion sense. Please marry me. I kid. In all honesty, your classic and preppy post was an oasis in a desert of trends. (Not that I don’t love the girls here at CF. But Cuffy can only take so much high fashion before she needs to bury her face into a Vineyard Vines tote.)
Non prepsters: Two comments really stuck out to me
1. “This is a little much.” I don’t think so at all! What I do think is a little much is a boy who’s got a fedora, cheesy finish button-down, frayed jeans and converses. Give me a man in Sperrys any day!
2. “No young adult male would wear this.” Wanna bet? Take a stroll in Cape Cod, Providence, Bala Cynwyd, Middleburg or Charleston. In preppy areas, EVERY young adult male wears this.
Still, I refuse to become one of those fan girls who defends the artist-in-question’s every move. Though this post was not so much in defense of Peter as it was in defense of prepdom in general.
Bottoms (and collars) up!
Cuffy
ELLEN
To be honest, I really dislike guys wearing shorts. Maybe because I don’t want to see guys showing off their hairy legs lol (if they are not hairy, then.. yeah, maybe) and that in my country, it’s a stereotype that guys wearing shorts = gay. Not that I say guys can’t wear shorts, they can but I think it should be knee-length or below.
But I have to say that this is actually great article, Peter! It’s great that you new add some new color to the CF blog and I’m excited to read more articles from you!
Maria
Regardless of the outfit choices, which, by the way, I love, this article was incredibly well written. I love the concept and I’m looking forward to seeing more from you Peter. Job well done, really.
Charlotte - University of Birmingham
great to see a guy blogging on here!! looking forward to your future posts :]]]
Charlotte xxx
Ashleigh
I’m always a bit confused by attempts to define what “typical boys wear” or the immediate categorisation of a certain style as “gay.” It’s quite judgmental I think, especially for people that claim to be interested in fashion, which in its most idealistic sense represents free expression of an individual — boy or girl — regardless of how the rest of us feel about it (or to what extent we’re informed by stereotypes).
I personally think this is a great start to a new series and I applaud it, since at the very least it will help some of you re-examine conventional thoughts about what is not only “American” but what is masculine. Too often I think boys are sort of neatly put into one category… let’s be a bit more open-minded than that.
Ally
I agree with some of the above – maybe a few more alternatives to a super preppy style. But overall, this should be interesting.
PS – I see you go to Davidson. I go to a different NC univeristy, but I’m from Huntersville :)
Tory
@Cuffy: I live near the Cape and admittedly it is a very preppy area. However, OUTSIDE of these small areas, the majority do not dress like this and I meant that I would like to see other styles represented instead of three outfits that are extremely similar in style.
kayyy
Am I the only one not in love with this preppy style?! If I saw guys in the street wearing that, I would be like”WTF?”
Hailey
Wow! You’re a really good writer, and I love the fact there is a male writing for CF! I’m only 14, but when I get a boyfriend… I’ll be showing him your articles:)
Cassandra
Totally adorable!
alesha
I love this article. This is a great idea to include articles on men’s clothes. I think alot of men in college have the trouble of knowing how to dress nicely so this is a great idea
lauren
Peter I love this article! I really do wish more boys dressed like this, I’m so sick of seeing them walk around campus looking like they just rolled out of bed.
PS. I love that you used pictures form Unbashedly Prep! (its one of my favorite blogs!)
Ariel
You did a great job with this, very well written! I enjoy these outfits but my boyfriend wouldn’t consider wearing that stuff :) Maybe something a little more realistic for the next article? I look forward to the next ones. This is such a nice change! Great job! :)
Piyush Singh
Well done
nicely written post and it really feels good to see a guy blogging here. Waiting for more from you.
Anne
Peter, well; done. this is an excellent article. my interest in men’s fashion just started recently and i love this new feature on CF.
Kelsey
First off, great great GREAT article. I think there is definitely a place for men’s fashion at CF and your outfit recommendations are wonderful.
However, to echo many previous comments, it would be great to see some variety in your future posts. As a pacific northwest girl, I am not the biggest fan of boys rocking the east coast prep look. Over here we’ve got more of the flannel and skinny jeans hipster/grunge types (which I happen to love) so it would be cool to see some outfits exemplifying that, as well as other styles from across the country. Show us some hipster outfits, some prep, some alternative, some sporty athletic. Guys, like girls, all have a different sense of style and it would great to see a wide variety in your posts.
That said, congrats once again on a great first post, I think your section is going to be very well received.
Raffy
Love this idea! However, there is more than one way for guys to dress, like Kelsey mentioned above. The bright skinnies/v-necks type look soooo good! xD Guys can dress emo, grunge, Asian-inspired, etc. in addition to preppy clothes. I’m in love with Shimmy’s clothes from shimmycocopuffs on YouTube. There’s one example of a guy with great style!
nelly
Hey, i facebooked this to my brother, and he wants to know what you think of light blue skinny jeans. Thanks, these are really good and cant wait till the next one.
Essie
I love the idea of incorporating men’s fashion into College Fashion, but I’m not a fan of the really preppy, frat-type style on guys.
I’m more of a fan of the basic T-shirt and dark-wash, straight leg jean for casual looks. ;) Guys can easily pull off simpler looks.
Julie
Just to add in my two cents,
I’ve lived in NY, VA, and SC and I know men that wear these types of clothes all the time.
My undergrad in VA had guys from all up and down the east coast, and most of them rocked polos, khakis, and vineyard vines d ring belts. Heck, a bowtie even gets thrown out there for a special occasions too.
To say that these outfits are only kept in small pockets of preppy is preposterous (mmm aliteration)!
So, before you get on your high horse about knowing what most guys wear, keep in mind, that just because your guy friends don’t dress that way, doesn’t mean you have knowledge about “most” boys.
Peter- loved the article and I look forward to more!!
Kit
I work at J.Crew an can only attest to the multitude of men who wear such styles. Granted I live on the Connecticut shoreline, but I go to school in Boston and see the style there as well.
With that being said, I agree that your outfit choices are all extremely similar and a bit unoriginal. I also do not love the color combination of the shorts and shirt in outfit three.
sara
i really like the idea of including mens fashion on this website.
however , the styles in this article confused me, bowties and bright red shorts are’t what i would consider basic mens clothing.
(i thought it would be describing how to make jeans, plain tee’s and sweatsirts more interesting).
after reading the other reviews i learned this style is common in the south, and on the east coast. learning this cleared up alot, i’ve never seen anyone dress like this where i live. the only thing i would see around here are those nike dunks you posted a link for.
this was interesting, i just think it would have helped to explain the specific style you were emphasizing in the outfits.
Sarah
Love this article!! Spreading it around as much as i can. I know manly men who are willing to try out mens fashion for my sake. You never know what may look good on your guy. Its time for guys to clean it up and Peter, you are definitely the answer!!
Cara
I don’t have a boyfriend, but if I did, I now know what he’d be wearing (and reading) forever after, like it or not. These are fantastic! Actually, if I could find a guy who wore bowties just because, I might already have a boyfriend…
No, seriously. Your post is lovely, Peter; I think a lot of “fashionistas,” especially girly-girls like me, need to pay more attention to men’s style. Without that, we only own half of style. I find watching the first season of What Not to Wear (they did way more men that season) has shown me how little I appreciate men’s fashion and the abundant variety that most men, especially most college guys, never utilize. I will most definitely be reading your posts!
Books, Sweat, and Trends
My boyfriend definitely has some fashion and style issues, so its great to see this feature at CF. While this is not his style, I assume we will see some more variety in the future.
Here’s a couple of things I’d like to see in the future for men’s fashion: style for entering the job market and clothes for different body types. My boyfriend has a lot of trouble finding clothes because of his athletic body. Polos and anything with a collar look awful because his shoulders are already massive shoulders.
Kate
Love this. I’ve been slowly trying to improve my fiance’s style but… I don’t always know where to start. I’ll be avidly reading these posts, thanks so much!
ali
I do think this is a good addition to the site, but I do hope in the future the looks are a little more diverse. I do see guys dressed like this-that isn’t the problem. It’s just that each look was just a slight variation of the first one. I think we’re all used to seeing actual differences in styles when title’s like classic, edgy, and bold are used!
maybe instead of all of the looks being in the preppy category you looked for other styles of t-shirts/short combos for guys who don’t dress like this but still want to look nice?
I think it can be done and still be stylish and INCLUSIVE! which is what’s so great about this site in the first place!
stephenie
peter, are you sure you are not just using this as a vehicle to meet girls. yr contact list, not including me is 77.
every guy has an ulterior motive.
Steph
i can’t see my boyfriend wearing anything but the navy shorts with maybe the polo…it’s highly unlikely i’ll get him to wear anything but his pumas, and never be able to get rid of the graphic tees…haha
Ivet
it’s refreshing to see some guy fashion advice on here : ) I always feel awkward trying to give my bf fashion advice without making him dress a bit too fashion forward (i.e. i hate when guys wear cardigans and v necks. no thank you, chest hair). great advice!!
Depressing
I adore the addition of men’s fashion!
However, it seems silly to want to improve “his” wardrobe. It is his, right? It seems a little overstepping boundaries to post retarded women articles about how to make your boyfriend dress better.
Maelynn
haha these all remind me of how carlton from fresh prince of bel air dresses
natalie
sorry but am i the only one who thinks these are just all super nerdy looking. maybe its cause im a west coaster, but honestly i wouldn’t be attracted to any guy wearing this stuff
callado
i feel your taste Peter and the ideas are great…however unfortunately for me i cant get my guy to wear shorts, especially in public but he’s down for t-shirts big time.thanx tho!cant wait for more of your fantastic ideas
Sapphire
I LOVE it!!! The idea is absolutely wonderful and a great addition. And although I am a huge fan of “preppy/country club” style, I have to agree with the other girls who were requesting more versatile style aesthetics. Nevertheless, it was a great first article and excellent intro to the new segment. Bravo!
Janet Fay
Peter: I’ll tell Jeff to consult you when he wants to go fashionable. Great Job.
Love, Mrs. Fay.
Taylor
I LOVE the thought of Men’s fashion on my favorite blog ever (CF) ! but what about something more masculine…you know for the man’s man. Great start, hope to see more posts.
Evelina
Love seeing fashion advice for men on College Fashion! :) I think you’ve managed to make shorts look fashionable. :)
Rachel
I agree with other readers. I love the idea of this, but would like to see some more “punk” inspired looks as that is how my boyfriend dresses.
Also, maybe a more sporty (think football, and baseball not golf) inspired look since I would like to get my brother to stop wearing athletic shorts and t shirts of his favorite team everyday.
Shaylee
I have been meaning to comment this post for some time!
Thanks so much for this post, my boyfriend has been complaining to me for months that there should be some guys fashion on this site, he is very pleased! :)
Holly
I don’t like any of these outfits. Honestly, they all look pretty gay. And no one should freak about me saying that because I don’t mean “gay” as a derogatory term. I mean… they actually look gay. I would definitely not be interested in any guy dressed like the people in this article… except maybe as a shopping partner. Sorry, I know sometimes looks can be deceiving, but that is truthfully the first impression they give.
Brittany
I like this post. I have a male friend that wardrobe screams for an upgrade. And there is no need to spend a fortune! God job Peter!
kelpyroxOMFGILUVU1837
SCREW ALL THE H8ERS!!1!
i b n luv wit you <3
give me a man in an embroidered belt any day rAwR ; ) xxox
melissa
For those of you girls looking to dress your man in a more alternative/edgy look, I find fashion forums such as stylezeitgeist, superfuture, and styleforum to be all very good sources of inspiration. The men there really know how to dress and it is completely different than these CF men’s fashion posts.
Yayis
This is just what I needed! but about the article, is there a need to have college guys dress in these collared shirts? Show me another idea please! Some guys, like my boyfriend, tend to look childish in these
Endrick
the tips are a bit off-season. Most of the style has been showed in ‘Gossip GIrls’ by Chuck during their summer season which is season 2. And the show is on season 3 now. They’re nice combination despite out-off-season issue