From the designer: Fashion guidance for the new year (3 tips for becoming a sharply dressed man)

Brian Spaly — January 22, 2009 @ 5:57 pm

Tip 3 of 3 (read tips 1 and 2)

Have a fashion agenda. “I’m looking for a cool new pair of casual sneakers” or “I need some great white pants” or “I want a better suit to wear to all those weddings.” Having a few needs to fill will help you answer questions like “what do you want for your birthday?” and also prevent you from buying more stuff you don’t need. A lot of guys don’t shop frequently and when they do they aren’t as focused as they should be. The best purchases are the ones that you end up wearing early and often.

Bonus Tip!

Don’t be afraid to go big. Do you have some expensive, rare, or somewhat “fragile” items that you hesitate to wear because you don’t want something to happen to them? A white leather jacket? A killer cashmere blazer? Set a goal of wearing anything that fits into this category at least once a month. It’s a total waste to hoard these treasures—share them with the world and don’t worry if they get ruined. Every once in a while I completely trash a pair of new shoes or pants while partying at a nightclub—this year in Florianopolis I ruined my entire outfit. But it was one of the best nights of my life… and nothing lasts forever. Except diamonds. And those are hard to ruin anyway.

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1. #1 Scott Burdette — January 22, 2009

   I agree with Brian’s sentiment – I make it a goal to trash a few outfits a year. Not only is it fun but the adventures you get into build character.

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2. #2 Pingback links for 2009-01-23 | Sartorish.com — January 23, 2009

   [...] Bonobos Blog – From the designer: Fashion guidance for the new year (3 tips for becoming a sharply d… Great advice on having a fashion agenda (i.e. shopping strategy) — essential for getting the most bang for your buck. Plus a bit about being afraid to wear those "special" items. [...]

3. #3 Matt Curbeau — January 26, 2009

   Brian,

   I have a question in regards to the upcoming spring and summer that I cannot wait for. What boat shoes would your recommend if any to sport with bonobos pants/shorts. There’s the obvious classic sperry’s but do you have anything else up your sleeve in terms of style….

   thanks for the consideration..and im wearing my destro’s for the first time today and they awesome! I told my buddy the name and he was lovin’ it!

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4. #4 Matt Curbeau — February 3, 2009

   TIP 4: Grab a belt at tuckerblair.com to match your pants. I am going to pair up a pair of mint juleps with a shamrocks and mugs needlepoint belt from tuckerblair.com. It’s going to be awesome!! Pics will be coming soon!!!Tucker and Bonobos…the possibilities are endless!!!

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