Transitioning From Winter to Spring - Men's Fashion

 

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By Tess Ferrton

When we think of fashion we often think of it in terms of the seasons they are appropriate. While a pair of flattering shorts is perfection for summer, it looks completely out of place in winter and reflects the wearer as out of touch, if not worse. Similarly, a big bulky winter coat is necessary for icy cold days, but as the warmer days of spring approach, it's just not as practical.

Colors

Dark hues and shades of black fit right in with the dark days of winter. Of course, most men's clothes tend to skew into darker territory since that seems to be what most designers envision men wanting. Of course, you can't just jump full in to spring colors right away. For a successful transition, mix in the super dark shades with some softer version like gray as a lighter version of black and primary blue as a softer take on navy. As spring comes into focus, you can start opting for the more pastel and vibrant hues of your favorite colors.

Textures

Sure corduroy is great for shielding out the cold, but it is not a great choice for transitioning to spring. Taking it down a notch to the staple favorite of jeans is always a good choice. For the big, wool sweaters, it's officially time to pack them away. Cotton long sleeve tees and lighter jackets are the way to go as the weather starts to warm.

Shoes

Sandals have no place in the transitional wardrobe unless that transition has summer somewhere in the title. Since it's winter to spring, store the winter boots and dig out the trusty tennis shoes. If rain is a culprit in your neighborhood, then water-repellent shoes and wellington boots are doable, but full on snow boots can stay at home.

When it comes to men's clothing the transitions between seasons isn't really that bad. It's just a matter of shifting color palettes and the heftiness of some garments. Other than that, pants will always be the bottom half and shirts will always be the top half. Pretty simple.

Tess Ferrton is a fashion lover and personal shopper with a flair for finding the perfect jeans.

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         For many, the average men's shirt is simply a garment of utility - one that is worn by men across the world for reasons of function and not necessarily fashion. But this attitude belies the hundreds of years of trends in men's shirts. From the typical collarless shirts with billowing sleeves worn by classical painters to the modern formal button-down shirt, men's shirts have captured the imaginations of both designers and ordinary men for generations. In the twentieth century in particular, a range of different shirt styles have proved popular with men of all ages.

          One of the most important developments in men's shirts over the last hundred years, for example, has been the invention of the polo shirt. The polo shirt, or 'tennis shirt', was created by legendary French tennis player Rene Lacoste in 1929 as an alternative to the stiff dress shirts and ties typical of tennis attire at the time. In the 1960s, Ralph Lauren propelled the polo shirt to new heights as a prominent item in his 'Polo' collection; and since this time the polo shirt has become so popular that it is now a standard category of clothing - although it has fallen out of favour with most tennis players.

          The granddad shirt has also been a long lasting trend in men's shirts in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. These collarless shirts have been popular with men in warm countries for decades and have seen a variety of incarnations throughout the years. The Nehru Jacket, for instance, is a South Asian version of the modern granddad shirt that was popularised by the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the 1950s and early 1960s, and has since been prominently worn by a number of celebrities, from the likes of Sammy Davis Jr to Steven Segal. Today's granddad shirt preys on bright colours and an ethno-bohemian vibe that appeals to a variety of men's fashion trends - from festival clothing to smart casual summer wear.

The button-down shirt has also been one of the most influential men's shirts in fashion history - but memories of how it was created tend to be somewhat hazy. Some fashion experts claim that the button-down collar shirt was invented by an American shirt manufacturer who was inspired by an English polo match, in which players had their collars clipped down to avoid flapping in the wind. Others say that button-down shirts were created in New York, when their inventor (as yet anonymous) attached his collar to his shirt with buttons in a fit of annoyance at the oncoming wind.

          But whatever the origin of the button-down shirt, its impact on the men's shirt industry has been historic, as button down shirts are now worn in both formal and casual contexts. Today, short-sleeved men's shirts are often worn with skinny jeans, large belts and tailored waistcoats for a fresh and informal look that still exudes smart chic. And with men's shirts available in a variety of colours - from grey to raspberry - and in a variety of floral and striped patterns, it's clear that evolving trends in men's fashion are far from over.

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