For the past few years now guys have been flashing our chests with no regard for how well we can realistically pull it off. It may be the colder weather drawing in on us, or just urge for change, but guys everywhere are now saying no to man-cleavage and are embracing buttons. [caption id="attachment_589" align="alignleft" width="408" caption="Buttoned Up shirts"][/caption] For the easiest example, take the basic checked shirt that has dominated our wardrobes for the past couple of years (and more than ever this season) and do up all the buttons – to the top now lads – and you have totally reinvented a shirt for this season. And not a penny spent. Do up all five buttons on one of their basic grandad or y-neck T-shirts to create a totally new look. Shirts Obviously you can button up any item right to the top. Works with formalwear, casual check shirts, denim, unusual collars and hooded varieties. You do not have to wear a tie or bow tie with a formal shirt buttoned to the top, on it’s own it is a smart enough look already and it can be matched with braces or geek specs for a great chic look. Shirts with detailing incorporated into the actual shirt are also great ways to add some flair whilst still keeping a simple buttoned up style. [caption id="attachment_590" align="aligncenter" width="217" caption="Buttoned Up Shirt"][/caption] T-shirts As the article mentioned, grandad t-shirts and y-neck t-shirts can be worn like regular tees with every button done up. It gives off a slightly smarter look and feel than a basic crew neck, whilst still remaining firmly casual in appearance. [caption id="attachment_591" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Buttoned Up T-Shirt"][/caption] Polo Shirts Work just as well as shirts buttoned up to the top for a smarter look. Again you can add braces, geek specs and even skinny ties with them to add some flair. [caption id="attachment_592" align="aligncenter" width="230" caption="Buttoned Up Lacoste Polo"][/caption] Author: izzy from micsourcing.com

Check shirts are causing a storm within men’s fashion and I couldn’t be happier if I am honest! I loved this trend last year, and think they have only gotten better since then. I love the roots from western films and the overall “worker” feel they have to them. Doesn’t get more manly than a check shirt and worker boots right?! [caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="check shirt & boots david"][/caption] As previously mentioned I think these do give off a very rugged and manly aura when you throw them on, especially the thicker versions and lumberjack over shirts you can get your hands on these days. I particularly like oversizing them and throwing them on over vests, t-shirts, and even lightweight knitwear to give your outfits some unusual and creative layering options. One of my favourite looks right now is to button it up to the top but leave the bottom half open with a graphic tee on underneath. Something slightly unusual when it comes to layering, but also an idea that will set you apart from the crowd. [caption id="attachment_565" align="aligncenter" width="356" caption="check shirts casual wear"][/caption] When picking a checked shirt don’t be afraid to go bold – I mean strong reds, blues and greens that really catch the eye. You can pull these colours off easily by just toning down the bottom half of your outfit and keeping it really simple. Think nice dark slim jeans and a simple pair of high tops. For those that want to go all out I would recommend a great thick pair of leather military boots in order to really nail down that strong “worker” vibe. A military jacket or a nice thick piece of chunky knitwear (plain colours) layered on top of the check shirt would also look great and really play on a couple of the biggest trends present this year.I think you should get involved early before the new season even kicks in. [caption id="attachment_566" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="check shirts with tee"][/caption] Author: izzy from micsourcing.com

Personally, the vampire in twilight is on the top of my list, and yes, I can see the sneer on your face, which says that how else can Robert Pattinson crack a best dressed list? Well, the “guy with the hair” suddenly became more interesting and maybe I had jumped to conclusions because I can’t stand anything to do with sexy Vampire movies! [caption id="attachment_538" align="aligncenter" width="279" caption="Robert Pattinson"][/caption] However, I don’t think the 23-year-old British actor’s hair was the only thing bringing him into the public eye. Just look at the images above, He has hit a lot of the major trends we saw last year on the head with everything from worker boots, chino’s, checked shirts/overshirts and even quilting. I think he has definitely become a role model to the younger generation who want an edgy and bang on trend style, which has been described as ‘emo and ’90’s grunge’ by many different magazines, he dresses his age when in casual situations but can also look very sharp when it comes to public appearances and premieres. [caption id="attachment_539" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="mens shirt"][/caption] I would say that this is the type of guy who probably doesn’t have a stylist on a daily basis which makes his look even better in my eyes. He definitely seems to have effortless cool and a unconcern attitude which I think works in his own personal look. He knows and follows fashion a little more than he let’s on, but this is a prime example of dressing for YOU and pulling it off. He is never immaculately groomed and his outfits are never precise and carefully thought out, which makes them work. That is exactly why I put him on my top list. He feels comfortable and confident in his clothes and I would assume about himself as well. He might be the perfect example of the man making the clothes and not the other way around. Author: izzy from Micsourcing.com Partly reshipped from: blog.micsourcing.com

There is probably no clothing that can be worn with greater ease and always keep in style than the polo shirt. These short sleeved collared shirts give style, sophistication, and comfort all at the same time. When considering what to wear with your polo shirt, just look in your closet and drawers because chances are you already have a number of different options just waiting to be discovered. [caption id="attachment_489" align="aligncenter" width="235" caption="POLO"][/caption] Polo shirts can be worn on a casual and a semi-formal basis and have you looking good for either occasion. Here are some ways that you can dress up your polo shirts: • Jeans: No matter what kind of jeans you like, a polo shirt will compliment them. If you are going for a more casual look then you will want to leave you polo shirt untucked and you can even wear a pair of flip-flops to really state your casualness. If however you want to be a bit on the dressier side then tuck in your polo shirt, wear a belt, and wear a nice casual pair of shoes but not sneakers. [caption id="attachment_490" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="polo & jeans"][/caption] • Khakis: Khaki pants and a tucked in polo shirt are the perfect combination for your office ’s casual Friday. The fact that the polo shirt is collared still lends to the fact that it is somewhat formal, but at the same time it is short sleeved and therefore casual. It is a true win, win. Finish off the look with your regular dress shoes and you will be set for a casual day at the office or anywhere else you decide to go. [caption id="attachment_491" align="aligncenter" width="235" caption="Khaki-pants-and-polo-shirts"][/caption] • Shorts: Guys can be seen all over these days wearing cargo shorts and an untucked polo shirt. This look is usually finished off with a pair of flip-flops or sandals and because it is such a big casual statement it is the perfect opportunity to wear a baseball cap as well. The only time that you will want to tuck in your polo shirt with shorts on is if you are at the golf course, in which case you will be wearing a fancier golf style pair of shorts. [caption id="attachment_492" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="shorts & polo shirts"][/caption] Polo shirts are great and chances are that you have one or two right now hanging in your closet. By mixing and matching them with other garment you already own, you can go out and about in complete comfort and style. Author: izzy from micsourcing.com

The most elegant style for man is and will always be the polo shirt. I can’t remember the last time that polo was particularly big in men’s fashion, and I don’t really know what I feel about it at present, because it is always in fashion, just look at those elegant men around you. Polo hasn’t completely launched in a large scale within the shops yet, but there are definitely pieces filtering through from all the big fashion houses and what I have seen so far has been great. [caption id="attachment_456" align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Ralph Lauren Polo"][/caption] To wear polo and carry it off, you definitely have to have some swag and be very confident in yourself. It’s a very metro sexual look and so if you are too much of a pretty boy then I would consider staying away, as you might give off the wrong impression. I think this look works very well on males who give off a very strong sexuality and those who have very manly features. If you pull of this properly, not only will you look on trend, but you will have women flocking and this is a personal guarantee. It oozes confidence in yourself and your style. [caption id="attachment_457" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Polo"][/caption] I would make the recommendation that you don’t go over the top with it. If you are going to rock the shirt and pull it off properly, wear muted trousers and shoes. You don’t need a jacket or anything else within your outfit to scream “look at me!”, because you will already be subtly different to 99% of the male population. [caption id="attachment_458" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Ralph Lauren Polo"][/caption] Ralph Lauren have REALLY got behind the trend right away with many of their shirts available already. As you know, they are great shirt designers and make quality garments, so these are perfect for this season as formal or casual wear. Remember you can rock this in the office on sunny days! Author: izzy from micsourcing.com

As we discussed, shirt is the most affordable fashion for everyone, which donesn't necessarily mean that it is cheap and deserve no good care. In fact, you want to be able to wear that shirt over and over again, and get as much value out of it as possible. So there is no reason for you to treat your shirts any differently to any other expensive item you buy. Remember, a good shirt will last through many seasons and years if it is a classic style that transcends trends. [caption id="attachment_429" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="how to roll shirt sleeves"][/caption] There are 4 main types of rolling/folding a shirt for a fashion look. I would recommended you check out the figures and descriptions below and prolong the lifetime of your shirts from today. Don’t throw money away, it can be better spent on another item for your wardrobe than replacing items you already own. Figure 1 With a long sleeve it’s better to fold than roll, stopping just below the angle of your elbow. It looks sharper and won’t crush your shirts fibres. [caption id="attachment_430" align="aligncenter" width="169" caption="CHECK SHIRT ROLL SLEEVES"][/caption] Figure 2 With short sleeves, rolling adds a classic bit of rock to your look. A couple of small turns will do – you don’t want to look like a sleeveless wonder after all. [caption id="attachment_431" align="aligncenter" width="293" caption="roll sleeve"][/caption] Figure 3 Under a blouson jacket is one of the coolest ways to fold your sleeves. With the cuff done up, push up the sleeves on the jacket to just below the elbow and then fold the sleeve until it covers the ribbing. [caption id="attachment_432" align="aligncenter" width="221" caption="shirt roll sleeves"][/caption] Figure 4 If that sounds like a lot of effort, then All Saints and a few other designers have started making pre-folded shirts which are normally held in place by a popper or small button. [caption id="attachment_433" align="aligncenter" width="235" caption="shirt roll sleeve"][/caption] By rolling or stuffing your shirt sleeves up – whether your just hot in the office or for a fashion look, you are damaging all the carefully crafted fibres in your shirt sleeves which gives your shirt it’s shape, colour and fit. Do this too many times and the fabric where you have rolled the shirt will become worn and thin (maybe producing holes or just a lousy fit) and you will have to replace it that much sooner. Author: izzy from micsourcing.com Partly reshipped from: blog.micsourcing.com

With the increasing popularity of fashion industry, many people have thrown themselves into the situation of spending money without limit. Compared with women's fashion, which has a longer history and wider persive, men's fashion seems to be much more expensive and sophisticated. It usually cost much more money and time. So here comes a question for all men in fashion: what is the most affordable fashion for you, in respect of both money and time? I bet you are reluctant to admit it is T-Shirt. You doubt about your fashion tast when you wear nothing but T-Shirt, which seems to be a symbol of casual and informal. Well, it doesn’t mean that you have poor style. If you know how to wear t-shirts well, can keep them in good condition and will get rid of your older, more worn t-shirts, you can have great style for far less than many other types of clothing would cost. 1. If you only wear t-shirts, it’s important to keep them in good condition. With a worn, old t-shirt, it’s easy to look sloppy and far too casual for many situations. Keep your t-shirts in good condition by washing them only as often as you need to and using pre-treating stain removers to get out the worst stains. 2. Keep white t-shirts looking great by occasionally washing them with bleach. This will keep them looking bright white instead of getting dingy over time. Using some baking soda in the wash can also help them to look their best and whitest. If you sweat a lot, consider wearing a t-shirt under your white t-shirt to keep the underarm’s from looking yellowed and stiff. 3. Most t-shirts will last a long time and through many washes. By taking good care for t-shirt, it can last 50, 60 washes or more. However, there comes a time when a t-shirt should be discarded and replaced with a brand-new one. If your entire wardrobe is t-shirts, it’s a good idea to occasionally look through your shirts and make sure that they are all in good, wearable condition. If they have holes in them that are noticeable, it’s best to get rid of the shirt. If you have t-shirts that are stained and you’ve tried in vain to get the stains out with no success, it’s best to get rid of those shirts as well. 4. Just because you wear t-shirts only, it doesn’t mean that you always look casual. It’s easy to dress up t-shirts with a fitted blazer and a nice pair of pants. A t-shirt, slacks and a pair of high heels or dress shoes look dressy as well as being comfortable. Make sure to coordinate the color of your t-shirt, pants, jacket and shoes. Even if the shirt is in good shape, it will not look its best if it is worn with clashing colors. Stick with an overall group of colors in your outfit. For instance, an outfit can have an earth-tone theme with a green t-shirt, brown pants and dark brown shoes. Or, you can have a citrus theme with a yellow t-shirt, an orange skirt and yellow flats. If you take some care with the way you look and you take good care of your t-shirts, you can have impeccable style while wearing nothing but t-shirts every day. You can be the envy of your friends because you always look so well put together without having spent a fortune and heaps of time on your wardrobe. With a little work, your style can easily rate a 10. Author: izzy from micsourcing.com Partly reshipped from: blog.micsourcing.com

Let's make this clear that nobady would has problems with shirts, as I must admit I am a MASSIVE FAN of tees. But I am not one for formal shirts, the thick casual variety check shirts you can dress up or down for day or night are perfect in my eyes. Things to remember when you are on the look out for a check shirt are obviously quality and fit, but also bold patterns and colours. You can wear a bright bold red/blue combinations or more subtle black or white checks. Either way, they will make you stand out and look perfect with a dark pair of jeans and some boots. Personally when wearing a casual check shirt I would look to fold the sleeves up to give you that rugged manly look. Use a two fold technique where you fold the cuff back once and then fold the sleeve once more on top of that. If your shirt fits correctly, the sleeves should then stay folded just lower than your elbow. For those that like it just above the elbow (or sleeves are still not tight enough) PUSH the sleeve from the bottom of the fold to just above the elbow joint. Try not to fold again as it can damage the fibres within the shirt and cause it to become worn out too quickly. The same goes with rolling shirt sleeves up as well, as these small rolls cause tension and can make your sleeves fit incorrectly in the future. Remember you can dress the shirt up or down with the right accessories. If going for a casual look then layer up by adding a basic plain v-neck t-shirt underneath and wearing some comfort jeans with a pair of worker boots. This will give you that manly “manual worker effect” but also be very comfortable for day wear. When dressing up for a night out you might layer slightly differently with a plain chunky cardigan over the top or a nice leather jacket which should frame the shirt and contrast well with the bold pattern of the shirt underneath. Add a great pair of shoes and some slim fit jeans and you are good to go all night. What I love best about the check shirt is that it is a fashion statement all on it’s own. If you pick a bright colour combination and pattern then you do not need anything else for it to make people look at you. Take a look at some of my favourites from the current season below. Partly reshipped from: blog.micsourcing.com Author: izzy from Micsourcing.com

When you stop and think of a typical teenager lifestyle, you should realize that he or she may be engaged in various activities, sports, shopping, participates in the school, etc. The active lifestyle an energetic person will be faster than most people wear shoes. They love sneakers, which are mostly professional tool, amateur and professional athletes use, engaged in various kinds of sports activities. This make sneakers their friends. I have done some interview with my close male friends, most of which are basketball players. According to them, every small advantage is needed beyond fierce competitors in sports. Nike did a very good job offer first class quality and athletic footwear product design. The problem with this approach is that the price of shoes. The rockets began After all, manufacturers have to withdraw cost shoe development, production and sales. A pair of running shoes can easily cost hundreds of dollars or more. For the rich, the price tag. Unfortunately, most of the consumers, especially young teens no income, it is difficult to afford such products. Nike air force one shoes to solve this problem. The price of this product lines, nearly half of all other brand sports shoes. Moreover, the design to actie adolescents. These products are wearing comfortable, pleasing to the eye. As expected, the bright Nike logo of all the shoes. In many different colors and patterns, cut. For those who want to play a game of basketball after school, they can choose it as their best friend. Therefore, tuition, comfortable, simple design is the key. Nike shoes have all three characteristics of air force one. Because this line provides a huge comfort, teenage children can wear it almost anything. In the teens, this Nike air force one is surely their best friends. Author: izzy from micsourcing.com Partly reshipped from: blog.micsourcing.com

As a boots lover, does the thought of spring leaves you worrying about boots withdrawal? Don't worry, there are UGGs boots for spring. But will people treat you like a freak by then? If you have never mind before, do not worry, I will command one kind of boots to you –UGG cardy for 2010 spring. Many women wear cardy ugg boots with jeans--another look suitable for cold weather. Choose skinny pants that can be tucked into the Uggs without creating fabric bulges right above the boot. Add a little pizazz to this look by wearing the boots with jeans or long pants in a contrasting color. For instance, pair cream-colored Cardys with black pants or wear grey boots with white denim. This combination works particularly well when worn under a pea coat or medium length trench coat. You can dress it up with jewelry or add a casual touch by throwing on a pageboy cap or a beret. Wear your boots with shorts or skirts that end at or above the knee. Keep in mind that wearing Cardy Uggs fully buttoned up, which will result in the boot ending at the calf, with garments that extend below the knee can visually shorten your legs. Tall women can wear ugg classic tall. The row of buttons on Cardy Uggs allow you to adjust the height of the boot, creating a customized look. For casual looks, undo one or two of the buttons to create a slouchy look, or partially fold down the upper part of the boot. For a more polished look, wear the boot all the way up with the buttons closed. However you choose to wear your Cardys, keep in mind that these boots are not waterproof and, ideally, should be worn in dry weather. Along time, Ugg Cardy is many beautiful women’s favorites. As one said: Seeing this new pair of shoes, what is in your mind? Cute? Warm? Comfortable? To be honest, when I saw this pair of ugg Australia cardy boots, I was extremely charmed by them, and I had an intense feeling of getting one pair for the coming warm spring. Partly reshipped from: blog.micsourcing.com Author: izzy from Micsourcing.com