I love this coat. The plaid fabric has a visibly coarse texture that dresses down how tailored it is, and the decorative buttons and dramatic collar are standout details. I would also like to offer my personal congratulations for looking absolutely stunning in dark lipstick. Very few can pull it off, but with her blushing cheeks and simple eye, makeup the effect is striking. And Kudos for reusing a Beck’s Books bag. Three cheers for the environment and resisting the temptation to toss that sucker aside with the textbooks you know you’ll barely touch. It’s nice to see someone step out in some chic outerwear that doesn’t make them look like snowy cream puff. (I’m guilty of this on a daily basis so the appreciation comes from a place of envy). Her chevron-patterned coat is a fun departure from plaid and tweed winter regulars, and its feminine cut and well-placed belt create a nice silhouette. The addition of the leather clutch was a good call-this outfit needed a subtle punch of color to take it out of grayscale and it does the trick. But my favorite part? Balancing out the girlier aspects of the outfit with a pair of sturdy and well-loved motorcycle boots. Every once in awhile a guy, won’t pull on the closest things to him on the floor of his room and this looks like one of those rare occurrences. His hat looks cozy, but considering how cold it’s been, the scarf might not be the warmest. The overcoat and pressed, striped button-down shirt are fantastic, making the super casual zip-up hoodie a contrast piece. I like the wash and fit of his jeans-they’re not skinny by any stretch of the imagination, but fit well and fall just right across the top of shoes. Regardless, he looks warm in his layers and happy-you always get bonus points for a big smile when it’s 18 degrees out.
Fashion Breakdown
February 9, 2010
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