Street Chic for Fall-Winter 2010
Winter is approaching fast and the bright coloured leaves are slowly fading away. For many, this time of year means cold, snow and shorter days. For others, it is a chance to shop for an entire new wardrobe to look stylish and feel comfortable for the holiday season.
Gift Ideas for Your Man
If you are looking to dress your man up this holiday season, look for a fitted cardigan. The cardigan is one of the most versatile pieces a clothing a man can own. It can be worn with a t-shirt, dress shirt or blazer and provides a refined look mixed with a casual feel.
Another wonderful aspect of the cardigan is the ability to slim the body. It hides the area where the shirt meets the pants and softens the look of the upper body. I know this isn’t the biggest deal for men, but is a great tip for women looking to improve the look of their man!
Every man should have a pea coat in their wardrobe. This coat item has the ability to be dressed up with a suit or dressed down with jeans. Be sure to watch out for sizing when buying outer wear as a gift. Men and women alike tend to make the mistake of buying coats that are too big. However, this does not mean that the coat has to be fitted but make sure it falls well on the body and leaves breathing room.
Another aspect of this man’s outfit I would like to bring forth is the rolled up pants. On the warmer days of winter, cuffing pants and showing a little sock never hurt anybody. It brings back a vintage look and is sure to make you stand out. Be sure to pair the cuffed pants with a slimming dress shoe.
Gift Ideas for Your Woman
This season’s coolest coats for women are inspired by ponchos and capes.
The cape is a very interesting look when compared to past seasons. Like any wool or cashmere coat, the poncho would look great with both casual and formal looks. The oversized collar and the double breast are unique features that can make you stand out. The cream poncho is perfect for both fall and winter.
As the 3 year Ugg obsession fades, a new look for boots has hit the mainstream. “Slimming” and “long” have replaced “fur” and “oversized” when describing boots for winter 2010-11. Most boots you’ll be seeing this year will be going above the knee and will be fitted. This is great to accentuate your legs. Both brown and black will be the top colors for this season with leather and suede as the top materials. This will probably be on the top of most men’s gift list for their women.
Stocking Surprises for Women
If you are looking for some ideas for stocking stuffers, look no further. Here are three items that will have your woman thanking you. Animal prints, metallic colors and studded jewelry appeared in all the big fashion magazines last season and are continuing to show popularity this season. Be sure to watch out as it looks like these fashion trends have legs and are here to stay.
Stocking Surprises for Men
To all the men out there, fear not, there are some great stocking stuffers out there for you as well. A great way to feel like a million dollars is to replace your wallet with a money clip. Place your cash and all your essential cards in one virtually weightless clip. Be prepared to be stared at when you pull it out.
The second and third stocking stuffers go well together. It is a tie clip and pocket square. These are two amazing items to take your formal attire one step further. Make sure to match your pocket square with your tie; this is not the time for clashing colors.
Have fun shopping and be safe.
