It’s that time of year, where everyone gets together for holiday dinners, “friendsgiving” and extravagant New Years Eve plans. Seattle is infamous for its dark, rainy and cold winters, a little depressing if you ask me. So dressing up for these events is something I personally look towards- layers to bare the weather, with enough comfort to feel relaxed indoors while not burning up in a turtleneck sweater. Recently, I was over at my family’s for Thanksgiving dinner and weekend shopping; avoided Black Friday entirely with movies and football all day. It was chilly running around the city throughout the weekend so I did need something to keep me warm & comfortable. I decided to assemble some holiday colors- the hint of red Zara jeans, that have a suede-like feel, matched with a plaid J. Crew green, navy and white flannel. Really nice to dress up with a skinny tie and shirt tucked in or relaxed as you see in the pictures. With these cold festive month’s, I threw on a navy Pea coat from Topman to make this outfit a bit fancier and to feel cozy. Finished off with these comfortable black leather Johnston & Murphy boots from Nordstrom. All these pieces put together make a great outfit for family dinners and holiday parties.
Get the look: J & M Karnes Cap Toe Boot ZARA Pants J Crew Flannel Shirt TOPMAN Peacoat
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Seattle Fall weather can be a little tricky sometimes. One second its raining sideways and a few hours later the suns out and it feels like spring. It can be stressful to dress for these days, especially when thinking about comfort, the weather and all the events throughout. During these times, my style has a Pacific Northwest impression with a hint of flash and pop. It’s not fall without the base layer of flannel and every guy should have a few in several colors. I prefer maroon, red-ish and green. Since most of my core pieces are blue, these colors add variety and the contrast help highlight each individual piece.
This past weekend I went to a UW tailgate & determining what to wear was difficult. Do you blend in with the college hoddies and workout gear? Don’t get me wrong, I love being comfortable, but its nice to add a little spice and personal style to separate yourself from the crowd. Bomber jackets have hit the fashion market hard over the past two years. Similar to the lettermans jacket in the previous style post, this bomber jacket is flexible and keeps you warm through the day. Especially when the venue changes from tailgate to dinner to a night out. To add to the 40s pilot look with the jacket, I like to pair it with heavy duty boots. In this case, I picked up a pair of Barney New York leather boots. Lightweight and super comfortable, these have become my daily walkers during the rainy & cold months in Seattle. These boots can easily be dressed up with some slacks or when worn with jeans will have a more edgy look. With all of the neutral colors accounted for, it’s time to drop some flash to this outfit. Nixon was a brand I wasn’t very familiar with or that interested in with the styles they had in the past. Recently, I noticed their collection expanded with some simple and clean, while also fun and flashy pieces. These began to get my attention. This is a Sentry Chrono gold band with a navy face and gold dials. It has a fun yet sophisticated vibe, making it feel natural to go from an afternoon of UW football to the Seattle night life. It’s that time of the year again! Starbucks offers their holiday drinks, flannel shirts and rain boots become a staple, and the Hans Solo vest & boot combo is seen everywhere. This rainy weather seems like the perfect time to start taking weekend trips to warmer places and adventuring to new attractions around the city. With that, here are a few essential to add to your collection.
I have been traveling with this Holdem duffle bag by Nixon and I’m impressed with how durable it is. It’s been tossed around from the back of an Uber to an overhead bin on various flights and doesn’t look like it’s been used once. This bag is also very functional- with an easy, large one zipper pocket for quick access to your phone or flight tickets. Cannot forget about my BAR III letterman jacket. It has been absolutely everywhere with me- lightweight and warm, it’s the best fall jacket I have picked up, especially when constantly on the go. The brown leather sleeves matched with the diamond stitched, light-down, navy body, makes for the perfect multi-season jacket. Get the look: -NIXON Holdem Duffle Bag -VANS Canvas Era 59 -Huntington Surf and Shop hat |
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