An Icon of Style

Years go by, and fads come and go. Once upon a time, someone in your family probably rocked a pair of parachute pants paired with a jean jacket and a single glove and felt like the coolest guy on Earth.  Though most of us would like to take ourselves seriously, it’s funny to think about the fact that somehow we end up adopting trends (however ridiculous they are) and wearing them proudly.  Years from now, you’ll probably stumble upon a dusty photo of yourself from back in your “wild” college days and have a good chuckle at your own expense.  We’ve all made some questionable fashion choices from time to time.  But have heart, boys, because as far as fashion goes, you’ve got it pretty good.  While I’ll be laughing at myself years from now for having the guts to wear leatherette leggings, you will likely not have to hang your head quite so far in shame.  What’s your advantage, you say?  Well, when it comes down to it, men’s fashion is a lot less unpredictable when compared to the whims of women’s fashion.  Take the classic dress shirt: while over the decades there have been slight changes in collar size and popular colors, for the most part, the iconic fashion staple has stayed the same.  It’s pretty hard to mess up a dress shirt and slacks, you know?  Just try and stay away from the velour dress shirt.

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This post was written for Blank Label's Co-creation Blog by Anne Marie Jackson, advising men to stay away from velour dress shirts and try custom men's dress shirts.