SEPTEMBER | 2019 | STYLE
THE RISE OF FALL
It's almost that time of year again? Can you feel it? Well, you probably can’t feel much of anything past the heat of summer, but don’t worry, a seasonal cool down is on its way! In a matter of weeks the air will not only be turning crisp, but it’ll start to smell different as well. Shorter days, morning dew, and the arrival of Starbucks’ annoying, yet delicious Pumpkin Spice latte will soon be in season- and if you haven’t already guessed, we’re totally here for it. Despite us still being in the throws of the summer heat, fall is on her way, and it’ll be time for us to pack away the polos and (most) of the t-shirts as we prepare for the autumn cool down.
Fall is definitely the best season when it comes to men’s fashion as it requires more than a simple graphic tee and denim jean combo. Fall, and the winter that follows, mandates that we put a little more effort into our style. However, since fall is still a few weeks away, we need to navigate our style around the hot days and cool nights that transition us into one of the most fashionable seasons ever. That’s precisely why we’re dedicating September’s style to giving you some of our best suggestions when it comes to mastering the tricky tactics of dressing yourselves for the rise of fall.
B E R S H K A
One of the joys of searching for style content is coming across brands that we’ve never heard about. Our search for fall faves lead us to Bershka.com. We’re not sure where this brand was hiding, but thanks to the endless expanse of Al Gore’s internet, we found them. With eighteen years of experience under their stylish belts (which you can find here), the brand has established a thousand stores in over seventy markets, and its demo includes adventurous young people who are aware of the latest trends.
Bershka might be a new find for us but they’re bringing back an old fave: sweat pants. Consider spending a little time with Bershka’s attention grabbing Plush Sweatpants! There is no better seasonal emblem than a pair of sweats, and it's safe to say that Bershka overstands this.
These sweats come with the basic elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring and are built to ensure a slim fit. They feature cuffed elastic hems and a slightly loose straight-leg fit that tapers at the ankles. We’re well aware of the allure associated with gray sweats, and regardless of how much of that allure revolves around dick prints, Bershka’s Plush Sweats come in two shades of gray (or course), black, cream and pink. Let’s face it, sweatpants are our yoga pants, and they don’t require too stylistic additives. Keep things simple as you phase into fall with a pair of Bershka’s Plush Sweats. They’ve got loads of other fashion finds on their site as well, and most items ship in four to eight business days. Feel free to share this fashion find with your friends.
N E W L O O K
Now you didn’t think that we weren’t going to drag denim into this, did you? Are you new here? Denim is, and always will be, a multi seasonal style staple. We don’t care what anyone says, you can wear denim in the summer...we don’t know why you’d want to, but you can! It's kind of too late for this debate so we’ll shelve it for next year because our only focus now is on New Look’s Bright Blue Jersey Sleeve Denim Jacket.
The first page of New Look’s story was written in 1969, which is when the then fledgling brand sprouted its first brick and mortar store in the UK. Since then their growth has made them one of the leading fashion brands in both Ireland and the UK.
The brand has expanded its reach through the launch of its transactional website, which ships to nearly sixty six countries world wide. With more than five million followers across their social media platforms, they’ve created more than a name for themselves. And since we happened to find (and order from) them, we thought we’d show some love by introducing you to them!
Outside of their vast selection, one of the first things you’re going to notice about New Look is the price. You know we love an affordable find, and New Look fits the bill! Oh, and don’t worry about the shipping costs, because you’ll find they’ve kept them lower than many of their competitors. Let’s take a moment to circle back around to the reason we’re here, and that’s to discuss the brands Bright Blue Jersey Sleeve Denim Jacket.
This piece makes for a perfect wear during the summer to fall transition. It’s hooded neckline and jersey sleeves will ensure that you’re not too hot or too cold, and its denim and cotton-blend finish means that it *deep sigh* breathes. This jacket fits regular, but pay special attention to their size guide because international sizing can be a bit tricky. You’ll also want to take care to not make this a last minute buy, because shipping can take up to ten days, but is free on orders of $70.00 or more. Don’t worry, once you take a peek at New Look’s merchandise, that money is going to fly right out of your pockets!
T H E H E N L E Y
The Henley shirt almost didn’t make it to this list, but after about an hour of us throwing chairs at each other during the debate on why it should be here, its here. The henley is basically a more relaxed polo, minus the collar. Like the polo shirt, the henley offers both a long and short sleeved option, and the only variation can be found in whether or not they come with buttons. Almost all of us have worn them, and those of us who haven’t are more than likely familiar with it. Henley’s are one of fall’s most essential pieces. They can be paired with just about anything, but don’t take that to mean you should wear them with slacks-because you shouldn’t.
Our Henley pick for the month comes from our cheap and cheerful friends at Old Navy. You can spend as much as you’d like on a Henley, but why spend more when you can pay less. Old Navy has been in the game for a while, so there’s really no need to give a backstory on anything but our pick from their fall collection.
