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Growing Older, Staying In Style: Men’s Style Tips for a Fab 50+

This week's look back at favorite posts from my 15th Anniversay of FocusOnStyle online takes a look at age-appropriate fashion for guys over 50. Mens' style-- like women's-- shouldn't have an expiration date, and looking vital, modern, and well, hot, as an approaching boomer and beyond is something that should be accessible for everyone with a little know-how. Have a read at this very favorite post from 2006. The advice is timeless, although the handsome examples are bit older, yet still just as fetching.. -- S.H. Age Appropriate Fashion Tips for Middle-Aged Men Men's style tips for looking fashionably hot after 50 Dear Sharon: I'm a middle-aged man on the cusp of 50 and it doesn't take a fashion genius to

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Giorgio Armani Menswear Fall 2014 Fashion Show Photos

A brief look ahead at the marriage of tradition and luxury in what is the Giorgio Armani Menswear Fall 2014 collection as shown earlier during Milan Menswear Fashion Week. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words…      >>MORE: Armani Menswear and from the Armani brand   Photos: Giorgio Armani

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Emporio Armani Menswear Fall 2014 Fashion Show Photos

In moody shades of greys and plums, Emporio Armani's Fall 2014 men's range was stark in hue but heavy on refined, resourceful finishes and fabrications. In their words…  ILLUSION Emporio Armani Menswear Fall 2014:  A glowing world; a lustre that stems from the very nature of the fabric and its transformations; a flash of fur that changes the perception of garments. A glamorous project by choice and intention, Emporio Armani focuses on mineral colours such as stone greys. These are  splintered, crushed and pulverised rock tones that display a sophisticated iridescent effect, with blue that fades into darker shades of rhubarb — metropolitan hues that emphasise the link with the city. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Emporio Armani Fall 2014 The

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John Varvatos Fashion Show Photos Fall-Winter 2014

JOHN VARVATOS Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Fall / Winter 2014 Milan Fashion Week – Menswear Designer John Varvatos unleashed a heady rock'n roll brew for Fall 2014 while taking cue from iconic band KISS and their signature made up faces to conjure an aura of mysteriousness and strength. And he just so happened to present the band in tow for his latest collection while unveiling them as his Spring campaign superstars and current muses. And once you look past the at times not-for-everyone second skin leathers, there were plenty of gorgeous and cool suits to go around any arena. John Varvatos Fall 2014 "I wanted to sprinkle a little magic dust throughout the clothes in this collection, highlighting the idea

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Stylist Advice- Men’s job interview style for a business lunch

This reader question is about men's job interview style for a business lunch. Women also need to pay heed to not trump the person who is conducting your interview. Dear Sharon: I have a lunch interview at a fairly upscale restaurant next week. I am a guy who has no fashion sense. However, I do know that I will be suiting up for this occasion. I have a navy suit, white shirt and black tie. My question is, should I take off my suit jacket when I sit down with my potential employer? I have been getting conflicting advice from friends about leaving it on and taking it off. Please help! (K. via Fashion Advice) >> MORE: Want some men's style? We've got plenty of tips & trends,

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Ralph Lauren Runway Collection Spring 2014 Highlights

Ralph Lauren Spring 2014 RALPH LAUREN RUNWAY COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS The iconic American designer was in a upbeat mod mood for Spring / Summer 2014, offering a graphic dose of studied sophistication and convincingly wearable, real world fashion. >>DISCOVER: Spring 2014 Style Tips & Advice to Try Now From citrus hued shift dresses at their most basic, to a savvy pixilated floral print, to straight forward evening options, it was Lauren's unexpected choice of sublime hues that made the show look so fresh. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Ralph Lauren Spring 2014 >> More on Ralph Lauren View highlights from the collection: [nggallery id262] Photos: Ralph Lauren

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Mens Style Spring 2014 – How to Wear Paris Fashion Week Clothing Now

Not sure your guy will wear much of this, and in many cases, that may be a good thing. But you'll want to keep it on your style barometer, so take a peek at Mens Style Spring 2014 from the Paris runways and  how  to adapt it into more  guy-friendly, wearable fashion. - S.H. Givenchy Spring/Summer 2014 Direct from Paris: Mens Style Spring 2014 Runway Trends & How to Wear them Now... Judging by the last few uncharacteristically cool summers in Paris and London, the cities designers offered plenty of options for year-round wear. Not that that's anything to complain about, minus the effects of climate change. Expect lots of leather and coats that at least stateside, you can save for

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John Varvatos Fashion Show Photos Spring-Summer 2014

John Varvatos Spring 2014 JOHN VARVATOS Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Spring / Summer 2014 Milan Fashion Week – Menswear A return to elegance. This is how John Varvatos sums the spirit of his spring/summer 2014 collection. "Modern men want to dress up again. Still, they do not want to feel stiff,” says the designer. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS “I imagined a nonchalantly dressy wardrobe for today's men, mixing day and night, refinement with an edge and sophisticated ease. While working on this collection, I was editing images for John Varvatos: Rock in Fashion, my book that is being published in October. Rock 'n Roll sartoriality has always been central to my work. This collection allowed me to strengthen my roots

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Mens Style Spring 2014 – How to Wear Milan Fashion Week Clothing Now

Prada Spring 2014 Direct from Milan: Mens Style Spring 2014 Runway Trends & How to Wear them... Ok guys, some of you want to put their peacock feathers on and we have some men's style from Milan, from everyday to avant garde. Spring 2014 Mens Collections saw the city up its ante on style with a dozen or so incredibly strong outings, chock full of inspiration for now. In all, classic tech sport apparel met romanticism for a duality that wasn't unnecessarily intellectual, but instead full of wearable, great items. Think rethought and repurposed sweatshirts, bomber jackets, shorts, and t-shirts that were fresh, and easy on the wear. >>MORE STYLE TIPS: Runway Trend Cheat Sheet Fall 2013 Bomber Jackets- Doubled-up

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Rag & Bone Men Fall 2013 Fashion Show Photos

Rag & Bone Men Fall 2013 Key Styling at Rag & Bone Men Fall 2013 : Designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville kept to the theme of moden heritage pieces with a new proportion on 3-piece suits, Prince of Wales plaids, double-breasted tops coats, military influence, and lug sole boots. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Rag & Bone Men Fall 2013 >>MORE: Rag & Bone Rag & Bone Men Fall 2013 >> CLICK to peek at Rag & Bone Men in store now… Rag & Bone men    >> Photo gallery of  Rag & Bone Men Fall 2013 Runway Collection: [nggallery id210] Photos: rag & bone

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Men’s Style Cheat Sheet- Fall 2013 Men’s Fashion Runway Trends and How To Wear Them Now- like in your wardrobe, really!

Hello gentlemen, before you get your back up, let's get inspired to add a little  f-a-s-h-i-o-n into your wardrobe, by at least looking at what is going on for men's style Fall 2013 runway trends that you can add to your wardrobe now. Great style is all about interpretation on how it best flatters you. We made it easy with some how-to's and  reason's why you should consider these fashion looks.We even have some real way shopping picks at the end--S.H. >>MORE: Men's Style With the Fall 2013 season ahead comes a clear heritage moment where advanced fabrication and a restrained attitude lent the season a calmly alluring set of new tricks to contemplate -along with some ideas on how to

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Top 3 Men’s Style Tips for Stylish Big Guys Clothes That Fit Right

Dear Sharon: I was hoping you could help me with a problem I have finding stylish big guy clothes that fit me correctly and need some stylist advice to find a flattering style. I am a large size man who hates shopping for clothes because nothing fits due to my unnatural body shape. I usually get an XXL which fits my shoulders, but it  is a little long and usually too tight around my midsection. However, an  XXXL is just too loose around my body. Do you have any advice or styles I could use to help alleviate my stress when it comes to shopping? Any advice or help would be much appreciated! (J. via Fashion Advice) >>MORE: Men's Style Ok, you may not like this, but... when

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Giorgio Armani Menswear Fall 2013 Fashion Show Photos

Giorgio Armani Menswear Fall 2013  In their words…  Giorgio Armani Menswear Fall 2013 : A strong and precise image. No flirtatious provocations that often amount to little more than sly trickery. Clean and essential styling portrays a virile man, defined by broad silhouetted outerwear, and trousers with a clean cut. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Surfaces are opaque and warm, and underline the precious nature of the collection. Research into craftsmanship is key and is evident in the fabric treatments and tailoring of the pieces. It is this quality of craftsmanship that brings together the contrasting aesthetics of sportswear and classic menswear. Thus, neoprene envelops precious materials such as velvet and suede - a contemporary combination that makes one re-think definitions of

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