Brotherly Love
It’s my brothers birthday coming up so I’m currently looking at what to get him, he is two years younger than me and if it’s possible he has more clothes than me (shopping must be a family trait). He has however more expensive tastes and likes designer menswear rather than the standard TopMan and Burtons, which would better fit my wallet!
Now as much as I am an expert in designer when it comes to women’s clothing, menswear I am not so sure of so I have decided to look at many clothing websites for menswear, without getting too distracted and looking things for me, to see what I can find. Now some brands I have heard of because they also sell women’s clothes too, but some others I haven’t, one that has good choice is Firetrap which I know because I like their jeans, I like their selection of polo shirts and jumpers in a classic style which would suit my brother, (if he was born a decade or so earlier he would defiantly be a Mod). Speaking of the classic Mod style Fred Perry which was the main clothing brand for that style is great even now with many of their designs featuring that classic style but with a modern twist.
So I think I know what style to go for, classic with a modern twist, just need to decide on what item of clothing, polo shirt or stylish light jumper……..?
Tops
Looking for Vintage clothing
As much as I love shopping for new clothes and seeking out this season’s hottest trends sometimes I do get bored by seeing the same thing in every shop I come across, however I have recently taken a keen interest in vintage clothing, I find that it is a breath of fresh air into the limited options on the highstreet. As well as that recycling other peoples clothing for use myself also ups my green credentials and stops adding more older clothes to landfills thus better for the environment.
I have a couple of pieces of vintage clothing in my wardrobe although I never went out purposefully to buy them but happened across them, but it has perked up an interest so I will be looking out for places to buy vintage clothing such as charity-run second hand clothing shops, car boot sales, flea markets, antique markets, auctions, vintage clothing shops, textile or collectables fairs. As well as those places you sometimes can rely on family or friends who have pieces they no longer want especially accessories like handbags, belts and brooches.
Filed under Clothing, Fashion | Comment (0)Spring cleaning my wardrobe
As we are now in March and we have had a few days of sunshine I decided it was time to give my wardrobe a spring clean and get rid of any clothes that are old or worn, anything I really shouldn’t be wearing anymore and also put away my really thick winter clothing (although knowing British weather the last one may not be a good idea).
The best part of doing this means I will have room to buy more clothes but it will also give my wardrobe and style a bit of an update. The main problem I find when I am shopping is that fashion seems to change so frequently I don’t know where I stand half of the time with what I have already got. The best way to combat this is to by good quality basics, (things that will always be in fashion or things that can be worn with everything) such as jeans, trousers, t-shirts, vest tops, cardigans and plain and simple dresses, these items are great no matter what fashion dictates.
If you also buy good quality you will know that they will last a couple of seasons so you can spend your money instead on the things that may only be fashionable for one season, who knows if Parisian chic, lace clothing or wearing your underwear as outerwear will be in fashion next year, and I don’t want to spend too much money on styles like that if they are not going to be in! So I am going to buy the basics like a good pair of skinny jeans, some nice vest tops and t-shirts and I’d better buy some cardigans as it’s not that warm yet!
Basics