Remember, the game of life is all about taking chances. Step outside your comfort zone and take a leap of faith! As humans, we gamble with the chance to occasionally make decisions outside of our comfort zones. Any decision we make in life can either effect us negatively or positively depending on how our cards are dealt.
In regards to fashion, we take chances everyday. Below, the creator of UnregisteredStyle, Bryce Lennon, has put together an outfit that required him to go outside of his comfort zone.
“I try to take a risk or two with all my outfits! Who wants to wear the same thing everyday? Typically, I wear my blazers with a nice pair of chinos. However, I wanted to do something a little different this time by pairing my blazer with a pair of shorts. The great thing about this look is that if I get too hot, I can always take my blazer off and just wear the button-down and shorts.” -Bryce Lennon
Blazers and shorts are often taboo in men’s fashion. The main reason is that we as men do not understand how to pull off this look.
Its all about the fabric, fit, and length. Since it’s summer, you always want to wear lightweight and thin garments. For example, a summer blazer should be thin with little to no lining. In addition, the blazer should be tailored fitted. No need for an oversized, sweaty blazer on a hot day.
Now here is the tricky part, the shorts. This is where the fear aspect comes in to play. Most men hate wearing shorts that show a little leg. Gentleman lets face it, The European look is back so most of your shorts should be above the knee. Now, we do not recommend daisy dukes but tailored fit shorts are always an option. If you do not know where to get a nice pair of shorts, try H&M, Nordstrom, Macys, GAP, or Banana Republic.
“Anyone that knows me can say that I never purchase anything full price. This entire outfit was purchased under $60. For such a great deal, the risk was worth it!” -Bryce Lennon
Bryce Lennon combined his gray, poplin suit jacket from ASOS with a tailored, Ralph Lauren button-down, a pair of navy shorts from Nordstrom, and his favorite thrifted shoes.
He has the outfit together, now its time for Bryce Lennon to accessorize. Since it was hot outside, Bryce opted out of wearing a neck tie and pocket square. Instead, he accessorized his blazer with a flower lapel pin. He literally went to H&M, found a flower hair pin from the women’s section, made some adjustments, and pinned it to his blazer. The floral hair pin itself was only $3. It’s cheaper than paying $15 for one pin!
Would you take a fashion risk like Bryce? Give us some of your thoughts in the comments section below. Show Bryce some love and follow him on Instagram @karmike!
