Has Nothing To Do with You

Many of us think we that we do not participate in the world of fashion and style. This is especially true of many men who view their ignorance with a certain amount of pride.   But the fact is we are all making choices based on fashion every day.

Consider the above color palette.  Despite the thousands of possible colors to choose from,   the majority of men will have a large number of clothes from in small range of colors.  These colors are common because they are considered masculine and respectable colors.  Wearing clothes in order to convey a message about yourself (other than the fact that you are clothed) is making a fashion statement, and everyone does it.

To suffer from the delusion that you are not making fashion statements every day is simply to be ignorant of the ones you are making.   Though they may not be fair and they may not true but people make assumptions about your background, your intelligence, your confidence, or even your politics from what you wear and how you wear it.

The Khaki

Khaki, light brown with a yellowish tint began as the color of choice for the British colonial military in the dry and dusty areas of India and Pakistan. The Britsh,  in turn,  had initially borrowed it from the natives who preferred the cotton fabric in that color range as it help to camouflage them as they moved across the landscape. 

From then on, khaki was the military look for much of the 20th century.   Armies appreciated its durability or ease of use as well as its ability to blend in many of the terrains in which the new wars were being fought.

It didn't become popular in the U.S. until after WWII with the returning troops who integrated it into the every casual wear like--the now classic--navy blazer and chino combination.

Khaki now can be worn multiple ways.   The neutral palette works well with multiple styles and color.   As styles are also changing look for chinos with this in mind.

• Flat front--no pleats
• slimmer fit
• slightly lowered crotch
• in general, avoid cuffs

Two Approaches...

More Looks

Acne

Dolce & Gabbana

Givenchy