Accessories are very important not only for women, but for men as well, as they complement the whole image of men adding sophistication and elegance.
Here are the trendiest accessories for men for spring and summer 2009.
Belts
The belt is going to be a hot trend for this season and it will be worn over trenches, cardigans or any clothing piece.
Hats
Panamas and wide-brimmed hats in Latino style are becoming extremely popular this warm season.
Sunglasses are a must in spring and summer. Sunglasses with grey matted lenses as well as horn-rimmed and multicolored-rimmed are going to be on trend this season. Sunglasses are a great accessory that makes you look stylish and hot, regardless of the style you prefer.
Handbags
Designers offer a great variety of styles you can choose from, including men’s clutches, beautiful baskets, middle-sized handbags and tiny shoulder bags.
Men fashion trends for spring/summer 2009 are bright and elegant. Suits are becoming extremely popular and are going to be on trend for men this season.
Various designs of suits can be seen in spring collections for men. Classic stylish suits are going to be in vogue this season. The color palette is extremely wide: from dark tones to bright and elegant-looking tints. Skinny pants can be seen in Givenchy, Gucci, Jil Sanders, Alexander McQueen’s collections.
Some suits include wide pants as well, as one of the spring and summer trends and are represented mostly in Bottega Veneta’s line. Another trend of this season is dinner jackets that feature the following elements: satin shawl, satin notched or peaked lapels, or the satin stripe, and can be seen mostly in Dolce&Gabbana’s collection. Vests are gaining popularity with designers like D&G, Moschino and others.
One of the most popular trends of this season is wide pants that look great with casual shirts and trench coats and with turtlenecks as well. Coats are becoming popular this season with couturiers, such as Burberry Prorsum, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Roberto Cavalli and others. There are presented various styles of coats: long trench coats, short ones, double-breasted and others.
Another trend that will draw your attention is shorts or cutoffs that come in various styles, different lengths and diverse colors. There is a variety of styles you can choose from: short shorts, longer shorts and more restrained styles that look great with classic shirts and vests. This trend can be seen in Michael Kors, Givenchy, Ann Demeulemeester, Calvin Klein, D&G, Dolce&Gabbana’s lines.
As well, plunging neckline is a trendy detail for this season used in T-shirts, cardigans and even shirts. The designers that used this trend in their collections are Burberry Prorsum, Neil Barret, Cerruti, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ann Demeulemeester.
The color palette changes every season and to be on trend we need to know what hues are popular and which are gone. Here are the hottest colors and patterns for men this spring.
Yellow tints
All yellow tints are gaining popularity with many designers for their men’s collections. You should give preference to what you like and suits you best.
Flesh tones
Plenty of flesh tones are used for elegant and office-like look. They can be seen in many collections, including ones by Alexander McQueen, Jill Sanders, Salvatore Ferragamo, Burberry Prorsum.
White color
White is nice and chic and is represented mostly in Calvin Klein’s collection. The clothing line in white color includes different styles: from evening suits to simple T-shirts and shorts.
Vivid hues
You can go for vivid colors, such as: fuchsia, orange, electric blue, purple, etc., if you want to look lively and bright and you want to be in the centre of attention. You can combine different hues to create a modern and fresh look and to stand out of the crowd.
Gradient colors
If you want to show your playful nature and surprise all, don’t be afraid to go for gradient colors.
Stripes
Stripes are represented mostly in Paul Smith, Phillip Lim, Emporia Armani, Junya Wattanabe’s collections. They look very special and create really interesting images.
On the contrary, the designs by Missoni, Armani, Versace and Valentino look very elegant and chic with their thin stripes.
Micro pattern
Expect to see micro pattern on shirts, trousers, jackets. It gives a classy and trendy look.
Print
Print jackets are becoming popular with designers like Dolce and Gabbana and Alexander McQueen. You can choose print jackets to create an original and dressy look.
Men, as well as women, have to think a lot when it comes to choosing clothes.
Here are some factors that men need to consider in selecting their clothing. The most important is to find the right style for your body, the right fit.
When choosing your clothes, you need to find the ones that look good on you and fit your body perfectly.
To determine whether a particular item of clothing is the perfect fit, it should outline the best parts of your figure and hide the flaws of your body.
For example, heavier men must avoid wearing shirts with horizontal stripes as they tend to make you look bigger than you actually are, and choose instead the shirts with vertical stripes, as they tend to make you look taller and slimmer.
When choosing formal wear, you can wear pinstriped suits or pants as they will make you look slimmer. There are also several types of casual clothing that can make you look slimmer, like dark corduroy pants or black jeans with a dark-colored button-down shirt or just a simple t-shirt.
A common mistake for many overweight men is buying large clothes, but the loose fit doesn’t hide your excess weight, but on the contrary it makes you look bigger than you actually are.
Another mistake is to buy smaller clothes; they don’t reduce your frame, but highlight your fats and make you feel really uncomfortable.
When choosing the right style for your body, buy clothes that fit your frame perfectly, and use patterns and colors that will hide your figure flaws and highlight the best parts of your body.
A few years ago, men’s tailored shorts were bang-on-trend. Tailored shorts are not out; they’re yet to reach their peak when you consider the slow take-up of shorts suits by men.
Men’s spring/summer 2009 shorts are the cuffed and breaking above the knee shorts in cotton twill, inspired from the women’s ‘harem pants’ fashion trends and the drop crotch pleated shorts.
They both respect the modern rules of men’s shorts and don’t transgress into the realm of things to avoid.
Accessories are very important not only for women, but for men as well, as they complement the whole image of men adding sophistication and elegance.
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Men fashion trends for spring/summer 2009 are bright and elegant. Suits are becoming extremely popular and are going to be on trend for men this season.
The color palette changes every season and to be on trend we need to know what hues are popular and which are gone. Here are the hottest colors and patterns for men this spring.
Men, as well as women, have to think a lot when it comes to choosing clothes.
A few years ago, men’s tailored shorts were bang-on-trend. Tailored shorts are not out; they’re yet to reach their peak when you consider the slow take-up of shorts suits by men.