*In 2010, if you are Jemaine's size, do not buy Suge's size. Please!*
Now, we all know that New Years Resolutions are so passé.
We all know the usual suspects: lose 10 pounds, “get involved” (whatever the hell that means), go to church. Blah, blah, blah.
We all know the types: the Fortune 500 executive in the $200 Brooks running shoes, fanny-pack, too-small runners’ shorts and the “I eat a lot of fancy dinners” stomach. He jogs down main street USA the first Saturday morning after the new year; we have the buxom debutante you saw doing her best Coyote Ugly imitation on Saturday night at the local waterhole, now sitting in the front row in church on Sunday morning; and lastly, the soccer mom at Gold’s Gym going 3.5 mph on the last available treadmill attempting to work off those love handles from the holiday season.
We don’t believe any of you! Do you know why? Because you are like the rest of us! Come February, you will be back to your same over-eating, over-drinking, non-exercising ways.
However, unlike you brave souls, I am creating a list of “resolutions” that are actually possible.
My top 5 fashion To-Do list for the 2010 year:
1) Purchase a navy-blue blazer.
-Let’s get this clear: when I say blazer, I don’t mean the jacket/coat from your Jos A. Bank Suit or some random tweed joint your buddy left at your house in a drunken stupor. I mean, thee blazer. A navy, wool blazer with gold buttons. This is a must do.
2) Dressing for the occasion- all the time.
-A few blogs ago, I talked about the Rat Pack and how they dressed for business, all the time. Whether it was running up the street to the store, a business luncheon, or a night on the town, they represented the essence of male masculinity in their appearance at all times.
3) Not spending too much money on trends.
-Now if you know me, you are probably saying, “The nerve!” “The audacity!” I’ know that I have spent many a dollar following trends that died a quick death (Ed Hardy T-shirt anyone?). But you can stay abreast on the latest fashions without breaking the bank. Prime example: In 2009, flannel shirts regained popularity. I purchased two- for the prices of $25 and $28 respectively. In 2010, Denim Shirts are making a comeback. I have purchased a Ralph Lauren denim shirt for only $40 (hooray for Holiday sales!).
4) Invest in timeless pieces that will stand the test of time (read: Fitted Trench coat, a “grown-man” watch that costs more than $200, Cashmere Scarf, black pea coat, etc.).
- Quick story. I happen to have a Burberry scarf that is rather pricey. I have had many of my peers tell me that was “too expensive”. But you know what? They spend that much and more following “trends” (Red Monkey Jeans anyone?). Quality is worth the investment, and will stand the test of time.
5) Stop wearing clothes that do not fit.
-This does not really apply to me because I know better, but if you are 6’0″, 180 lbs, WHY are you wearing a XXL sized button up? I am 6’3”, 210 lbs, and I don’t wear a XXL. Neither should you.
To this, I will leave you with a famous quote courtesy of author Chili Davis…
“Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional”.
In 2010, let’s “grow up” our clothes. Veritas.
