Winter Clothing Trends

We’re in the brutal part of winter now that the holidays and football season are over following last night’s Super Bowl, so it’s a great time to beef up your winter wardrobe, as you’re likely to find more deals. Here’s a cool look at winter clothing trends to give you some ideas, and you can browse even more ideas at stand-out.

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Being a Gentleman: Beyond the looks

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Wearing a suit? A tie? A fedora, maybe? Do your shoes constantly shine? Are you a perfect example of how a gentleman should look? In this case, you’ve taken the first step toward becoming one. Because being a gentleman is not about the looks. Well, it is in part, but looks are not the most important in this case. The word itself is composed of “gentle,” which refers to your character, and “man,” which refers to more than just your gender. Let me give you a few tips on what makes a true gentleman, because as Vin Diesel said, “Being male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of age. But being a gentleman is a matter of choice.”

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Tommy Bahama hybrid swim trunks

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The weather is warming up and summer is around the corner, so it’s definitely time to start shopping for a new pair of swim trunks. Our friends at Tommy Bahama sent us a stylish and unique pair with the Hybrid of Paradise 11″ Swim Trunks.

They’re unique because you can wear them as swim trunks or regular shorts. They look like a cross between regular clothe shorts and a bathing suit, but the cotton/polyester blended material is very comfortable while also being appropriate for the water. All of the interior pockets are mesh like you would find in a bathing suit, but it has the standard external pockets you would expect from a pair of cargo shorts. The only surprise is that it doesn’t have the mesh underwear portion you would expect from a bathing suit, so that makes them look even more like shorts along with the zipper in the front.

The shorts also come in a wide variety of colors. We liked the royal blue pair we had with the yellow logo on the side. With the quick dry fabric these shorts are perfect for boating and beach outings, particularly when you’ll be going back and forth between the water and the bar!

Check out Tommy Bahama for this hybrid option along with a wide variety of tradition swimwear, along with newer styles that have a shorter inseam as well. And with Father’s Day around the corner these and other items can offer great gift ideas as well.

  

Premium belts and more from Maono

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We checked out the new Asia belt from MAONO.com, a company that is on a mission to create beautiful, high-quality clothing and then selling online to remove the middle man and make their products more affordable. You’ll see from the photo above that this black leather belt featuring a rectangular pin buckle offers a classic and elegant design that’s perfect for every day use. The belt is made in Italy with impeccable craftsmanship, and it offers a great example of the quality and design of this brand.

Fashion maven and style expert Syga Thomas launched this ready-to-wear line at MAONO.com, featuring sleek, sophisticated men’s blazers, silk ties, button down shirts and other accessories. Here you’ll find many of the staples you need for your wardrobe that will serve your needs at the office or on a night on the town. They also feature high-quality travel bags as well. Just browse through the clean and well-organized website and you’ll probably find a number of items that catch your eye, and then you’ll notice the reasonable prices.

If you’re looking for clothing that’s classic but stylish, and if you want to stay within your budget, then you should definitely check out MAONO.com.

  

Polo shirts from Golf by James Warren

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I had the opportunity to try out several new polo shirts from Golf by James Warren, a clothing collection that utilizes Europe’s best fabrics with a distinctive American style.

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