Understated Statements

Let me give you some insight on being slyly stylish. While the current trends are easy to follow, the defining details are what makes your look uniquely you.

Figure out what makes you tick and then start aligning those everyday pieces to your personality!

The Octopus Dress Shirt from Original Penguin is a great way to test the fashion waters, its soft blue tone subtly accented with miniature sea creature prints. By having something pleasantly offbeat and relatively small in size to be the featured, the garment adds just the right touch of interest to your outfit.

The double take is a much-coveted reaction in the sphere of fashion and, luckily,  it doesn’t take anything more than an effortless but unexpected choice to make it happen!

A great example of this being executed perfectly can be seen on the Polo Bear Cotton Mesh Polo, available from Ralph Lauren Boys.

Featuring the cool and comfy signature polo bear on the left chest, the shirt is ready to have all the eyes swiveling around for a second look. Be true to yourself as you continue to incorporate this concept of subtle surprise into your wardrobe.

Whether you’re hosting a potluck, going out on the town, or grabbing drinks at the local spot, the time is right for you to spruce up your evening ensemble.

I’d recommend doing this by slipping into the Men's Slim-Fit Velvet Paisley Dinner Jacket from the Nick Graham collection at Macy’s. The paisley print provides a mesmerizingly beautiful aesthetic that is balanced by the deep dark undertone of the piece.

Available in a stark grey or a rich burgundy, this blazer is the understatement you’ve been looking for.

Picture a floral that blends almost seamlessly into the background of the piece of clothing it is on.

It accentuates that bit of flair you were going for without calling out for more attention than desired. Wouldn’t that be the ultimate item in your daily wardrobe? Well, the Mens Fitted Faded Floral Dress Shirt from Tallia has made it possible to achieve this sought after style equilibrium. Designed on a pale rose background with a lace-white flower pattern swirling throughout, this garment boasts understated elegance at its finest.

A necktie, like any accessory, has the ability to pull focus in exactly the capacity that you’d like. To go along with our subtle style segment this week, I’d like to introduce the Men's Inversion Plaid Skinny Tie from Original Penguin. A shining example of an understated statement piece, this tie features a nod to a traditional dark blue and brown print with a fun reverse twist.

The colors may appear to be subdued but you can count on the aesthetic admiration to be entirely the opposite.