Style and fashion have two different
meanings. Fashion is the layers of perfectly designed articles of clothing
ensembled to reach a desired look or to make a statement. Style on the other
hand is attitude and confidence a person displays through the fashion. I have
noticed in our surrounding area there's a lot fashion and little style. We
would think we could look for style in our elected officials and community
leaders, but many of them fall short. Even though their jobs and
responsibilities do not require them to be stylish, we do look for the attitude
and confidence to be physically displayed. Our attire says a lot about who we
are. Long gone are the days men took pride in their daily appearances. Throughout
the twentieth century men cared about their look, many us like myself were
raised by men who believed in wearing slacks, shined shoes, and yes,
belts.
The question I ask is who are young men to
look up to today for prominent examples of style? Professional athletes?
Entertainers? Politicians? Very few can be considered style role models. To
name a few that are able to hold that title in my opinion are the obvious;
President Obama (we can call his “swag"), D L Hughely (traditional style and
"swag"), and LeBron James (I just like his style).
Gentlemen the elements of style are simple;
fashion yourself in ways that display your personality. Stay away from silly
trends. Wear clothing that fit; alter what needs to be altered: suits, jeans,
and/or shirts. Style can be achieved through brand name designers to store
brands it really makes no- difference. Have pride in the way you look, be
confident and self assured and others will notice your style.
Until next week, stay "style connected!"
