With the change of one season to the next, we trust the fashion gurus to bring us the best trends. While I try to keep an open mind in welcoming change, some of the fashion fads that overcome my favorite stores take me a little longer to try on.
The latest trend that I managed to give the cold shoulder for several months was camouflage patterns. In the summer of 2013, camo prints meagerly appeared on shorts, ties, etc. Fast forward a few months and camo prints have appeared on all of your favorite clothing articles. Not even my rural roots could convince me to don any of this woodsy apparel. That is until I saw the blogpost, "Precious Cargo", on Scout Sixteen. Seeing the pattern outside of the stores and on the streets convinced me that a pattern I long associated with leisurely duck hunting, could emerge from the shadows and stand out as street wear.
New Year's Eve was my foray into camo. As a man with a minimalistic style sense, my philosophy with camo and any other bold pattern, is to complement the loud piece without other patterns or boldness. I want to be well-dressed, not the cause of a traffic accident.
Don't defy trends you're uncertain about. Take note of what you like on the streets, and shop the trend on sale racks before making big buys. Adventure on, and don't blend in.
P.S. Here's a look from I Am Galla, that minimizes camo to the shoe.
P.S. Here's a look from I Am Galla, that minimizes camo to the shoe.
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