Ottoman Dandy

Sunglasses : Put that charisma on !

May 18, 2013 by ottomandandy

I must confess that I fail to give the necessary caring for my sunglasses. I lose them, I get them broken, I drop them on the ground and so on. For me, sunglasses are an important accessory, because it has a drastic impact on one’s look. Another thing is that this item should not be related only with summer. Daylight is an issue and it’s fine to protect the eyes beside putting some charisma on…Here are some inspiration and please […]

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The legend of white jacket

May 15, 2013 by ottomandandy

The legendary white jacket has great memories on our minds. It reminds of the splendor of a powerful appearance. This is too mediterranean; the salty sea, the breeze, blue nights, blazing stars and its perfect match is a blue or a navy shirt. Moreover, if you are to put on a tie, the best choice would be again a double colored tie preferably blue-white (or orange is also a nice choice) combined with a polka dot pocket square.

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My growing passion for scarves doesn’t seem to stop !

May 10, 2013 by ottomandandy

Yes, we’ve already closed the winter season, but my mind is still hooked on scarves. It’s great to see that this accessory has become so indispensable both in men and women. I’ll soon start a serious collection of scarves which deserve a serious business. I wish there were more hand-woven scarves around. Well this is valid for all items indeed; wearing a hand-made item is the greatest respect one can pay himself. Call it bespoke, hand-woven or hand-knotted, but that […]

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Using bright colors

May 4, 2013 by ottomandandy

In many corners of the world, if you go out on the streets, you’ll notice that people are dressed in a indifferent and sloppy way. That’s why I always say that it’s easier to stand out as a sharp-dressed man if you make a little but a stronger effort. Beside the details such as accessories, bright colors are another source of inspiration. That’s a unique way to break away from the totalitarian fashion trends.

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Women get attracted to men’s classy watches

April 30, 2013 by ottomandandy

Maybe I’m a little late to write a post about watches. But late is better than never, I guess…I couldn’t have skipped that watch issue. A nice watch gives a classy look to a man’s image. So the contribution is great. It’s a very big detail in that sense, that impacts the whole outfit. A beautiful watch is a center of attraction. Whether you wear cufflinks or just wear rolled-sleeves, a well-settled watch will be the shining star of your […]

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Wearing white makes you just elegant

April 27, 2013 by ottomandandy

Wearing white has an incredible impact on others. White normally is the color of innocence and purity, but on the other hand it is the flag of elegance. White pants and white jackets can make out unbelievable results matched with different colors and textures. I’d advise blue/navy shirt to any combo made with white, it just rockets the image. When you speak about white and if it’s summer, then the fabrics are with no argue linen. Linen is a refreshing […]

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Preppy style : Only for Ivy league ?

April 21, 2013 by ottomandandy

Brooks Brothers is one of the upscale brands that holds the flag for preppy style. Preppy style can always be a nice alternative if you can’t decide at that moment how to style up. The only thing is that you should be eager to carry off well a bowtie. Ivy stuff is a style that has some vintage in it. By the way, the knit ties became very trendy these days, an item that has always been the key of […]

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Going marine : Camo style

April 19, 2013 by ottomandandy

Camo pattern is not so much common, but still from time to time you can see it in various forms. The fact is that it really adds on a stylish flair. Well , to make a SWOT analysis of this: Pros : Stylish Masculine can be chic if matched well with other items Cons : might harm the overall elegance hard to combine with suits at times , it can give a marginal look (pics : style buff blog)

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Why would a man wear hat ?

April 16, 2013 by ottomandandy

The hat is a vintage stuff. Yet, it constitutes an important role as an accessory when used properly. A well-cut, elegant and classic hat can elevate a man’s charisma to its top; that’s for sure, giving a more solid image and well-settled aspect of self-perception. Still, I have never been keen on wearing hats, as I feel it veils completely my forehead. Even , in the coldest winters, I tried to stay away from this. A strange feeling really ! […]

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Man goes floral ! Secrets of becoming an italian dandy…

April 13, 2013 by ottomandandy

There’s a silent revolution going on in the battle front of men’s fashion. It all started with floral print scarves. Then, in various street style photos (mainly in Milano & Firenze) last summer we saw some men who dressed up in floral patterned pants. That was too revolutionary, courageous! And now floral prints become common in the collars of conventional shirts; or you just see shirts (and now even jackets) totally covered by floral patterns. Of course , this trend […]

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