Fortune favors the bold, and the bold keep up with existing styles and trends. And guys, it isn’t metro to think about style. You’re competing with some sharp looking dudes on Tinder, Match and Plenty of Fish. It’s time to step up the game.
This is especially true for busy professionals and entrepreneurs. Your style is part of your brand. If you’re still wearing the same clothes you bought at Target three years ago, it’s time for an upgrade. Otherwise, you’re going to stick out like a sore thumb, in a bad way.
1. Facial Hair is Still In
You can blame it on the Old Spice Deodorant ads, off-camera celebrities, or the glorification of Special Operators getting things done overseas. Beards are everywhere, and it’s been that way for much of the past decade. If you haven’t caught up to the trend, it’s time to start letting your facial hair express who you are with style.
Yes, you’ll have that awkward stubble for a week or two, but there are strategies that can help with growing facial hair more quickly. I was shocked at how the contour of my face was highlighted by a clean-cut beard. And, I started getting a lot more matches on Tinder!
2. Bathrobes with a Hood?
Okay, I have to admit, when I first saw the hooded bathrobe hit the fashion circuit, I thought it was designed for a boxer about to jump in the ring. It turns out, this is something that is starting to sell for the holidays. And, sitting here at home during a cold winter’s night, I could see the potential value of a hood for my bathrobe. This could be one of those rare moments where fashion and practicality intersect!
3. Pink is the New Black
Vogue is reporting that fans of pink should look forward to the spring/summer catalog. Pink is back and it’s taking no prisoners. Bold, beautiful and perfect for accenting every curve, I look forward to more exciting colors making their way back onto the mean streets.
4. Emoji’s Have Jumped off the Keyboard and Into the New York Fashion Week
If you’re a lover of fashion, you probably already know that the second week in September is dominated by talk of New York Fashion Week. This year, designers went out of their way to start recreating the emoji’s we’ve come to love. Yes, Emoji-chic is real, and this past year was full of real-life Flamenco Lady Emoji’s.
Ladies, want to make a splash at your New Year’s party? The time has come to embrace your favorite emoji and let your freak flag fly.
5. Bioluminescence – The Inspiration for the Coolest Tech in Fashion
Okay, at this point Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are old news. The newest technology that’s exploding, both on and off the catwalk, is wearable tech. I use an Apple Watch every day to work out, and Shark Tank recently had a cool pitch from the creators of DrumPants. It turns out that wearable tech is making its way into eye-catching, glowing fashion trends.
2017 might finally be the year where you can make a stunning first impression with glowing smart-garments. Can you imagine the possibilities at your favorite night club? And, if you’re tired of wearing a smartwatch or Fitbit, your sports-bra could be your next heartbeat sensor!
This holiday season is a time for reflection and looking forward to the coming year with optimism and hope. Put your best foot forward by taking some time to assess your wardrobe and boldly hone your personal brand. From glowing garments to hooded bathrobes, next year is shaping up to be an exciting leap in fashion technology!
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