Streetwear

Streetwear, one of the broadest categories of fashion, refers to the combination of various urban styles, such as hip-hop and avant-garde. Outfits can range from edgy to refined to anywhere in between. It is known for its easy appeal (given well-fitting clothes, nearly anyone can pull it off) and its versatility (don’t be afraid to mix streetwear with elements of menswear, prep and more).

Varsity jacket: This light piece of outerwear is versatile and can work with styles from streetwear to prep.
$ H&M, Goodwill
$$ Urban Outfitters, ASOS, Stussy
$$$ Supreme, J.Crew, Brooks Brothers

Sneakers: These versatile footwear items are probably already a part of your wardrobe, and they make for great fall and winter footwear. Just remember: Simpler is better.
$ Nike, Adidas, Puma
$$ AllSaints, New Balance
$$$ Common Projects, Lanvin, Buttero

Mix and Match

Here, elements of streetwear (hoodie and sneakers) are incorporated into the workwear style, which is based on the dress of the hardy American worker of centuries past. It frequently utilizes denim, denim and more denim to create a rugged look. Boots and military-esque jackets also play a prominent role in this aesthetic. Elements from this style can be mixed and matched with others to dress down a look or offer a nostalgic twist on the formula.

Denim Jacket: Versatile, appealing and rugged, this outerwear staple should be an integral part of any self-respecting person’s wardrobe.
$ Levi’s, GAP, Carhartt
$$ J.Crew
$$$ AllSaints

Jeans: If you don’t have a pair, get a pair. They can be worn with virtually anything and, provided you buy good ones, will last a lifetime.
$ Levi’s, GAP
$$ Unbranded, Cheap Monday
$$$ Naked and Famous, APC, Rogue Territory

Boots: The price point and formality of this item is a bit off-putting, but when you try a pair on for yourself, these worries are lost. All it takes is confidence and a bit of money-saving to rock a pair of these and make a good outfit look great.
$ JCPenny, Timberland, Palladium
$$ Chippewa, Katahdin, Thorogood, L.L.Bean
$$$ Red Wing, Yukuten, Alden, Wolverine

Men’s Accessories

Although the realm of male accessories on first glance appears a desolate one, there are in fact many items to choose from.

Watches: These stylish accessories can range from affordable to “are you kidding me?!” Fortunately, you can find cheaper, good-looking options if you know where to search. The $75 Seiko 5 bears an uncanny resemblance to the $6,000 Rolex Datejust ii.

Snapback/Five Panels: Most of these cost around $20 to $40 at retail price. Once the more valued patterns get snatched up, the price skyrockets, sometimes even passing the $100 mark.

Fashion Don’ts

DON’T wear a bow tie/fedora with a casual outfit. This is known as a formality clash and makes you look like you’re trying far too hard.
DON’T buy a button-down and think you’re instantly a fashion maven. Make sure it fits impeccably to avoid looking badly composed or like a Best Buy employee.
DON’T buy expensive clothes just because they’re expensive. No one cares how much that Express jacket costs if it looks and fits like a trash bag.