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Fashion Look Book: Key Inspirations for Autumn/Fall 09

Well people, autumn is well and truly here. And while I might be a little late, I’ve been looking around the stores & boutiques looking for some inspiration for to get my fashion right for the season. Topman was exciting- the new giant disco ball on the new floor upstairs really caught my eye. Too bad the clothes there were pretty boring. There was little there that caught my eye elsewheres also. Where will I find my inspiration??

Tavi’s Style Rookie blog really gave me some help- she knew more about dressing like a boy when you’re 13 then I ever did. I feel though that the discerning fashion man will have to turn back the clock to identify just what the hell we’re supposed to be wearing.

So, put on Sniffin’ the Tears “Driver’s Seat” from all the way back in 1978 and come back in time with me…

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To me, the key inspiration I feel this season will be Bobby Dupea in “Five Easy Pieces”. I love his whole “oil driller by day, angry/frustrated alpha male by night” style. It is something I am going to channel.

It’s rugged AND fashionable.

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As any Dad will tell you, the teaming of denim with denim is a tough look to pull off. But it’s more about how you wear rather then what you wear. “Make it work!”

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Gorgeous fitted sweater right there. It says “I want to be comfortable, but I want to be stylish”.

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Nihilist outlook on life optional.

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A fun, floral western shirt keeps things interesting, as well as attracting the eye of your brother’s fiance.

I feel, finally now, like I have a direction to go in this season. I hope you will now too.