Alright guys, Ryan and I have pretty much hashed out the necessities when it comes to daily garb. So what about the accessories? What does every guy need for everyday use, travel, etc?
The first thing that jumps to mind is a good bag to travel with. No not a man purse. Like an actual piece of luggage. Less of a suitcase and more of a duffle bag. Something large enough to travel for a few days. Try to steer away from back packs. We aren't going to the Carnegie Science Center. (Suncrest Middle stand up). L.L Bean makes a great canvas duffle. It looks great and it's durable. I carry a
Puma x Ferrari duffle when I travel. Good luggage is always something you won't regret spending your money on.
Next, technology. How people travel without some kind of music available to them is completely beyond me. So I really feel a great pair of headphones can make a world of difference. Here I go throwing myself under the bus again, but I totally bought into the whole Beats by Dre craze. Contrary to popular belief they are actually of good quality. The issue is, every time I go to the airport, I end up looking like "that guy." You know that guy. The guy who's got his giant headphones on between class because the 100 yards between Oglebay Hall and the Mountain Lair MUST be filled with some form of stimulus or else his day is ruined. Yeah, that guy. But since I don't really have the capacity to ditch one pair of $400 headphones for another pair of $400 headphones I'll go ahead and stick with the beats and use them only when it's necessary. My advice, Bose QC 15's. If my Dad were reading this, I'm sure he'd say "I told ya so" because he certainly did tell me so. But when I was 17 you couldn't tell me anything. Anyways, yeah, great headphones, a little pricey, but I've never found a pair that can even moderately compare.
How about wallets. One of the most underrated pieces in a man's wardrobe. I recommend owning two. One for daily use, and one for more formal occasions. "Two wallets? Are you stupid?" is probably what you're saying as you read this. And this answer is, yes, yes I probably am. But as far as I'm concerned, I don't need to carry around my 100% bison leather Ralph Lauren wallet every day. Day to day, I carry a canvas Carhartt WIP zip wallet. Canvas is durable and the zip aspect prevents all my useless cards from falling out. For more formal occasions like I mentioned I carry either a leather suit wallet or the RL wallet I mentioned above. The bottom line is, get a good wallet. There, jesus I really strung that one out.
Ok, so lastly, hats. There are so many rights and wrongs here. Luckily, the list of wrongs is pretty short. First on the list of wrongs, NO SNAP BACKS. I seriously cannot stress this enough. Good god this is probably my biggest pet peeve right now. They look so bad, under every circumstance. You will never look good in one of these, ever. Second on my list of wrongs, New Era 59/50s. Now there are some loopholes here, but primarily it's always going to be a bad look. Guys, it's been done, New Era fitted hats are out. If you must, make sure you wear the team's primary colors, make sure it fits, and for the love of god, take the damn stickers off. Just take them off, I promise it won't hurt. That pretty much covers the wrongs. Now, the rights. Number 1, Ebbets Field Flannels. Sure they're fitted, but only because thats how they made hats in the 30's. 100% wool, just like your great grandpa used to wear. A classic look that hasn't gone out of style since the traveling days of the House of David Baseball Club. Second, 5 pannel camp hats, super classic streetwear look, and if you like to be adventurous, throw it in with some formal stuff. Third, a good toboggan, keeps you warm and looks good with every kind of outfit, the only exception to this is the guy who wears the toboggan when its 70 out. Yeah you know who you are. It's hot out, you don't need a winter hat falling off the back of your head. Another crucial tip, unless you're at home, show some respect, take your hat off when you're inside, we weren't born in a barn, take the damn hat off.
Nathan
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