Simple Tip: Blaze it Up

Kojo Twumasi(Tip of the Day Editor)
There's a certain notion with people of my cohort to associate a certain type of clothing to a specific time and/or place. It seems that whatever clothing are associated either the "dressy" feeling should only be associated with formal events which include your occasional banquets, church, etc.
While it may be true that everything got its time an place I'm a strict believer that time and place should not fully restrict the bounds of your fashion. So heres a simple tip to make you look different from your average urban/suburban/rural teen.

The plaid shirt hit the fashion strip with aggressiveness a few years ago and ever since then we have been acquainted with the good, the bad, and definitely some ugly. It seems that when it is worn, it is either that "roll up the sleeves look" or the "complete open buttoned look.

Move away from that trend and instead drop a blazer on top of it. It is a sure way to clean up your look w/o looking---well, "too dressy." In this one, i have on a faded black and white plaid shirt from GAP with a striped grayish blazer in order to keep the color scheme neutral. I personally enjoy using the khaki's because it adds a more casual look to it

Add in a pocket square if possible because it adds a stylish component to yourself. Try not to completely match with your outfit just make sure it complements.

Move away from the Jordans, Air Max, Foamposites and nikes and wear some loafers, flat shoes, or even laced shoes. It is winter so i advise that you wear boots. (In a few weeks) The look can definitely be pulled off.

A blazer can also be thrown over a sweater. The blazer is from Macy's the Scarf is from American Eagle, the plaid shirt is from GAP, the khakis are from urban outfitters, and the pocket square is from Target. Its a simple but great look that can make you look spiffy and truly place you on that "college flow look."


IT WORKS, ITS SIMPLE, ITS ELEGANT, JUST BLAZE IT UP!!