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Your Thoughts – Wisconsin Accountant

Tell us a little about yourself?

I am a 24 year old male in my last semester of my undergrad in accountancy studying at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Between working and studying I love to stay active, play guitar, and spend time with my friends and family.

How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

This all depends on how much procrastinating I do, but I tend to take anywhere from a half hour to 45 minutes. 5 if nobody has to see me! (I take longer than the average guy, but that’s what happens when you’ve been blessed with a beautiful beard, gotta keep it in check!).

How would you describe your current style?

Right now I would probably lean towards business casual. But in my free time more laid back casual or sporty. I like to dress in comfortable but nice clothes and usually tend to lean towards solid darker colors. On a normal day I wear a nice pair of jeans and a sweater, v-neck , or workout apparel.

Do you have one particular style that you tend to stick with on a daily basis or does your style change?

Currently my daily basis style is business casual. I do try to switch it up during the week though, mostly just pairing stuff differently to brighten up the week. I dress for my day mostly, and I like to feel confident in what I’m wearing which seems to change daily.

How has your style changed over the years?

Oh gosh haha. Well, I grew up as a mis-matched 90’s baby. I didn’t have much to any style as a kid. I really didn’t care until high school when I was able to start buying my own clothes. And that’s when I went through a weird “skater” phase where I would only wear certain brands, mostly Burton and tight jeans that no man should ever wear. After high school that style faded within the first year in college. My style quickly grew in to what it is today when I realized I should probably dress more for my age.

How do you view fashion?

Dress for success. I feel like style is supposed to be about you, what makes you feel the most confident and ready for your day. Everyone has different views and needs in the way that they dress.

Being a guy, do you have any certain things you keep in mind when it comes to your style or what you wear?

Yes of course! Colors matter, some don’t go together. Most importantly the belt better match you shoes.

What’s your favorite piece of clothing in your closet? Why is it your favorite?

Hmm I do have one favorite shirt and I can’t tell you why it is. It’s very different from my normal style, and soon it probably won’t even be wearable because I’ve washed it too much by now (tear), but its just simply a graphic tee that I always thought fit me perfectly.

Is there a certain style/trend that has caught your eye?

Yes!!!Currently the crazy socks trend. When I discovered this I instantly fell in love with all the cool expressive socks that you can buy from men’s wear house/online/etc. My collection is quite extensive now. If you want to get a start think about joining sock club! Its like harrys shave club

but for socks! Cool right?!

Is there a style/trend that you’ve been wanting to get into?

Sometimes I wish I could get away with dressing like a hipster but it never works!

Lastly, what is your favorite feature about yourself? Why?

Definitely has to be my beard. Like I mentioned before, its pretty exquisite. And its red!

How to Wear a V-Neck

People tend to have a love/hate relationship with V necks. I personally love them. They help pull the look together and give your outfit a bit of visual interest compared to a simple crew neck. Below are a few outfit ideas for both women + men!

A plain V neck shirt with a pair of jeans and a cardigan is my go-to on the weekends. Pair it with a pair of sunglasses for that effortless cool girl vibe.

For a more vibrant take on the look above pair a simple V neck with a bold lip and bold shoes. To make it look cohesive, carry a clutch with bold colors in it. It’s still casual but shows a bit more personality instead of the chill “just rolled out of bed” look.

A v neck t-shirt should be a staple in any guys closet. Try a dark grey or a deep blue to keep it from looking like an undershirt. If you do want to go with a white one, make sure it is made of a quality fabric that’s thick enough to not be see through. Again, pair with jeans for a chill weekend look.

If you want to dress it up slightly, adding a cardigan will be perfect. For men, a cardigan with a collar will keep it from looking boring.

Polished Casual

I wasn’t sure what to categorize this as but I think you get the point. This is for when you want to look pulled together but still be comfortable in what you’re wearing. Women can use layering to help get this look. keeping the bottom simple will prevent your outfit from looking like you got dressed in the dark.

Layer will also help in men’s outfits too but especially if it’s a dressier shirt that you’re putting underneath. Even with edgier boots the look still looks like it belongs together.

Dressy

Now is the time when we start to get fancy. Adding the right pair of shoes will really help dress up a V neck even if the top itself isn’t the dressiest style. Adding a pair of white skinny jeans, heels and a clutch is a great option with a neutral colored sweater. If you make it an over sized one it adds a great contrast to the skinny jeans.

For men, stick with the examples from before but use darker colors. This will make all the difference.

There ya have it! Take inspiration form this, mix and match, or don’t follow any of my advice. It’s up to you; fashion is meant to be fun so take everything I say with a grain of salt and see what works best for you!

Spring Fever Denim Dress Outfit

Only in Wisconsin can you have all four seasons in one week…It was a much needed break from the cold depressing winter weather but I definitely have spring fever now! I decided to create a spring look since I went shopping this weekend and couldn’t help but look at all the new warm weather clothes. I actually went to a Boston Store discount outlet near my house. I love finding deals and saving money but with that comes stores that sometimes aren’t very shoppable. Especially discount stores. I was pleasantly surprised by this location; it was clean organized and had amazing deals! This was the outfit I created.

I only got the dress from the discount outlet but it was such a steal! It was originally $42 and I got it for$15! I love the casual look it has paired with the gradient of the denim. It’s soft and flowy but still has shape to it which is created by typing the belt at the waist. I paired it with an army green bomber jacket from Target. I wanted to give it a little bit of an edge which I think the jacket does very well. For accessories I played off of the jacket’s zipper which is a darker gold. I picked a necklace that is that same dark gold color but it also has a silver charm on it which plays well with the cooler look of the denim dress. Using both silver and gold in the necklace opens up many more options for the earrings. I made it cohesive by making sure to include a turquoise element just like the one found in the necklace.

For the purse and shoes I had a couple options. I have a light brown suede bootie for the cooler spring days. The only thing you need to make sure to do it waterproof your shoes! The melting snow and rainy weather is your shoe’s worst nightmare! For the warmer days I chose a strappy brown leather cork sandal. It makes summer feel that much closer, doesn’t it? For the purse I chose a faux leather brown over the shoulder purse with a tassel that brings in the elements of the necklace.

This outfit is perfect for a lunch with friends or even date night with your special someone! It gives off this cool girl vibe while still looking polished and put together.