IYAAJAY // MENS STYLE BLOG: August 2017

OOTD / START FT TOPSHOP, TOPMAN AND FENTY X PUMA // IYAAJAY

August 23, 2017

start making sense tee - Tee & Cake @ Topshop (shop here)

double ring belt - Topshop (shop here)

extreme rip jeans - Topman (shop here)

camo creepers - FENTY X Puma (shop here)

I love a good graphic tee, and they now seem to be in abundance on the high street thanks to brands such as Gucci, Dior etc for reviving the huge plastered on logos, slogans and just about anything you can imagine beamed across yourself. When it comes to them, I've got to be able to pair it with atleast a few different options, sensible for work (yep, even with my wicked sense of humour, I've even said no to a few) and also is something I would probably say, which is why I love this one.

I got a fair few comments to my instagram about why I bought tees etc from Topshop, and I won't lie, but I love the fit of them better than some of the Topman ones. They have that ease about the material and shaping which means I can chuck them on and go, and I know that ill be comfortable for the day. I mean most guys let their girlfriends steal tees and hoodies so why can't I snag one back from the girls with a couple of tees? I think also guys are probably terrified to admit they've bought items for themselves from Topshop or other stores, but honestly, who knows unless you say? If you love it, then wear it with confidence and ignore what everyone else says!

For such a statement tee, I thought id break out probably the ballsiest shoes I own, which are the Camo Creepers from Fenty x Puma, which I still adore to this day and I'm also eyeing up in the double style (check them out here) which would make for a totally out- there choice!

What do you think of this look? What would you pair these pieces with? Let me know below or on social media using #IYAAJAY or tag me in your inspired photos.

Until next time,

Jay

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OOTD / 3 STRIPES FT ADIDAS @ TOPSHOP // IYAAJAY

August 16, 2017

california tshirt - Adidas @ Topshop (click here)

Everyone loves a good comfy casual tee don't they? When I first spotted this burgundy number at work, I couldn't not grab it! Ive been eyeing up the california tees for some time but couldn't ever decide on a colour (for a long time it was between the baby pink and baby blue, but i found it hard to pair with other items) so this bold shade of red was a real no brainer for me to include. I went for the size 16 which works out at a mens XL (Adidas' at Topshop is considered unisex, so no complaining guys when you taken in there, you can look too!) so its a little slouchy but also has the sporty vibe its perfect for. I took it pretty easy styling them with smart cropped joggers and trainers for a streetwear inspired look that'll be perfect for casual days without looking like a total slob (we all have our days right?) With this colour choice too, it'll look great paired under darker grey plaid shirts, dark denim, and all the autumnal shades like khaki etc, which means its perfect for the winter wardrobe too.

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Jay

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OOTD / WIDE LEG FT ALL SAINTS AND DIOR HOMME // IYAAJAY

August 07, 2017

pico trousers - All Saints (click here)

jefris oversized tee - All Saints (click here)

blacktie sunglasses - Dior Homme (click here)

Smarter wear doesn't have to be boring. There, I said it. Everyone fell into that bandwagon of relying on the same pieces but Ive finally broken that rule and gone the total opposite way. With the 90s trend becoming huge again for AW17, oversized smarter wear is becoming a key trend such as cropped trousers in a wider leg and more oversized styling to draw it together.

Both these pieces are from All Saints and pair effortlessly within my wardrobe which is now a huge key part in my purchases after clearing out my wardrobe for the 2nd time this year (yep, i know, I'm a hoarder) The oversized tee looks amazing paired with super spray jeans and boots for a more indie take on dressing, and the wide leg trousers will look great paired with an oversized sweatshirt and Vans for a newer take on street style without looking too try hard.

What do you think of this look? What would you pair these pieces with? Let me know below or on social media using #IYAAJAY or tag me in your inspired photos.