No, I am not about to go off topic to talk
about the new, popular song “Sweater Weather,” but I guess it wouldn’t hurt to
say the song has helped bring the sweater into the minds of the men who have
listened to this popular hit(did I just go off topic?).
In high school a few of my friends and I
came up with an unofficial club on campus that we called sweater Thursday. What started as a few of my friends’ dressing
in sweaters every Thursday, grew into about forty to fifty high school boys and
girls a week, on Thursdays, wearing sweaters.
Though I’d like to think my popularity(?) played
a large part in this growth, in hindsight it’s clear there were other key
elements to this phenomenon.
Let’s face it, if you live in Southern
California, fall can be tricky with what to wear. Short shirts are too cold, and often jackets
are too warm. Let’s take a look at the
options available to us men in the sweater department, as this is the best
option when the crisp air changes.
Simple patterns, like this one here, give more of an
edge to any normal guy’s closet. Add more of a sophisticated
look by adding a collared shirt under it. This is what our
women would call the “layered look.”
And,
finally, we have the cardigan. This look is so easy it would be a crime not to
have one in your closet! Just throw a cardigan over
your favorite V-neck and you’re ready for the day. Having good style doesn’t get much simpler than that
guys! At the very least add a simple cardigan to your wardrobe, and let the
sweater journey grow from there.
