BMCSTYLE: May 13, 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

SUIT AND TIE

I honestly cannot believe I just used that title. Shame on me! But hey, I gotta make sure these Google searches work in my favor! Business/Hood mentality. So, you should all know by now, my passion for fashion oozes from my pores no matter what kind of environment I may be in. With that being said, while I am a slave to Corporate America by day, the fashionista inside of me cannot and will not be contained at work. In fact, at one of my very first branch meetings, a coworker wrote down "Bernadette = High Fashion" on his notepad. I mean, he was just being honest. Very observant that one is! Now that everyone has gotten to know me on a personal level and learned of my past work in the fashion industry, they can better comprehend my love affair with fashion. They now understand WHY I may be gone for a few hours, across the street, at our newly renovated-gorgeous outdoor mall, on payday. They now understand why I rarely rock the same look twice. The now understand why there are stacks of mags on my desk instead of manila folders. THEY GET ME. The best part is being able to express my true self, while inspiring an office full of fashion weary men to DRESS UP! Menswear will always be my first love, so being able to shop for my boss and coworkers is like me making sweet lemonade out of the lemons I received in 2009. Sorry, I'm still a little bitter.

I am beyond grateful for my work family and their acceptance of my sick obsession with all things fashion. They make working in Corporate America bearable. The bar in the lobby of our building makes it enjoyable. So, the lesson here kids is to make the best out of life's situations instead of complaining or wondering the oh-so-hopeless "WHY ME?!". Was that corny enough for you?? Yeah, I thought so.

My go to for a fresh/modern take on suiting is "The Ludlow Shop" at J. Crew. Fellas, trust me when I say, you cannot go wrong here! I LIIIIIIVE for a man in a well tailored suit, shirt, and tie! To keep things fresh for summer, just remember to try and pair textured ties with patterned shirts. And ALWAYS be sure to buy things that fit you perfectly! Fit makes all the difference. Here are some ideas for you RUE! Put the white shirt and tie away!!! Haha!!!