Everyone is crazy ‘bout a sharp dressed man…..!
As a nation, our men would not be known as hugely stylish unlike say the French or the Italian. This could be true for lots of men who think that it is completely acceptable to wear the same style jeans, suits or shirts as they did ten years ago.
I would love to say that every man I know is brave when it comes to trying new styles but this is not the case.
I have often been in company when the banter amongst the lads is bordering on the insane and I have often thought if girls insulted each other the way the guys do, there would be a lot of friendships broken.
I laugh thinking of the scenario, there are a group of us standing at the bar (it is always at the bar) and one of the girls arrives later than the rest of us.
The “banter” begins with “Was there no mirror in your house?” or “Did you keep the receipt for that dress?” You get where I am going, it wouldn’t be long before security would need to be called, or indeed an ambulance.
Apparently one of the biggest insults you can give to a man is that he is doing a “Paul Galvin” in his choice of clothes, particularly his trousers.
This completely baffles me as I adore the said Mr Galvin’s style. His signature skinny jeans and trousers were so far ahead of the possé. His once ridiculed dickie bows are now revered amongst our menfolk.
Now that Paul has retired from football and is spending most of his time with his beautiful fiancee Louise in Dublin, the baton of Kerry’s Sharpest Dressed Dude has defintely been picked up by younger brother Regi.
Regi’s daring ensembles certainly raise eyebrows amongst the uncultured or those guys wearing the same jeans ten years later.
While men certainly have it easier than us gals to dress for an occasion, this doesn’t stop them from getting it wrong sometimes. There is no occasion, including being laid out in Gleasures Funeral Home, that a shiny suit is acceptable attire.
You can tell a lot about a man by the shoes he wears! Smart shoes are a must for a man and I am not saying that the shoes must cost a small fortune.
The most important thing is that the shoes are clean and polished. An entire outfit can be destroyed if the footwear is sloppy.
Sharp undressed man…Orlagh’s male style icon, David Beckham.
Here, in the beautiful town of Tralee, men are spoiled for choice with menswear stores; Ryle Menswear, Suits Select and Sean Hussey all offer up to the minute styles so guys get yourselves in there!
If you would like to try a bespoke suit, then a visit to Salingers Bespoke in Cork is a must!
My personal male style icon has to be David Beckham, he never gets it wrong, I even liked the now infamous sarong. He is the role model in the style stakes for many cool guys.
His tailored suits, crisp shirts and let’s not forget the underwear campaigns are all reasons for this little obsession of mine and I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on his wife’s wardrobe either.
Mind you her handbags are probably the only items that would fit!
Until next time,
Stay stylish
Orlagh xx
