London Fashion
By: Alex Watkins
Ladies, today is your lucky day because we are about to discuss one of our favorite things: Clothes. Thanks to Cosmo, I assume you understand how to appropriately dress yourselves. But if you don’t know how to dress to impress, a good rule of thumb is to appear classier and more stylish than a typical American. Wear fur from head to toe or dress in only designer apparel such as Alexander McQueen, Prada, Gucci, Burberry, Marc Jacobs or Sears. Going to the theatre is your only time to dress down. The theatre in a Londoner’s eyes is basically like going out with your child to watch The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie. If all else fails, feel free to wear hoop skirts, seeing as they are readily available to the public and are considered a timeless fashion statement. Footwear is also important here in London because you will be walking almost everywhere. Twisting your ankle while wearing heels is very trendy, but if that isn’t your cup of tea, a nice pair of boots will be a good alternative. For those who love their trainers (that’s sneakers to us Americans) take a lesson out of your grandfather’s book and invest in a pair of New Balance.
Gents, listen up. If you have an aversion to shopping and taking time to dress well, you need to get that out of your head. If you are unsure of your style, a good place to start is by getting clothes that actually fit. Baggy clothes are a rarity in London, so this means wearing trousers (pants) that are secured around your waist. However, if your pants (underwear) are tying your whole outfit together, then it is acceptable to let your bum hang out. The next step you can take, once you know your true size, is purchasing either a blazer or a suit. Peacoats are a must during the winter, and you can never go wrong with a nice pair of dress shoes or boots. Glasses are also in style, and regardless of whether they are eyeglasses or sunglasses, go for frames that look more old-timey and hipster. If you really want your style to be 20/20, be bold and get yourself a monocle. You’ll stop people dead in their tracks.
By: Alex Watkins
Ladies, today is your lucky day because we are about to discuss one of our favorite things: Clothes. Thanks to Cosmo, I assume you understand how to appropriately dress yourselves. But if you don’t know how to dress to impress, a good rule of thumb is to appear classier and more stylish than a typical American. Wear fur from head to toe or dress in only designer apparel such as Alexander McQueen, Prada, Gucci, Burberry, Marc Jacobs or Sears. Going to the theatre is your only time to dress down. The theatre in a Londoner’s eyes is basically like going out with your child to watch The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie. If all else fails, feel free to wear hoop skirts, seeing as they are readily available to the public and are considered a timeless fashion statement. Footwear is also important here in London because you will be walking almost everywhere. Twisting your ankle while wearing heels is very trendy, but if that isn’t your cup of tea, a nice pair of boots will be a good alternative. For those who love their trainers (that’s sneakers to us Americans) take a lesson out of your grandfather’s book and invest in a pair of New Balance.
Gents, listen up. If you have an aversion to shopping and taking time to dress well, you need to get that out of your head. If you are unsure of your style, a good place to start is by getting clothes that actually fit. Baggy clothes are a rarity in London, so this means wearing trousers (pants) that are secured around your waist. However, if your pants (underwear) are tying your whole outfit together, then it is acceptable to let your bum hang out. The next step you can take, once you know your true size, is purchasing either a blazer or a suit. Peacoats are a must during the winter, and you can never go wrong with a nice pair of dress shoes or boots. Glasses are also in style, and regardless of whether they are eyeglasses or sunglasses, go for frames that look more old-timey and hipster. If you really want your style to be 20/20, be bold and get yourself a monocle. You’ll stop people dead in their tracks.