David Beckham’s second look that was simple, yet tasteful was a photo of him in the midst of some charity work. Again, he was sporting a great fitting pair of jeans with a nicely tailored t-shirt and a black and white athletic shoe. It’s a casual look that you could see any guy wearing as he walked through Central Park, bike riding on Nantucket, or hitting Sunset Strip.

One of the guys that made the “not so fashionable” list was Shia Labeouf. He was seen out on the town with his date and he was wearing an outfit that would definitely be able to disguise him without getting a second look from anyone. His ordinary black pants were wrongly paired with a button-down shirt from the “petite” section of the clothing rack. It was much too short and flared out like a smock from art class in elementary school. Shia’s baseball cap and the scruffy beard definitely completed the look.

The second casualty was a photo of Robert Pattinson. With his knit hat and the black jacket with the “too short” sleeves, he looked like a long shore man who had just been out shopping at the thrift shop. The man could use a nice pair of French Connection jeans and a shave. In any case, he should definitely keep that outfit out of the daylight, vampire or not!

In the first look, the model is wearing a navy patterned button-down shirt, which is paired with a great shade of green in a classic baseball jacket, detailed with blue and white cuffs, collar and waist band. The outfit is popped with a pair of crisp white pants that just scream “Spring”.

The second look that Timo Weiland uses the “All American” style of the baseball jacket in is with a timeless denim fabric, which is also trimmed in blue and white stripes at the waist, cuffs and collar. This time he pairs it with a trendy, medium yellow trouser. I can really can see both these looks being worn by average men with “above average” taste. Some runway styles are too unusual for real life, but both these would fit right in.

Timo Weiland also has a casual take on a suited look with this steel blue, pin-striped baggy pant that is shown with a rolled up hem and a cardigan style jacket. The black trim and sleeves on the jacket set it apart from the ordinary and bring in a “color blocking” effect. He sets off the outfit with a bright coral button-down shirt, which is the “unexpected” in the equation.

I can see where Timo Weiland’s fashions would be popular among young men, as well as those who are more mature. He manages to use the vintage classics that we all love, but adds a modern twist to keep it interesting.

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Thanks to everyone who participated! Stay tuned for our next contest.

Starting today, we will be giving away this fabulous Invicta watch. This remarkable Russian Diver timepiece begins with a highly scratch resistant round ceramic case in black for the men’s 48mm choice and white for the women’s 42mm choice.

There’s only one way to score the prize: Post a comment to this post detailing what is your favorite type of men’s jewelry. I’m really partial to cufflinks myself.

Please note contest is limited to persons in the U.S. One winner will be selected at random. Exact watch may not be available. Contest partners may send an Invicta watch of equal value.

The deadline’s Friday, February 24, 2011 at 6 pm EDT. Good luck, gents!

Skinny jeans taking a backseat—Skinny jeans and garments, typified by their extreme representative jeggings, are not exactly on their way out, but they may soon be challenged by their polar opposite. A great number of designers are already opting for wider pants in their spring lines, both in casual wear and suits. Skinny jeans had a good run in men’s fashion, countering all logic. Now it’s time for wider clothes to have their chance.

Luxury and casual mixed together—Casual chic is in right now, bringing comfortable luxury to its natural conclusion. Look for men to begin wearing luxury and casual garments at the same time

Denim workout pants—A variety of new designers are taking denim into the arena of exercise. Labels like New Balance Lifestyle and others are offering consumers a wide variety of options with denim. Even chains like Macy’s are offering denim workout and outdoor pants. Expect to see sandblasted, baja themes mixed with denim as well.

Multi-colored chukkas—These ankle-length boots made of calfskin or suede had their original surge of popularity in the 40′s and 50′s when they worn largely as casual shoes. Their reincarnation into the current decade sees them being worn in all circumstances, both casual and formal. This spring you can expect to see them in a wide variety of vibrant colors.

Unlined blazers—Wear to work over a button down, to a party, or to virtually any social gathering. Unlined blazers are versatile and can work in almost any color and paired with multiple different fabrics and accessories. This spring be sure to check out J. Lindeberg’s new line of unlined blazers.

These are some of the trends you can look for in the coming months in men’s fashion. They cover a general trajectory toward looser, wider, and more comfortable garments mixed into luxury occasions. Even items such as blazers, which have traditionally been used as formal wear, will be increasingly worn as casual accessories.

The Jenson Button collection features a wide range of merchandise specifically in support of one of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes drivers, Jenson Button. This merchandise includes specific items for men or women. Included are clothing items such as t-shirts and caps. Fans can also purchase a replica of Jenson Button’s helmet. This replica is half scale and is made of fiberglass. The Vodafone logo is prominently displayed in vinyl. The visor that comes on the helmet is tinted. The height of the helmet is almost 13 cm. Key chains are also found in the collection.

The other driver collection offered at the McLaren shop is the Lewis Hamilton collection. This collection offers some different merchandise than the Jenson Button collection. For instance, photo prints that are signed and framed are offered as part of the Lewis Hamilton Collection. These prints feature shots from four different races: Hungary 2007, Monaco 2007, US 2007 and Monaco 2008. These prints are sure to be collection’s items with their value increasing over time.

Also featured in the Lewis Hamilton collection is a replica of his helmet, using the same scale as the Jenson Button helmet. However, there is an additional option within the Lewis Hamilton collection. Shoppers may opt to purchase one that has been signed by Lewis Hamilton. Of course, the cost of the signed helmet is significantly more than just purchasing the helmet. Also there are other items such as f1 watches.

Bruno Mars’s appearance was another obvious groan-worthy occurrence. Not only does his hair, well, raise my hair, his too cool sunglasses makes me question his credibility. Really, designer sunglasses? Who are you, Jack Nicholson circa 1994? Nice suit though…

Another group that made the “worst dressed” list for me was La Vida Boheme. I get that some artists like to dress in what is representative of their own music style, but what these guys were wearing was either designed by the elephant who paints with his trunk or they were ambushed by a whole classroom full of Kindergarteners coming from the Art Room.

The duo that was photographed on the Red Carpet who topped my fashion “do” list at the Grammys was Phillip Lawrence and Ari Levine. First up, Phillip Lawrence, had the classic black tuxedo on, but kept it casual with an open neckline and no vest. Ari Levine went out on a ledge with a twist on a classic suit that was fabricated in a rich red color. They encompassed the trends of mixing casual and formal, as well as adding an unexpected color in a traditional look.

So, the moral of the story is: You can still mix formal and casual without looking sloppy and trendy doesn’t have to be over the top.

Not every hat is a good match for winter time. It goes without saying that golf visors, whether made of plastic, cotton, or straw, are useless to keep your head warm. Baseball caps, even thick ones made of wool, are also too thin to keep you warm and do not protect your ears.

Certain types of winter hats are very functional, but fail the fashion test. A beanie, regardless of its material, will keep your head warm and can protect your ears, but is very casual. Fur-lined hunting caps are a great choice if you want to stay warm and star in a Coen Brothers movie set in Minnesota, but, again, have no role in your wardrobe if you care about looking fashion-forward.

Think wool. A felt hat and wool cap are both classic winter toppers that look good at both work and play. From a functional perspective, wool is a natural fiber that is an excellent insulator. Wool also contains lanolin, which makes it naturally water repellent. This will help to keep your head dry in the parts of the country where the cold season is also the wet season.

Wool caps are typically made of woven or felted wool. Woven wool is a fabric, much like that used in wool suits. Felted wool may be smooth or rough, and is made by making a mat out of unwoven wool fibers. The traditional stiff brimmed men’s hat is usually made of felted wool, and can give you a cool, classic look. It is also warm and water repellent and its brim protects from both glare and precipitation.

Although modern technology has created a number of advanced fibers, the natural benefits of woven and felted wool are hard to beat. Plus, wool remains a fashionable winter-time material, letting you stay warm and look cool. And that’s the key to a winter hat!

Just like the country gentleman look before it, the preppy look is smart but surprisingly comfortable. It can still be a tricky look to pull off, especially if you go all out and wear all of the elements of the trend together. You may want to ease yourself in gently by picking up a polo shirt from the Fred Perry range at Debenhams, or investing in your first pair of chinos. As with any trend, the degree you buy into the look is entirely up to you and you may find that if you do wear the whole shebang at once, you end up looking like you are about to take part in a boat race rather than head out for a meal or to the shops. With this in mind, experiment with different combinations and err on the side of caution.

The staples of the preppy look are a crisp shirt buttoned down at the collar, polo shirts in classic colours, chinos and a pair of straight indigo denim jeans. You can interchange these pieces fairly easily and match with a smart but plain blazer or cable knit sweater according to the occasion. When warmer weather arrives, you can update the look very simply by swapping in a pair of smart tailored shorts.

When wearing smarter trousers, trainers just won’t wash – unless they are a very smart plimsoll – so hunt out a pair of penny loafer shoes that are casual enough for most occasions and keep them polished up – you don’t want them to bring down your look.

Consider adding final touches for this look carefully. You may want to incorporate quirky accessories such as a straw hat or a coloured silk scarf into your outfit, or spend time tying your jumper around your neck and perfecting looking into the distance.

In my search for the “best dressed” of the evening, I didn’t run into anyone that came close to that category until I ran in to the grocery store before going home. I had waited to see at least one well dressed person walk into the pub, but no such luck. As I walked by the self-checkout isle, I spotted a man in a nicely tailored, short grey wool jacket. He was wearing dark wash blue jeans and a pair of black leather loafers. His look was simple, yet pulled together nicely.

So, the moral of the story is: It doesn’t take a lot of effort to look good if you keep it simple. If “Mr. Mutton chop” had taken the time to put on a shirt that fit and a pair of pants, he would not have attracted attention for all the wrong reasons.