Morehouse Swag

by Morehouse College Senior Chase Mayo

Every year, the fall season brings enormous changes in weather, leaf color, and also style. The next few months of chaotic climate will allow men and women to be more versatile than ever with their personal style.

Often times, it can be hard for guys to differentiate themselves in a sea of boring suits, sneakers, and snapbacks. As a student living in a style capital like Atlanta, Ga., I’ve learned a little about standing out, while looking suave and relaxed.

Today on the blog, Lindsay is allowing me the privilege of giving you all a little insight about what’s in and out this season for guys at my school, Morehouse College.

  Tie, $15, thetiebar.com; Shirt, $35, The Gap; Cardigan, $65, J. Crew

IN

1. All American Polo Rugby. A clean fresh take on an old classic.

2. Gingham style shirts. Wear it for a night out with jeans and a blazer.

3. Knit ties. Dress up a suit and add some texture to your look with a knit tie and a crisp buttondown.

4. Desert Boots and Single or Double Monk Strap Shoes. These are an upgrade from your traditional Sperry's.

5. Colored Silk Pocket Squares. What better way to show your personality than with a colored or printed silk pocket square? Set yourself apart from the crowd by adding a pocket square.

6. Wristwear. Have your wrists showcase more than just a watch. Don’t be lazy, but don’t over-do it.

OUT

1. Bootcut Jeans. Unless you’re out working on a farm or you’re dressing up for Halloween you shouldn’t be seen out in boot cuts. It’s all about slim straight.

2. True Religion Jeans. With the recent emergence of Atlanta-based rapper 2Chainz, more and more people are being seen around ATL wearing gaudy True Religion jeans. Stop. 2Chainz can stay. Those jeans cannot.

3. Gucci Belts. Everyone has them in ATL. How expensive can they be? The simpler, the better. No need to have 1,000 logos on a 3-foot strip of leather.

Pocket Square, $15, thetiebar.com; tie, $75, Brooks Brothers; sweater, vintage, J. Crew

  

Left: Desert Boot, $90, clarksoriginals.com, Middle: Shoes, $3, Salvation Army; watch, Patek Phillipe, stylist’s own; beads, $20, isolatedart.com; wristwear, stylist’s own leather shoelace, Sperry’s, Right: Desert Boots, $90, clarksoriginals.com; watch, stylist’s own, Timex; wrist wear, stylist’s own, Polo Rugby and Vineyard Vines.

What do you think of my suggestions? What do guys dress like at your school? Leave a comment below.