The Bowtied One's Fall Picks for Guys! A list for guys or the ladies dress them.

     Wow! Where did summer go?  It's getting cooler,the leaves are beginning to change, and suddenly you are beginning to realize that you either hate all of your fall clothes, or that you don't really have a fall wardrobe, or your fed up with your man looking like a lumberjack.  Well never fear! QtheBowtiedOne has put together his list of must haves for guys for the colder months ahead.
  O.k. guys! I'm going to make this easy for you.  It's a simple list and dont break your wallet.  Looking like a J. Crew or a Ralph Lauren is all cute, and a bit pretentious, but I'd rather eat and pay my grown folk bills than pay 140.00 for an Oxford dress shirt.  So shop around and find the deals and if if the fit isn't exactly there, go visit a dry cleaner, most do alterations and they can give you that perfect fit so you'll look like a million bucks without spending that.
Alright, I got distracted, THE LIST!

1. A Corduroy Blazer. Navy, tan, or brown.  They go with everything,, easy to layer, look hot. and chic.   Guys remember when buying a blazer that if it doesn't fit in the shoulders DO NOT BUY IT! Its a very expensive and difficult alteration to fix that.  Put that ill fitting blazer down and find one that fits you properly.   Here's your check list so you know your blazer fits. The sleeves should hit right at the top of the wrist and with your arms straight down you should just be able to cup the bottom of the jacket.  You should have enough room in it to be able to wear a sweater over a shirt if you wanted to and it not look bulky.   I love these blazers cause you can dress them up or down. Wear it with a proper dress shirt or an Oxford. Khakis or jeans. Perfect.
2.Dark blue jeans.   I prefer straight leg cause they look best with dress shoes and I rarely wear sneakers, but when I'm feeling sporty, I know I'll look good.   One great pair of plain non distressed jeans will get you very far.  They hold their color and look more expensive than they may be.  I've never paid over 60.00 for a pair of jeans and I'll shoot myself in the face before I do.  the trick is not how much you spend, but once again the FIT.  Try on a bunch of different pairs, brands, and fits and bring  either your most honest friend or your enemy so when you find that right fit even they can't find a fault.   Don't be shy, buy a few pairs if the price is right, that way if shit happens to your jeans you don't have to cut a bitch, you know you have 5 more of the same size and cut in your closet. DON"T JUDGE ME!
3. A nice suit. NOT BLACK. better choices are grey, navy, even brown.  I'm tiny so the slim/skinny are the only suits that don't make me look like I'm wearing my dad's hand me down suit.  You aleready got your guidelines for the jacket, here's your fitting guide for the pants.  Don't try to be bigger or smaller than you really are.  If you have a 32 in waist don't squeeze into 30 and if you have a 38 inch waist don't get a 40.  Get the size that fits you right now..  The pant leg should break right at the top of your dress shoes.   Did I mention to BRING YOUR DRESS SHOES WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO SHOPPING FOR A SUIT.  How are you going to judge how you will look when in your ratty sneaks? Unless you will be wearing your sneakers with your suit.  Which can work.   If you are of this persuasion the sneakers of choice are good old fashioned Chuck Taylors. Done.
4. A great cardigan.  Color of choice navy or tan.  You can wear throughout fall and winter and into spring if they are light. Pair with a dress shirt, t-shirt, oxford, remember that cord balzer you have ? Perfect always.  I found a cardigan on sale at H&M and I loved it so much, I bought it in every color.

5. A bulky comfy sweater.  If you see a great bulky warm sweater grab it! I'm currently on the hunt for a fisherman's sweater.   You want something for those days when you want to look casual yet comfy and pulled together.  you can pull it on grab your scarf and pea coat and know you look good.

6. Leather loafers.  I love loafers cause they are so versitile.   Black, brown, or tan.  I prefer brown because I love the way the color gets as you break them in.  When shopping for loafers, go after you've to work or on your feet.  That way if your feet swell then you are getting the size that will take that into account.  But remeber as you wear them they will loosen up so go a little snug.
7.Good fitting dress shirts.   There is no excuse for an ill fitting dress shirt.  there are so many cuts and fits to choose from now a days.  For most I think the slim fit is best.  They taper in on the sides and don't do that annoying bunching thing quite as bad as some of the other fits.  If you have a bunch of dress shirts at home that just don't fit you the way you'd like.  Once again hit up your dry cleaners and get them altered. To take a shirt in a little bit is a pretty inexpensive fix. BTW the sleeve should reach just below your wrist.
8.A navy coat.  Find a pea coat, fisherman's jacket, whatever in navy, you'll get fine.   Great and easy to wear with layers and warm.
   So these are my must haves for guys.  Don't worry ladies I haven't forgotten about you all. Your list is coming up.  So stay tuned!