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The Esquire Style Blog’s 16 Fall Trends

September 20, 2010 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

The Esquire Style Blog’s 16 Trends for Fall 2010

GQ went first with 21 fall trends, and 200 slides in an epic clickfest.  Now it’s Esquire’s turn to chip in.  Less clicking though.  And that’s good.  Is it an intentional flick at GQ that the fantastic Esquire Style Blog makes repeated mention of how streamlined and cut down their picks are?  Or that there’s only a few slides in their slide show?  Doubtful.  But it shows the differences between the two publications.  Click below for their picks, then head back this way for our take and affordable options for some of the best.

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The Esquire Style Blog’s 16 Fall trends with the official Dappered.com Take

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1. Tailored Denim – NO.  Why not just wear Levi’s 514s?  Why the cuffs?
2. Combat Boots – NO.  Slim work boots like these instead.
3. Camel – YES.  My opinion is changing largely because of this coat.
4. Flannel Suiting – YES.  And even Express has one.
5. Orange – YES.  Just not in the two weeks before Halloween Mr. Festive.
6. Monk Strap Shoes – YES.  Came back a few years ago.  Still going strong.  But extremely tough to find affordable versions.  These from Aldo are $100.
7. Plaid – YES. Must be tailored.  And like this jacket, it’s risky.
8. Tweed in other places – YES. It’s a great fabric.  Why limit it to blazers?
9. The Upland Look – NO. Not easy to do.  Could make you look too old.
10. Fair Isle Sweaters – NO. I can’t get on board.  It’s the original Coogi sweater.
11. Duffel Coats – NO. Looks great sometimes.  Usually just too fussy.
12. Chunky Sweaters – NO. Slim it down.  Unless it’s a high neck stay warm piece like these.
13. Shearling – UNDECIDED. Brad Pitt could pull it off.  Can you?  (I couldn’t)
14. Purple – YES. But in limited amounts.  Like the Lands’ End Canvas necktie you see down there…
15. Army/Military – YES. But also in limited amounts.  Don’t be a wannabe if you don’t serve.
16.Varsity Jackets – NO. Because High School shouldn’t have been the best years of your life.

As always, your turn.  Agreements, disagreements, and additions go in the comments section below.

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Comments

  1. Bryan says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Good list, I mostly agree. Though I kinda like the look of some of their “chunky” sweaters. I think it is treading a fine line, but I bet some of those would look good under a jacket on a cool fall day.

    “3. Camel – YES. My opinion is changing largely because of this coat.”

    Is the coat itself changing your opinion, or the look on the model’s face “You will buy this jacket or I KEEL YOU!!” Even has the leather gloves ready.

  2. Joe says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Ha! Yes… he does have an unnecessarily murderous look on his face. And the leather gloves are nice. But mainly, it’s the coat…

  3. Chris says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    The coat is nice and its classic. But I think the editor is talking about camel on other pieces of wardrobe, specifically I think he’s talking about suits. I haven’t seen anyone with a camel color suit but I think it’s a nice look. Finding an affordable one is gonna be the problem…

  4. Emmanuel says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Lol @ fair isle being the original Coogi!!!

  5. Seth says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    A purple v-neck sweater or tie with a gray suit is a great look, just make sure it’s a deep purple not a pastel.

  6. Matt says

    September 21, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Over the last few months i have been surprised by esquire. 1) Many of those slides were extremely simular to GQ, and 2) Alot of the stuff they recommend i just dont like. Anyone else?

  7. Andrew says

    September 21, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Matt, I completely agree with you. I took a look at the slideshow and saw maybe one or two things I SORT of liked. For the most part it all seems very forced — Bring old styles back just for the sake of doing it. It all looks very upper-crust and I don’t think most guys are going to wear a plaid suit, tailored denim or a purple turtlneck.

    I think the slideshow represents the constant battle between ‘stylish’ and ‘fashionable,’ this slideshow being the latter.

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