Andrew Davis Fashion Blog

The New Essentials are not the latest rock group. They’re a checklist that Andrew Davis has developed for its clients. Why is it worth reviewing this list? Because there really are unwritten rules and conventions, and there is a downside to not knowing them. Consider, for instance, the plight of the man who shows up for the day-long off-site conference in his business suit when everyone else is corporate casual. He might as well wear a sign that says, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Conversely, there’s the guy who wears khakis and a golf shirt with logo (Aiiiieeee!!!!) to a presentation…

Let’s face it guys, developing personal style can be scary.  We see these impossibly framed guys, you know the ones, — 6’2”, 140 Lbs., all arms, legs and torso – looking great in lookbooks, catalogues, and runways and although we may love the looks, we feel too intimidated to even attempt pulling it off.  So what do we do?  We fall back on “comfy” clothes and take on an attitude of just not caring. Well, let me tell you, just because you don’t care about your appearance, doesn’t mean your boss / exclusive restaurant host / girlfriend /colleagues don’t.  No…