Fashion Memo
Worst blunders in men's fashion: Get rid of trucker caps, bracelets &ill-fitting suits
Jun 20, 2010 | 9:13 am
Trucker hats balanced on the top of the head makes fashion expert Sarah Rutson'sskin crawl
Button your jacket; it takes 20 pounds off your silhouette, says Tom Ford
Snoopy Dogg pulls off a fur look; most men don't
Menswear magazine, a new publication from the fashion gurus at Condé Nast, recently polled experts on the worst blunders in men's fashion. Among our favorite "worsts":
- "Trucker caps. As soon as I see one and the way they are worn, perched and balancing on top of the head, it makes my skin crawl. Hate it! Hate it! — Sarah Rutson, Lane Crawford
- "I prefer a man not to wear bracelets or rings. As a general rule, simplicity is always best." — Bruno Cucinelli
- "Button your jacket. It takes 20 pounds off your silhouette." — Tom Ford
- "Trying too hard. Still, there are some rules that I never break: Formal shoes must always be worn with socks, tie knots should never be too big or wide and never wear black shoes with a brown suit." — Andrea Perrone, Brioni
- "Fur coats. This look has only been pulled off by Snoop Dog and men in the tundra." — Eddy Chai, Odin
- "Buying a suit — and thinking it is a track suit! A suit is to be tailored, sharp and smart, not big enough to do cartwheels in." — Dean and Dan Caten, Dsquared
- "Wearing jeans with everything, including tailored jackets, as a way of expressing your individuality — when everyone else is doing exactly the same thing." — Robert Bryan, author, American Fashion Menswear

The boldest style is the Abbie Boot, which has an extended and scalloped front. According to the release, the embroidery is inspired by bluebonnets.Photo courtesy of Kendra Scott
The Sarah Boot moves the scalloping to the embroidery and features the same moon phase designs over the foot.Photo courtesy of Kendra Scott
The men's boots are simpler and look more work-ready, although this suede begs to differ.Photo courtesy of Kendra Scott