Age appropriate streetwear??!?!?

Originally Posted by bant

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less ridiculous than some dude in his 30s wearing affliction t shirts and an untucked dress shirt.

Not less, as.

When did 30 become old?

lefty

I'd check out the recent Esquire with the Fake Mcqueen article. Baracuta jackets, Leather jackets, casual motorcycle styled jackets, windbreakers, fairly classic designed jeans, etc. I don't think you can go wrong with alot of these looks no matter what you age.

Check out what old man Baron wears.

Originally Posted by Soph

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I'd check out the recent Esquire with the Fake Mcqueen article. Baracuta jackets, Leather jackets, casual motorcycle styled jackets, windbreakers, fairly classic designed jeans, etc. I don't think you can go wrong with alot of these looks no matter what you age.

Agreed.

Good article.

lefty

This man for his age does his style streetwear very well, I think. I appreciate his individual style. Photo from the Sartorialist

Originally Posted by The_Foxx

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As you guys in this section of the forum are the experts on streetwear, I ask for your help-- this is gettin harder!!

WHAT is considered age-approp streetwear for a guy in his 30s? I'm looking for some specific examples for ideas, pictures, etc. I'm a big fan of skull print tshirts, diesel, etc. but I'm pretty sure I can only really wear this stuff underneath another shirt, sorta like Gregory House, MD does.

Street/ casual is getting harder for me to decide what looks "right," going to the club is somewhat easier I think (basically loafers with hardware and long sleeve graphic buttondown shirt)

help!!
Judging from your "clubwear," you seem to be looking for advice on how to dress as an aging Amjack. This might not be the right place to ask these questions unless you are very open to changing your whole style.

Originally Posted by Maharlika

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This man for his age does his style streetwear very well, I think.
If your idea of streetwear is to closely approximate the look of a homeless person, yeah he seems pretty good at that.

Otherwise, I would agree to look at Baron and berlin for inspiration. Their palettes are quite different but both have some great casual looks

So much depends on context. Profession, social groups, the event, the weather, local tastes, etc. Add to that your own personality and continuity of style. IMO, profession is going to play a huge role, because if you're a banker and go home to put on your "street uniform" it won't work. If you're a cinematographer you have less of a jump to make.

Agreed on the aging Amjack but was waiting for someone else to go first. If the OP wakes up one day and wonders what the hell he was thinking, my advise would be just to go to solid colors for a while.

Originally Posted by lefty

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Not less, as.

When did 30 become old?

lefty

i guess that's up for debate. 30 isn't too old - i'm 28. you're never young enough where you can get away with looking like am amjack d-bag - but when you're in your 30s you should know better.

I think what bant meant is if you're in your 30s -- you can't dress like a frat boy like smooth504ny who wears affliction and ed hardys. When I see men in their 30s wearing Abercrombie and Fitch t-shirts/cargo shorts, it just doesn't look right.

Originally Posted by gdl203

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If your idea of streetwear is to closely approximate the look of a homeless person, yeah he seems pretty good at that.

Ohh I think that man's look and style is brilliant! It just looks effortless and natural on him. I think he's one of the buyers for Ralph Lauren. I'm not a fan of predictable, contrived look-- that's for MC. Streetwear should be fun, imaginative and creative!

I immediately thought of the owner of Abercrombie. 61 years old wearing those ridiculous clothes, and thinking he's "cool". I guess he's rich enough that people are paid to tell him how amazing he is. Read the first paragraph of this though... He sounds like a complete tool.
http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2006/01/24/jeffries/

I really think this is on spot--

Originally Posted by Maharlika

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Ohh I think that man's look and style is brilliant! It just looks effortless and natural on him. I think he's one of the buyers for Ralph Lauren. I'm not a fan of predictable, contrived look-- that's for MC. Streetwear should be fun, imaginative and creative!
That's pretty cool that he works for Ralph Lauren. I thought he'd be a painter! I liked that guys style, and I agree with you on appreciating creativity. I think most men prefer to wear safer styles, but it's great when one is able to break outside of that and still retain a masculine and modern edge.

Originally Posted by jkennett

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I immediately thought of the owner of Abercrombie. 61 years old wearing those ridiculous clothes, and thinking he's "cool". I guess he's rich enough that people are paid to tell him how amazing he is. Read the first paragraph of this though... He sounds like a complete tool.
http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2006/01/24/jeffries/
Foxx didn't sound quite that bad to me, but I see the resemblance in style.