WE ARE YOUNG

PHOTOGRAPHER // Rachel Richard

HAIR & MAKEUP // Britney Cooper & Claire Manet

TALENT // Kris Clason, Taylor Tunis, and Nick McGee 

We Are Young" Style Guide

Ditch the denim and go for a colored cotton trouser. I choose to put the guys in different shades of a cotton trouser. camel colors are always the easy standard it seems for guys, but be willing to try a gray or if you are really feeling trendy one day, go for a bold color. The bonus is that a cotton trouser can be found at different price points depending on your budget. I scored a green pair from Old Navy at a inexpensive sale price. You can wear them with a fitted blazer, cardigan or even a basic V neck shirt like I put on Taylor. Mix it up gentleman.

Spring and Summer you have to wear color, "pop of color" or "color blocking" are the buzz words for the warm weather seasons. Lets face it you can't wear bright sun-bleached trousers to all events. SO go with a sleek monochromatic color scheme for your outfit. An easy way to put together a styled outfit on the run. Taylor has a simple Lacoste V neck shirt paired with a gray blazer and cotton trousers. I put Taylor in a pair of two toned Chuck Taylor shoes to add some texture to what could of been a drab outfit. To really get the attention, add a white scarf or pocket square. 

Blue is a great color for guys to wear during sunny weather. Who wouldn't want a guy in a nice shade of blue. I put Kris in a baby blue and white knit button down. Pattern! Pattern! Pattern! Kris has a bigger frame so I choose a pattern that was a little thicker. Plus a bolder pattern plays well when you pair with a neutral trouser. There aren't much layers in the looks so pay attention to the details. Roll the sleeves and unbutton a few buttons and enjoy a cocktail on a patio in a relaxed styled look.

Guy normally don't have a wide selection of specialty options to add to their look. Guys you have to add sunglasses and a stylish watch to your outfit. There are some great brands who offer a range of designs. The biggest advice is to make sure you try them on in the store. Take time to find the right shape, color, and fit. Its a good idea to have a solid black pair, wired framed style, and please pick up a tortoise shell colored pair. They go with a lot of basic looks and add a high style benefit to your look. Watches don't always have to be an expensive Rolex. Don't get me wrong I wouldn't turn one down. I always look for style over function. The watches I get the most compliments on, have been the watches that I have purchased at Urban Outfitters or Aldo. 

Give into color...don't fight the feeling guys. Even if you don't normally do color, give it a try. I put Taylor in a layered T shirt combo. Layering is a great way to give your outfit a little touch of detail. If you are like some guys who are afraid of the lighter shades of colors, get over it. Got to embrace color in your wardrobe. How silly would it look for it to be a warm spring Indianapolis day and you are the guy wearing all black. Save the darker shades for evening looks if you must. 

Cardigans are still a popular staple for spring. Some high-end designers are even using cardigans as a shirt option. The easiest way to wear a cardigan is to do it like Nick. I put him in a heather gray cardigan and layered it with a soft blue and white striped T shirt. It's all about pattern and layering of textures. You can't see in this picture but Nick is also wearing a sun-bleached pair of green shorts. All about being cool and relaxed. You could adjust the look for evening by pairing a dark denim straight leg and slip on shoe.