Here I am again for my second round, in our new Sunday format. It is therefore up to me to present to you what has made me vibrate these last few days.
On the agenda: an accessible stylistic upgrade
Ezy white pants - Uniqlo
You can see it in the cover photo: I have developed a chronic addiction to wearing white pants.
It's quite simple, almost every morning when I put on my clothes, I come to the same conclusion: with white pants, it would be even better.
Whether to make a competition monochrome with neutral tones
Watch for example here how Alessandro Squarzi
Although it can quickly lose interest with pieces that are too dark
When we want to try it for the first time, we generally opt for classic white jeans, with a slim cut for two reasons:
- Denim brings the touch of relaxation needed to make the piece more versatile, to be worn with a sweatshirt or a sartorial outfit.
- The slim cut is reassuring, since we remain within the current standard to counterbalance the "risk" that we already take with such a marked and still too unusual piece.
The nugget that I present to you here has neither. And yet that is the whole point of it.
A simple, beautiful cotton twill, a loose carrot fit, and you have a great twist on the classic white jean. Photo from the Uniqlo 2019 Lookbook.
For around forty euros, this white model from Uniqlo's Ezy range elevates my outfits thanks to its cut which takes me off the beaten track of slim fit:
- It allows me to play with volumes and therefore easily obtain more stylish outfits even with basics,
- Its "7/8th" length allows you to keep a slender silhouette despite its fullness,
- It offers comfort that almost makes me forget to take it off to sleep at night.
All while keeping all the interest of white pants for your wardrobe, which I have already described above.
Have I ever told you about the magic that white pants bring to a monochrome palette of neutral tones? Here, the loose carrot cut adds a twist to this magic.
Whether to respect a budget or to experiment with the joys of tomato sauce stains on white canvas at a lower cost, this strong piece is excellent for enhancing the style of your wardrobe.
Why this brand?
We have already said it many times at BonneGueule: in the entry-level segment, Uniqlo 's quality/price ratio is almost unbeatable. The pieces will necessarily lack charm compared to a mid-range equivalent, but selvedge jeans or a suitable 100% merino knit for less than 50 euros are rarely found elsewhere.
For my part, I also see Uniqlo as a very good playground: the more marked collections such as the collaboration with JW Anderson allow you to have fun by accessing strong pieces on a limited budget.
I must still warn you: Uniqlo would benefit from being as impeccable in terms of ethics as on their clothes. But this is a subject to which we will return shortly.
Blue Lotus T-shirt - Maison Cornichon
When you don't have time to iron a shirt in the morning, you often end up quickly putting on a t-shirt.
When we have time, we sometimes end up putting on a t-shirt underneath to wear it open.
In both situations, this t-shirt is your friend.
On this subject, I have long been a purist: for me, under a shirt worn open, it has always been a white t-shirt or nothing. Finally, in this second case, we can close the shirt.
For what ? Because such a look with a colored t-shirt is rarely successful in my eyes. Either it will clash with the color of the shirt, or it will be too dark and will cause a contrast that will not be the best. Because the latter will always look less elegant than a combination with a white t-shirt.
Here, the colors of the shirt and t-shirt are not wrongly chosen per se. But if they had been reversed, this contrast would have been much more successful. Photo from Uniqlo's 2019 lookbook.
This is also a basic rule to follow for successful first layering: always start from the lightest piece towards the darkest.
It's still more coherent, isn't it? Photo also taken from the Uniqlo lookbook.
This rule was therefore quite absolute in my eyes, and the nugget that I am going to tell you about proved the opposite to me.
For the record, it's by preparing the looks in which we will present our April clothes to you
Its sky blue color is just light enough to work under a blue denim, chambray, or even oxford shirt.
When your t-shirt is lighter than the shirt but still within the same color range, it is a great exception to the rule.
As for its Jersey, which draws on more than 50 years of know-how, it offers a vintage relief which is welcome in all these possible texture games.
Very few blue t-shirts can offer you such a cutting-edge material, leading to texture plays like this.
In short, he won me over. So it was important for me to share it with you.
Why this brand?
Because it's good, because it's beautiful, and because it's good: despite a high price, their t-shirts last over time with materials and colors that are light years away from the rendering of a very smooth t-shirt from the fast fashion brand.
If you want to make your first purchase of a durable, quality t-shirt, I recommend Maison Cornichon without hesitation.
Navy jogging pants - Monoprix
Here, we tend to fall into homewear, which should just as easily have a place in our clothing expenses as what we wear outside the home: what's the point of feeling good in clothes that make us look good all the time? all day long, only to end up in a pair of Spongebob shorts once you get home?
Beyond being a question of personal taste, not neglecting your interior clothing allows you not to be caught off guard in the event of a surprise visit from your grandmother.
However, it is natural that we are less inclined to spend a significant budget on it, compared to what we would spend on a job interview.
If you buy your suits in the mid-range, this €22,725 bathrobe from The Rake might be for next time.
And that’s where this jogging comes in for me:
- Its navy blue color gives it a certain sobriety which breaks with the very "sportswear" aspect that other jogging pants can have,
- Its slim cut makes it a stylish piece, which fully deserves its place in a casual wardrobe,
- Its cotton jersey is extremely comfortable, believe my experience.
All for around thirty euros.
Oh yes, a magical bonus that you won't find everywhere. Even less for this price.
A source of serenity, which I can no longer do without on my joggers.
Zipped pockets.
Whether going to buy bread at the bakery, running errands, or running with my belongings in my pockets to the gym, the presence of zipped pockets has made these jogging pants essential for my home evenings. So I'm sure it can be just as useful to you.
Moreover, I also took great pleasure in wearing it with a dark sweatshirt and a camel coat: so you can also reinterpret it as you wish when you are outside your secret garden.
A pair of jogging pants, a woolen coat, and you're the best-dressed man in the entire queue at the local bakery. Photo taken from Brunello Cucinelli's AW17 lookbook.
Why this brand?
Monoprix surprised BonneGueule eight years ago with basics with a very reasonable quality/price ratio. Nowadays, this is not always the case but there are always good surprises between two aisles of jams.
To find your way around, you will need to keep an eye on the composition labels and the thickness of the jersey, without forgetting to put things into perspective based on the price you pay. But when it comes to jogging, I can tell you that the way is clear.
