Ahead of the Trend: Fashion Trends to Watch for in 2014

As the New Year unfolds, it is time to start looking for the newest items to add to your wardrobe. As with most years, there are certain fashion trends that are expected to dominate the fashion industry in the upcoming year. If you want to stay up-to-date with these latest trends, you may need to add several new pieces to your wardrobe over the next several weeks. To help you shop for the right clothing, here is a look at the top fashion trends to watch for in 2014.

Floral Prints

Believe it or not, floral prints are making a big splash this year in male fashion. This style is likely to be most popular during the spring and summer months. Now I know what you’re thinking. But before you gawk thinking Hawaiian prints out of style, consider this: aviators, penny loafers, and fedoras were also once a thing of the past. Fashion trends are cyclical, so as long as you can match your old school floral with well-fit slacks and a nice jacket, you’re in the clear!

Slim Slacks

Gone are the days of the baggy pants and torn jeans that once flooded the market thanks to such brands as Abercrombie and JNCO. This year’s style is straight, slim or boot cut pants. Men’s shoes are becoming a more important focal pant in a man’s casual attire, so your pants shouldn’t hide them.

While these pants would look great with any suit jacket, men this year are topping slacks off with a bulkier, layered look on the top. Consider wearing slacks with a nice shirt, topped off with a larger knit sweater.

Double-Breasted Blazer

If you are looking to buy a suit or blazer this year, opt for the double-breasted jacket. This type of jacket has already begun flooding the male runway. When it comes to colors for your suit or jacket, brown seems to be a dominate color and is the color expected to be worn by top celebrities at red carpet events. All-black suits that include touches of white trim are also very popular this year.

Clean Shaven Look
Beards and mustaches seem to always come and go in the fashion industry. This year the clean-shaven look is back in style, so it may be time to whip out the old razor (or buy a new) and shave off that extra stubble. Old hairstyles, like the slicked-back, wet hair look is also making a comeback.

Men’s Hand Bags

The number of men using hand bags to tote their stuff has been steadily increasing over the past several years. This year, the hang bag has become a more practical, professional-looking item, as backpacks look too clunky and too bulky for tablets and shrinking laptops. Whether you are heading to the office, to the gym, or to a meeting, a big, boxy leather bag is the best accessory to store your necessities. These great bags can hold everything from your laptop to your sneakers, and are in high demand this year in the fashion world.

Adding just a few of these great new looks to your wardrobe can really help you maintain a current and modern look. If you are a big or tall man and have trouble finding the type of clothing you like, be sure to shop at a store that specializes in clothing for big and tall men. This will help you find the right clothes that fit you perfectly and look great. Shopping at a store specifically for you will help you create the perfect look for 2014.