Winter has left us finally, which means in the usual almost-relevant fashion we better present Trend The Consequences Autumn Winter Ultimate Outfit 2014/2015.
It hasn't been a terribly bracing winter and autumn was probably damp but entirely forgettable. To compensate for the blandness of the seasons the clothes had to step it up the extravagant, while remaining sartorially appropriate (manket anyone?). Considering the incredible reactions we've had this season we actually had to think more carefully about what not to include, particularly as we can be sweaty men and so needed to regulate our core temperature during the late-winter thawing.
As you've probably been able to guess we chose Russian hats on top, orange Turtle necks on the torso, accessorised with sunglasses, and finished with sporty but formal shoes.
Level Of Warmth
In spite of the inexorable February warmth creeping in we were actually very comfortable inside and out. Due to the now trusted high performance base layer worn with the turtle neck not only were our nipples hidden to prudish levels but we appeared (though weren't) sweat frthey'r all while operating at an extreme level of performance not normally associated with a man in a turtle neck.
| We looked like the opposite of this guy, nipply speaking |
Interactions With The Common Man
This happened a number of times, be it to see what sunglasses looked like or because of fluffy hats, they just couldn't get enough of our warming grace. The common man doesn't notice turtle necks though, which suggests he doesn't appreciate the blank canvas a neck offers for fashionable folded nylon. Anyway, we met a few men and usually they wanted to try out our items. As were in the big city we let them without hesitation not wishing to risk "a slap".
| Hand raised to strike me, hopefully he won't ask for the turtle neck as well :( |
Clearly the man above is actually just happy to be involved in the trend. In reality, everyone loved everything we did and we found a number of hug related bruises the next day.
One man stood out and doesn't deserve to be mentioned under the Common Man heading, but alas there is no way I am creating another section to discuss more men.
| What is that draped tastefully across his neck? |
Yes, one admirable and handsome gentleman brought his own turtle neck to the party and look how much more content with life he looks than the rest. It's not often you get someone giving such a sanguine yet understated thumbs up, wow!
Areas For Caution
One lass seemed to hassle us throughout the evening, each time trying to take our glasses while insisting we didn't have a blog (we do though durr). This was certainly due to the irresistible nature of our nipple free chests; be sensible with your nipple free chests gentlemen.
| Clearly the glasses don't work without the sporty formal shoes and fluffy hat |
Another unexpected, though obvious with hindsight, thing to consider before dressing as we did is that the AW1415 collection can actually make you inordinately happy.
| They really are fun items to wear |
Finally, wearing sunglasses in a night club can make you feel invincible.
| The disconnected feeling of sunglasses in a dark room |
This is definitely a seasonal collection worth trying out and only the turtle neck required shopping in a different country. Watch out for TTC AW1516 as we will probably be wearing all this again saving us money (we seriously need to) and disappointment.
