Fashion vs Style

Apparently there's a difference in New Yorkers.  You've got your "Upstate boys" and then you've got your "Garden City boys."  I didn't know there was a difference until recently.  My lovely friend from Garden City has informed me that the "Upstate boys" don't actually know style.  They only follow trends and fashion.

Like Ralph Lauren said: "...Fashion is over quickly.  Style is forever."  True words of wisdom.

Upstate Boy:
Ed Hardy EVERYTHING, I mean honestly, that whole "tattoo" look isn't cool. It's trashy to the max. I wouldn't wear it to sleep.
Get those damn designer sunglasses off of your face.  Those were made for women and GAY BOYS.  Nothing against homosexuality at all, but if you're straight and trying to rock Dolce's, we have a problem.  I don't even wear Dolce's.  I reserve my face for Ray Ban's and Coco Chanel's.  Men, try Ray Ban's and Costa del Mar.  Don't forget the Vineyard Vines croakies!
White belts... I don't even want to get started on this subject.  Does a white belt really EVER say "formal" or really anything other than "Oh, hello. I don't actually know how to dress, I just buy what Guess is advertising as the "in" thing right now."  White belts do NOT go with anything formal UNLESS it is SIMPLE and matches your white DRESS shoes.  Belts and shoes, they match.  They should always match.  Stick with a simple Brooks Brothers brown or tan belt or Vineyard Vines.  Simple, classic, southern. 
Sperry Topsiders:  Do I need to mention that the CLASSIC style is the best.  Tan and brown.  These colors are neutral and classic.  You don't even need to worry about your Vineyard Vines or Brooks Brothers belt not matching, because trust me, they will.  Do not, for the love of God, buy Sperry's that are not even really BOAT shoes.  That is what the Sperry Topsider was made for.  Water.  You want to look classic, preppy, sailing club.  Sperry's should be a neutral color that match your tan/brown belt.  Don't buy black ones that aren't even really the classic Sperry look.  Put it this way, buying that is like buying a girl something in the color that is least complimentary to her and is the trashiest looking thing on the market.  You just don't do it.


All of these things seem to have a recurring theme.  They all appear on Jersey Shore.  Do you honestly want to look like a Guido Juicehead?  The classic style is all about being professional.  You wouldn't wear Ed Hardy to meet the President, would you?