M. Evan Wolkenstein

Over the years, I have gone through my own style evolution. I have learned a great deal: what rules to follow, what rules to break, and how style is more than what we wear — it’s self and identity and personal expression. I’ve been fortunate to assist others, too, as they sought ways to match their outsides to their insides. Each of these people has a unique Style Story with something to teach. Meet Ruben — in his own words. The cartoon is mine. Style -Story: Ruben, Graduate…

Over the years, I have gone through my own style evolution. I have learned a great deal: what rules to follow, what rules to break, and how style is more than what we wear — it’s self and identity and personal expression. I’ve been fortunate to assist others, too, as they sought ways to match their outsides to their insides. Each of these people has a unique “Style-Story” with something to teach. Meet David — in his own words. The cartoon is mine. Style-Story: David, Teacher

Over the years, I have gone through my own style growth. I have learned a great deal: what rules to follow, what rules to break, and how style is more about self and identity and less about cloth and clothes. I call the process of matching up my outsides to my insides (and maybe stretching both in the process) “Styling-Up.” “Styling-Up” might be part of someone’s “Style Story” (my nickname for the story that we tell about who we are and how we choose to express ourselves). I’

Over the years, I have gone through my own style growth. I have learned a great deal: what rules to follow, what rules to break, and how style is more about self and identity and less about cloth and clothes. I call the process of matching up my outsides to my insides (and maybe stretching both in the process) “Styling-Up.” “Styling-Up” might be part of someone’s “Style Story” (my nickname for the story that we tell about who we are and how we choose to express ourselves). I’

Yes, you can roll up your blazer sleeves. Just follow these three simple rules. 1. Shoulders NO: Big shoulder pads. YES: “Unstructured,” casual jacket. 2. Material NO: Wool, tweed, “suit material” – essentially, a suit jacket. YES: Casual materials like cotton, jersey (sweatshirt material), or “sweatery” material. 3. Fit NO: Boxy, drapey fits. YES: Slim fit. Got that? Put it on with a casual, knit tie, and roll ’em up! Wanna know more about unstructured blazers? Check out my