Pictured: Dakota Mid Lace
boots. You can pick up a pair at
thefryecompany.com. $178.

Trussardi 1911 is spontaneous elegance at its best.
Its tote bags are fantastic everyday accessories—
the two straps on the front are perfect for carrying
a newspaper or your favorite magazine. Learn
more at trussardi1911.com.

The latest styles hit the runway
September 13 at 7pm ET live from
NYC. You don't have to be in the
Big Apple to see this big collection.
Watch the fashion action from the
best seats in the house—yours!
Visit PerryEllis.com and
Facebook.com/PerryEllis.

The new HBO series,
Boardwalk Empire, from writer/
creator Terence Winter and
director Martin Scorsese, is
this fall's must-see television
event. Series premieres Sunday,
September 19 at 9pm on HBO .

Meet the fall season's cold and wet weather head on with these sturdy
work boots—they're structured and rugged, a welcome change from
your office dress shoe routine.

Wear them with jeans and a shawl collar sweater on the weekends,
or with cords and a tweed sports jacket almost anytime. Heading out?
Throw on a red plaid scarf to continue the outdoorsman look.

The boots' thick leather and chunky sole make them incredibly
durable, and they match up well with a variety of cold weather fabrics,
from tweed and corduroy to flannels and heavier wools. There is a
confidence to these boots that you'll feel right away, even if you're
pounding the city pavement and not trekking the deep woods.

Please join GQ, HBO , and Bloomingdale's
for ON THE BO ARDWALK, the Fall 2010
Men's Suiting Events inspired by the new
HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Join us in
the following locations for hors d'oeuvres,
shoeshines, and more. Spend $2,000
or more in men's tailored clothing and
receive a gift bag filled with men's dress
accessories (a $250 value).

Bloomingdale's 59th St.
New York, NY
September 10, 5-8pm
RSVP 212.705.3125

Bloomingdale's Short Hills
Short Hills, NJ
September 11, 3-6pm
RSVP 973.548.2287

Bloomingdale's Walt Whitman
Huntington, NY
September 14, 6-9pm
RSVP 631.425.6850

*One gift bag per customer, while
supplies last, with your $2,000
tailored clothing purchase.

Bloomingdale's Roosevelt Field
Garden City, NY
September 15, 6-9pm
RSVP 516.873.2861

Bloomingdale's Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase, MD
September 16, 5-8pm
RSVP 240.744.3818

Bloomingdale's Aventura
Aventura, FL
September 16, 5:30-8:30pm
RSVP 305.792.1112

Brett,
I am a 44-year-old man who
always tries to look his best. At
my age, what brands should I
be purchasing to avoid looking
like a kid? What stores might be
best for me to try in order to find
these brands/designers?
- Greg

Hi Greg,
As you build and expand your
wardrobe, think about it in terms of
finding great individual items, and
then in terms of how you put those
items together, instead of searching
for particular brands. A store like
H&M, for instance, which trends
younger, can be a great place
to pick up a lightweight V-neck
sweater, no matter your age.

SOME BASIC TIPS: Avoid tee
shirts and polos that have oversized
logos or busy designs. Instead,
wear timeless white and gray crew
or V-neck tee shirts. The same goes
for your jeans. A brand like Earnest
Sewn keeps it clean and simple and
avoids over-the-top patterns on the
back pockets. Your choice of shoes
is very important, too. For sneakers,
I would suggest Converse Jack
Purcells, because they can be worn
with just about anything and are laid
back, not sporty or trendy. For dress
shoes, simple black lace-ups with
a slightly rounded toe will do the
trick. Finally, make sure you have a
variety of fitted sports jackets that
can be worn with jeans, a dress
shirt, and a medium width tie, for
the office or a night out.

Your goal should be to find a look
that has an understated elegance,
works for your personal style, and
isn't forced. Be yourself.

If you want to find a great selection
of classic and modern brands, visit
Saks Fifth Avenue. In particular, I
like Theory, a label that works for
just about any age. If you need more
help, come see me in New York.

Good luck!
Brett