The Power Nap

One of My favorite exercise, and I know many of yours.

Here's some tips on making the most out of those zzzzz's.

Business Super Casual: Vindicated

As reported in the Personal Journal (Wall Street Journal) under the 'style' section, as early as last spring several major labels including Prada and Lanvin (can't say that I'm familiar with the latter) showed up on the runway with a new twist to an old fashion.

The PJ-look.

Now, some of you who have known me for many years, know that I first introduced 'Business Super Casual' about 5 years ago. The general concept: pair a fine button up, with comfortable yet stylish set of track pants or basketball shorts depending on the season. This look does give you a good amount of leeway to work though. Other acceptable combination's may include sandals with a suit or team Jersey under sports coat. Think retail outlet split down the middle: Brooks Brothers on the right half of the store, and Nike on the left. Comfortable, confident, Brilliant.

I conclude two things from this article. First and foremost, validation that this idea is credible. Never listen to the naysayers. However, the article goes on to say that this idea isn't catching on. Even the 'hip boutiques of New York City' who are usually the early adapters won't touch this look. And here's why. We, men, don't wear Pajamas, PJ's, whatever you want to call them, in private...so why in the world would I start to wear them in public. There are probably 17 guys in America who can pull off the satin robe look, Hugh being one, that leaves 16 of us ordinary joes left....not going to happen.

Business super casual works though. It's mixing wardrobe items that we already wear every day, and that we already love. I dunno about you, but some of my button ups are the most comfortable shirts I own. Come home from a long day in the office, through on a nice pair of track pants, some Pumas, you're ready to go. Most importantly, it's a unique enough idea that someone can own it, but doesn't carry the negative stigma that PJ's have. The 23 year old Silicon Valley CEO is in right now, and this is definitely something I can see them rock'n. Vincent Chase: the poster-boy for the look. It says, hey, my shirt is more expensive than your entire outfit, and I'm wearing it with my favorite Nike tear-aways.

My advice to Mr. Prada, tone it down.