I finally get why older generations always have a bit of an attitude toward young people. Now that I’m older, I realize that the more we think things change, the more they really don’t. For Gen Z, when it comes to dating, compatibility matters. That’s nothing new. But one of their biggest concerns is the…
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Trends in apparel are constantly changing. I just learned that shackets for men were in style this year. I’d never heard of the term before, but from looking at the word, I could deduce that it’s a combination of shirt and jacket. Didn’t we used to call those CPO jackets? I had a couple of…
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For those of you who ponder the latest fashion trends, you’ll be interested to know that sweaters are back in style this year. Do they ever go out of style? I prefer to wear one rather than wearing a jacket. When you’re a big guy like me, jackets are cumbersome. Dressing in layers is easier…
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Everything looked the same on the Mason Minute website for over 11 years. And while the daily topic changed, not much else did; until yesterday. I knew I needed to redesign the entire website at some point, but when things stopped working, it was time for a change. Things look different, but I’m still the…
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Most of us grew up wearing blue jeans. But as we get older, we have to spend more time dressing for success. Dress codes and styles have changed over the years, but our love for jeans remains. But fashion experts have some news for those of us over 50…
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People have often told me that I have a unique style. Of course, I realize that can be taken in two different ways. But no matter if I’m skinny or I’m fat, I’m comfortable with who I am. Certainly, no one has ever accused me of being a slave to fashion. And I honestly don’t…
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I’ve always tried to keep up with the latest trends. I don’t necessarily try to follow these trends, I just like to know what’s popular. Fashion trends have always fascinated me. Styles come and go, then come back again. It looks like velour is one of those style trends that’s making a comeback. I wonder…
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Forgive me, but I’m going to sound like an old man here. Why do people want to wear jeans that are ripped or torn? This has never made sense to me…
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I’m a pretty simple guy, but not exactly like others. I was trying to explain my style the other day and coined a term that might apply, Midwest Nouveau…
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What’s that old saying; The more things change the more they stay the same? I was sitting here looking at what I was wearing and had a flashback to my younger days…
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