A New Take on the Modern Indie Icon

You might like to add a hint of indie to your look but why add a hint when you can go the whole hog? If you truly want to be an Indie God then you need to completely dedicate yourself to it. Here we have compiled a quick list of what makes the ultimate indie outfit. Take a look and see if you agree with us:

The Trilby

Let’s start from the top because an Indie God will be styled from top to toe. The trilby requires confidence but any respectable indie boy or girl wears one. Tilted to the side, slightly forward, or slightly back you can’t go wrong with it. If you want to tone it down slightly then choose a brown or grey but if you’ve got the nerve go for a bright green or something because, after all, who’s going to question an Indie God?

The Classic White Shirt

A crisp white shirt is a must. Sleeves rolled down when you are a gentleman (or lady!) at work, and then casually rolled up at the end of the day. Keep the top button done up at all times of course.

Neck Tie

The tie is arguably the most important piece of the Indie attire. You will have heard the odd Neanderthal harking on about how the tie is old fashioned and we don’t need them anymore. Don’t listen to them. Ladies love it and so do we. A standard tie is fine but an Indie God wears a neck tie which is a brighter and more unusual. If you do stick with a convention tie, make sure that it is long enough to tuck into your trousers for that neat look.

Timberlake is often seen in a waistcoat.

The Waistcoat

Modelled by everybody from Timberlake (left) to Johnny Depp the waistcoat turns an average suit into an Indie explosion. It gives the whole look that refined edge of an Indie God and says “I may be an Indie rocker but I am also a dapper gent”.

Straight Legged Trousers

Straight legged trousers may seem a slightly controversial addition to the list. Surely an Indie God is going to be rocking a pair of skinnies? However, straight legged trousers that share the same material as the waistcoat provide a streamlined, polished look. Straight legs will look best with your matching brogues as well.

Indie Shoes

They say that you can always judge a man by his shoes. If the shoes are the measure of the man then you better make sure you get this part spot on. You cannot be Indie down to your ankles and finish it off with your old trainers, it simply won’t do. Indie shoes pull the whole outfit together. Men’s brogues are the type: they’re comfortable, they look smart, and they are suitable for every occasion. To find out more about how to get that perfect Indie look take a look at www.deliciousjunction.co.uk

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Add a Bit of Personality to Your Suit

If you work in the city and particularly if you’re employed by a large corporate company then you probably wear a suit to work every day. You might find that everybody around you looks the same and you would love to stand out from the crowd but you can’t because of rules regarding uniform. Well you may have to wear a suit but we’ve come up with a few little tips on how to let your personality shine through:

Accessories

A pair of cufflinks bearing the brand of your football team, a silly picture, or a logo of a club that you belong to are a small way to display your individuality. Many men choose not to wear a tie now so wearing one at all might make you stand out and your tie can add some flamboyant colour to an otherwise drab suit.

The Shoes

Okay you can’t turn up in a pair of trainers but the rules on shoes are pretty general. Most men at work will wear the same boring long, black lace-ups. These are seen as standard work shoes but men’s loafers are still quite smart so you can fit the expected uniform but without being the same as everybody else. A step further is men’s boat shoes which are more casual and can be easily slipped off under the desk when nobody’s looking.

Socks

Quirky socks have always been a cheeky little way to show a bit of personality. A small Stewie Griffin on the side of your ankle might spark up a conversation or just a pair of bright orange socks peaking out between your black shoes and trousers hints at a little bit of eccentricity.

Stationery / Mug

If you have your own space within an office you can personalise it to suit you. Some people have the classic Cliff Richard calendar as a little gag but anything that you find amusing will add your personality to the desk.

Haircut

If you are truly determined to stand out then a strange haircut would do the trick but on the whole I would probably stay away from this one.

60s Trends that Will Never Go Out of Fashion

The 1960's is remembered as the decade when Britain was well and truly revolutionising the world. Everyone’s eyes were on us as we transformed music, fashion, culture, and politics. Our nostalgic nature often makes us wish that we had been around back when all this was kicking off but the 60's is still very much with us today. So which bits of the 60's have we kept with us in the Teenies?

Music: when we think of 1960's music most of us immediately think of the four Liverpool lads who shook the world. However they weren’t the only musicians revolutionising music during this decade. The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles and many more artists arrived during this decade of groundbreaking talent. Universally listened to by all generations, they are still musical influences on all sorts of artists today from Oasis to Drake.

Fashion: dubbed “The Model of 1966” Twiggy was more like the face of the 60's completely. The pixie haircut, androgynous face, and slim frame gained her international recognition at just 16. Brits were setting the trends and the rest of the world followed. Today the indie style of the 60's lives on for young people who have an edgier look. Neckties, skinny jeans, and ripped t-shirts all make up parts of an Indie look but nothing says it more than Indie shoes. Men’s brogues or men’s loafers are trendy but smart enough to get away with in the workplace as well as in the evening.

Politics: Kennedy’s assassination and the first man on the moon are two unforgettable events in Western history but are almost overshadowed by the major movements of the decade. Feminism, The Civil Rights Movement, the Gay Liberation Movement, and embracing the environment were all huge political events that influence the way we live our lives today.

Sexual Revolution: in addition to becoming more accepting of homosexuality, sex outside of marriage became widespread. The introduction of the pill was a pivotal moment that acknowledged female liberation.