My Dive into 2016 Guy Style
Alright, let’s talk about 2016. Feels like a while ago now, doesn’t it? I remember around that time, I started looking at my own clothes and thinking things felt a bit… stale. Same old stuff. So, I decided to actively check out what was considered ‘in’ for guys back then. It wasn’t some big fashion project, just me trying to figure things out.
First thing I did was just open my eyes more when I was out. What were guys actually wearing? I also spent some time scrolling online, looking at blogs or maybe those street style pics you used to see everywhere. Didn’t really go for high-fashion stuff, just regular guys.
I started noticing a few things kept popping up:
- Bomber jackets: These were everywhere! Olive green, black, navy. Seemed easy enough to wear.
- Skinny jeans: Still holding on strong back then. Lots of guys wore them, often ripped at the knee.
- Clean sneakers: Simple white or black sneakers, less chunky than before. Stan Smiths, shoes like that.
- Longline tees: T-shirts that were cut longer than usual, sometimes with a curved hem.
So, seeing all this, I thought, okay, let’s try some of it. Wasn’t going to change my whole wardrobe, just dip my toes in. I went out shopping one weekend. Specifically looked for a bomber jacket. Found a simple black one, tried it on. Felt alright, actually. Pretty versatile.
Then I looked at the skinny jeans. Have to be honest, wasn’t sure about those. I tried a pair. Man, they felt tight! Not really my comfort zone back then, coming from looser fits. Decided to skip those for the most part, maybe went for a ‘slim’ fit instead, which felt like a compromise.
The sneakers were easier. Already had some simple trainers, so that wasn’t a huge leap. Maybe just made sure they were clean more often.
I did actually buy that black bomber jacket. Wore it quite a bit for a year or two. It was easy to just throw on. Also picked up a couple of slightly longer tees. They felt a bit weird at first, like, why is this shirt so long? But they kind of grew on me, especially under the bomber.
What Stuck Around (For Me)
Looking back at that little experiment from 2016, the bomber jacket definitely got the most use. It was practical. The super skinny jeans? Nah, never really got into them. Comfort won out there. Simple sneakers are always good, so that trend just sort of blended into what I normally wear anyway.
It was interesting just paying attention for a bit, trying a couple of things. Didn’t revolutionize my style, but it was a good reminder to look around and not get stuck in a rut. Fashion changes, sometimes you try stuff, sometimes you don’t. That was my 2016 experience, just trying things out piece by piece.
