Alright, so let’s talk about 2015. Yeah, that year. When it came to what guys were wearing, or at least what I thought guys should be wearing, it was a whole different ball game. I remember looking at my own closet and thinking, “Man, I gotta do something here.” It felt like everyone else was stepping up their game, and I was still stuck in, well, who knows what year.
Getting My Feet Wet with 2015 Trends
So, I started poking around, trying to figure out what was what. First thing I noticed? Skinny jeans. Everywhere. Or at least, super slim-fit pants. I gave those a shot. Let me tell you, getting them on was a workout. Not really for me in the long run, but I tried. Then there were the bomber jackets. Oh boy, bomber jackets were the big thing. I actually snagged a couple – a classic olive green one and a black one. Felt pretty cool for a hot minute, I won’t lie.
Here’s a list of stuff I remember seeing or trying to pull off:
- Slim-fit chinos: A slightly more forgiving version of the skinny jean, thankfully.
- Bomber jackets: As I said, essential. Wore mine ’til the zippers gave out.
- Clean sneakers: Those minimalist white sneakers. Had to keep ’em spotless, which was a pain.
- The “man bun” or sharp undercuts: Didn’t go for the bun myself, my hair just wouldn’t, but a lot of guys were rocking those hairstyles. I did try a sharper haircut though.
- Layering: This was a big one. T-shirt, open shirt, maybe a light jacket. Sounds simple, but it’s an art.
The Actual Experience: Hits and Misses
Now, trying to actually put this stuff together, that was the real adventure. I saw all these guys looking sharp, but when I tried, it wasn’t always a slam dunk. I remember one time, I went all out with the layering for a simple get-together with friends. Had a t-shirt, then an unbuttoned casual shirt over it, then a thin knit sweater, topped off with my trusty bomber. Walked in, and I was sweating buckets. My buddy just raised an eyebrow and asked if I was expecting a sudden ice age. Yeah, felt a bit silly after that.
And the whole athleisure trend was just taking off. You know, wearing joggers that looked fancy enough to go out in. I bought a pair. Wore them once outside the house, felt like I was still in my pajamas. Maybe I just didn’t get it. Some guys pulled it off, looked comfy and stylish. Me? I just looked comfy.
The biggest lesson from that whole 2015 fashion exploration? Trends are one thing, but what actually feels good and looks decent on you is something else entirely. I spent a fair bit of time and a bit of cash trying to keep up, but eventually, I just settled back into what was comfortable and, you know, more ‘me’. It’s way less stressful than trying to chase every new thing that comes along. I still have one of those bomber jackets though, for old times’ sake. It’s a bit beat up now, but it reminds me of that whole phase. Good times, mostly.
