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How To Dress For Pride

June 25, 2013

With Toronto Pride right around the corner we’ve been getting a ton of messages asking for style tips on how to dress for the occasion. From first time goers to repeat vetrans, dressing up for Pride is much like any other event, it starts with your personality. It’s no secret that outfits only look their best when matched with the right personality. Having said that there are some key bits of information you may want to consider when picking your Pride outfit.

  1. You’ll be outdoors most of the day. So pick an outfit that is comfortable and made of fabrics that breath like cottons and linens.
  2. Whether you’re watching the parade or just hitting the party scene know that you’re going to be on your feet for several hours. As such, pick appropriate footwear.
  3. Pride is all about colour so by all means brighten it up. Splashes of colour are always a good idea.
  4. If you didn’t know we’re in the month of June, which means its going to be HOT. So, avoid wearing too many layers. K.I.S.S (Keep it simple sailor).
With these rules in mind we’ve put together some great looks that will have you feeling and looking your best this Pride weekend!

Parke and Ronen Redondo Holler Short: $145 Shop Now
Number Lab Striped Ringer Tank: $85
Luigi Sardo Classic Canvas Low Cut Shoe: $60

Parke & Ronen Redondo Holler Short: $145 Shop Now
Ted Baker Amalfi Coast Print Shirt: $155
Luigi Sardo Classic Canvas Low Cut Shoe: $60

Sol Angeles Canvas Chino Print Pants: $180
Parke and Ronen King’s Mesh Cardigan: $220
Vito Schoop T-Shirt: $38
Luigi Sardo Classic Canvas Low Cut Shoe: $60

Vito Striped T-Shirt: $38 Shop Now
Ted Baker Flamingo Chino Shorts: $165
Luigi Sardo Classic Canvas Low Cut Shoe: $60

Zanerobe Sureshot Relaxed Chino Cut Shorts: $95 Shop Now
Alternative Apparel Camo Contrast Crew Neck Tee: $45
Maians Sisto Clasico Spanish Plimsoll Canvas Rubber Sole Shoe: $120

Vito Cotton Twill Straight Cut Shorts: $68 Shop Now Johnny Love SS Check Shirt: $150 Shop Now
Luigi Sardo Classic Canvas Low Cut Shoe: $60 

 

 

Gotstyle – Pre-Pride #Paint Party w/ Shaun Proulx Media

June 25, 2013

Thanks to all, whom attended this years PAINT party!  A Pre-Pride party to celebrate this amazing time of year!  GOTSTYLE, with our partner Shaun Proulx Media, hosted a wonderful evening of cocktails and laughter at Boutique Bar on Church St. It was truly an inspiring and wonderful evening!

Make sure you join us for next years event, which will be on an even grander scale for World Pride 2014!

Photography by Mikey Sin  www.mikeysin.com

 

Melissa’s Picks: 6 Wardrobe Essentials

June 20, 2013

Fashion is quite often a balancing act between what you need and what you want. Fortunately, with Melissa’s list of summer essentials that decision will be quite easy because what you’ll need is quite likely what you’ll want this summer.

  • The Trench: Not simply for spies, superheroes or singing in the rain, the trench has become a wardrobe staple for dashing men everywhere. Shop Now 
  • Colourful Cotton Chino: Stop sweating in your jeans!  Lightweight, cotton, coloured chinos will keep you cool all summer long. Shop Now
  • Printed Shirt: Are you puzzled in the morning over which blue check shirt you should wear?  Try a print. Shop Now
  • Leather Briefcase: Retire the canvas nap sack boys. It’s time to carry your gadgets and paperwork like a gentlemen, in a genuine leather briefcase. Shop Now
  • Two Toned Dress Shoe: Swap your black shoes for blue, this season’s ultimate neutral. Shop Now
  • Double Breasted Blazer: Take your sportcoat game to the next level with a double breasted blazer.  Gatsby did it, Draper did it, Harvey did it and so can you. Shop Now

Contest: Enter To WIN A $1000 Gotstyle Wardrobe!

June 19, 2013
Let the celebrations begin! Toronto Pride is just around the corner and we’ve got the perfect contest for you. It’s time to dig in to your memory banks and pull out a story worth a $1000. That’s right! We’re giving away $1000 Gotstyle wardrobe to one of our lucky readers. All you have to do is:
  • Go to our Facebook Page and tell us about your favourite pride experience.
  • All entries must be in by July 31 2013
  • Winner will be notified by email (Please no phone calls)

 

Private Dinner With Maurice Hennessy

June 18, 2013
In March, Global Ambassador Maurice Hennessy hosted a private dinner for 2 dozen of Toronto’s most successful and influential businessmen
Guests were treated to a gourmet lobster dinner, specialty Hennessy XO cocktails, live jazz by Erol Fisher, cigar lounge by Mombacho and a Gotstyle bespoke shirt fitting by Melissa, Daria and Konstantine.
 We were honoured to be involved in this exclusive event; many thanks to the Hennessy team for putting together an unforgettable evening.

Sport Coat: Never Leave Home Without It!

June 18, 2013

Why is it that when the weather gets warmer men forget everything they’ve learned about style. Shirts are left untucked, brogues are traded for dirty sneakers and lets not even mention sportcoats and blazers. Well, actually lets talk about that last one. If we haven’t emphasized enough blazers and sport coats are an essential part of any mans wardrobe. Having said we can only image that the reason men refuse to wear them in the summer is because they get too hot. To those men we offer you this great tutorial from Founder Melissa Austria who explains all the different options available, allowing you to stay stylish and cool all summer long.