Bo Chamberlain models some of the trending fall fashions for men at Red Bank Middle School on Thursday afternoon. Fashions include a Madison tailored vest ($29.99), tie from Geoffrey Beene ($45), fitted shirt from Geoffrey Beene ($29.99), and Polo Ralph Lauren dark denim jeans ($98). All fashions are courtesy of Belk.What we’ll see
Belk’s Most Wanted 2012 fall fashion trends for men include:• Bold stripes• Sweater vests• Thermal knits• Preppy plaids• Corduroy pants• Luxe sport coats• Tailored vests• Knit ties• Casual jackets• Driving mocs
Chip Chapman is ahead of the curve for fall’s must-have fashions for men. One of the hottest trends is vests, and the WDEF anchor and weatherman has a closet full.
“Vests — one of my favorite wardrobe items,” said Chapman. “I have several vested suits I wear for work. … When necessary, like for extended on-the-air marathons during severe weather, I’ll sometimes take the suit jacket off and work in the vest.”
Chapman said he likes vested suits because “they look good on the air,” but the look is “elegant, classy and timeless, regardless of your profession.”
Arlene Goldstein, vice president of trend merchandising and fashion direction for Belk, recently unveiled the retailer’s Most Wanted list for men’s fall and winter fashions. In addition to tailored and sweater vests, she said, bold stripes, thermal knits, corduroy pants, luxe sport coats, knit ties, casual jackets and driving moccasins are the top trends for men.