Fall is about layering with warm, dark colors and putting off the parka for as long as possible. Cardigans, blazers, scarves, vests, flannels and boots. Tweed, wool, cotton and cashmere. It all sounds too good to be true. James Dean had the right idea.

We offered a primer last year on building a fall wardrobe for men. Looking around online, we found several good tips from one of our favorite men style sites, ValetMag. They advise on what fall clothes to layer with, give insight from the leading men’s clothing designers and suggest an affordable, stylish blazer for fall. Also, instead of digging for your boots, GetKempt recommends these Jack Purcell sneak’s, given a fresh face for fall.

Let us know what you think builds a good wardrobe for fall.
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A look that would do fine today: boots, trousers, sports coat, argyle V neck sweater with collars just doing their thing. Casual cool.

I’d be relaxed too if I had Jack Purcell’s on my feet.

Chino’s, V neck, pocket watch: classic but rumpled, making the look his own. You should too.

Aviator sunglasses will never lose their appeal. And everyman should wear a watch.

The look that started it all: a classic white T

The coat’s lapels give away his pea coat. Trousers aren’t tight but give enough room to take some chances.

Doing what he did best. Looking cool.

The artist at work in a striped Oxford.

It all starts with being comfortable in your own skin.

And the “Little Bastard” that did him in.

There are plenty of good discussions on how James Dean portrayed that ultimate cool and originality, but the important thing to keep in mind, is he took risks, taking on what life has to offer.  So live life the way you want to and take some chances. Do what you’re afraid to do because life is short. As it was for him.

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