Fox 5 News...Dave Hall fashion turn gets nod! Stylish man-about-town!

Recently, I took a poke at Dave Hall, and a couple of fashion choices that he made on-camera at Fox 5 News which were a definite "no no".

Post: 07/29/2011

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But, when a high-profile television personality gets it "right", I am also inclined to give an approving nod, too.

For example, today when I switched on the morning news, I was quite delighted to catch sight of Mr. Hall in a truly dapper "look" that suited the anchorman to a "t".

Hall was sporting an elegant black suit, teamed with a plain fancy-dress shirt, and a patterned tie that echoed the colors throughout the chic ensemble.

The mixing-and-matching would have been tough for even an expert stylist to pull off, but the charismatic newsie threw together a tasteful outfit with deft aplomb.

A rule of thumb?

If a gent is inclined to don a dress shirt with a stripe or check pattern, it is best to team it with a solid tie in complementing colors, on a dark (or light) silhouette (suit, sport coat & slacks, etc.) that match up admirably.

A savvy dude may get away with a patterned-tie on a patterned shirt - but, even for the most adventurous stud - it tends to be a tricky proposition.

Unless, the stylish man-about-town is going for controlled clashing (deliberate competing patterns), which is rarely accomplished successfully without the expert advice of a top fashion designer or stylist.

A parting tip?

A conservative approach is usually the best road to travel down in business (in the Corporate environment, for instance), for on-camera newsmen, and politicians (the right-colored tie will instill confidence in the voters and viewers at home around the country).

Oh, by the way, try to refrain from smelling like soap (old spice, too) in addition to avoiding gaudy over-the-top jewellery.

A simple understated watch or wedding band is best.

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Fox 5 News...Dave Hall style! What were you thinking, dude?

When I switched on the the television to catch the morning news bright-and-early, I was literally forced to do a double-take when I spied Dave Hall's persona splash across the wide screen all sweetness-and-light.


OMG!

What were you thinking, dude?

The usually fashionable news anchor had spruced up the goose - gilded the lily - in fact.

For some inexplicable reason, Mr. Hall was inclined to layer a (neon) fuchsia-colored dress shirt - with brilliant white tie - on an otherwise chic dark silhouette (pricey black suit).

I call it the "ice cream" look - okay for young Lotharios and their pals at a boisterous wedding reception - but strictly no-no for a television news anchor.

Too much contrast!

The Fashion Police would probably label it "the gangsta" look.

For hints on the proper way to "Dress for Success" on-camera, Dave, check out Brian Williams on the nightly news (he's always impeccable).

Or, stop into a menswear shop, and get some expert advice from a stylist.

Dave, your fashion faux pas was right up there, and ranks with Dave Letterman's tendency to sport white socks with dark dress shoes (!!!).

Looks like you're heading for my worst-dressed list of 2011.

I'll be tuning in, and keeping tabs, you betcha!

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Job Fair...Dress for Success! No Cell Phones! No Shorts!

If you're heading for one of those job fairs in Las Vegas next week, it's important to follow a few golden rules if 'ya hanker to land gainful employment with great pay to boot!

For starters?

Dress for success - and that means - no shorts (for starters)!

And, steer clear of peacock ensembles like the one that the Television News anchor (Fox News 5) sported on air bright-and-early at-the-crack-of-dawn this morning.

The hapless newsie committed a fashion faux pas when he teamed an elegant wine-colored dress shirt (trimmed with a starched-white collar!) with a tie (in a lighter shade of rose) against a dark silhouette (i.e. a chic two-piece suit).

In a nutshell?

The unfashionable fop whipped up a "pimp look" that would have turned-off any employer.

In the altnerative?

Well - an understated tie in conservative colors (with a shirt sans constrasting blinding-white collar) - would surely been preferable (and triggered a nod of approval from a potential boss).

There are another couple of tips worth following, too.

Ignore a cell phone if it goes off during the course of the job interview.

If you throw caution to the window - and elect to answer it - your resume will probably be tossed in the garbage (go figure).

And, dashing outside for a smoke is a no-no, too.

Any Nun will  tell 'ya, it is a dirty habit!

In fact, don't show up at a one-on-one interview with bold splashes of cologne - clinging to your body perfect - either.

By the way, as we say in show biz, break a leg!

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Pimp "look" at no-no at Job Interview! 

Mr. Blackwell...10 worst-best list to unveil January 1st!

Queen of tacky exposed...


A few days ago, after I posted a piece on fashion tips, a blogger on the Internet speculated that just maybe I was going to follow in Mr. Blackwell's jaded couture footsteps.

Well, those are tough heels to fill!

The man was a whiz at caustic one-line jabs capable of sending any dour old puss into gales of laughter.

Let's face it, Mr. Blackwell artfully crafted exacting quips into a unique form of high-fashion Haiku - the effects of which - are still felt long after the style maven passed away into that great fashion house in the sky.

After reflecting upon the matter a tad - and encountering a handful of fashion disasters on the red carpet at the AFI Fest this past week in Tinsel Town - I've hastened to forge ahead and throw together a fashion victim list to premiere on January 1st (2009).

So - strutting starlets, Hollywood wannabees, and aging Divas - be forewarned.


Between now and then, I'll be scouring the Internet, gossip rags, and red carpets for candidates worthy of Fashion Icon Status - of the negative ilk - for my 1st Worst-Dressed list.






I may even saunter into the Villa or Koi after-hours to catch a disheveled celebrity or two in their natural habitat letting it all hang out!


At this juncture - the K-Mart bargain basement patterned sheet that actress Emma Thompson wrapped around her pudgy silhouette for the premiere of the new feature - "Last Chance Harvey" - is a prime contender for a sizzling hot spot front-row-and-center!

In addition to that tacky misstep, a fashion burp worn by a Hollywood cutie who appears as a regular on a National TV Drama, is running a close second right about now.

Of course, there will be a top 10 best-dressed list; but frankly, I expect it will not garner the ecstatic attention the other end of the spectrum will attract, if only for amusement's sake.

Need I say more, Cher?