LeBron James - The 4th Best Dressed Man in the NBA

LeBron James is the 4th Best Dressed NBA Star During the 2012 Playoffs

Few names are so omnipresent in the world of NBA follows as LeBron James. James is not only well-known amongst those who watch basketball religiously; even those who are somewhat unfamiliar with the sport have heard his name pop up more than once. LeBron James is not only a fantastic player, but takes an approach to style and fashion that is simply difficult to argue with. Already on last year's Best Dressed list, LeBron's style of the court convinced us once again to add him to our 2012 Best Dressed NBA Player list. After all, they don’t call James “The King” for nothing, as he has certainly made his mark on the world over the course of his career. Dressing like LeBron James is certainly not something that everyone can do with ease, but there are definitely a few things to take away from the way he goes about approaching style that can be quite effective when implemented into one’s own look. The following are just a few things to take into consideration about how LeBron James puts himself together, and what you might be able to learn from that.

Wide Pinstripes & Other Contrasting Patterns
If “The King” is known for anything in terms of his style, it’s the suits he wears on a regular basis. LeBron James tends to stick with suits that feature wide pinstripes and even wider lapels, resulting in a look that others might find quite difficult to pull off properly. For LeBron however, the wide pin stripe and wider lapels are the perfect proportion to his wide statue-like built. Generally speaking, LeBrown likes to add patterns to his suits from strong contrasting window-pane checks to his signature wider pin-stripes - we guess that LeBrown has never worn a solid colored (patternless) suit.

The stark-white dress shirts he wears underneath perfectly highlight the pinstripes on the suit, making for an appearance that is difficult to beat. He ties everything off with a bow tie and sunglasses, often incorporating a white pocket square as an accent piece. LeBron James is truly a great example of how wide pinstripes can work when properly worn, and is an inspiration for men who appreciate the style but have had a hard time making it their own.

A Lack of Accessories
Accessorizing is huge in the NBA, with players such as Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire looking towards accessories as the best possible way to accent their appearance. That said, LeBron tends to eskew accessories when putting together an ensemble, instead sticking to classic formal elements. While accessorizing can be effective, there’s no getting around the fact that some people simply take things too far. LeBron keeps this at bay, which has a lot to do with how attractive his overall appearance tends to be.

Takeaways for the Modern Man
If the modern man is to take one thing away from LeBron’s appearance, it should be that classic attire is often far more effective than ensembles that feature trendy, accessory-heavy elements. Wide pinstripes often make LeBron stand out from the crowd, and can be very effective when properly worn. Experimenting with this and other ensemble elements that LeBron James keeps near and dear can help to bring your look to the next level, and is recommended for those who find themselves in a fashion rut. The best thing you can do for yourself is to work with a good tailor, as there’s simply no better way to find your own style than taking this route.

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