Ask John Philp Thompson: I Can't Wait For Fall So I Can Really Start Dressing
Insider tips from World Traveler, John Philp Thompson on how to make the most of getting dressed this fall.
Words, Marcus V Richardson
Photography, Daniel D’Ottavio
With the freedom to play with layers and textures, there comes a comfortability and confidence in what we wear to go about our daily lives.
“I can’t wait for Fall so I can really start dressing”; we’ve heard it from the mouths of fashion connoisseurs, to stay-at-home dads alike - so much so that we’ve decided to create a series out of it. In this, we will explore men’s style in more detail as we ask friends of BOND OFFICIAL for their authoritative enlightenment on the phrase.
For the first installment, we talked to world traveler and digital influencer, John Philp Thompson. Read below for his insider tips on how to make the most of getting dressed this fall.
John Philp Thompson, 29
On Signature Personal Style Choices:
“I keep it simple, and I keep it solid. I always tend to opt for solid, complementary earth tones and sweaters with a great texture. When it comes to shoes I feel that Chelsea boots are a must have in the colder seasons and they go great with raw denim. Then when it’s time to dress up I like to dress up I like the option of incorporating a turtleneck with my suit!”
On The Phrase “I Can’t Wait For Fall So I Can Really Start Dressing”:
“Fall provides the perfect opportunity for exploring fashion and trying new styles. The temperatures are crisp, but not too cold, which means the time hasn’t come yet for you to be reaching for that puffer jacket that’s going to cover-up all our clothes. So, not only does Fall allows for people to mix functional pieces with multiple layers for the perfect fashion fix, it’s also the season where our new looks can be seen and hopefully appreciated as we walk the city streets.”
On What He Looks Forward To When It Comes To Dressing For The Season:
“For me, dressing for the fall means textures and tones. I love mixing great fall textures: corduroys, knits, suedes and raw denim. I also feel my best in earth tones - green, brown, and rust. Then of course there’s the one or two weeks that I can get away with wearing a vest - the best weather always happens to be vest weather!”