You probably thought that you left nylon windbreakers behind forever the day you quit your high school tennis team -- but you were wrong. At least that's what American Apparel thinks, and so does Men.Style.Com. Apparently, high tech synthetic fabrics are making a big showing in a lot of spring collections.

Trend-setters across the pond are bringing back the sporty look of lightweight fabrics, and the shiny, colorful world of nylon along with it. I have to admit, I'm a little skeptical here. We all had some sweet windbreakers in the mid 90s that we were crazy about -- but when you look back at those pictures, are you not a little embarrassed? Is 90's nostalgia already upon us?

Pulling off the synthetic look is extremely simple. You're probably OK as long as you stick to one color, maybe two -- as long as one's a trim. American Apparel has the right idea here, bright yellow wouldn't be my first choice, but it still looks classic. I'd steer clear of any graphics or prints, especially flag patterns.

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