fashion fades, style is eternal
fashion fades, style is eternal
The taste of men dressing varies from person to person.
In the present generation of networking where we have an end to end human interaction, personality is something that plays a vital role in cracking a deal.
Clothes are an integral part of a personality that cannot be neglected. A well-planned dress reflects the aura and taste of a person that drives the further conversation and keep you on top-notch.
This article will cover simple and easy tips to help one look more attractive and upmarket.
1. Go for the solid colors
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Solid Color– The same color all over, no patterns printed.
Try to pick any fashionista you follow one thing majorly stand out in their dressing sense is the simple solids.
Solids are classy and it never goes out of fashion. The best part of choosing a solids color is that it adds a sensible and mature factor in your personality. People have a myth that solids and plain will only go for the mature age group after the 40s and sounds boring but that’s not true.
One can choose any solid colors for their wardrobe but the mandatory pieces are white, black, navy blue, and sky blue.
They are kings of all seasons the best part is that it comes handy for any unplanned functions, business or casuals meeting, auditions, or party.
2. How to select a shirt?
The shirt is the core of men’s clothing, shirt plays an integral part in men’s dressing. Hmmm… choosing a shirt can be a tedious task initially but no worries I will help you out.
Choosing the collar-
The collar is the first visible part from the top so choose it wisely. Before going further one need to understand the minute details of collar which is reflected in below image.
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Pointed Collar
As the name suggests the point spread between the collar leaf will be less and will be pointed towards the ground.
A person with a round face, broad face should choose a pointed collar in their dressing which balances their face providing edge down the line.
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Spread Collar
The point spread between the collar leaf is broader than the former. People with an elongated face shape should prefer this to restrict the extra length of the face.
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Pro tip – The back length of the collar should be broader for a long neck and should be shorter for short neck length.
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- The shirt should be placed exactly to the tip of your shoulder. It should ideal, not too tight, and not too loose.
- The shirt should be hugging your chest comfortably, the button on your chest should be tucked very comfortably.
- The shirtwaist length should be just below your waist at the distance of one finger from your belly button.
- At the belly, the shirt fabric should be at least have one middle finger breathing zone. Overall one should look slim and not too loose and not too tight.
3. Selecting the Denim Jeans
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Denim jeans are a crucial part of men’s dressing and outfit. It adds a muscular, rigid, and mature look in one persona.
The best part is that men can easily go for them because they are available in different flavors.
Below are tips which will help in choosing the best denim for you:
- There are many types of jeans like skinny, slim, regular, relaxed, and extra-sized.
- Choosing slim is the best option as it is not too tight and not too loose. Slim jeans that hug your hip and thigh properly with zip fly and perfect tapered (tighter near the ankles) are premium choice.
- Always test the elasticity of jeans by grabbing a pinch on the thigh, there should be an inch breathing area from your body.
- Most of the popular brands add extra fabric to denim so alter it.
Before buying jeans know your waist and inseam length. Ex- 30”- 32” means 30 inch is waist size and 32 inch is the inseam (the distance from the base of your zipper (or crotch) to the bottom of your leg opening) - Raw denim(indigo- not washed after manufacture), mid-wash denim, light wash, blue, charcoal gray, and black denim are a popular choice.
4. Play with T-shirts
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Tees are the best casual outfit that gives a cool and charming look.
In men’s dressing Tees suits best for those who have athlete physique. T-shirts are mostly preferred by the young college-goers or come handy in smart Fridays wear.
Crew/Round Neck– Round neck tees should be preferred by those who have a long neckline, such tees will balance the elongation tone.
V Neck– Such tees should be preferred by those who have short neckline and want to expose their illusionary elongation.
- Shoulder seams– The joint where the sleeves of the T-shirt are attached should align ideally to your shoulder.
- Sleeves– The sleeves of the T-shirt should come halfway to upper harm comfortably hugging your half biceps.
- Length– The ideal length should be covering the waistband or an inch below. It should not be extra long touching the hips.
- Texture– Try to choose the classic solid colors which appeal that one has good taste. Avoid extra printed and the dominating fancy brand names in big alphabets on Tees.
- Overall choose T-shirt which is not too tight on your chest, shoulder, arms, and belly like a swimsuit. It should be something which is not too baggy and flashy and more important you should be comfortable.
5. How to select shoes
In India when it comes to shoes one should be very careful as the bumpy roads and open areas are not favorable for every shoe.
It’s so irritating when a small pebble or water sandwich between your socks and inner midsole while walking or running. It’s due to the aging of your shoes or compromises with quality.
One should always have at least three pairs of shoes in every men’s dressing regime – a business formal, a street casual, and one good running shoes.
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Shoes are always better than sandals ( I mean seriously some people dare to put on sandals and sleepers with business wears)
In India, shoes are paid the least attention but it’s a huge fashion disaster, a good pair of shoes makes you look more professional.
Hold the heel of the shoe in one hand and the upper part with another and try to move them it should not move because the stiff back is the hallmark of good quality.
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Try to bend and flex the shoe from the middle it should be a bit flexible, and you should be able to move your toe comfortably.The shoelaces should be not too flashy it should be matching with your shoe, replace the laces on aging.
Never wear sneakers while running or gyming because the running shoes are best to control injuries and sweat-free.
nothing can go wrong with a pair of good shoe.
Nothing can go wrong with a good shoe.
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6. Formals are evergreen
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In men’s dressing game formal wear must be at the top of the list because it’s the evergreen fashion that will never fade away.
The best part of formals wear is that it compliments every man irrelevant of body shape and skin tone.
Formals can be put on occasion like business meetings, casual meetings, marriage, social gatherings, and dating.
One can go with the readymade piece but it’s my humble request if you want to upgrade your style game make your tailor the best friend, always prefer the well-tailored piece.
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Get a full-sleeve shirt tailored with a slim fitting not too loose and not to tight, there should comfortable breathing area with decent cuffs and collar.
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Tailor your trouser with inseam till ankle just touching the ankle at the shoe, a comfortable zip fly, slim fit which doesn’t restrict your leg movement with belt hooks at the identical distance.
Gift yourself with a good quality of oxford shoes and a genuine belt with the same color, a decent wristwatch, comfy socks and you are all set to rock.
Align the shirt’s placket, trouser’s zipper, belt’s buckle together in a straight sharp line keeping the waist belt somewhere in the middle tucking your shirt hem inside comfortably.
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For frequently office goers it’s a blessing as one can play and experiment with different combos as below.
Light shirt+Dark trouser+Balck oxford shoe+Black belt+Dark unpatterned socks+Decent wristwatch
Dark shirt+Light trouser+Brown oxford shoe+Brown belt+Dark unpatterned socks+Decent wristwatch
Light/Dark solid shirt+Patterened trouser+Brown/Black oxford shoe+Brown/Black belt+Dark/light unpatterned socks+Decent wristwatch
7. The comfy Casuals
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Casuals are relaxed and not-so-serious men’s dressing fused with elegance and style.
While going for casuals one can fuse, layer, and combine different clothes as an experiment to bring out the best. If you want to look classy never over-do it keep it simple and bold.
Denim jeans are top in the list choose a raw or something on a darker side, if confident enough can go for less rugged jeans.
For upper wear, you can go with some solid color Tees or US Polo Tees or with casual shirts. Make sure it should not be too tight or too loose.
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Layer them up– For skinny guys layering the cloths comes handy. Put on light cotton combed solid T-shirt and layer it with a casual patterned or checked unbuttoned shirt.
Pick up your favorite tidy sneakers and make sure the sneakers have proper ventilation and comfort with your feet. Make sure you are putting them with ankle socks as you need to expose the ankles which looks cool.
The pin roll– Make sure the extra fabric hiding your upper shoe should be rolled up with a pinfold until your ankles.
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8. Mandatory Men's accessories
When it comes to men’s dressing people treat men’s accessories as optional but it’s a huge fashion fallback.
Accessories are cherry on top that gives an extra edge to your personality and is eye-catching when you walk in the crowd.
There are few in the below list which is mandatory and is more than enough to have in your accessories.
A wristwatch– Adding a wristwatch creates an aura with a touch of responsibility and elegance. Have a well-finished wristwatch with a decent dial diameter as per your wrist. Don’t go for those sporty watches reflecting LED’s, have something which can go with any attire.
Sunglasses– Invest in having one good sunglasses according to your face shape. Try to research from your side for a few days as per your face shape and then choose one good quality that lasts long. When not in use keep your glasses in cover.
A belt– Try to buy a solid dark color preferably black or brown belt as per your waist with a decent buckle. Make sure to penetrate the hole from the shop with a sophisticated tool.
A wallet– Having a good quality, well-finished wallet helps in holding the necessary ID’s and some cash. Don’t pile them up with unnecessary trash which looks like a pumpkin on your butts.
A handkerchief– This is old school but having a tidy silk hanky comes in handy when you are dining or having a meal. Ensure to wash them before going to bed.
A cap– Well this is an option for those who are having a bad hair day. Pull them only on casuals, not on formals.
Comfy socks– Having an extra pair of good quality cotton socks which are sweat-free makes the joy of wearing a shoe. Choose the color which matches best with your shoe and belt.
A tie– Adding tie in your style game is a resemblance of a gentleman. One should always prefer tie for formal events. Make sure to learn the art of tie making for yourself.
A men’s bracelet– This is optional as per your taste go for something authentic which suits your attire. Never put on those flashy rubber printed with some brand name it looks unprofessional.
A water bottle– To keep you hydrated adding a water bottle in your backpack is a smart move. Don’t prefer the bottles made with plastic in long run.
A beard kit– If you are a bearded man and love your beard then carry your kit.
9. Create your own basic wardrobe
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Having a men’s wardrobe generally is not a practice in India but one should have a basic capsule wardrobe.
It’s a Monday morning or Friday evening you need to rush to the office or party but you are struggling to find a well-maintained dress.
Imagine! you open your clothes closet and all the clothes are piled up like a mountain, your friend is waiting for you downstairs or you need to hit the gym it’s so irritating.
Having a well maintained basic capsule wardrobe helps to keep clothes in a systematic manner which makes save a hell lot of time.
Pair up the dresses for as per your taste like special functions, regular business formals, casuals, sportswear, and inner wears and keep them in a systematic manner.
Keep all the shoes in a shoe rack, make sure to brush them before keeping in the closet, and keep your accessories in a well-crafted toolbox if possible.
Once in a month clean your wardrobe to protect clothes from moisture, dust, mold, and mildew. Better to pack less-used clothes with a plastic cover to avoid unnecessary stress.
Never pile up your wardrobe with clothes which are not in use it’s just extra work ned to avoid. Just donate them to the needy.
10. Take care of your clothes and yourself
When it comes to men they are not so serious about taking care of their outfits but a man who cares about their clothes, clothes take care of their personality.
Innerwear or garments which are directly exposed to our skin must be washed separately every day with hot water and dry them in hot sunshine to kill the germs and bacteria.
The shirts, especially the white one must be washed after 2 or 3 wearings. The collar and the cuffs become oily and dusty also the yellow pigment from the armpits needs to be washed away.
Make sure to wash the white or bright color shirt separately to avoid fusing them with other colors from different clothes.
How to take care of your denim
Denim was designed for heavy-duty and made it tough to meet regular rough demand. Unlike other clothes, jeans should never be washed too frequently as it will lose its quality.
If you still need to wash your jeans than soak it in cold water for 30mins adding half a cup of vinegar to it because vinegar locks the color and then dry it.
Always read the washing and laundry instructions to keep your clothes healthy and make sure to press your clothes and place it on a hanger to avoid the unnecessary folds.
Running or gym-going clothes need to be washed on regular basis. Check the buttons or hooks of your shirt and trousers if necessary fix them with thread and needle by yourself. Don’t be a kidoo!
Pro Tip: If jeans are getting dirty or with the wrong odor just wrap them in a packed plastic cover and leave it in a freezer for a while.
It’s useless to have the best wardrobe in the world if the body is out of shape. Our body is a temple and so it’s very necessary to keep ourselves healthy and mentally stable.
If you want to look good in any clothes just gift yourself a healthy lifestyle. Hit the gym, go for a run, dancing, zumba, martial art, sports any physical activity an hour a day. And welcome to the Alpha community!
Dear Reader, Share your views on this in the below comment section. If anything is missing, please share it which can help others. Being fashionable in clothes is not enough until we are fashionable from our minds. Happy Reading!
Dear Reader, Share your views on this in the below comment section. If anything is missing, please share it which can help others. Being fashionable in clothes is not enough until we are fashionable from our minds. Happy Reading!
Dear Reader, Share your views on this in the below comment section. If anything is missing, please share it which can help others. Being fashionable in clothes is not enough until we are fashionable from our minds. Happy Reading!
Bhaskar Pandey is a Hyderabad Techie from Bihar/Jharkhand, professionally a Cloud Enginner and passionately involved with storytelling and writing, he is a descendant of Scorpio Sunshine who loves to unwrap the layers of life. He believes that writing is a serious job with a sensitive touch of responsibility which can bring organic change in folks, bring him down as a blogger. Madly believes the mantra “You become, what you think.”