When it comes to men’s fashion, trends and styles will come and go but some things will always remain the same. Whilst we believe that you should try to experiment with new looks and ideas there will still always be some staple rules with how you dress that should never be ignored!
For instance, probably the most common fashion faux pas is socks and sandals yet you still see so many men who fail to notice how truly awful this looks. As soon as the sun comes out the shorts go on, and so too do the socks and sandals. Although it has to be said that this is better than the catastrophic shorts, socks and dress shoes!
Another rule that seems to go unnoticed by the male population is colour. Getting the balance right is crucial, too many different ones and you’ll look like Krusty the Clown, but too few and you’ll be as beige as your grandad. Generally stick to the rule of 3, no more than 3 colours or shades will ensure you have the balance just right.
Wearing the wrong size is a mistake made by the majority of the population, not just men. Know your size - wearing clothes that are too big or small for you will only make you appear larger than you are. Wearing the right size will make you appear smarter and more together, you’ll also feel more confident knowing that you look good.
Similarly, scruffiness is simply unforgivable, unless you’re at home cleaning the bathroom. Never go out in public with crumpled shirt collars, stained trousers or a wonky tie unless you want to risk an embarrassing ‘standing out from the crowd for all the wrong reasons‘ moment. Have a bit of pride in how you look, iron the shirt before you wear it and put clothes in the wash if they’re dirty so you don’t wear them again!
Also, Simon Cowell is not a style icon. High waisted may be a trend for women but unless you want to commit a serious fashion crime stay away from anything that sits too high on your waist. Similarly, steer clear of ‘ankle swingers,’ the hem of your trousers should sit in the middle of the heel of your shoe. You’ll also know if they’re too long because they’ll sit lower than this and have more than one crease or fold at the front.
Finally, although it doesn’t involve getting dressed, grooming is something that should never be skipped from your daily routine. You can wear a great outfit and get everything else right, but ruin it all by not considering your body. Have regular hair cuts, spend a few more minutes shaving so that you don’t miss a patch and ALWAYS clean your teeth. Clean and tidy nails is another area missed by many as is body odour. Before you leave the house, imagine meeting yourself for the first time, would you be impressed? If not, go back indoors and finish getting ready!
For instance, probably the most common fashion faux pas is socks and sandals yet you still see so many men who fail to notice how truly awful this looks. As soon as the sun comes out the shorts go on, and so too do the socks and sandals. Although it has to be said that this is better than the catastrophic shorts, socks and dress shoes!
Another rule that seems to go unnoticed by the male population is colour. Getting the balance right is crucial, too many different ones and you’ll look like Krusty the Clown, but too few and you’ll be as beige as your grandad. Generally stick to the rule of 3, no more than 3 colours or shades will ensure you have the balance just right.
Wearing the wrong size is a mistake made by the majority of the population, not just men. Know your size - wearing clothes that are too big or small for you will only make you appear larger than you are. Wearing the right size will make you appear smarter and more together, you’ll also feel more confident knowing that you look good.
Similarly, scruffiness is simply unforgivable, unless you’re at home cleaning the bathroom. Never go out in public with crumpled shirt collars, stained trousers or a wonky tie unless you want to risk an embarrassing ‘standing out from the crowd for all the wrong reasons‘ moment. Have a bit of pride in how you look, iron the shirt before you wear it and put clothes in the wash if they’re dirty so you don’t wear them again!
Also, Simon Cowell is not a style icon. High waisted may be a trend for women but unless you want to commit a serious fashion crime stay away from anything that sits too high on your waist. Similarly, steer clear of ‘ankle swingers,’ the hem of your trousers should sit in the middle of the heel of your shoe. You’ll also know if they’re too long because they’ll sit lower than this and have more than one crease or fold at the front.
Finally, although it doesn’t involve getting dressed, grooming is something that should never be skipped from your daily routine. You can wear a great outfit and get everything else right, but ruin it all by not considering your body. Have regular hair cuts, spend a few more minutes shaving so that you don’t miss a patch and ALWAYS clean your teeth. Clean and tidy nails is another area missed by many as is body odour. Before you leave the house, imagine meeting yourself for the first time, would you be impressed? If not, go back indoors and finish getting ready!
