Yesterday I was sitting and enjoying a hot cup of coffe, trying to twist my mind for something interesting for this next article. A good fellow of mine ask me for a list of general tips. Since everyone loves top lists, I thought ill dish out something simple and easy. Nevertheless, it's not seen often and it's style changing. Heres what I came up with:
15 Fashion Tips – From Me To You:
1. Fit is King – A step toward greater style, which will dramatically improve your look, is making sure everything fits impeccably. Most guys wear clothes that are way too large. Be sure that everything you wear is hugging the shape of your body – without being tight and uncomfortable. Bad fit is an disease.
2. Keep it simple – You want a personal wardrobe that looks great on you, but don’t go for the overkill and overdo it. Often wearing more than three pieces of jewelry or more than three colors won’t effect your look positively. Don’t dress like a rock star if you aren’t in a band. If you want to be flashy, a simpler but stylish look would be sporting a black striped dress shirt with a white blazer, a dark pair of jeans, a dressy belt, and your sharpest dress shoes. You could also add a flashy watch or a simple accessory like an interesting necklace, but nothing more.
3. Change the way you see casual - casual doesn’t have to be boring. Try to seek inspiration from people that wear casual a bit different. Pimping up your casual cloth is high attractive.
4. Pay attention to your supporting pieces - Some sweaters are lean and others are big and chunky. The first rule of thumb is that your top and bottom halves need to match. If you’re wearing a big, chunky, rugged fisherman knit sweater, your bottom needs to be rugged too. Don’t wear a fisherman’s sweater with a beautiful silk-and-wool suit pant. Instead, wear it with something as casual as cargos or jean. .
5. Never go shopping alone – Most of the time, it’s complicated to decide whether or not the cloth is fitting at the spot, and sales people usually work for commission. Shop with a friend or another person who give their honest opinion.
6. Stay a notch above - Don’t overdo hardly, but dare to take some risks. It’s always better to be a little bit overdressed than underdressed in any setting. Think about where and whom you are going to be with, and step your wear up a notch. But pay attention to those who are certainly more important and avoid dressing better than them, for example your boss.
7. Never underestimate the power of details – The last thing on is usually the first thing noticed. So mind the details instead of focusing too much on your main items. “Details” can include a scarf, a subtle pocket square, or the way you tie your tie knot. (I will add a guide as soon as possible about this topic). A button that is soon to fall off, creates personality in your style.
8. Invest in a superb pair of shoes – If it’s one thing that women will notice, it’s your shoes. Especially how clean and sharp they look. Show that you’re a man of taste by getting a great pair of shoes and keeping them in pristine condition. Think about how common it is to wear a pair of Adidas. Think unique!
9. Fashion Tees with logos – When you’re going around with a big logo on your shirt, you risk looking like a walking billboard. Lose the lame Reebok shirt and go for something artsy (check out threadless.com for some inspiration). 10. Disregard trends – Beware of buying something just because it’s “in” right now - stick to what you truly like. A lot of people rush to purchase the latest trend and end up with a huge bunch of clothes they won’t ever wear. It’s better to build up a timeless wardrobe first, that you won’t throw out a couple of months later. Afterwards you can make your own twist with some of the new fashion and mix it with your “Standard wardrobe”. This tip is a enormous money saver!
11. Don’t be a sucker for brand names - Before you decide to purchase an item, ask yourself if you are buying it simply because of the brand name or because you love the quality and style. Ask yourself, “Would this be trash if I removed the logo?”
12. Image is Game Breaking - Invest more time and money into your image. Your style is a huge mode of communication, and is worth caring for as much as your education, career, and relationships. It may even pay off in all of the above mentioned. Oscar Schoffler, longtime fashion editor of Esquire once said, “Never underestimate the power of what you wear. After all, there’s just a small bit of yourself sticking out at the collar and cuff. The rest of the world sees what you drape on your frame.”
13. Ask for real feedback - Most of your friends and family aren’t going to go out of their way to tell you what looks bad. You have to ask for it. In fact, ask anyone and everyone you trust to tell you the truth. Ask your best friend, ask people you met recently, ask your mother! Or start sharing your style on the internet. Lookbook.nu is a great place to get constructive comments or inspiration.
14. Upgrade your shave - Even if your fashion is golden, an unkempt beard can be an attraction killer. Achieve a perfect shave by trying a shave brush & old-fashioned double-edged razor. But keep in mind that some images look great with non shaved face.
15. Experiment with style – The only way you’ll really learn, is moving your limits. Go out there and try new things out! I often try something completely out of my comfort zone whenever I’m shopping – and plenty of times I end up loving something I never thought I would. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and if you make a mistake life goes on. So many guys are afraid to express themselves throught their style, don’t be one of them.
Next up is a how to guide, stay tuned.
Your trust Trix
