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How to Style Yourself

Your First Style Steps: Beyond Jeans, T-Shirts, and Tennis Shoes

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A lot of guys would like to improve their personal style, but they feel a little overwhelmed as to how to start. Men’s sartorial blogs and magazines often showcase photo spreads of male models wearing expensive, fashion-forward clothes that seem inaccessible and/or undesirable, and don’t point that helpfully towards a way forward.
Fortunately, taking your first steps towards upping your style game doesn’t have to be intimidating or involve making dramatic changes to how you dress. Instead, it requires only modest purchases that anyone can make with a minimum of effort and some very basic knowledge. Together, these wardrobe additions will significantly upgrade your look from the basics of jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes, all without breaking the bank, or making you break much of a sweat.
Think of the following items as the starter set for any well-dressed man:

1. A Couple of Plain White Dress Shirts

They may look like serious business pieces on the rack, but plain white dress shirts can go with pretty much any outfit.
You can wear them with slacks and a tie, or a suit if you have one, but you can also throw them on with blue jeans and a pair of beat-up work boots.
You want a couple of these because they’re never going to be wrong. While you figure out the rest of your style, basic white shirts hold the fort.
Point collars are a little nicer than button-downs, but the casual look of the latter will probably best fit your day-to-day style. Get ’em for $20 or so at any department store, or keep an eye out for sales online. Secondhand is fine too, so long as the pits aren’t yellowed or you’re confident in your stain-removing abilities.
Most importantly, make sure your dress shirts fit really well, checking out this full guide to how they should look and taking them to a tailor to get them altered.

2. A Casual Sports Jacket

It might not seem like a high priority if you’ve never been a jacket-wearing kind of guy, but don’t underestimate the value of a sports jacket.
This doesn’t have to be anything fancy, or even new. Secondhand is just fine — if anything, a little wear and tear around the edges adds authenticity. Look for sales or thrifted pieces and you can expect to spend anywhere between $10-$100.
Try for something simple and casual when you’re just getting started. Gray tweed or a brown tone of some kind should work well, in textures or patterns if you like that sort of thing.
Experiment with throwing the jacket on over a simple dress shirt and jeans when you go out to dinner or to a party. It’ll be a painless upgrade to your usual look — and one that’s not so dressy that it’ll rock the boat.

3. Nice Jeans

Upgrading your style a little doesn’t mean saying goodbye to blue jeans forever. In fact they’re a staple (or at least should be) in every man’s wardrobe.
So rather than ditching them, you’re going to improve the quality of your jeans. Skip the offerings from places like Target or Macy’s and head to a store that specializes in denim instead — a Levi’s or a Lee’s outlet works great. You can also shop online, where you’ll have your pick of everything from the major brands to small batch raw and selvedge denim jeans. Expect to spend a little bit here if you’re buying new — $60 is a good price, and it can go higher for specialty brands.
Find a pair you like and opt for a fairly close fit in dark indigo. These are your new “dress jeans,” for any occasion when you want to look comfortable and relaxed but still like someone who cares about his appearance.
The fit is important here. The denim doesn’t have to be skin-tight, but it shouldn’t have too much excess either. You want a little taper to the legs, and an overall more “tailored” look than the jeans you’d wear to work in the yard.

4. Casual Leather Shoes

A pair of decent shoes changes the entire outfit they’re worn with.
Swap tennies for leather footwear and you’ve suddenly got a much more respectable look.
You don’t have to spend much to get the effect. Most department stores will have leather shoes (generally with rubber soles) for around $50.
Leather footwear, of course, comes in a variety of styles, from brogues to loafers to work boots. Choose a pair based on your personal style and the formality of your outfit. Whichever way you go, they’ll be a big upgrade from sneakers.

5. A Lightweight Sweater

Sweaters are a little like sports jackets in that some guys love ’em and own about a dozen, and other guys never even think about putting one on.
Split the difference and grab one or two thin, lightweight sweaters. Solid colors are best — you’ll be layering with other pieces.
A good sweater can be a top layer or can go under a sport coat — wear that instead of a more technical-looking jacket for warmth on cool days.
Your price is going to vary depending on what the sweater is made out of, but you can get cheap knit cotton ones for around $30. Wool (especially cashmere) is going to be warmer and sturdier, but it’ll also cost more, in the $100 range for a good one bought new.
It may seem like a strange investment at first if you’re not a sweater-loving guy, but give it a try. For about half the year (in temperate climates), a plain sweater with a dress shirt under it and a decent pair of blue jeans will be temperature-perfect — and stylish.

6. A Handsome Overcoat

If you’re going backpacking or mountain climbing, bring the high-tech parkas and performance gear you need to keep your body warm. For bumming around town, however, skip the puffy fabrics, high-gloss plastics, and chunky pull-tabs of outdoors gear whenever you can. If you’re not going to be out in bad weather for hours on end, your overcoat doesn’t need to be high-tech. Rather, get a coat that’s both warm and classically handsome.
There are a lot of options here, depending on your climate and your style. Trench coats or dressier wool overcoats work well for suit-wearing men; guys who don’t have a suit jacket’s length to cover up can get away with shorter options like pea coats and fatigue jackets.
You can almost always find decent secondhand coats at thrift stores or online. Don’t pay more than $50-$75 for it unless you find one you really want; if you’re patient and willing to try some odd styles out you can probably end up spending as little as $20.

7. A Good Leather Belt

A nice belt is an accessory that can go a surprising ways towards pulling a getup together.
If you’re expecting to be wearing a business suit, you’ll need a slimmer black dress belt in your collection, but for most guys’ day-to-day wear, a brown, leather, thicker/wider “work belt” style is the real essential. The strap should be 1.5″ in width or more, and made of a natural or tan leather. The buckle should match the metals you wear (watch/rings). Here are all the details you could ever want for picking out a good one.
Don’t be afraid to invest up front in a really sturdy piece of leather. Leather goods companies sell high-quality belts for around $30-$50, and you can add handcrafted or vintage buckles for $5-$25 a pop, if you’re into that.

Building Your Wardrobe Over Time

Take a quick look back over the estimates we made in this list and you’ll see that even the bare minimum investment is going to be more than $200. Depending on your current financial circumstances, that may seem like a lot.
But remember, this isn’t a package deal. You’re not going out and grabbing these overnight.
It’s easy to pick up one or two pieces per month, just by browsing around online and keeping an eye out for deals, or by swinging through the mall once in a while.
Many of these also make good gifts — relatives who don’t know what to get you for Christmas would probably be thrilled to hear that all you want is a leather belt or a couple of dress shirts.
Take it slow, and remember that the most important part of these upgrades is wearing them.
You’ll come to see that while the effort involved in trading in old blue jeans, a T-shirt, and sneakers, for fitted jeans, a dress shirt, and brogues, will be minimal, the difference in your appearance and the impression you make will be huge.

How to Pick the Perfect Wedding Ring

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When it comes to wedding rings, much of the focus inevitably ends up on the fiancee’s engagement ring. Come wedding time, the bands for both bride and groom end up as more of an afterthought. A couple decades ago, there simply wasn’t much variety in men’s rings. The options basically came down to a simple band of gold or silver with, perhaps, a decorative flourish or gem. That was about it.
Recent years have seen an explosion of options for men hit the marketplace, which means you have more to think about — in a good way! The looks and materials available for men’s rings have never been more stylish, frankly. With that, of course, comes plenty of chintzy options made with bizarro materials and/or very niche/unique designs. To help guide you grooms-to-be through the options and selection process, below we go over everything you need to know to pick the perfect men’s wedding band.
Big thanks to the guys at Manly Bands for providing some info and pictures. This is NOT a sponsored article; I simply relied on their expertise in figuring out the types of things a man should consider when choosing a ring.

To Match or Not to Match?

The first question you’ll need to consider in choosing a wedding brand is whether you and your soon-to-be spouse want to have matching rings or not. Traditionally, the bands of man and wife did match, as they were a symbol of their unity and partnership. But that tradition has very much loosened up today, and the choice of whether to have matching or distinct bands is entirely up to you. Matching bands continue to offer a potent symbol of oneness, but getting distinct bands allows each partner to choose something that speaks to their own personal style.
If you like the idea of coordinated rings, but don’t want to choose identical bands, consider getting rings that are different and yet complementary — being made of the same material or with the same gem, used in different ways. Or engrave the same saying on the inside of each band.

Your Personal Style

When it comes to your wedding ring, what’s most important is simply your personal style. There are no options that are necessarily better or worse; you just have to browse and decide what sort of thing you genuinely like.
Beware of going with a design or material that seems really cool at first blush, but may end up feeling gimmicky in a decade or two. Sure, you may love baseball, but do you really want a ring that has red baseball stitches engraved on it, for the rest of your life? You need to think about your future self too.
That said, men’s rings are a little different from women’s engagement rings and you can certainly trade out later if your personal style changes (as mine has in my 10 years of being married). More on that below in the “Budget” section.
Though some guys may shrug off the ring choice — “Oh, I don’t care, just get me whatever” — I encourage you to put some thought and time into it. Get something that you’ll be truly happy to wear for the rest of your life.

Material

When it comes to wedding rings for men, there’s quite a lot of variety in material and color options. Beyond just your classic precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) there are also modern metals like tungsten and titanium, as well as more unique materials like wood, meteorite, and even antler/dinosaur bone. Rings made with silicone are also growing in popularity. Let’s look at each of these materials, first considering whether you want a diamond or gem of some sort.

Diamonds/Gems

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In this option, the diamond is surrounded by rose gold, with a meteorite inlay.
One of the first questions to consider when it comes to materials is if you’ll want a diamond or gem of some sort incorporated into the ring. In a woman’s diamond engagement ring, the gem is often set above the ring itself; the point is for the diamond to be the star of the show. In men’s rings, diamonds are set within the ring itself as more of a complement to the overall look rather than the focal point. Diamonds (and other gems) obviously boost the price quite a bit, but it can be a really sharp and classy look if you have the budget for it. That said, diamonds can feel a little too flashy for most grooms, and are certainly still in the minority when it comes to men’s wedding rings.
Precious Metals
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A traditional men’s brand.

Gold (yellow, white, rose). The most traditional option and almost certainly what your dad and granddad have/had. Can be resized more easily than other materials since it’s a “soft” metal; that also means it scratches somewhat easily, however. Price generally remains pretty high unless it’s utilizing gold plating or is a lower carat.
Silver. The other classic option for wedding ring material, though it’s not as common anymore. As with gold, it’s a softer material that will wear and show its age after a decade or two. It’s cheaper than other precious metals. Most of the silver-colored rings you’ll find on the market today are actually made of white gold or a hard metal (see below).
Platinum. Platinum is the most expensive of the classic metals, but is super durable — a platinum ring will likely last and look the same your whole life. Platinum also has a nice natural shine.

Modern Metals

These materials are getting the “modern” moniker not because the materials are actually modern, but because their use in wedding rings is. These all have similar looks and are often paired with inlays of other materials like carbon fiber, turquoise, a precious metal, etc.

A titanium ring with a turquoise inlay.
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Titanium. The hardest natural metal available, which also means it’s hard to resize. It’s mostly scratch-resistant (though not entirely) and quite lightweight. More affordable than the above precious metals.
Tungsten. The hardest, most durable material for rings. This man-made metal is silver in color (though it can be mixed with other materials to make other colors) and pretty much unbreakable. That also makes it nearly impossible to resize. It’s denser than the other metals here, making it just a touch heavier — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, the ring will just feel more noticeable on your finger.
A few other metals you’ll find include cobalt, steel, and tantalum. When considering these metals, it’s really just a matter of your style and your budget — all of them are durable and, on their own (that is, without inlays or gems), pretty affordable.

Unique Materials

There is a growing range of more unique materials that don’t fall into the metals category:
Ceramic. Though it’s basically clay, it’s super-hardened and nearly as durable as the hard metals described above. Ceramic retains its initial luster longer than other materials and is quite affordable. It also has a more unique look and comes in more color options. Again, though, it’s difficult to resize and can shatter with an especially hard impact.

A ring with a wooden inlay flanked by sturdy ceramic on the sides.

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Wood. It might seem strange to go with a wooden wedding ring. Won’t it break down? Be more susceptible to the elements (including sweat)? Well, in fact, most wooden rings aren’t typically made entirely of wood (though 100% wood rings do exist); instead, just the inlay is made of wood, and this inlay is then protected by more durable materials, like the metals listed above, on the outside or interior of the ring. A ring with a wooden inlay offers unique variations with colors and patterns, and ages with more of a noticeable patina than metal. It may also chip/scratch a little easier, especially if it’s an all-wood ring. That said, a wood ring is still very durable, just less so than one made entirely of hard metal.

Meteorite/Antler/Bone.

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When you find a material that seems a little gimmicky, it will almost always be reinforced by metal (as with the wood). In my opinion these materials tend to just drive the price up (though not always) and they don’t necessarily offer a totally unique look (you might know you’re wearing a dinosaur bone on your finger, but no one else is likely to realize that). But, if you’re super into space and you want a meteorite on your finger, you can sure as shoot do that.

Silicone rings, like this one, come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and textures.

Silicone. This rubber-like material is quickly becoming a more popular choice for wedding rings, particularly as a “back-up” ring for when you’re adventuring, working with machinery, lifting weights, on vacation, or in any scenario where a more expensive, traditional ring could get lost, damaged, or be a target for theft. But some gents do choose a silicone ring to be their primary wedding band. It may not feel as nice or meaningful, but some guys like that it represents their more laid-back, unostentatious approach to life.
Silicone rings are incredibly affordable (as in, under $50!), replaceable, comfortable, and becoming more and more stylish with each passing year as the market grows. Basic options abound, but there are some companies, like Enso, which fuse silicone with a little bit of metal to make a better looking and more unique ring (while still coming in at under $50).

Ring Width

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The same ring at 4 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm wide.
The width of your wedding ring is likely to make a bigger difference in its overall look and feel than you’d think. Most rings will be between 4 mm and 8 mm wide, though outliers on either end do exist. Many men gravitate towards the upper end of that range; 4 mm and below tends to look a little dainty (though not always), whereas an 8 mm ring just looks more bold and durable.
When thinking about how wide to get your ring, the first thing to take into account is your own hand and finger size. If you have small-ish hands, an 8 mm band might be too big and stick out a little too much. I have small-to-average hands and wore an 8 mm ring for a long time before trying on a 6 mm ring — the latter looks a lot better and more proportional on my finger. On the flip side, a small 4 mm ring looks rather out of place on a man with meaty hands and fingers.
The other main factor when it comes to ring width, as with all these other categories, is your personal style. A wider ring is a bolder choice and inherently a little more noticeable. A thinner ring is more understated and naturally blends in a bit better rather than standing out.

Fit/Size

There are two options for how the ring fits on your finger — standard and comfort. Standard, as you can imagine, is how every ring used to fit and simply means that the inside of the ring, the part that comes in contact with your finger, is totally flat. Standard fit is a little harder to get on and off over the knuckle and may slide around on the finger a little more.
The vast majority of rings these days are comfort fit. This means that the inside of the ring is slightly domed, which makes it more comfortable, easier to get on and off, and ensures the ring stays put a little better.
Sizing up your finger for a ring is pretty easy these days. Most companies, especially here in the age of COVID, offer to send you a free or very cheap ring sizing guide, which is basically just a keychain of different ring sizes for you to try on. There are also apps that’ll do the trick.

Budget

While the average engagement + wedding ring combo for a woman is well over $6,000 (yowza!), the average wedding ring for guys comes in at about $500. But, you can find options well above and well below that number. If you have the money and desire, you can easily spend $2,000-$3,000 — and higher — with a combination of unique materials, inlays, and/or gems. On the flip side, there are a lot of really nice, durable, stylish rings that will come in at around $200 or even less.
The big question, really, is how to determine a ring budget in the first place. Those rules about monthly salaries have always been bunkum — in fact, the 2-3 month’s salary rule was created by De Beers because they wanted guys to spend more money on engagement rings. Unfortunately, there’s no real formula. You have to look at your current financial situation, determine what you (and your fiancee) are comfortable with, and go from there. While a diamond engagement ring may be forever, in the world of men’s rings, it’s pretty darn easy to trade up after a handful of years (or a decade or two) if your first ring was budget-friendly (though you may become sentimentally attached to the rings you exchanged at the altar).
You’re now equipped to make an informed choice on the ring that, hopefully, you’ll be wearing ‘til death do you part — and not even then, since you’re likely to be buried with it!

101 Style Tips for Men

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It can seem like there’s a lot to know about good style, and there is, at least if you want to be enrolled in its master class. But looking sharper than 99% of other guys is actually fairly simple and merely requires knowing and doing little stuff right. The kind of stuff that can be encapsulated into short, easy-to-remember principles and adages.
Below you’ll find the best of the best of such tips: a hundred things (plus one extra) that you can be doing, right now, to make yourself look sharper. You can thank us later.

1. Throw out or give away anything you haven’t worn in over a year.

You get two “beloved old favorite” exemptions here, as well as formalwear. Ruthlessly pitch or donate the rest.

2. Get everything adjusted.

Well, okay, not everything. But most things: nice pants, shirts, and jackets should all go to the tailor for adjustments, unless they came custom-tailored already.

3. Spend more money on less pieces of clothing.

Quality lasts longer than quantity, and you look better in it.

4. Shop for a suit in person.

Even if you don’t need one. Just get the experience of comparing jacket styles, fabrics, and cuts.

5. There are more shoe colors than brown and black.

Colored leather and suede are fantastic shoe options. Get a little crazy with reds, blues, and grays. Don’t worry about matching a belt to each one — a black belt with gray shoes or a brown one with oxblood red is fine.

6. Trouser cuffs should “break” on the tops of your shoes.

That means they rest very lightly on the leather itself. You shouldn’t have a gap between your pants and your shoes.

7. Wear a pocket square.

Any time you’re wearing a jacket. No exceptions.

8. Buy something in a pattern that occurs nowhere else in your wardrobe.
9. Next time you go to put on jeans, grab a pair of slacks or chinos instead.

Then make the rest of the outfit work with them.

10. Belts or suspenders — pick one.

Never both at the same time.

11. Wear a necktie when you don’t have to.

Just for fun.

12. Watch any movie starring Cary Grant.

Now ask yourself: “What can I do to dress a little more like that?”

13. Gym shoes are for the gym.

Ditto athletic socks.

14. Wear a lightweight sweater under a sports jacket with some jeans.

Doesn’t that look good?

15. Get a pair of colored trousers.

Something funky. Red, green, yellow, orange, whatever.

16. Go read a book on style.

Or a magazine. Or an article. Something about fashion. Old and out-of-date is okay, and even fun sometimes. Just get exposed to something new.

17. Match the color of your socks to the color of your trousers.

Most of the time. When you want to be daring, wear a bright, contrasting color instead.

18. Have a removable top layer.

In the dog days of summer, you can go with one shirt. The rest of the time, have at least two presentable layers on top. You never know when you’ll want to loan a lady your jacket/shirt/whatever.

19. Invest in a really nice suitcase and day bag.

Your luggage is part of your style.

20. Shop with a friend.

Sales people are paid to sell you things whether they look good or not. Take a friend who’ll tell you to your face when you look like an idiot.

21. Own a watch you can wear with a good business suit.

Handsome. Functional. Classic. It’s amazing how such a small accessory can greatly enhance how you look and feel.

22. Understand contrast.

It will help you get the right amount in your outfits. If you don’t know what that is, read an article like this one.

23. Own more shoes.

How many pairs do you own? Get some more. Vary the styles. Shoes are the most underrated tools in a guy’s style arsenal.
Check out the 3 types of shoes every man needs, as well as the dress shoe hierarchy.

24. Traditional light blue denim is a great color for jeans…

…if you’re building houses or ranching cattle. Otherwise, get a dark indigo instead of light blue, or go with a different color entirely.

25. Take your measurements.

Write them down and tuck them in your underwear drawer or something. They always come in handy when you’re shopping.

26. Check the size of your favorite pieces of clothing.

Those numbers are worth writing down too. If a shirt fits perfectly, you probably want your other shirts in about that size as well.

27. Always dress like you might decide to drop by a restaurant or nightclub with a dress code.

Because you might. And even if you don’t, you might as well look like a guy who’s got plans.

28. Practice rolling up your shirtsleeves a bunch of different ways.

Do you like a fat roll? A thin one? Tall, short, rumpled, crisp? Play around with it.

29. Flip through a slideshow of images from a men’s fashion show.

Nine-tenths of the things you see will be way over the top and useless to you. Use the other 10% for inspiration.

30. Head to a thrift store and buy every sports jacket that fits you…

…and costs less than $20. Okay, maybe not every single one, but at least four or five. Even the weird ones. You’ll use them.

31. Button-down collars aren’t business dress.

Yeah, you’ll see guys wearing them with suits. Don’t be those guys. A business suit deserves a business collar, and that means no buttons at the tips.

32. Shine your shoes more often than you think you need to.

About once a month is good.

33. Wear a boutonnière in your lapel.

Not for a wedding, and not with a tux. Just for fun some day. Any old suit or sports jacket will do.

34. Put some product in your hair.

If you already use product, try a different kind of product.

35. Iron your own shirts.

It’s a useful skill for traveling, and it’ll save you money at home.

36. Get some dress slacks without belt loops. Then wear ’em with suspenders.
37. Don’t wear T-shirts with graphics on them…

…for anything that isn’t housework, a workout, or a rock concert. Upgrade to a solid-color tee, or another lightweight option like a henley or polo.

38. Try a decorative lining.

Suit and sports jackets sometimes come with them; as do some dress shirt cuffs.

39. Wear jewelry.

Not every day, and not always the same piece. But a ring here or a necklace there is great.

40. Have two nice white dress shirts.

Be sure they’re free of stains and wrinkles, ready to go at all times. They go with everything.

41. Try wearing cologne.

You can get small testers from most department stores. Try a few and see what goes well with your natural scent.

42. Clean your wallet out regularly.

The slimmer it is, the less wear and tear on both the wallet and the pocket it’s shoved into. It’ll also look nicer when you pull it out to pay for things.

43. Wear a scarf.

Not just because it’s cold outside, but also as a fashion accessory.

44. Expand your belt collection.

The easiest way is to own belts that can snap open for interchangeable buckles, and then to hit the internet looking for vintage buckles — that way you’re only buying two or three pieces of leather for dozens of looks.

45. Own at least one dark business suit.

Then, if you can afford it, own one lighter social suit as well.

46. Use patterns to flatter your body type.

Grab broad checks to add a little weight and breadth, or use light vertical stripes to add height and slim down your appearance.

47. Live it up a little.

Wear that Hawaiian shirt or those bright red pants once in a while. Nobody needs to be the textbook timeless gentlemen every day of his life.

48. Get your jackets pressed.

Light, unstructured ones are particularly prone to wrinkling, so press ’em early and often. Rumpled backs ruin the whole look.

49. Gold or silver metals — pick one.

Your wedding band is an exception. But other than that, keep it to one kind of metal.

50. Clean your clothes regularly.

Launder the things that can be; take what can’t to the dry cleaners. Brush wools off to keep them from pilling and gathering fuzz.

51. Your necktie and pocket square can share a color family, but they shouldn’t be a perfect match.

They don’t even have to share colors — the square could complement a color from the shirt or jacket instead.

52. Sometimes less is more.

A couple plain, dark solid pieces with one bright accent can do more than a flashy, patterned suit or shirt.

53. Then again, sometimes more is more.

Go over the top with color and pattern once in a while — maybe when you have something to celebrate, or just when you’re in a really bouncy mood. But don’t make a habit of it.

54. Keep the top and bottom balanced.

If you’ve got a sleek, streamlined jacket and a simple shirt, don’t wear big, fuzzy pants with lots of texture. Similarly, don’t pair a cable-knit sweater with ultra-fine wool slacks. Stay consistent all the way up and down.

55. Wear seasonal colors.

Dark earth tones and shades in autumn, grays and blues in winter, colorful pastels in spring — you get the point.

56. Find an outdoors jacket that you really love.

Leather, wool, denim — doesn’t matter. Something battered and beloved that you can wear from the first cool days of fall on up to winter parka season, and again in the spring.

57. Brown or black leather — pick one.

They don’t all have to be identical shades, but you shouldn’t be rocking a black watchband with a brown belt or anything like that.

58. If you wear suits in the winter, wear a long wool overcoat.

Anything short enough that you can see the bottom of the suit jacket poking out beneath the hem of the coat doesn’t make the, ahem, cut.

59. Don’t believe in absolute rules.

White trousers after Labor Day. Plaids with stripes. You’re told not to do ’em, but there’s always a reason to break a rule once in a while. Don’t be afraid to. But remember that the “rules” are usually there for a reason, too, and use some common sense.

60. Overdress.

There’s nothing wrong with being the best-dressed guy in the room. Be aware of social norms — don’t wear a three-piece suit to serve meals at a soup kitchen or something — but in general, plan on looking nicer than other guys in your social group at any given gathering.

61. Learn a new necktie knot.

Heck, learn a dozen. Some are convenient, some are fancy, and a few are both. Know your favorites.

62. Laugh at trends.

They’re a way to separate style illiterates from their money. Keep your look timeless. Trends can be a fun inspiration if they appeal to your existing sense of style, but don’t pursue them just because they’re “in.”

63. If the designer’s logo is visible, it’s not as stylish as you think.

See previous point about trends, and add some emphasis. You’re nobody’s billboard. No visible brand names.

64. Pamper your skin.

Get some good skin cream and use it. Find the product that solves your particular problems, whether that’s oily skin, dry skin, or something else entirely.

65. Pair a nice suit with some colored canvas sneakers.

Rockstar.

66. Own accent pieces.

Scarves, hats, jewelry, funky shoes, weird belts. Get some unique items and use them whenever an outfit looks okay, but boring. Thrift stores, eBay, and Etsy are all great sources for these.

67. Backpacks are for school kids.

If you’re not going to class right this minute, trade up to a messenger bag or a briefcase. For that matter, trade up even if you are in school.

68. Sunglasses are part of your look as soon as you put them on.

Own a couple pairs in a couple different styles — you’ll end up needing them as you vary your look.

69. Keep your jacket buttoned except when you sit.

The taper toward the waist is half the point of a jacket. Don’t lose the effect by going unbuttoned.

70. On that note, the bottom jacket button always stays undone.

Close the top button on a two-button coat, and either the middle button only or the top two buttons on a three-button coat. There are other looks, and someone’s always trying them out, but these will always be right.

71. Your outfit is only as good as the clothes in it.

At the end of the day, you can’t look like a runway model in clothes from Walmart. Be prepared to spend at least a little money if you want to look really good.

72. Fix damages sooner, rather than later.

Missing buttons, fraying edges, torn seams — get ’em into a tailor and get ’em fixed. No excuses. Wear and tear looks terrible in public.

73. Casual leather shoes make any everyday outfit look more stylish.

Have some good brogues, saddle shoes, or loafers for your day-to-day get-ups.

74. Don’t overthink it.

If everything fits and the colors aren’t an obvious clash, your outfit is probably presentable at the very least. The rest is just details.

75. Keep yourself well-groomed.

Trim your nails, shave regularly and with care, brush your teeth. A raggedy body under nice clothes jars the eye (and looks gross).

76. Shirt cuffs should be visible past the ends of your jacket sleeves.

“A half inch of linen” is the old-fashioned rule of thumb. Don’t obsess about it too much, but show at least a little shirt cuff.

77. Ties can be fun.

Paisleys, variegated stripes, figure patterns, knits — mix it up. Look for textures beyond basic glossy silk (or synthetic) and for varied colors.

78. Pinstriped suits always look best with plain white pinstripes.

There are other options out there, but none are as timeless and sublime as the plain white pinstripe on a dark charcoal or navy suit.

79. Your cell phone is part of your style these days.

Get a case, and make that case something that works with your basic tastes. Funky is good; so is slim. The less of a bulge in your pockets, the better.

80. Yes, you can wear a double-breasted jacket.

It can even be a blazer, rather than a suit jacket, so long as you keep the trousers and shirt conservative. But don’t you dare wear that double-breasted jacket unbuttoned.

81. Wear the lightest fabrics in the summer.

If you don’t own at least a few pieces in lightweight linen or seersucker, you’re torturing yourself needlessly.
Check out more easy ways to boost your summer style.

82. Visit a menswear store you’ve never been to before.

See what you like. You never know.

83. The man purse is never going to catch on.

If you’ve been waiting for everyone to wake up and realize how stylish yours is, stop.

84. jeans can sit on your hips. Everything else gets worn at the natural waist.
85. The shinier your shoe is, the dressier it is.

Assuming we’re talking about leather dress shoes, a higher gloss is dressier, while a softer texture is more casual.

86. Bow ties don’t just come in black.

Wear a patterned one in place of a regular necktie some time.
While you’re at it, bone up on how to tie a bow tie.

87. Tie your necktie so that the tip touches the top of your belt.

A little longer is okay; shorter is not.

88. Your off-duty clothes still get looked at.

Swimwear, pajamas, workout clothes — someone’s going to see you in them eventually. Buy ones you look good in, and replace them before they wear out.

89. Facial hair needs to look deliberate.

You can have a full beard if you really want one, but shape the edges with a razor so that it doesn’t look like you’ve just let it grow. You want people to think you’re making a statement, not being lazy.
Check out the science behind what your facial hair signals to others.

90. You want people to notice your face.

Wear clothes that guide the eye upward toward your chin and mouth. There’s a reason classic menswear tends to open upward (think about collared shirts and suit jackets).

91. If you mix patterns, vary the scale of the patterns.

Small checks with wide-spaced stripes — no problem. Big checks with big stripes — problem.

92. Dress the body you have, not the body you want.

It’s great to be working towards a fitter physique, but don’t look like a total schlump until you get there.
Here are some style tips for larger men, as well as advice for skinny guys.

93. Have one or two big, soft flannels or cardigans for cool nights.

Half the time you’ll end up giving these to a girl to wear when she gets cold — and that’s just fine.

94. Organize your wardrobe.

Make it easy to reach in, grab any couple of items, and have an outfit that works. That means finding a home for the less-stylish utility pieces that’s far away from your good clothes.

95. Never let a woman plan your outfits.

Even fashionable women are working with a different stylistic language from you. Unless one or both of you are cross-dressers, don’t make a habit of taking regular style advice from a woman.

96. Pants beat shorts, even in hot weather.

Shorts cut the leg in two; a pair of lightweight linen, seersucker, or cotton pants will create a sleeker, more put-together silhouette, and always look better than shorts, while only being slightly warmer to wear.
If you do wear shorts, at least follow this guide.

97. If you like a store, subscribe to their e-mail list.

Yeah, you’ll get advertisements that you don’t want. But you’ll also get sales and coupons that you will want, and that they don’t offer anywhere else. If you limit yourself to two or three of your top favorite brands, it’s well worth the inbox clutter.

98. Really good dress shoes make a bit of noise when you walk.

Don’t be shy about it. Embrace the authoritative tap-tap-tap of stacked leather heels.

99. Resist the urge to correct other people’s style.

Even when you know they’re doing something wrong. They’re not going to take it as a kindness no matter how sweetly you say it.

100. There are worse fates in life than dressing like someone’s dad.

Or even someone’s grandfather. The generations before us knew a thing or two about looking sharp.

And most important of all…

101. Never wear a bad fit!

Ever. If it isn’t a close, flattering fit with no pinching or sagging, don’t wear it. This is the ultimate rule for looking good. Seriously. If you’re going to take one thing away today, take this one. NEVER WEAR A BAD FIT.

LATEST KURTA DESIGN FOR MEN IN PAKISTAN

Kurta design for Men

Kurta and Shalwar Kameez are worn by men enthusiastically especially on occasions like Eid, Jummah and is the national wear of Pakistan. We offer kurta design in elegant styles. Our Kurtas stand out in an increasingly competitive global marketplace because of its unique styling, handcrafted and stitching details. The kurta pajama style is designed by the professional fashion designers. The brands are competing for delivering the top-notch quality stitched kurtas. Kurta Pajama design during 2020/2021 has evolved in men apparel to bring out the best for the men collection. Kurta pajama is a modified version in which the shalwar is replaced with the chic pajamas to target the young boys. The mono-color kurtas can be elegantly paired with a white shalwar or pajama. The traditional blend with the growing trends leads to the creation of great looking traditional wear. The sleek embroidery on the ban is fascinating and captivates most of the clients.

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Why Charcoal is the Best Traditional Wear Brand in Pakistan?

Charcoal is the new emerging brand for the men couture with its eastern wear collection under the Afroz. The boy’s kurta pattern is a fusion of western style that could be worn with jeans on casual days. The comfort is given the top-most priority by our experts especially for summer. The fabric used is 100% pure cotton, Dobby or Jacquard. The self-textured gent’s kurta style is made popular for the semi-formal or formal events with embroideries. The vintage denim has been hitting the stores and has gotten the fame it deserves. Afroz by Charcoal never disappoints the denim die-hard fans and have a wide range of collection in denim kurtas.

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Wide Range of Exotic Colors

The color schemes are said to be depicting the personality of a person. Keeping the prices reasonable we craft our exquisite collection in the most decent colors. The men apparel by Afroz is for the men of all age groups. The avant-garde styled clothes are prepared for creating an extravagant outlook for all occasions. The vibrant hues are appealing for the young boys and we make the kurtas in eye-catchy colors to satisfy the young customers as well. The pastel kurtas are readily assembled for outdoor and daytime functions. The evergreen white and black kurtas are ruling over the world with their sophistication. The ethnic menswear our tailors create are a masterpiece in dignity and style.

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Ready to Wear, exciting and New Kurta Styles

The ready to wear kurtas have revolutionized the fashion industry for men due to the graceful ensemble. The mono-chromatic self-kurtas are charming enough to make you look even more handsome for all the events. The traditional look is maintained with customary threadwork on the neck line. The round or collar necks are styled with embroidery for the customer to find something according to their taste. Gone are the days when men apparel was simpler and basic. The fashion awareness through the digital and fashion media has made custom-tailored kurtas a necessity for most of the fashion-conscious audience. Men are breaking the stereotypes with fashionable and trendy kurtas in funky colors and patterns.

Attention to Detail

The client today is well aware of the detailing and demands the versatility from a brand. We offer the very basic white kurta design with numerous options with distinguishing detailing in terms of ethnic twill tapes, inner ban and button take contrasts. For an ultimate innovative presentation, the buttons are modified from the outdated and monotonous plain plastics to wooden, horn or special buttons. The playfulness of our designers let you present yourself in a decent way with a hint of modernization.

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We design men kurta not only in the dull antiquated plain fabric but printed kurtas are also accessible to the customers. Charcoal is offering the premium quality stitching with the minute details adored by everyone. Multi-talented stitching styles are being delivered to the customer such as Champa, ZigZag or Bar-Tack.

11 Things to look for when shopping for winter wear

While we might begin to exit the summer heat, The fashion calendar predicts the winter season is approaching. So, regarding the latest trends available in stores and online, I think it's time you should begin thinking about your winter wear outfit. Whether it's the return of boots and jackets, Halloween festivities, or just kicking back and watching some football, there's a lot to love about the fall season.
For us fashion-forward folk, fall is an opportunity to step our style game up in more ways than one. The cooler temperatures allow for more layering without sweating right through your threads. There are so many ways to express one's style when it comes to men's fall fashion. It's an ideal time to layer up and not looking as if you're running the Iditarod--i.e., it's the time to take full advantage of your fashion. From Fur collars through graphic knits to monochromic print shirts, here are 11 trends you need to know to make sure you are the most fashionable person in town once the leaves begin to change.

Quilted Jackets

Quilted jackets are no longer just for casual bankers and British country aristocrats, and these quilted jackets will be all over the place this fall and come in a variety of styles as well. Quilted bombers and moto jackets, and even quilted blazers are going to be the go-to winter wear outfit for colder days.

Shearling and Fur Collars

Who doesn't want a fuzzy, warm feeling around their necks in the winter months? If you like the Russian general style or Tom Cruise from Top Gun, lots of fur and shearling collars are available in this winter wear collection.

Graphic clothing made of knitwear

In Summer, we saw graphics on T-shirts, and now, we're getting graphic knitwear for the fall of 2021. It's logical as it's difficult to showcase an awesome graphic t-shirt when cold and chilly weather.

Wide Leg Trousers

More loosely tailored clothing has been coming back for a couple of seasons and, although you shouldn't completely throw out your slim pants just yet, a pair of more wide-cut pants are sure to help. The key to wear these is to opt for a more loose, casual style.

More Adventurous Costumes

Despite what's said in certain corners, it's not going to disappear soon. Instead, however, it's evolving. The traditional suit broadened its boundaries from more daring styles, colors, and patterns to mixing with sneakers, Formal boots, and t-shirts.

Statements

There's always been a trend for fashion statements. However, this year you'll see lots of statement pieces on clothes. We can thank the turbulent times or perhaps the growing popularity of Vetements; however, clothes these days are becoming a bit pretentious.

Supersized Proportions

From t-shirts, sweaters to jackets and hoodies, the oversized proportions will be all over the place this autumn. The key to making it work is mixing the large item with something more streamlined. For example, this shirt is oversized, and paired with a slim (but not thin) pair of trousers or tailored jeans will look good.

Turtleneck Sweaters

The turtleneck Sweater made a massive comeback in the last two seasons, and now this trend is gaining momentum. So expect to see more variants of the roll-neck (that's the English term for it) in knitwear this fall.

The 80s and 90s nostalgia

Perhaps it's because we're looking for a simpler time. However, the 80s and 90s have had a significant impact on the style of the past. Be it grunge, New Wave, classic hip-hop, formal dressing, and street fashion, be prepared to see more of the nostalgia winter wear from the '80s and 1990s this autumn.

Silk Shirts

In the summer of 2012, the shirts became more daring with bold patterns and camp collars. We expect this trend to last through the fall season with silk shirts. They'll be accommodating when looking for ways to spice up your tailored look.

Monochrome Prints

Concerning childhood memories, the monochrome prints exhibited in the European streets during Fashion Week served as a small reminder of our childhood memories of "101 Dalmatians'. Incredibly graphic, bold, and unique, Fashion Week attendees weren't afraid to express their creativity in the most basic and straightforward colors. If you're not so daring, try incorporating the black and white colors in traditional patterns like striking stripes, ginghams, or nature-inspired patterns that look more classic but always chic .

But remember, whatever style and clothes you go for, make sure they are good quality because clothes get quickly rough or damaged in winter.

最もセクシーな2021年の結婚式のトレンドの5

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Wedding Trends


トレンドを追うことは私たちの仕事の本当に楽しい部分


ですが、カップルやサプライヤーがCovid-19の周りの結婚式の計画の課題に対応し続けているため、最近の結婚式のトレンドは少し異なって見えます。かつて結婚式がいつ戻ってくるかはまだわかりませんが、確かにわかっていることが1つあります。それは、2021年の結婚式は、愛だけでなく、再会と回復のお祝いになるということです。結婚式の制限は、ステートメントフローラル、大胆なブライダルスタイル、Classic Suit  思いやりのある装飾で打ち消されているため、2021年の結婚式のトレンドはすでにたくさん現れています。過剰主義とミニマリズムの同等の尺度で、私たちはあなたと私たちのお気に入りの2021年の結婚式のトレンドを共有するのを待つことができません!

 

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#microwedding

1.#microwedding
マイクロウェディングは、最大30名のゲストリストを持つものとして定義されます。予算の制約、2部構成の結婚式、またはカップルがなくてはならない少数の家族や友人だけに縮小したい場合でも、#microweddingは2021年に巨大になります。最も重要なのは、彼らがまた、新郎新婦がすべてのゲストと充実した時間を過ごすことができます。これは、人気が急上昇している理由の1つにすぎません。

 

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パントンの年間最優秀カラー



2.パントンの年間最優秀カラー
今年、Pantoneは「カラーオブザイヤー」として2つの色合いを選択しました。UltimateGray(ソフトグレー)とIlluminating(鮮やかなイエロー)です。 Pantoneは、それらを「異なる要素が互いにサポートするためにどのように組み合わされるかを強調する2つの独立した色」と説明しており、花や装飾のムードボードの出発点として最適だと考えています。彼らはお互いを美しく褒め合うだけでなく、両方とも豊かな緑と一緒に見栄えがします!

 

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Bridal Style



3.大胆なブライダルスタイル
昨年私たちが見た信じられないほどのブライダルスタイルのいくつかを見ると、2021年の花嫁の多くが結婚式のルックスのために大胆になるだろうと想像しています。色の花嫁や長いベールと組み合わせた短いドレスなど、ルールブックを捨てる bridal style がたくさん登場し、アクセサリーや靴を楽しんでいるので、私たちは多くの壮大な非伝統的なものを見る準備ができていますブライダルは2021年に見えます。

 

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DIY decor




4.DIYの結婚式の装飾
DIYの結婚式の装飾が帰ってきました! 2021年のカップルが封鎖で学んだすべてのスキルを使って意味のある創造的な結婚式の装飾を作り上げるにつれて、過去2年間で人気が揺らいでいたトレンドが大成功で戻ってきました!

 

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ロマンチックなガーデンウェディング



5.ロマンチックなガーデンウェディング
カップルが新鮮な空気と広いオープンスペースを利用するので、ロマンチックな、自宅での裏庭の結婚式と魅惑的な庭園のある会場での結婚式は、この夏大規模になります。

完璧なビジネスディナーを楽しむ方法

夕食は人々が彼らの潜在的な仕事仲間を知るための戦略的な方法です。夕食前、夕食中、夕食後の自分の扱い方は、あなたのプロ意識、性格、社会的意識について多くを語っています。

ただし、ビジネスダイニングの無限の側面をナビゲートするのは困難になる可能性があります。どの飲み物を注文しますか?パンはどれくらいですか?ドレスとパンツスーツのどちらを着るべきですか?

これらのヒントは、次のビジネスディナーでホストに素晴らしい印象を与えるのに役立つはずです。

夕食前最もベテランのビジネスの女性と男性でさえ、空腹の夕食に到着するという新人の間違いを犯す可能性があります。これにより、会話よりも食べ物に集中できるようになります。レストランに向かうときは、果物やプロテインバーなどの軽食を用意してください。これはあなたがあなたが会っている誰とでも店と話す準備ができていることを確実にするでしょう。

もう1つの良いヒントは、レストランのWebサイトを調べて、適切な服装を選択したことを確認することです。ソーシャルメディアをチェックして、適切な服装が何であるかを感じ取り、レストランに投稿している間に過去の常連客が何を着ていたかを確認してください。多くのシックな formal wear がそのように進んでいるのを見る場合、誰もがよりカジュアルなアプローチを取っているように見える場合は、おそらく少しドレスダウンすることは明らかです。

そうは言っても、黒のネクタイとガウンの事件で jeans を着て捕まるよりも、服を着替えたほうがいいです。適切な種類の服がない場合は、フォーマルウェアの採用を検討してください。最後に、事前に計画を立て、時間どおりに到着するようにしてください。同様に、ホストの実行が遅れている場合は、少なくとも15分待ってから呼び出してください。

夕食時

あなたはあなたのテーブルからナプキンを取り除き、あなたが座ったらすぐにあなたの膝の上にそれを置くべきです。これは丁寧なことであるだけでなく、新しいドレスやスカートの準備にも役立ちます。

その上、他の人が注文しているものに注意してください。一般的に、商談会での飲酒はお勧めしません。クラブソーダまたはスチルウォーターの注文を検討する必要があります。これにより、後でアルコールを注文できるようになります。あなたのホストがあなたに飲むことを勧めるならば、あなた自身をグラスワインかビールに制限することを忘れないでください。このようにして、プロフェッショナルではないように見えながら、ソーシャルに見えていることを確認できます。

トラブルのある食べ物やメニューで最も高価なものを注文しないようにしましょう。あなたが始める前に、ホストに彼らのフォークを手に取って食べ始めさせてください。ホストが他のゲストが着席するのを待っている可能性は常にあります。

食べ物を共有のソースボートに直接浸すのは失礼です。あなたの番を待って、あなたの皿に少しスプーンをかけます。温かい食べ物も吹き飛ばしてはいけません。冷えるのを待ちます。テーブルにいる他の人に不快感を与える可能性のある、しゃがんだり、その他の面白い食事の音を立てたりしないように注意してください。

夕食後

食べ終わったら、カトラリーを正しく休ませて、サーバーがお皿を拾うことを認識できるようにします。あなたは夕食の席でホストや他の人と歩調を合わせる必要があります。ホストと一緒に食事を終えるようにしてください。

小切手が来たら、それを支払うために動きます。主催者は食事代を支払う義務があるかもしれませんが、あなたがそれを世話することを申し出ればそれは礼儀正しいです。食事の最後にホストに名前で感謝し、手を振ってください。安定した、礼儀正しく、友好的なアイコンタクトを維持することは、あなたが信頼できることを示す良い方法です。