Fashion for Men
Although some men may not be willing to admit it, they all want to
time. Use this guide to brush up on your sense of fashion so you'll look and feel confident from the moment you step out of your flat!
Shirts and Ties
Even if you never have occasion to go about in morning dress or black tie, you will be needing some thing more formal than the usual
dress shirts are a staple, a basic that should be found in every wardrobe, whether you're a lad or a lord.
To get things started, let's consider colour. The fashionout wrong. If you're truly scared, stick to the basics.
green are a bit more advanced; unless current fashion trend dictates otherwise, stick with richer, deeper versions of these colours.
Don't be afraid of trying some more progressive options. Twoprinted shirts can impress at the office, and with the collar loosened and the sleeves rolled up, they're also great for a night at the pub.
Ties
When it comes to
ties there are some basic rules to follow:
Then there are patterns to consider. One could wear a
Matching Shirts and Ties
When pairing a shirt and tie, we can use analogous, or complementary, colours. Observe:
If the tie has a physical texture but a solid colour, pair it with a solid shirt; this will keep your look from being too busy. If all else fails, try an un-patterned shirt with a solid tie; white and black, respectively, make for a classic combination.
Trousers
Trousers can make or break an outfit. A well chosen shirt and tie with the wrong slacks looks unprofessional at best. You will look like you dug through your laundry without looking. Below are the basics of any man's wardrobe, and no, sweatpants are not allowed outside of the house.
Fit is a major consideration here. Most men know about the dimensions of fitting slacks:
* Waist: Modern fashion dictates that trousers rest around the hips, but traditionally they should rest at the waist or widest part of the torso.
* Inside Leg measurement: This is the length from crotch to your instep, sometimes called the inseam. It pays to have this measured by a tailor or salesperson, though you can do it at home with a tape measure.
* Length: Connected to the inside leg measurement, you also need to consider how the trousers break or crease upon hitting the top of your shoe. If your trousers fit otherwise, but break more than once, they will need to be taken in.
Belts and Shoes
When choosing a
belt and shoes for any given outfit, follow these ground rules:
* Keep
belt and shoe colour consistent:
** A black belt and black shoes
** A brown belt and brown shoes
Casual Men's Fashion
Of course, not every day will be spent with a tie around your neck and carefully pressed trousers. When it's time to
hoodie!
Putting Together a Casual Outfit
Below, we've put together a simple
casual outfit using variations of blue and green; two '''''analogous colours'''''.
Matching Colours
* Analogous colours are colours next to each other on the colour wheel. For example, green and purple are analogous to blue.
** These hues match well when they are paired according to the levels of light and dark present in the respective colours.
*** For example, a light green t-shirt and a dark blue sweatshirt is a correct pairing.
* Complementary colours are located across from each other on the wheel.
** They work well when trying to make a bold statement, but use cautionthis can be tricky.
*** Although dark blue and light yellow are not directly complementary, they still go well together.
**** Pay special attention to intensity and softness when pairing complementary colours.
** Try using this concept when choosing a shirt and tie.
'''Confused About Colour?'''
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