So, you want your wardrobe to look like you have a sense of style, but you don’t know where to start? Check out these 4 style tips for men who want to dress like they know what they’re doing.
- Determine your style.
How do you do this? Start with a magazine or go online and print out photos of men whose sense of style you admire. What do they have in common? Are they all in casual clothes? Suits? Do they all look like they could have stepped out of the 1950s? Look for patterns in the styles you feel drawn to—even if you don’t think you can pull it off. Then choose a few pieces to build your wardrobe.
- Wear clothes that fit.
Ill-fitting clothing can make you look dated, sloppy and/or unprofessional. If you’re not sure how something should fit, ask a sales associate to help. Oversize t-shirts, baggy jeans and tight-fitting jackets should be donated to make room for properly fitting attire for both work and play. Find a good tailor and make friends. Your clothes are an investment and a tailor will help ensure you’re getting your money’s worth.
- Start with classic style.
Eventually, you’ll learn how to add a punch of color, mix fabrics and choose a fun tie or socks in a way that comes across as confident without being corny. For now, start with a good pair of jeans, a suit, a pair of khakis and dress slacks and a few good casual and dress shirts, then build on the basics.
- Choose quality over quantity.
You don’t need 30 shirts to look stylish every day of the month. You need a handful of quality pieces—even if they cost more than you’re used to—and a color palette that lets you mix and match indefinitely. Buy the best quality you can for your budget—even if that means hitting all the thrift stores to look for some brand name, second-hand clothes.
