Παρασκευή 13 Νοεμβρίου 2015

Upgrade Your Style: 25 Easy Tips for Men


 
Loosen up.

Loosen up.
It doesn't get much simpler than this, says Joey Tierney, stylist to the stars. "[If you opt for a necktie,] always keep the second-to-top button unfastened," she says. "And never, ever button anything but the top button of your blazer or suit coat."


Put some shine on those shoes.
Put some shine on those shoes.
 
"They may not be the first thing you think about," Reid says, "but a fresh shine makes all the difference." Not only does it look snappier, but your kicks will live longer, too.


Match your accessories.

Match your accessories.
"This may sound overly simple," says designer John Varvatos, "but for God's sake, remember to match your belt with your shoes."


 
Simplify your belt.

Simplify your belt.

Designer Billy Reid's take on belts is easy and instructive: "Personally, I own very few belts, but the ones I have are made of high-quality leather. I like simple belts with brass buckles that go with both jeans and suits."


Change the basics.

Change the basics.


Take a long look at the staples in your wardrobe, like the simple white oxford. Then flip the script subtly. "Use a spread collar as an alternative to a button-down," says Reid. "Or try a denim shirt with snaps instead of buttons."


Toss the T-shirt.

Toss the T-shirt.

Many men think wearing a white tee beneath a collared dress shirt is a must. To the contrary, it's a fusty relic of the 1950s – and not the stylish part of the decade. Unless your shirt is see-through, consider going commando.


Rotate your belts.
Rotate your belts.

Laziness is the main culprit in a man's tendency to use the same one or two belts. If you grow your belt collection by two, you've made an easy stride to a better, simpler waistline look.


Socks matter.
Socks matter.
The simplest rule of thumb when selecting socks is that their color should never match the shoe. Choose a single element of your getup – the tie, the shirt, the blazer – and match that.


Tone down your tie.
Tone down your tie.
When you think of an event that requires a tie – say, your day job or a date with an heiress – you might think the tie needs to have a perfect face. The truth is, sometimes a tie needs a casual touch to look just right. So add a dimple. (And consider these knot options, too.)


Add just a splash of color.
Add just a splash of color.
The simplest, most timeless and most effective splash of color you can incorporate into your daily routine is the casual, well-worn pink oxford.


Lock down your collar.
Lock down your collar.
Nothing ruins a suit set-up faster than collar points that fly away. The simple addition of a five cent collar stay is the easiest and cheapest way to keep it together.


Carry a silk handkerchief.
Carry a silk handkerchief.
Few items are as versatile, or as effortlessly stylish, as an actual handkerchief. It's a subtle and simple touch, and it can be used for your schnoz, for dabbing away someone's tears, for mopping your brow, or for wiping up the sweat rings left on your desk by that afternoon scotch on the rocks.


Befriend a tailor.
Befriend a tailor.

Don't tinker with your tailor. Use him. A tailor can often alter ill-fitting items that you love, bringing new life to items you'd otherwise chuck.


Always choose quality fabric.
Always choose quality fabric.
As important as a tailor is the grade of fabric, so bury the instinct to skimp on lesser items that won't last – they'll look like it. "Quality work is key," says Reid. "Also, knowing how you prefer your personal fit will help your tailor achieve the results you want."


Opt for an ankle boot.
Opt for an ankle boot.
For once, just try an ankle boot. "Go out and get one of Jimmy Choo's new men's ankle boots," suggests stylist Joey Tierney, when asked how to get in the midst in the trend stream. "They are sophisticated and unfussy."


Try something super trendy.
Try something super trendy.

It's wise to have a sturdy, easily maintained wardrobe of timeless items. But it's not that hard to find a single item that is entirely au courant and also works with your look. This year, Tierney says, the easiest thing to go for is a blazer with a peaked lapel. "They are really, really happening right now," says Tierney.


Adopt this season's color.
Adopt this season's color.
No need to follow the Twitter feeds from the men's shows in Milan to know what color is inspiring designers. According to superb stylist Joey Tierney, the dominant color of the 2013-2014 season is one normally associated with shoes. "This year, it's the apparel color," says Tierney, "and it is most definitely oxblood."

Invest in a leather jacket.
Invest in a leather jacket.

Almost every outfit can be upgraded easily with the addition of a well-fitted black leather jacket. "As in a moto jacket," says Tierney. "But even a leather blazer can be nice." And unlike many items, a leather jacket almost always improves with age.


Match your body type to a label.
Match your body type to a label.
Finding a clothing label that works for your body type will simplify your shopping considerably, says Tierney. Are you tall and slender? "Go with Varvatos, whose collection is now large enough to accommodate your wardrobe," she says. More broad of shoulder? Think Hugo Boss for a more generous cut.

Rediscover wristwatches.
Rediscover wristwatches.

In an age when phones keep us on track, a watch's primary duty is as an accessory. And it's a simple and often inexpensive way to up your style game. Billy Reid suggests a clean, classic look over chunky modern metal pieces. "I love old watches with leather or alligator bands," he says.


Pick practical accessories.
Pick practical accessories.
"Less is more with accessories, and I like them to have a purpose," says Reid. That means opting for items that are functional rather than just ornamental. "A tie bar to hold a tie in place, a knit cap to keep warm. These types of things make sense to me," he says.


Buy next year's denim.
Buy next year's denim.
There is one simple rule to finding the perfect denim, says Reid: "Look beyond the finish and think what it will look like with a year of wear. I prefer selvedge and a rigid finish that will break in over time."


Don't overthink headwear.

Don't overthink headwear.
"Hats are always cool and always in style," says Tierney. "You can go with a felt fedora, and – depending on how old you are – if you're in the right baseball cap, you're always kinda cool."

Easy does it.
Easy does it.
The trick is to feel comfortable, says Reid: "Sometimes you may want a shirt to be trim and other times you may want loose. Fabric that drapes might be better in fuller cuts. Fabrics with more structure might be best more fitted. You want to avoid sloppy bottoms on pant openings by making sure the width and length of the bottom looks right on your body. Trimmer pants are usually flattering on most body types. That's simple, right?"

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