Essential Style Tips For The Everyday Guy
Styling is a very personal thing and everyone has their own. Unfortunately, there are some out there who struggle to grasp the basics. Some people have natural flare whereas others need to learn how to pull it off. With fast fashion dominating the retail industry, it has become increasingly difficult to sieve through the rubbish you see on the high street for quality clothing that won’t go out of style. In this article, we will go through some essential style tips for the everyday guy.
Dressing Well Is A Skill
Just like cooking or art, dressing well is a skill that can be learned. So if you feel that you have no style and you feel like giving up, there is still hope for you yet. It’s not solely about the brand or how expensive something is, it is all about how it looks on you and how it feels. Just like any skill, it is worth learning properly and the more you practice, the easier it becomes. Getting dressed each day is plenty of practice, just experiment.
Develop Your Style By Looking For Styles You Like
Many men go through life saying that they don’t have a natural eye for fashion. Although this may be true, it is worth thinking of stylish people that you like the look of or people you think you would like to dress like. Even if you don’t think you will be able to pull it off, it is always worth trying these before just completely denying yourself the freedom to try something on. So the tip for this is to look on Pinterest, and Instagram and also look at your favourite icons and give their style a try in the shops, it doesn’t mean you have to buy the outfit.
Solve Your Issues With The Right Fit
The latest trend is oversized, but it will fluctuate between this and tight-fitting clothes until the day we die, so the best option is to always go with tailored fits that are fitted to your body. The oversized tee is a great piece, but it won’t withstand the test of time. You can completely transform the way you look by purchasing tailored-fitted pieces. If you feel you have pieces that don’t quite fit you perfectly, then go and get them tailored to a fit that suits your body shape.
Surround Yourself With Stylish People
When you make any change in your life, the people closest to you will either be for it or against it and this can be the biggest hindrance to your achievements. You need to be surrounded by people that you are going to aspire to and look up to for a range of things. Style is one of them. This is why many wealthy businessmen are friends with like-minded people, it is because they progress with each other. If your friends and family are not the most stylish people, find some people that are. This doesn’t have to be a friend, but social media is perfect for this. Browse profiles of influencers that you like etc.
Stick to Solid Neutral Colours
Every man’s wardrobe should revolve around a select number of colours. Neutral colours. The great thing about neutral colours is the fact that they all go well with one another due to them not being too overpowering. If you have a neutral-coloured wardrobe, you are never going to struggle with matching your clothes as they already will. Neutral colours include white, black, grey, navy, beige, khaki and brown. All these colours should be in your wardrobe at least once. Dressing in these colours, helps you to look more refined and put together.
Keep Away From Logos and Graphics
Most men want to look older than they are until they get to that age, and it can be difficult to dress well but if you needed one tip for looking sharper, it would be to keep away from anything with ridiculous logos, prints or graphics on them. If you were into this, pair with a pair of designer trainers. The odd piece isn’t so bad for the gym, but for everyday use, you never want to out with graphic tees, unless you were into streetwear. If you are looking to build a solid capsule wardrobe, block colours are much better to start with and then you can add a few funky pieces once your capsule is complete.
Buy The Best Quality You Can Afford
Fast fashion is rife and it is everywhere. The issue with this is the quality is awful and it lasts only a few washes. Instead of having to buy more, buy quality that will last you. It can be extremely frustrating when going to the shops and you just see bad quality clothes that you know will be baggy within a week. Instead, opt for a more expensive alternative. This may be a larger cost, but the saying goes ‘buy cheap, buy twice.
