“Somewhere in between Prada and Nada” : A Guide to Men’s Style
Written by Anuli Akanegbu on October 15, 2009
While there are notably more fashion options for women, men should not feel left out. The following guide to men’s style will cover everything from closet essentials to dressing like filet mignon on a Hamburger Helper budget.
According to an article by business etiquette expert Lydia Ramsey, “When you meet someone face-to-face, 93 percent of how you are judged is based on nonverbal data: your appearance and your body language.” In other words, you can be the most dynamic guy in the room, but no one will assume that if you do not express that through your appearance. To many guys, clothes are nothing more than fabric to put on thier back because of the “no shirt, no shoes, no service” rule that governs many public places. However, it is important to realize that clothing and personal style is a great way for an individual to communicate their identity. While there are notably more fashion options for women, men should not feel left out. The following guide to men’s style will cover everything from closet essentials to dressing like filet mignon on a Hamburger Helper budget.
Closet Essentials
Every man should own a good pair of jeans. Jeans may not be the most expensive item in a man’s closet, but they will prove to be the most versatile. Jeans can be dressed up to wear on a date or dressed down to work around the house. In the case of jeans, it is better to look for more classic cuts than trendy styles. Good jean choices are straight leg jeans, as well as boot cut jeans, which are slightly flared at the bottom. Buying jeans that are slightly longer will allow you to make alternations if they shrink. When trying jeans on, make sure they work with your everyday life. Can they fit your wallet and keys? Are they comfortable and not too tight? Do the belt loops hold your belt properly?
Khakis are another closet essential because you can’t always wear jeans. When you are purchasing khakis, look for a softer cotton fabric and a darker color for maximum adaptability.
Not every guy works in an office, like the characters in Mad Men, where suits are the clothing of choice, but it is important for everyman to own a dark solid suit. Yes, a dark solid suit. Not a purple suit with rhinestones or pink with a matching bandana. The look we’re going for is classic. If you only have one suit, make sure that it’s versatile enough to wear to different events, such as a wedding or a job interview. Be sure to get it tailored so it fits you perfectly because you do not want to look like a little boy trying on daddy’s suit.
In addition to the suit, get a tie that complements it. It was stated earlier that clothing can communicate identity, but remember clothing should not be a substitute for personality. We’ve all had that teacher who wore ties with cartoon characters or cute little pictures on it. Don’t be that guy. You do not need to show that you are funny through your ties. If you are afraid of tie patterns, choose a small print or a solid color. Also, don’t be afraid to wear suit pieces individually. Try a suit jacket with a pair of dark wash denim or the pants with a nice button-down shirt.
Speaking of button-down shirts, they are another closet essential. They can be worn over T-shirts or under a suit jacket. Button-down shirts also can be worn underneath V-neck sweaters, which are another closet essential.
Now that we’ve got some closet essentials out of the way, let’s turn our focus to styling outfits.
First, every outfit should begin with a good pair of shoes. There’s an adage that says you can learn a lot about how a guy will treat his partner by the way he treats his shoes. We know that every guy who lives inCOLOR takes good care of his shoes, right? When choosing an outfit, work from the ground up by selecting your shoes, then pants, shirt, et cetera.
Try choosing a personal style icon and use him as inspiration for your looks. No, this is not weird, unless you begin to create a shrine to him in your closet; until then, read magazines and blogs for inspiration. If you like Pharrell William’s style, then find ways to incorporate it into your style. Remember, there is a difference between being inspired and copying, so don’t take it too far.
If you’re on a Hamburger Helper budget, you don’t have to focus on wearing logos and brands. Real businessmen don’t advertise something unless they are being paid to do so. Don’t feel the need to walk around wearing a shirt with a logo on it because you think it’s cool, that is, unless they are sponsoring you. Leave labels on the inside of the clothing, not on the outside. Plus, you shouldn’t wear Billionaire Boys Club on a Hamburger Helper budget anyway because it’s false advertising.
Fashion Trends 2009
To get some style inspiration and the scoop on trends for men, check out the following sites:
Where to Shop
There are so many options for men to shop, depending on their style, but below is a list of places that carry good pieces and can work with almost any budget:
The Gap : Good for basics, such as jeans, khakis, and sweaters.
Urban Outfitters : Good for trendier pieces.
Macys : Department stores offer a mixture of classic and trendier pieces.
Marshalls : Off-price stores offer high style for a low budget. However, clothes are not available online, so search for a store near you.
Don’t be afraid to try thrift stores or consignment shops. If you’re in the Greater Boston Area, check out Rescue.
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