Fashion Tips For Men
Ensure your wardrobe sparks attraction
By Neal Talbot, All-Star contributor
Updated: 1:38PM, September 1, 2008
Few men take fashion seriously. They wake up, stroll over to their closet, pull on the first thing they see, and start their day. Odds are their clothes don't fit them properly. Odds are their clothes aren't very colorful. Odds are they don't look nearly as good as they could. And it's a shame, because clothes really do make the man.
Clothes can help you in the dating world and the world of business. A stylish look can make to look cool, smart, successful, and confident without saying a word. A well-dressed man immediately earns positive first impressions. Yet for some reason, men are not taking advantage of this. Many aren't even making an effort. It's time that changed. It's time men became all they can be.
To make this happen, men have to make sure their clothes fit properly. They have to develop a signature style. They must be willing to stand out. They must embrace new colors. They must spend time trying on new clothes. They have to discover what looks best on their body type. They must see clothes as an investment instead of an expense.
Looking like a million bucks doesn't mean you have to spend a million bucks. And whatever you spend will pay dividends. Being stylish can attract women, it can impress your boss, it can help you land the date and the promotion you've been after. Being stylish doesn't make you look materialistic or vain. It makes you look smart.
And the best part of fashion is it doesn't take a degree to know what looks good. All you have to do is flip through the pages of fashion magazines, quiz stylish friends and watch what other men are wearing. So stop dressing down and start developing a passion for fashion.Develop a signature style
To develop a signature style you're going to have to ask yourself some hard questions. Are your clothes projecting the right message? Do your clothes match your personality? Do your clothes make you visually memorable? A signature style should do each. You should look great, project your personality and catch the eye of others.
It can be difficult to come up with a signature style from scratch so don't hesitate to imitate a look. There's no shame in making David Beckham's style your own. Just make sure the look fits your personality. Use Beckham's style as a base and slowly incorporate into it your personal fashion preferences.
Relying on accessories such as sunglasses, ties, necklaces and socks, is a safe and inexpensive way to start creating your signature style. So is adding new colors and fabrics to your wardrobe. Use them to draw attention to all your best features. And feel free to alter your signature style as you grow more confident.
Colors of Invisibility
The dating world is filled with sameness. Don't just fade into the bland background. Stand your ground and show everyone that you're alive. Go bright. Go bold. Be visually memorable. Be a peacock in a crowd of chickens. It will dramatically improve your chance of being noticed by others.
Use bright colors to separate yourself from your competitors. Lively colors project positivity, radiate energy and ooze confidence. Your color choices can say a lot about you - so make sure they're sending the right message.
Avoid grey, brown and any dull or light colors. They are the colors of invisibility. These colors act as social camouflage - ensuring no one will notice you. They also scream, 'I have no confidence.' Instead, think in red, white, blue, black, yellow, purple and pink.
Know you body type
Whether you're tall or short, thick or thin, stocky or lean, it's important you understand what types of clothes accent your most desirable features best... along with which clothes best hide your undesirable features. To do this, you will have to get to know your body type. This usually involves asking for a trained professional's fashion opinion.
But you don't have to fly to Paris or Milan for great fashion advice. It can usually be found much closer to home. Pick a slow time of the day to try on clothes and have a veteran fashion retailer tell you what looks best on you and why. Get them to make suggestions on what current styles should fit you best. And remember to shower them with praise, so they'll always make time for you.
Professional help
If you want to shorten your fashion learning curve - get yourself some professional help. Hiring an image consultant is usually worth the money. In a couple of hours they will have taught you more about fashion than most people learn in an entire lifetime. If you don't have the cash - don't worry. Find a fashionable friend and have them help you out. Both can save you a lot of time and money.
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Men who pay attention to fashion do better in the dating world and workplace.
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The shirt may look amazing on the mannequin in the window, but if it doesn't look good on you - it doesn't matter. Men who don't take the time to learn what clothes best fit their body type do themselves a huge disservice. Because they buy clothes that are too small or too large. Each which can add the appearance of another 15 pounds to their frame. - allstardatingtips.com |
