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Admittedly, men have it a little easier when it comes to fashion. When all else fails, a well-fitting shirt and pants can work for almost anything. If you need to get fancy, there are a few designs of suits to choose from. As men’s attires are simple, we can virtually mix and match almost anything.
However, given how simple things are for us, it often becomes a little bit more of a challenge on the occasions where we’re supposed to dress up, especially during winter. While there are things that can help with getting this look started (a brief look into our Bogner men’s vests, jackets, and pants during the cold days or nights) there’s a lot more work involved when it comes to styling our looks for those special occasions.
If you’re looking to add a little more style and flair to your wardrobe without going overboard, here are two tips you can follow:
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Your look depends on you, not just on your clothes
Clothes do make the man, but on the occasions that they don’t, it’s the man who carries the clothes. You can have the best clothing in the world but if you don’t have the confidence or the personal style to pull it off, you might not achieve what you want. There’s a subtle art to carrying men’s clothing, a mixture of your own personal esteem and a reflection of how you carry yourself.
In simpler terms, the best thing you can start with is your posture. Clothing for men often emphasizes a wider frame, encouraging the wearer to occupy as much space as possible and enhancing areas, such as the shoulders. You’re supposed to solidly occupy the space that your clothes do, and simple things such as straightening your back and squaring your shoulders can work wonders.
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Less is more
There’s an inherent expectation for men to pull off more by doing less, and this is best exemplified in how formal attire works for them. A few things are as striking or as suitable as a three-piece suit for a reason; the simpler the outfit is, the easier it may be for a man to carry it. Men’s clothing should conform between being utilitarian and stylish—not too much, but not too little that it limits your individuality.
One of the best ways to boost your style without being too conspicuous is wearing an accessory or two. Things like cufflinks, wristwatches, rings, and necklaces can all be incorporated tastefully into a man’s wardrobe with little to no work needed, though great care must be taken when choosing these accessories. Sometimes, just a single accessory can ruin an entire look, so choose carefully.
If you keep these tips in mind while dressing up, you can avoid some mistakes that could cost you your self-confidence once you step out of your room. There is a perfect time to dress up and the right way to do it. If you do this carefully and with much thought, you can stand out at any party or occasion you attend.
Totally bought into the idea that less is more!
Yes it is 😊
Great read!
Thank you.
I had no idea that men had to think of things when getting dressed up, I be these tips will help a man look sharp when he gets dressed up next time.
I believe so Brandy.
I agree on less is more but can I say it my way? As long as I am comfortable which is the plain and simple one – were good hehe
Ah nice.
This is a great post to read, especially for men and married women! My husband has a naturally great taste, and he always goes for “less is more:
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Great post and totally agree that less is more, my husband has found his style and gets complimented on the way he dresses all the time now x
Thank you.
I think it is also important to dress for comfort as there is no point dressing to please other people when you are uncomfortable. You are right that less is more. One other point is that he must smell nice as well.
I agree. Smelling nice is great.
Men have finally started to worry about their looks and this post is an example of serious they are actually about their looks. The point of less is more goes well with women as well.
Yes they are interested in getting the look right, at least majority of them are.
So cool to read fashion advice for men! I definitely think the less is more rule actually applies to both genders, though.
Yes it usually does.
We don’t dress up as often as we useful, and it is nice to have some tips. Thanks for sharing these.
Thanks for reading.
I just love reading your post! I usually have a say on my husband’s OOTD, but he has the final and I’m glad I can see these 2 tips obviously in him.
Glad you love reading Fashion and Style Police Liz 😊
I definitely agree that less is more when it comes to dressing up – that goes for men and women. So many think that you need a lot of flashy going on when you totally dont!
Exactly 😊
My husband seldom dressed up and most of the time, I don’t think he spends thinking about what he wears. Haha!
Many husbands are the same 😊
I totally love both the things u’ve mentioned here and mostly the lesser the better is the much important point here.
Glad you love the post.
As a man, you really do need to find things which are your colors and tailors to you. It’s important to have things which go with the way you look.
Same for us women too 😊
My husband is a shirt, sweatshirt kind of guy so it’s a struggle whenever we need to attend special occasion! These are very informative tips!
Thanks Nina.
Fantastic idea for the men and I am agreed with the statement “Less is more”. Looks really stylish and good advice for men to adopt.
Thanks Elizabeth.
This new way of fashion for me baffles me. I miss the good old days of sophisticated attire for men.
Why does it baffle you?
Such great tips, especially the less is more one!
Thank you. Glad you like the tips.
some nice outfit suggestions. You could find some more on
Thanks.
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Thank you.