Part of being a well-dressed man is the ability to take care of every detail meticulously, no matter how trivial it might seem. Whether it's buttoning up your suit jacket properly, making sure your shirt is wrinkle free, or sprucing up your look with the latest tie, there is a list of small (yet important) things to know, to make the most of your stylish attire. So read up, learn these tips, and make sure to look your best.
No.10 Have a reliable barber and see them every four weeks (or 2 depending on the style)
You may be doing everything right, but if you neglect your hair, your efforts to be more stylish will have been in vain as the first thing others will notice about you is your unkempt head rather than your sleek suit. So, find a barber you trust and make regular appointments to keep your grooming in check. My personal barber can be found on Instagram @feese_108
No.9 Take pride in storing clothes
Treat your clothes with respect and they’ll look new longer. Buy wooden hangers for your closet and space your clothes out so they don’t get crushed. Similarly, when packing your bags for a business trip or a holiday, you can avoid arriving with wrinkled garments if you fold clothes properly and neatly instead of bundling them into a ball and shoving them into your suitcase. (No more Wire Hangers, everrrr...)
No.8 Splurge on investment pieces
Any time you happen upon a timeless piece in a high-quality fabric, such as fine wool or cashmere, don’t hesitate to snap it up, even if that means splashing out. Although you may initially pay more for it, the cost-per-wear (CPW) ratio of an investment piece is shockingly low. Consider a camel-colored designer trench, for example: Its price tag may be exorbitant, but after you’ve worn it several hundred times, it will have paid for itself in compliments alone and you won’t have to update your outerwear for a very long time.
No.7 Buy Multiples
When you find something that has a fit so flattering it seems like it was made especially for you, buy at least two. Adhere to this rule particularly when the garment in question is a basic you can never own too many of, such as a classic white dress shirt or go-with-everything dark denim. My wife tells me this all the time since I only like the fit of H&M's slim dress shirts. Which reminds me I need to order 5 white shirts now...
No.6 Have a Reliable Tailor and Dry Cleaner
A knowledgeable tailor and a brilliant dry cleaner are a stylish man’s secret weapons. With a nip in your shirt here and a hem in your jeans there, a tailor guarantees your ready-to-wear clothes fit you perfectly. To find a dry cleaner who will sort out your toughest stains and launder your threads in a jiffy, visit the same location each time you need your clothes cleaned so you build a relationship with the staff. My personal tailor is Distante here in Philadelphia.
No.5 SHOP often but BUY seldom
Browse online shops frequently, become an avid window shopper or just pop into a few boutiques occasionally on your way home from work. Observe the merchandise available and make mental notes on the pieces you find yourself drawn to. Only part with your cash, however, when it’s a garment you either need or you know it will make a chic and versatile addition to your wardrobe. Like my friend Sixx would say "Always Buy Big, and Never Buy Often"
No.4 Treat trends as calculated risks
A perennially stylish man keeps up with trends but doesn’t follow them blindly because he knows that trying every fad that comes along makes him a fashion victim rather than a fashionite. And although he’s willing to break style rules, he’s clever about which risks he takes, carefully considering factors such as his job, personality and body type so that he never bets on a look that won’t win. So be careful about splurging on all those leather jogging pants (Kanye ain't got all the answers either... IJS)
No.3 Have a signature scent
Be consistent with your cologne. Women use smell as one way to decipher if you’ll have chemistry as a couple between the sheets, so once you find a fragrance that blends with your natural odor for a tantalizing effect, stick with it. Also, read up on how to combine or layer products to create a very personalized and memorable scent, and to vary its intensity. My personal choice is Dior Homme Eau for Men
No.2 Bookmark three fashion sites and visit them weekly
You don’t need real-time reports on what’s going on in the fashion industry, but once a week, make a point of perusing your favorite websites just to keep up with what’s hot. Being a regular visitor on three different sites will let you cover a lot of territory, meaning you’ll have a good grasp on the major trends while also benefiting from alternative perspectives. My favorite is Mr. Porter.
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