There are enough rules in life as it is. Some, however, are there to help. Like the rules that govern how to dress well. Of course, every man or woman that has an opinion on such things speaks from personal experience – and no doubt what works for one doesn’t always work for another, or what works for one is considered too pedestrian or too avant-garde by another. So, when it comes to dressing they always have to be taken at face value. They’re solid suggestions rather than the last word on style.
Below are 4 Rules on How Men Should Dress Well:
Dress Well – Invest Wisely in a Watch
A watch is like a piece of art, choose it because you love it, not because you think it might make money. Watches are personal, it marks your passage through time. But you also have to be practical. Aesthetic, functional, rugged sports models go with anything and can take the hard knocks of everyday wear. Yet, a watch still has to fit you. It should feel comfortable and right in terms of size and depth relative to your wrist as well – 40mm is considered the ‘Goldilocks’ size.
Dress Well – Keep Your Underwear Simple
Style isn’t only what everyone can see. When it comes to men’s underwear, there are two rules to follow. One, novelty prints are not for grown men – your underwear is not the place to express your personality. The style tat has best stood the test of time, of course, is the cotton boxer short, likely because (as in the case with linen) they take repeated washing, breathe well and are comfortable against your skin.
Dress Well – Dress for the Setting
Style is not merely about self-expressions; it’s also about being dressed appropriately for your environment. Think of clothes as being codes: you need the right combination to work with the setting you’re in – and that’s whether it’s a formal dinner or a lazy Sunday in the pub. The worst style is one which is out of place. Is this a kind of conformity? No, as one of Tom Ford’s of trotted out fashion quotes explains, it’s a mark of respect for others. And about feeling comfortable in yourself. When in doubt, overdress.
Dress Well – With Shirts, Stick to The Classics
It sound silly, but any man’s shirt can be made to look expensive if it’s well pressed. All the same, cook is particular about the details. Strike a middle line, you should avoid bold styles unless you think you can carry it off, and, for acollar that works with or without a tie, and that always sits properly under a jacket, opt for a semi-cutaway.
