I believe that as young men, when we are starting off our careers, our lives are based on time schedules, programs and a functional wardrobe. As for many gents out there, its filled with jeans, khaki, loafers, sneakers name them.
Different careers call for different code of dressing, professionals like doctors, lawyers, businessmen etc have a formal mode of dressing, calling for suits and tie. Other fields, the tradesmen like electricians, engineers, construction workers etc call for more "safe clothing" approach meaning more steel toe boots, jeans and tshirts or short sleeves. Nonetheless its also important to know your wardrobe is fully equipped, clean, fitting and very crisp. This gives you an upper hand at calling for more respect from your peers, boss and elders.
#Tip 1 Start from bottom up
If you ever haven't owned a pair of classic leather dress shoes, this is that time. Invest and get your self a minimum of one pair, more pairs in different shades and styles have more effect and advantage over the type of matching you can apply to your formal wear. But remember, cheap is expensive, cleanliness is next to Godlines. Stay smart.
#Tip 2 Dress older
No, not tweed and plaid jackets.
People perceive you by the way you dress. Get that admiration from your peers and elders by having that mature look in you clothing. This means that those baggy jeans and runners/sneakers should be worn on minimum occasions. Turn up at a social even in a simple official jacket, pants and classic shoes. This is a no brainer. As others are in their jeans and jeans, you'll be looking like the moguls in the columns as even you'll have more views on your comments.
#Tip 3 Fashion trends are for tv
Those models we see on the runway, well let me just say, are paid to make the otherwise not so fab clothes seem sazzy and hip. DONT FALL FOR THIS!!
In the event of cool new trends they seem to change every other morning, so as a young man trying to buy each new jeans will leave you bankrupt quickly. More so, walk down the street and you'll be suprised to see a hundred more people in your killer jeans and top. Oh well, what can you ever do!
#Tip 4 Take good care of your property
Having acquired the sharp looking suit, designer shirts and the very best leather shoes, means you have to start taking care of them. Have a good coat hanger for them, buy a nice shoe rack for those Italian shoes, wash well your clothes, iron, hang, even the t-shirts should be folded neatly and tucked into the drawers. It's cheaper to invest in a good wardrobe than buying new clothes every other day.
#Tip 5 Have a good suit
Everyone needs a good suit or two once in a while.
No matter your line of work, we all have to have at least one good suit in our wardrobe. If your work is based on wearing suits occasionally, well have them in various colours and designs, adds that Shazam.
In the event of buying your suit in a general stores, the size might be a bit bigger than your frame. Taking your piece to a good tailor and having the suit trimmed to a fitting size really helps. Otherwise if you get lucky and get ready fitting ones, you're good to go.
#Tip 6 Blue and white are basis
You can never go wrong with a white shirt or blue. This is mainly because its a good contrast to all shades of skin colour, body frames and height.
They actually account for more than 90% of the total choice of clothing worldwide.
If you're comfortable you can have yours in different patterns and designs. Branching out and having your own style is also good, provided you are not clueless on what you're doing.
#Tip 7 For Jeans, make it fitted
Jean styles are always changing: rips, tears, acid and bleach washing, distressed, stone washed, boot cut , wide leg, low rise, skinny; baggy.
Keep it simple with and stick to fitted jeans in a dark color, sans fading or rips.
You can wear them with a fitted T-shirt for a relaxed, casual look or dress them up with a buttoned shirt and a sport coat for a business-casual style.
#Tip 8 There's more to life than Denim
When you show up at a social gathering, most young people are synonymous with jeans and sneaker/ rubbers. Well it aint bad, but it also wouldn't hurt if you show up in a more relaxed mood: some nice khaki pants and some loafers/mocassins. You can even try a casual suit effect knowing how to pull it off.
#Tip 9 Less T-shirts more polo shirts.
T-shirts are comfortable. But mostly they either have a bad logo or advertisement at the front, plus rarely are they fitting. Opt for fitting t-shirts but try wearing dark coloured fitting polo shirts with those denim pants, khaki trousers.
If you have to do t-shirts, make them fitting and new. Gives out a fresh look. Always know your skin shade so that they don't contrast.
Buttoned short sleeved shirts are a fresher look. Try them and you'll have an eye catching effect on people.
All in all, clothes are best when clean, in good condition and pressed with an iron to remove those ugly creases.
Have fun, stay smart and happy holidays to you all.
