It’s easy to be a guy. We wake up and decide to wear and only have to think about two things. The first is hygiene – which is obvious for most – though few of us do struggle with the basics (bathing, deodorant use, hair and nail trimming, etc.) The other half is style, and that is one we all tussle with more.
How we choose to present ourselves tells the world a great deal about us. Yet, so may of us struggle. While it might be difficult to understand the style dos, rest assured that anyone can avoid these style don’ts!
Visible undershirt
Check the mirror before leaving each day. If you can see your undershirt through your shirt, change one.
Plumber’s crack
If you think there is a chance it is happening, it is happening. Spare the world the gift it is not ready to receive.
White socks
Throw all of them out. If you keep a few for the gym, that is fine, but opt for socks with patterns and colors. And match accordingly.
A Combover
If you have to carefully style your hair to cover any gaps, the truth is this: Everyone knows and it is obviously you are hiding something. Give in. Own what you have and find a good style to suit it.
Denim on denim
No more denim tuxedoes, gentleman. No jean jackets if you are wearing jeans.
Sweatpants as pants
It does not make a difference how they are tailored, or how they are marketed, sweatpants belong at the gym and around your home on a rainy weekend.
Bad fits
Whether it is the shirt that is just a bit too big or the pants that give you a muffin top, if it does not fit, it does not fit. Get your close tailored, if you can.
Sneakers with suits
If women have to wear heels, you have to wear a nice pair of shoes.
Sandals with socks
Never do this, unless you want strangers to make fun of you.
Fedoras
Only appropriate for PIs in the 1930s.
Wrong belt
Wear a belt that matches. Black on black. Brown on Brown.
Rings
One is great. Two MAYBE. More and you are wearing brass knuckles.
T shirts with sports coat
Very stylish for the 1990s. Lazy these days.
Sweater vests, or Formal vests without a jacket
No more sweater vests. Only wear a vest with a suit or tuxedo.
Graphic tees
This one is for the 30+ readers – maybe it’s time to pitch that Bud T-Shirt you got in college?
Cargos or Carpenters
Pants or shorts, it’s time to ship the cargoes to a better place.
Clogs
No matter the brand or how comfortable they might be, clogs are wearable hooves.
Swim trunks as shorts
You are not getting away with this. Everyone knows you are not wearing underwear.
Bolo ties
HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!
Ripped jeans/crotch rub-out
Some wear and tear is fine, but if you are concerned about what people are seeing, it is likely that they are seeing it.
Visors
They are not hats, they are just brims. Silly, silly things.
