As the world around us shifts towards more
casual clothing, this generation of young men seems to overlook the idea of
dressing sharp, and instead chooses to dress more like slobs. Let’s face it,
we’re all a little reluctant to grow up, but that shouldn’t hinder us from
dressing well enough to impress. What’s needed here is change in attitudes, and
more mature, sophisticated outlook on clothing, so that you are taken more
seriously, and not treated like a loafer.
Keeping all that in mind, we’re here to give
you some solid advice on updating your wardrobe from that of a boy’s to a young
man’s.
Move From Lazy Comfortable To
Comfortable Yet Mature
The first step to moving in the direction
of a sharp and poised look is to give up on every item of clothing that might
make you look younger than your age and give people a reason to not take you
seriously. Opt for dress shirts and polo shirts instead of graphic tees, khaki
trousers and slacks instead of cargo shorts, straight, fitted jeans in place of
baggy/skinny jeans, saddle shoes and leather shoes instead of gym shoes,
cardigans and sweaters instead of sweatshirts. Starting with the basics dress
more sharply for casual events and prepare even better for formals.
What To Choose When Shopping For
Shirts
Since we’re talking about an almost
complete change in wardrobe to something more sophisticated, we need to
remember budgets and keep that in check as well. For shirts, lean more towards
dress shirts in colors of white and the lighter shades of blue. Those are the
ultimate solution for a decent and classy wardrobe. For cheaper prices, buy dress shirts that are more commonly
found everywhere, thence the white and blues. For a more diverse look, go for
simpler patterns on dress shirts, exquisite and not too large. You could also
get the torso hugging polo shirts for a more casual, yet neat look.
Skinny Jeans? Definitely Not!
Let’s try to grow out of the teen skinny
jeans/baggy jeans phase as soon as possible and move towards more practical and
comfortable slacks, khaki trousers and well fitted, straight jeans. The key to
impressing someone at the first meeting is to dress smartly in clothes that
fit you well, but aren’t too tight or too loose. Here’s where the slacks, khaki
trousers, and straight jeans come in. For more casual surroundings, go with
either khaki trousers or straight jeans, and for more formal events, opt for
slacks.
Want To Look Like You Just Walked
Out Of The Gym?
Not always, no. Therefore, replace your
trainers and gym shoes with leather shoes and saddle shoes at formal and casual
occasions. Most young men don’t realise how important good shoes are to an
outfit. Let’s not show carelessness by dressing so meticulously for an event in
dress shirts and ties only to leave out the icing on the cake.
Whether it be tailor made dress shirts, or
sweaters, or leather shoes, dress well to maintain a strong persona and give a
polished vibe.
