How to Master Men's Fashion Basics
The key to looking up-to-date is to build your wardrobe around these fashion staples.
Up next in Men's Fashion 101 (21 videos)
Why do you need the fashion advice in these Howcast videos? Because every woman likes a well-dressed man.
You Will Need
- Well-tailored suit
- White button-down shirts
- Polo shirts and tees
- Cashmere V-neck sweater
- Updated ties
- Black leather dress shoes
- Brown loafers
- Black and brown belts
- 7 kinds of pants
- Sports coat or blazer
- Trench coat
- Wool or cashmere overcoat
- Confidence
- Tie bar (optional)
- Quality pair of men's shoes (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Invest in a good suit
Invest in at least one well-tailored, medium-weight, single-breasted suit in black, navy, or gray; splurge on a few if you wear a suit to work. Choose a classic cut that won't go out of style, and have it professionally fitted. And no polyester, please!
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Step 2
Get some nice shirts
Get some timeless tops: a couple of crisp, white, button-down collar shirts; a few classic polos; and at least one solid-color cashmere V-neck sweater. And always have a week's worth of clean white crewneck T-shirts.
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Step 3
Tie one on
Keep up with tie trends so your classic suit doesn't look dated. Invest in a seven-fold tie for days when you want to look really sharp, and always have at least one well-made, solid-colored silk tie in the current style.
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If you wear a metal watch, keep your neckwear in place with a matching tie bar.
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Step 4
Have these shoes and belts
Have a pair of black leather lace-up shoes, a pair of brown loafers, and a good leather belt to match each. Belts should be two to three fingers wide.
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A quality pair of men's shoes can be re-soled several times, making them a good investment.
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Step 5
Bottoms up
Follow the rule of seven for pants: blue jeans, gabardine, worsted wool, cavalry twill, flannel, linen, and tweed pants should be in your closet.
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Step 6
Get three coats
Buy a well-made sports coat or blazer; it can be dressed up with pants or dressed down with jeans. Also, invest in a classic trench coat and a wool or black cashmere overcoat for more formal occasions.
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Step 7
Be confident
Wear your clothes with confidence -- it's your most important accessory.
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The word slacks was coined by the Haggar Corporation clothing company in the 1940s.
