Looking sharp is all about paying attention to the small details. Many guys make simple fashion errors without even realizing it. Upgrading your wardrobe does not have to be complicated or expensive. Let us look at some common style mistakes men make and how you can easily fix them to look your absolute best.
Over-Buttoning a Suit
If you are wearing a two button suit you should only ever close that top button. Doing up the bottom button ruins the shape of the jacket and it makes you look super stiff. This is an old rule from the early 1900s that every guy needs to know.
Unbuttoning Shirts Too Much
It is cool to leave a couple of buttons undone near your collar for a relaxed vibe. Just make sure you are not showing off your entire chest unless you are chilling on a beach somewhere in Hawaii. Keep it to one or two buttons and you will look great.
Walking Around With Overstuffed Pockets
Nothing ruins a nice outfit faster than having huge bulging pockets on the sides of your pants. We all have things to carry around but you really should try getting a slimmer wallet and a basic keyring. Your pants will fit much better and your overall shape will definitely thank you.
Rocking Old Worn-Out Belts
You probably have that one belt you bought years ago that faded from black to a dusty brown color. A good quality belt lasts a long time but it is very noticeable when it starts looking totally beat up. Do yourself a favor and buy a fresh one.
Wearing a Belt and Suspenders Together
Both of these accessories literally do the exact same job of holding your pants up. Wearing them both at the exact same time is total overkill and it just looks a bit silly. Pick one or the other and stick with it for your outfit.
Letting Your Undershirt Show
An undershirt is supposed to stay totally hidden underneath your nice dress shirt. Seeing a white crew neck collar poking out really distracts from a polished look. Just grab a thin v neck shirt instead so it stays completely invisible all day.
Mismatching Your Belt and Shoes
Your belt definitely needs to match your shoes if you want to look put together. If you are wearing shiny black dress shoes then you should go for a sleek black belt to match. Your accessories have to work together to build a solid outfit.
Letting Pants Bunch at the Ankles
Having tons of extra fabric bunched up at the bottom of your legs is a huge giveaway that your suit does not fit right. Take your pants to a local tailor and they will hem them up for about twenty bucks. It is a tiny investment that makes you look like a million bucks.
Turning Into a Walking Billboard
We all like cool brands but you really should avoid wearing logos from head to toe. Keep the branding occasional so you do not look like a giant advertisement walking down the street. A clean and simple look without huge logos is always way more stylish.
Holding Onto Scuffed Dress Shoes
Dress shoes can last you a really long time but you have to let them go when they look completely wrecked. Faded and scuffed up shoes will instantly bring down an otherwise perfect outfit. Grab a fresh pair and try to polish them every once in a while.
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