Looking good is the goal, but sometimes we just keep bad habits or don’t know the style rules. It’s usually not a massive error that spoils the look. It is the small details we miss every morning. You feel sharp, but these tiny faults can silently ruin your style and make you look messy. Here are ten common style mistakes men make that are very simple to fix.
Buttoning The Bottom Button
This is the cardinal sin of wearing a suit jacket or a blazer but so many guys still do it because it seems logical to button everything up. You should never button the bottom button of a suit jacket because it’s cut to flare out and buttoning it ruins the silhouette completely.
Visible Undershirt Collar
It looks sloppy if the crew-neck collar of your undershirt is visible under your nice open shirt. Get a V-neck undershirt instead. It will hide the collar so your whole outfit looks much better.
Pants Puddling At The Ankle
If your jeans or trousers are bunching up in a messy pile on top of your shoes it makes you look shorter and like you are wearing your dad’s clothes. Get your pants hemmed so they have a slight break or no break at all for a much cleaner and taller look.
Choosing Athletic Socks With Dress Shoes
Skip the big white sports socks when wearing dark jeans or dress shoes. It just looks wrong if they are visible. Wear thin, dark socks instead. Or, grab some fun patterned ones. They look much more stylish with nice shoes.
The Bulky Costanza Wallet
Walking around with a massive wallet stuffed with old receipts and gift cards in your back pocket ruins the line of your pants and can actually hurt your back. Slim down to a minimalist card holder or clean out the junk to keep your profile smooth.
Square-Toed Dress Shoes
Those clunky shoes with the flat square toes were popular in the 90s but today they instantly make your outfit look incredibly dated and blocky. Swap them for a classic rounded or almond toe shoe which looks sleeker and much more modern.
Matching Tie And Pocket Square Exactly
Having your tie and pocket square be identical materials looks too cheesy. It feels forced, not cool. You should just make sure their colors or patterns look good next to each other. Coordinating is much better than trying to match perfectly.
The Shirt Muffin Top
When your shirt hangs over your belt and poofs, it messes up your clean lines. You can use shirt stays to prevent this. Also, try the “military tuck” method to fold the extra shirt material. Keep that waist looking trim.
Ignoring Your Shoes’ Condition
You can have a perfect suit but if your leather shoes are scuffed dusty or have worn-down heels it drags the whole look down immediately. Take five minutes to clean and polish your shoes regularly because people definitely notice your feet.
Choosing Outfits That Are Too Big On You
It’s common for guys to wear clothing one size too big. They think it hides weight. Actually, the extra fabric makes you look even larger and sloppier. Try a smaller size or a slim fit for a crisp, better shape.
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