Gentlemen dressing well is something we all want to master but it can be a little tricky sometimes. Looking at famous male fashion icons gives us some great ideas on what to do and what to avoid. Here are ten simple style lessons you can learn from watching the guys who get photographed every single day.
How to Dress Down a Suit Properly
Sometimes a full suit feels like too much for a regular day. Edgar Ramirez solved this problem beautifully. He wears his suits with a simple, relaxed shirt and zero ties. It changes the whole feeling. You look sharp and organized without looking like you are heading to a fancy wedding.
The Right Length for Your Necktie
Your tie length can make or break your entire look for the day. If it is too short people will definitely notice the mistake. You want to keep things looking smooth and sharp. Just make sure the bottom tip reaches the very middle of your waistband when standing.
Bringing Back the Classic Workwear Jacket
Kanye West shows us that wearing a cool chore jacket can give off a great workwear vibe for everyday casual wear. If you have an older utility jacket hiding in your closet right now is definitely the perfect time to bust it out again.
Making a Striped Suit Look Cool
Striped suits can sometimes make you look like you are heading to a boring board meeting if you are not careful. Armie Hammer fixes this by mixing his suit with some slightly messy grooming and a really nice pair of sunglasses to keep things fresh.
Keeping Your Style Consistent and Simple
John Legend is a great example of a guy who is always stylish because he never wears anything too loud or crazy. Sticking to a consistent look with simple colors is a fantastic way to build a wardrobe that you can always rely on.
Adding a Pop of Color to Your Wardrobe
We saw Ben Affleck wearing a rich maroon sweater and it really showed how great a little color looks in the colder months. Adding a bit of color to your fall or winter wardrobe is rarely a bad idea and it can actually make you look a lot happier.
Paying Attention to the Small Details
John Mayer proves that just wearing a plain shirt and jeans works perfectly if the jeans actually fit you really well. When you keep your outfit super simple those small details like nice boots or a good watch matter more than ever.
Fixing Your Tie and Pocket Square
Even the most stylish men like Jon Hamm have bad outfit days. Sometimes his tie looks a bit lazy because it sags. You always want your tie sitting tightly at the very top of your shirt. Hide most of your pocket square so your look stays neat and elegant.
Knowing How Many Buttons to Leave Open
We have all seen Simon Cowell wearing shirts with almost no buttons done up. It is usually just too much to look at. You really do not need to show your chest hair. Keeping one or two buttons undone gives you a relaxed style that works so much better.
Rocking the Full Button Up Look
Jake Gyllenhaal looks awesome in just jeans and a flannel shirt because he buttons it all the way up to the very top. If you have not tried the air tie look yet you should definitely give it a shot because it looks really sharp and clean.
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