It’s not that the clothes wear the man. Rather, the man that wears the pants. Or something like that. When it comes to men’s fashion, it’s not just about the duds. It’s about how to wear them. A man can have a minimal wardrobe, but if he knows how to put things together than he’s got the best style around. Some basic techniques for getting it right are as follows. *Disclaimer: I cannot guarantee that you have all these items in your closet, bro.
Technique 1: Cuff those jeans. Do not, for the love of God, cut them on the sides. It looks tacky. A clean little cuff rolled twice looks amazing with boots underneath, and surprisingly sharp. This way, your boot laces are visible, your jean hems stay clean and your ankles aren’t feeling the pain from being squeezed in with both boot and excess denim. Perfection.
Technique 2: Get a pocket square. Put one of these in the pocket of your dinner jacket/blazer/tailored vest. It will automatically make you look put-together, even if you’re sporting jeans or khakis on the bottom. Pocket squares just look that good. My favorites are usually red (or some variation thereof, like maroon) or blue – just a little pop of color. Don’t have a pocket square? Nothing a little DIY job can’t fix. Silk scarves are a major staple at thrift/vintage stores, and can be quickly modified to mimic the pocket square.
Technique 3: Denim jacket under…another jacket. If you have a baggy denim jacket or vest, this will not work. However, if you have a tight one, please proceed. Start with whatever shirt you want. Layer the denim jacket or vest over that. Now layer ANOTHER jacket over that! Bomber jackets, leather jackets (favorite) and even hoodies work for this. Prepare to look sexy as hell.
