Herbert Rafael writes for WardrobeTrendsFashion.com (WTF) – Singapore Fashion &
Lifestyle Online Magazine. You can also follow him on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/h0tfudg3
Fashion - Fashion is a
topic that preoccupies men more and more these days. They have realized that
looking good is not a department that the ladies have exclusive control over. A
sense of fashion is an asset in every aspect of a man's life: business,
personal and social.
While there are still some that will try to fight it, the reality is that a
well-dressed man will get a second look. Personality is important, but no one
takes a quick look at you and says, "Wow! Check out the sense of humor on
that guy."
In today's world, to stay one step ahead, it's important to look your best.
That means developing your own sense of style. For a lot of men, that's a scary
thought. But fear not, I'm here to guide you through it.
1) Listen to the experts
I've met far too many men who have gone through life having their style
dictated to them by their mothers, then by their girlfriends, and then by their
wives. There are also those men who escaped the trap of wearing someone else's
style only to find themselves with no style whatsoever.
If you've never taken a shot at creating your own style, a good place to start
is with the experts. Head to WardrobeTrendsFashion.com – Singapore Fashion &
Lifestyle Online Magazine. Instead of clicking straight to the ‘Who’s That
Hottie’ segment, check out the Fashion segment.
Read a few articles and you'll soon find that you've picked up most of the
basic rules: don't wear light socks with dark shoes, always match your shoes
with your belt, and never wear anything too tight.
While you're checking out the articles on WardrobeTrendsFashion.com, check out
the ads that you usually skip over. They'll give you a good idea of where the
trends are heading. Which brings us to tip number two...
2) Get into the latest trends
Fashion is all about evolving style! What's in, what's out? What's new, what's
past? What's hot, what's not? But put all those clichés aside and being stylish
is about looking good. It's also about knowing what to wear right now.
But with trends changing faster than you can say fashion faux pas, how can men
be expected to keep up?
A good place to start is to take a look at popular artists from the music,
movie and TV industries. Look around for trendsetters and take some tips from
them, in particular, check out what they wear during awards shows and adapt it
to your style.
The clothes worn by the actors on TV shows like Vampire Diaries, How I Met Your
Mother, Las Vegas and most daytime soaps (Ask your girlfriend or wife about
these) are generally good examples of what are acceptable dressing.
If you've flipped through all the fashion magazines,
watched TV, tried wandering down the streets, and you are still not getting any
inspirations, you will never go wrong emulating the threads of celebrities such
as Daniel Craig, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Rob
Pattinson, Ian Somerhalderand Ryan Reynolds.
You can also
check out some of the segment, THUMB’D, featuring Sexy, Gorgeous, Stylish &
Fashionable (SGSF) individuals spotted off the streets of Singapore.
Save that old shirt & show some attitude...
3) Stay in shape
Fashion is not just about what you wear, it's also about how you wear it. Take
the same threads and put them on two different people: one who's in good shape
and athletic, and another who has a beer gut, round shoulders and a sunken
chest. No matter what the clothes are, they'll look better on the athletic guy.
Taking better care of your body can be as simple as making a few minor changes
to your diet and spending a couple of hours at the gym every week.
The
related benefits of being healthier are that you'll feel better about your
body, be more confident and, therefore, look better. Attitude stems from
confidence, and a large part of style is attitude.
4)
Go retro
Fashion is a cyclical concept. What was once old will soon be new again.
Remember when you were chastised for wearing your aviator sunglasses? Well, now
you can wear them with confidence because they're back.
While renewing one's wardrobe is important, throwing old stuff out isn't always
a good idea. With vintage clothing being very trendy right now, you may be able
to dig through some of your old clothes and find something that you never would
have dreamed you could wear again.
Things to look for include logo T-shirts, patterned button-down shirts and
motorcycle-style jackets. Once your favorite wardrobe items, they're back in
style... and you need to enjoy them while the trend lasts.
5)
Being yourself
The most important aspect of developing your own style is remaining true to
yourself. Just because something looked great on that Versace model doesn't
necessarily mean it's for you.
If you're
uncomfortable in it, chances are it isn't. There are enough styles out there
that everyone should be comfortable finding their own.
Even if you
discover that your own style isn't main-stream, you're better off respecting
that realization than walking around in a sheep suit that doesn't fit.
Have Fun
The ultimate point
is that developing your own style should not be a chore; it should be fun. When
you discover what works for you, you'll see that striving to look your best
isn't work at all. It should come naturally. Cheers!
Fashion
