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There’s no escaping fashion faux pas - most of us make them at some time or the other!
Every morning, before we step out of our homes, we all take a good look in the mirror to see how we’re looking. Some may make a lot of effort to dress well, some others may not take it too seriously.
But all of us definitely take a cursory glance (at the least) to see if it is all in place - you don’t have to be interested in fashion to want to look good.
Fashion is a form of self-expression. How we dress says a lot about who we are and how we’re feeling. Even the ones who don’t care about fashion are saying a lot about themselves by choosing to wear whatever they are wearing.
Basically, there’s no escaping fashion, as long as you’re wearing clothes. So might as well make some effort, at least to not make grave fashion mistakes? Despite social media and magazines/websites - this one included - that are devoted to helping men dress well, the not-so-fair sex continues to make some basic mistakes that are so common, you’d think no man ever got the memo!
If you don’t want to be one of those men, wake up and smell the coffee, or whatever other beverage that’s in fashion (pun intended).
Here are 5 most common fashion mistakes most men make:
A tie is part of formal wear whereas a short-sleeved shirt isn’t. Putting the two together might seem attractive to you but it’s only as fashionable as those oversized sweaters from the 90s that are best forgotten to mankind.
Square-toed shoes were designed as a one-style-fits-all pair that could accommodate toes of all shapes and sizes. That period in history is over, and shoe brands today are making shoes of many other kinds. Give up on those mass-produced square-toe shoes - the only people who should be wearing them are the men acting in Bridgerton.
A shirt is to be tucked in, a t-shirt is to be kept out. If your T-shirt is a bit too long, it isn’t the right size — tucking it in won’t make it look any better, even if you’ve seen your favourite actor do it on or off the screen.
It’s either too big or too small, and both aren’t the right size. If you aren’t sure about your actual suit or blazer size, get yourself measured or seek the help of a stylist. Also, your size will keep changing with time - weight gain/loss, muscle development, etc. all alter your clothing size.
Know the kind of hem that works best for you, and stick to it. Choose a hem basis your body type, height, and occasion. If it’s a formal one, go for a medium break where there’s a single fold across the ankle or a quarter break with a barely-noticeable one.
If you aren’t too tall, a no-break hem works best. Taller men could carry off a full break where the hem runs all the way around the leg, though it’s only meant for casual occasions.
[ Via GQ India]
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