Dressing well is an art form, not everyone can pull off a suit and tie. Heck, you probably don’t even know where to start when it comes to looking stylish. You want to make sure that you’re making the right choices when it comes to your day-to-day style. That’s why I’m going to share 19 key tips for men who are looking for ways to look more stylish, feel more confident, and ultimately live happier lives.
How Can a Man Look Smart and Stylish?
Looking good is an essential part of being a man. It doesn’t matter if you’re going to work, hanging out with friends, or on a date with your significant other, you want to look your best at all times.
Wear a tie
A tie will help you look more professional, but it doesn’t have to be boring or stuffy. Add some personality by choosing an unconventional color or pattern (like the one I’m wearing here). You can also try out something new like a bow tie or a clip-on tie.
Know your body type
If you’re a tall guy, don’t wear clothes that are too short for your frame (it makes you look smaller). If you’re short, don’t wear clothes that are too long either because they will make you look even smaller than you already are. Instead, try wearing clothes that fit well but still give off the impression of being oversized.
For example, try rolling up the sleeves on your shirt or tucking it into your trousers instead of wearing it untucked like most guys do these days. It helps elongate your figure while still looking stylish and not sloppy at all.
Know your skin tone
Make sure your clothes match your skin tone, whether that means wearing colors that complement your complexion or avoiding colors that clash with it entirely.
Once you figure out which colors look best on you, stick with them so that people can easily recognize what colors work well together when they see you in multiple outfits.
Dress for the occasion
Dressing well doesn’t mean wearing a tuxedo to work or a suit to dinner every night. It means knowing how to dress appropriately for the situation you’re in and understanding what makes for good style.
If you’re going to a more formal event, you’ll want to wear something that reflects that. If you’re going to something more casual, like a party or bar, then being dressed up is unnecessary.
Know what suits you best
Before you start shopping for new clothes, it’s important to know your body type and how it looks in certain styles. Do you have broad shoulders? Is your waistline narrow or wide? Are you tall or short?
Avoid patterns and prints
Patterned garments can be tricky to pull off and most of them don’t look good on everybody. If you want to wear a patterned shirt or jacket, make sure it’s not too loud, as this can make you appear larger than you are.
Also, avoid wearing more than one pattern at once this will only make things more confusing for people who don’t know as much about fashion as we do.
Don’t wear sneakers
If you want to look stylish, you need to start with your shoes. Sneakers are not the way to go if your goal is to dress well. They’re comfortable and convenient, but they don’t always look good with your outfit (unless you’re going for a casual look).
Try something new
Don’t just wear the same clothes all the time, get out there and experiment with different styles! You might find new favorites that you never knew existed before.
Wear a fresh outfit every day
Wear something new at least once per week or so, if not every day. This will keep things interesting and help keep your wardrobe from getting stale.
If you do this, even if it means wearing something that isn’t exactly “high fashion,” it will still make people think of you as someone who takes care of himself and his appearance.
Don’t wear clothes that don’t fit
If a piece of clothing doesn’t fit right, it doesn’t matter how much money you spent on it or how trendy it might be; it just won’t look good on you in real life.
If something doesn’t fit well, return it immediately. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re not constantly tugging at ill-fitting pants or shirts all day long.
Have a signature look
Developing a signature style is key to looking stylish and confident at the same time. Your signature look will evolve as you learn more about fashion and what works best for your body type, but it should always be based on a few key items that never go out of style (like a good pair of jeans).
Dress for yourself, not others
It can be tempting to try and fit in with your friends or coworkers, but don’t let them dictate what you wear every day. You should feel comfortable and confident in what you wear, not as if it were chosen by someone else.
Invest in a clean shave and trim
A close shave is one of the most important things when it comes to looking good. It keeps everything tidy, makes your skin look better, and shows that you care about yourself and take pride in your appearance.
If you prefer not to shave every day, at least keep up with a trim every week or two so that everything looks neat when necessary (or whenever).
Get a great watch
A nice watch can be a good investment piece that will last a long time. It will also add some flair to an outfit without being too flashy or gaudy.
Don’t be afraid of color
Colorful clothing is not only fun but can make an outfit more interesting as well! Don’t be afraid of wearing bright colors; just make sure they fit well with your skin tone, hair color, etc.
Wear your jeans often
Jeans are appropriate for almost any occasion and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. If you’re not sure what to wear, just throw on a pair of jeans and a nice shirt and go!
Quality Underwear also matters
There’s nothing like putting on some nice underpants that fit well and making you feel confident about yourself. Get some underwear that fits well and feels good (like a pair from American Eagle Outfitters).
Keep accessories to a minimum
Accessories are great for adding personality to an outfit, but too many can make you look like a clown. Keep it simple with one or two pieces at most (a watch or bracelet maybe).
If you want to add more accessories later, do it slowly over time so they don’t look out of place on your body type and style.
A basic shirt does wonders
A plain white t-shirt is an excellent base layer for any outfit because it goes with everything else in your closet (jeans, denim shorts, khakis) and makes it easy to put together an outfit quickly.
Key takeaways
Feel free to put these tips into practice and see for yourself how they can help you feel more stylish. You don’t need to make any drastic changes, just try out a few small tweaks, and see where it takes you. It might take some experimentation, but with practice, you’ll find your sense of style getting stronger and stronger.
It also never hurts to scroll through the archives, as you never know what else we may have written in the past that could inspire new ideas.
