Mens Fashion Tips: The Importance of Posture
A fashionable guy is a self-confident guy. What creates an impression is not so much the clothes that a man wears but more on how he wears them. These two factors, self-confidence and attitude, have a great impact in the way a man looks. Most men however, do not really give that much importance to attitude or posture, or how they stand up and carry themselves and how important good posture is in the way they look.
It is understandable why most men take too lightly the importance of having good posture, even men who consider themselves fashionable and trendy. There are a lot of dynamics in being fashionable that have an enormous effect on a man’s looks that have nothing to do with clothes. Posture is one of these dynamics or factors.
Men don’t realize that with a good posture, they immediately exude self-confidence, even if they really are not the very confident type. It also imparts an air of ease and openness that is a very advantageous characteristic particularly in the work, business and social scene. A good posture, such as standing straight, head high, shoulders back and stomach in, will make a guy look slimmer and taller. Next time you walk around in the correct and proper posture; see if you don’t look as though you are standing taller than most men you meet.
Most men are not endowed with a perfect physique. Some carry extra weight around their middle, but when they stand with back straight and shoulders thrown back the excess heftiness around the middle somehow looks less obvious. Won’t that be reason enough to feel self-confident?
One importance of a good posture is that it also makes clothes fit better. As long as you are wearing the right size for your build, a good posture will do the rest of making your shirts and even your pants fit perfectly. A guy who carries his body with pride and confidence will wear his clothes in the way it should be worn. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
Styles of Men’s Dress Shirts
Men’s dress shirts are a universal men’s wear that can be found all over the place, from the Wall Street all the way to the White House. This ubiquitous men’s dress shirt are so versatile that it can be stylishly casual or elegantly formal. Regardless of the cost of your dress shirt, though, it will still look like a total fashion mess if it does not fit you properly. The fit is the secret to that dapper, stylish look a dress shirt imparts to a wearer. The cut is also an important consideration when getting yourself a dress shirt. The right cut for your silhouette will give you polish and sophistication. Here are the different cuts of men’s dress shirt, check which cut or style best suit you:
The French Cut/Slim or tailored
The French cut or the slim and tailored dress shirt is the most fitted design for dress shorts. It has a tapered silhouette that follows the natural male form. This dress shirt cut is best for lean men or men with trim torso. Fitted though does not equate to tight. Your dress shirt is too tight when the shirt opens between the buttons when you sit down or move around. The shirt should reach the crotch area so that it won’t become untucked.
The English Cut/Regular Fit
The moderate or conservative cut for a dress shirt is the English cut. It is not as tapered as a French cut but not as loose as the fuller cuts. It is considered a regular fit that is best for men who like their shirt a tad fitter.
The American Cut/Full fit
The fullest cut is the American cut or the full fit. This type of cut is best for men who are not very comfortable wearing tapered shirt or shirts that flaunt their torso. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
Common Fashion Mistakes Men Make
It is unfortunate that some guys undermine their looks by unconsciously committing fashion mistakes common to most men. You see them all around you so you think it’s okay without realizing that you are hurting the sensibilities of those who are more savvy. Let me innumerate some of it here so that you can avoid it or if you’re already guilty of it , then stop doing it. Here are some common fashion mistakes men make:
Dress shoes with white socks
Wearing white socks with dress shoes may have been an eccentric fashion statement in the 90s but in the 21st century this is considered tacky and one of the worst common fashion mistake that men makes. Dress shoes should always be matched with wool or cotton dress socks in dark colors – blue, black, brown or gray. Reserve your white socks for your track suit and tennis shoes.
Incorrect way of buttoning a blazer or suit coat
You may have the most fashionable suit but if the buttons are not fastened right you might look like a trussed sausage. The suit coat will look ill fitting and pulled and stretched in the most gauche direction, so be careful how you fasten the buttons of your coat or jacket. A two-button suit should have only the top button fastened while with a three –button coat, you have the option of fastening the 1st and 2nd buttons from the top or just the middle button. If you’re wearing a double-breasted suit, fasten all the buttons. Regardless of the type of coat you’re wearing, make sure you unfasten the buttons when you sit down.
Extra-large clothes
Extra-large clothes or clothes that are too big for you will make you look like you are in borrowed togs and another common fashion mistake men make. Oversize clothes will not hide an large bulk nor will it hide a thin frame. Clothes look best when they are more fitted or the body-skimming type that will show your body to its best advantage. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
FHM Grooming Awards 2011 – Best Deodorants, Lotions, Shampoos for Men
Here are some more winners for the best deodorants, lotions and other male grooming products that you’ve voted for the FHM Grooming Awards 2011.
Head and Shoulders for Men
This very affordable, easily obtainable and well-trusted shampoo for men is still the number one choice for male shampoo. This could be because it is as straightforward as it comes. It cleans the hair, bulldozes dandruff and smells good in the process.
Nivea For Men
The Nivea for Men skin care range that includes Q 10 Revitalising Moisturiser, Q I0 Revitalising Eye Roll On and Q10 Revitalising Face Wash were all voted as the best in skin care. These are very affordable products that contain Q10 formula that helps refresh wilting and sagging skin in the mornings. It is also a great antioxidant in addition to advancing vigor and vitality. At the same time these range of products are also very affordable and available everywhere.
VO5 Extreme Style
The range of VO5 Extreme Style was voted as the best styling range. The range has a product to suit every hair type and keep it tamed. The beauty of VO5 Extreme is that it gets the job done without being obvious. It sets quickly and is easy to apply. It also has a long-lasting characteristics making it last the whole day and until the wee hours of the morning.
Lacoste Eau De Lacoste trio
The Lacoste Eau De Lacoste trio of fragrances has a great mannish scent that girls love. There is a scent that suits every mood, from strongly masculine, pure and timeless or laid-back and natural. Every fragrance is the essence of classic, male sophistication whether it is worn at the office or outdoors, during the day or at night. It is a great sporting brand that is also reasonably priced.
Fashion Tips for Men, How to Buy a Fitted Suit
An ill-fitting suit can be spotted even from a distance. It is something that you would not want to be seen in since it will surely damage your image. The correct fit is a very important aspect of a suit. If you are a suit guy, then make sure that you get a perfectly fitted suit.
Since not everyone can have their suits tailored, here are some tips on how to buy a fitted suit:
• The most important tip is to try on the suit at the shop. Measurements vary from brand to brand so you cannot really rely on it. Trying on the suit will give you an idea on how the suit will look on you. Now, here is what to look for in:
Waistline of Trousers
Your trousers should fit comfortably on the waist, meaning you can insert two fingers on the waistline of your trousers while you are wearing them. If you are carrying a heavy tummy, choose trousers with pleats to conceal the heaviness. A flat front trouser will highlight your bulkier tummy. If you are on the thin side, avoid pleats since it will make you look thinner.
Hem of the trousers
The hem of your trouser should reach your shoes with a slight break whether it is cuffed or uncuffed. An uncuffed hem will make a short guy look taller while a cuffed hem will look better on a guy with long legs.
Waist of the jacket
A jacket should skim effortlessly across your stomach. It does not matter whether your suit jacket is a two-button jacket or the more modern and more fitted jacket with three or four buttons. You should choose a jacket style that flatters your body and having a fitted waistline on your suit jacket is super sexy.
Length of a jacket sleeve
Your jacket sleeve should reach only just about the base of your thumb . this should show an inch or half an inch of a shirt cuff.
Overall, your suit should be something that you feel comfortable in and can give you freedom of movement,
