Spring is the time when you want to bloom and see people blooming on the streets. You can’t outdo the girls here: sales, new spring collections and updates in stores, and each one wants all eyes to be focused only on her. The ladies just talk about new clothes, shoes, hairstyles and accessories. But, by the way, men want to be stylish no less than the fair sex! But insidious fashionistas laugh at socks with sandals or worn at the wrong place and time and with the wrong shoes, ridiculous bags or mesh T-shirts, not taking men's purchases seriously. And if a friend, brother, colleague or husband turns to you for help, don’t rush to laugh - be glad that you are an authority in fashion and style.
Gentleman's set
Remember what should be in the basic wardrobe of every girl? But here everything is somewhat more complicated, because it seems that “female” clothing styles provide much more freedom and choice. A man's wardrobe, as they think, is not distinguished by a variety of shapes and colors. Perhaps someone thinks not at all a man's business dress up as a parrot, wear a stylish scarf or be fussy about choosing shoes: a pair of neutral shoes is enough! And in general, white, gray, black - practically a win-win, which, however, is diluted with jeans and a couple of T-shirts. Or, on the contrary, men become accustomed to her inconstancy, buying trendy things, turning into dandies who do not always choose the right colors and shapes. A gentleman's set now is not many pairs of gloves, canes and watches with hats. A man’s closet must be filled, taking into account the most acceptable and suitable clothing styles for his life. A man's must-have is jeans, a business suit, as many shirts as possible, blazers and cardigans, long and short sleeve T-shirts of all kinds of colors, turtlenecks, and flattering trousers.
Athlete, Komsomol member and simply handsome!
So, many men prefer relaxation - this is what guarantees a sporty men's clothing style. The direct purpose of such things is to play sports, which means convenience and comfort. And doing sports is not only effective, but also beautiful and stylish - even more enjoyable. In addition, the sporty style can be chosen for everyday life. home life when you don’t want to see the costumes anymore. But you can make sport a way of life by introducing into every image matching accessory. It is clear that you need a suit. Choose a quality one, don’t spare money on the brand; it must comply with hygiene standards, because body comfort is very important. The right shoes- you can’t get by with Chinese sneakers bought at the market. Nowadays you can find shoes that make your body work on its own: a variety of soles, insoles and surfaces. And for everyday wear, items that combine sports and classics are suitable. This is not a leotard with patent leather shoes at all! The richness of T-shirt prints will only help reveal your mood; relaxed-cut trousers in different colors can be worn anywhere! Jackets and sweatshirts also have a right to exist. The right jeans- high-quality and tough - this is the basis of any image sporty style for city life. Don't forget about shoes. These could be cute sneakers or sneakers, semi-sports shoes. It’s great if you know how to choose colored shoes to match your clothes. And, of course, accessories: glasses, watches and hats.
Fashion holidays
When we talk about relaxation, how can we not mention clothes). Men's casual is freedom in the urban jungle, it is an expression of creativity and life position successful person who values time with loved ones. Who is the casual style suitable for? For students, businessmen, and office workers. The main feature is ease. Things in this style can be worn on a picnic, for a walk or meeting with friends. And if in order to wear sports-style clothes, you need to pump up well, then the casual style is suitable for a man of any build. Men of different ages they love casual: it’s stylish and at the same time allows them to feel their strength and not feel discomfort. This style is in many ways similar to sports, because it is used in the same informal setting. But it is primarily created to emphasize the restless and creative nature. There are practically no rules here, so the casual branch is street and bohemian style. You can combine different brands and directions. But what is generally accepted and gives unlimited freedom of creativity is a set consisting of jeans, a shirt or T-shirt, a jacket and shoes, soft and comfortable. Here give freedom to your imagination: glasses, watches, scarves, caps and hats, insignia - everything is allowed, but in moderation. Combine different styles clothes. Men's casual wear gives you a chance to express yourself to the whole world. If you learn to be a true connoisseur of this style, then your reputation as a dandy is guaranteed. And all kinds of images will come to the rescue in any situation.
Recipe for success
And where would our men be without business suit! It should be in any closet. Masculine will highlight those qualities of yours that you yourself would like to highlight. If your office has strict corporate ethics, then try not to go beyond it. It would seem that this style is rather constrained. But in fact, you can look business-put together and stylish and modern at the same time. The suit should always be neat and well-groomed: expensive sets always look chic, although excessive chic is inappropriate in a work environment. So, your basic things should be selected according to your color type, height and physique, position, age. Who said there are only gray and black? Light linen trousers are acceptable in the heat, blue ones will add solidity and add zest, but suits of other colors are tricky: use them in a less formal environment or in an office with free morals, if, of course, you are confident in your sense of style. As for shirts, there should be a lot of them, because it is unethical to wear the same thing two days in a row. Pastel-colored shirts are a great choice, while white ones are worn only on special occasions. Pink, pearl, blue, peach, light green - and many cuts. Printed shirts are also great, but in a less formal setting. Special attention pay attention to a watch, a tie that would emphasize your individuality and add respectability. Pay attention to business casual, and then your wardrobe will become the key to success.
the Red carpet
There are different styles of clothing. A man's wardrobe would not be itself without the classics. A classic suit - just a classic one, not a business one - is always relevant and is popular with everyone, and also suits almost everyone. These include tailcoats and sophisticated elegant coats. Everything should be perfect here. Men's is very strict, and you can wear such things to the most important events in life or to celebrate an important creative milestone. You should not choose your own impeccable outfit if you are not confident in your own abilities: you need to appear at a social event with dignity.
Rookie
The military style in men's clothing is popular not only among athletes, but also as urban, home, or country clothing. This does not mean that it is unfashionable or irrelevant. Many combinations can be created using things in colors other than khaki. Army or military items can be trendy too! In addition, they are incredibly practical and durable. Combine leather jackets, high lace-up boots, complicated watches, T-shirts and T-shirts with casual style items, choosing military accessories: glasses, watches, badges.
In the distant past, men's clothing intended for work was not very different in its originality and diversity.
It was most often customary for men to wear classic suits, and this rule was always passed down from the older generation to the younger.
Over time, the strong foundations were diluted by society until the situation began to change radically - hats disappeared from the wardrobe, jackets were left hanging at home, and men's stores began to focus on fleeting fashion and designer items.
Somewhere along the way, men forgot how to dress in general...
Let's be clear: you don't have to wear a three-piece suit.
In some modern companies, this type of clothing may even work against you - of course, if you do not perform representative functions.
This article will outline five basics of business casual style for men that will help take you from the level of the bland and unimaginative office clerk to the level of the witty and insightful lucky guy.
GET RID OF SIZE ITEMS
Many things that don't look "edgy" are actually quite beautiful in terms of color and style.
The problem is that the item does not fit well - this point is often overlooked when buying clothes. Even winter jackets for men should be purchased taking into account the figure, and not “for growth.”
But good fit under the body - often the cheapest way to improve men's wardrobe. If you're a big guy, you need clothes that don't billow or sag. It's a common misconception that loose clothing makes you look better - a larger than necessary size will not look good on any body size.
Correct selection of clothing length– starting point for a good fit. The trousers should fall far enough to “break” on your shoes: the fabric should lie lightly on the shoes, but not wrap them in any way with its excess. The length of the jeans may be a little longer - it's okay if the fabric bunches up a little.
Just make sure that the back of the jeans does not fall below the beginning of the heel. In any case, excess fabric can always be hemmed.
The belt should rest comfortably just above your hips, around your natural waist (this is the narrowest place on the torso, of course, if everything is normal).
PLAY WITH YOUR COLOR SCHEME
A faded office clerk is easy to spot: he wears gray trousers and a white or blue shirt. This is the safest combination, it is simply the most common. However, since you are reading this, it means you are not interested in looking like everyone else. So as not to be embarrassed, let's start with small changes:
Shirt colors
White and various shades blue - safe colors for 95% of the male population of the planet. Try pastel lavenders, yellows, taupe (ecru), tan or pale pink instead. These colors pair just as well as white and blue with a wide range of different trousers, ties and jackets - as a bonus, they will make you stand out from the crowd. In a good way.
Why stop there? Swap your plain, solid shirt fabrics for striped or patterned ones that are acceptable outside of conservative corporations, banks, and law offices.
Pants color
Try brown, olive and white colors. Charcoal wool and flannel will work great. If you want to dilute the severity of a white or blue shirt, trousers with a small pattern will add interest to them.
Leather accents
Everyday office wear doesn't have to be limited to simple black shoes and a black belt. Check out the light, buttery brown shade that goes great with light, light-colored pants. And men's leather jackets have long been considered one of the main attributes of men's business casual style.
AVOID CHEAP LOOKING CLOTHES
There's no need to avoid inexpensive clothing—great pieces can be found at all price points. Avoid blatantly poor quality clothes made from poor fabric that will make you look like a hickey.
Fabric material and structure
Look at the composition of the clothing on the label. All items containing more than 15% polyester or viscose will remain smooth longer. A small amount of chemical fibers also allow items to resist frequent wrinkles and stains. A percentage of synthetics of more than 40% is simply a measure to save on production and a sign of low-quality clothing.
Learn to identify fabric by appearance. Wool can come in the form of a coarse, fleecy tweed or a soft, fluffy flannel. Use heavier clothing for winter and lighter, smoother clothing for summer.
Be sure to test the fabric for wrinkles. Walk back and forth in front of the mirror and watch how the bottom of your pants moves. Wave your arms while watching the movement of your shirt sleeves. If the fabric ripples and moves with every movement, this is a sign of a thin and cheap material that will tear easily, look saggy and show through in the light.
Small parts
Plastic buttons sewn on so loosely that they can be moved up and down right in the store are an indicator of poor quality.
Pay attention to the seams - is it one line with very small stitches or are there only two stitches per centimeter? You need clothes that will look like new even six months after purchase, and will not deteriorate after the first wash.
Collars with buttons are preferable to regular collars in the case of Business Casual. These keep their shape well and look great without a tie.
Double French cuffs with cufflinks are suitable for formal occasions. Although, you can wear shirts only with them as an element of your own style. The French cuff (unlike the familiar Italian one, “with a button”) is never found on cheap shirts.
LEARN TO COMBINE LAYERS OF CLOTHING
Proper combination of layers of clothing requires the ability to combine colors, patterns, various fabrics– this question is described in great detail in a separate article. Combining different pieces is the key to creating an interchangeable wardrobe, in which each item can easily be combined with every other.
PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS
Otherwise yours perfect image in Business Casual style will be destroyed due to trifles. Keep your clothes, shoes and accessories clean and stop underestimating the impact of details on how you present yourself to people.
Shoes
A pair of good oxfords are fine for formal occasions, but for a more casual look, boots with open laces or no laces at all are suitable.
Have several shoe options: replacing classics with moccasins - the simplest way give a familiar look a new look. Black and dark brown shoes can be easily combined with a variety of clothing colors.
But for the best Business Casual, light brown and reddish colors are suitable leather shoes. And suede or two-tone shoes will definitely make you unique. Don't wear the same shoes every day - let the leather sit and get rid of excess moisture. Clean your shoes after wearing, and not just before.
Make sure that the cream does not change the color of the shoes - you can check this by spreading a little cream on the lower part of the tongue.
Ties and pocket squares
Business Casual style offers variety, which can be easily added with ties and pocket squares. A good material for a tie is silk. Woven and knitted wool ties look too casual. This does not mean that you should not use them at all: they will look very original in a pure casual look.
Avoid ties made of synthetics - they have an unnatural shine and quickly become unusable. Read also a more detailed article on how to choose a tie. The knot of the tie should match the collar. A wider collar requires a wider knot, and vice versa. Use a butterfly if you want to evoke more positive emotions in people.
The pocket square can be worn in breast pocket no matter the case. If you don't wear a tie, a pocket square can be a good alternative.
Clothes care
Dirty and wrinkled clothing is not acceptable. Therefore, always hang shirts, suits, jackets and trousers on hangers. Jackets should always hang on wide suit hangers.
Smooth out wrinkles in cotton. Steam out wrinkles in wool. And remove dirt from clothes before ironing - otherwise a hot iron can set them forever.
Use dry cleaning only as a last resort. To keep wool clothes clean, clean them after each wear and hang them carefully in an area with constant access to fresh air.
The modern rhythm of life in big city makes even men who are far from fashionable listen to latest trends and stylish new products. In order not to look like a black sheep at work or in the company of friends, a man is looking for his own style, which would at the same time meet the general requirements for the wardrobe of a successful person.
Nowadays you can find no less fashionistas among men than among women. This is not surprising, because a far-sighted guy always pays attention to his appearance. It is clothing that helps the male half look respectable and stylish at the same time, so you should be especially careful in its selection.
Casual allows you to feel comfortable and appropriate both in the office and after the end of the working day. Photo from wildberries.ru
Casual style for men promises a great, presentable appearance without incurring excessive costs for purchasing items. Casual is characterized by great democracy and freedom in choosing clothes for any occasion. And by choosing several sets correctly and harmoniously, you can forget for a while about the eternal problem of “what to wear?”, which is not alien to men either.
So, how, where and with what to wear Casual? This style is perfect for Everyday life, since the main principles of Casual are comfort and originality without sacrificing attractiveness. Depending on the situation there are casual clothes for work, for sports, for walking, for semi-formal parties, etc. That’s why Casual is always so different, with it restrictions and dogmas crumble, giving a man a chance to look for the right combinations himself in accordance with his and only his opinion.
First of all, you need to figure out what it is for men. “Smart Casual” provides business people with the opportunity to finally get rid of boring and awkwardly strict suits that prevent them from showing individuality and initiative at work. However, this style does not reject traditions official style, because it is on its basis that any smart casual look develops. This means that, having taken the seriousness and modesty of outfits from office-style, Casual made it more relaxed and free by including elements of different cuts and from different fabrics. In this way, a combination of seemingly mutually exclusive styles was achieved, but the effect was incredibly positive. Slight carelessness, a touch of street trend, a larger selection of colors and materials - all this and much more characterizes the men's Casual style!
A man's wardrobe, compared to a woman's, will always be quite simple, because there is no place for skirts and dresses in it, but, on the other hand, men's clothing has its own charms. Clothes in the office are expected to be in calm, neutral colors, and this rule will have to be taken into account. But you can choose almost any materials: cotton, knitwear, some denim, corduroy, suede, tweed... Specific examples attractive casual outfits for men look something like this:
- classic dark-colored trousers can be complemented with a shirt or polo shirt, and it’s especially good if you put a knitted jumper or sweater on top;
- the most plain jeans dark blue should be combined with a turtleneck, knitted sleeveless vest, pullover, shirt with a jacket. In this case, it is better to leave the tie at home, instead, elegantly tie a scarf or handkerchief, or simply unbutton the top couple of buttons of the shirt;
- Traditional Casual layering can appear like this - a T-shirt, shirt, vest or jacket, a tie of an unusual shape or color, and a jacket on top.
The overall impression of such combinations does not detract from professionalism and business acumen, but also creates a special colorful image, different from others. Men's clothing in Casual style allows you to feel comfortable and appropriate both in the office and after the end of the working day.
The street and sports direction in Casual implies the presence in the wardrobe of T-shirts, T-shirts (including those with inscriptions and funny pictures), sneakers, and trousers of various cuts. Here you can have a blast with bright colors and non-standard styles. Also required are stylish short jackets, expensive belts, shoes and accessories that will help create a unique look. Casual clothing for men allows you to express your sense of style and look like an elegant and modern gentleman anywhere.
