How to choose clothes for a man: the main rules of a men’s dress code

The stronger sex is lucky: men’s fashion is conservative. And this means that in order to dress well for men, it is enough to learn a few simple rules once and for all. How to choose clothes for a man – he told us stylist-image maker, style expert Alexander Belov.

Basic men’s wardrobe

To look decent, a man just needs to choose the following 5 basic elements of the wardrobe:

1. shirt
2. a jacket
3. belt
4. pants
5. shoes

And if the choice of trousers with shoes is always individual, then for the rest, general rules can be formulated.

What should be in a man’s wardrobe

How to choose a shirt

1. The shape of the collar must be chosen based on the features of the face. If you have a narrow one, then it is better that the collar is pointed. And if wide – prefer obtuse corners.
2. Choose the color of the shirt to match your skin tone. If the shirt is brighter than you, then it will emphasize all the defects. For example, it will make visually more noticeable bags under the eyes.
3. Correctly estimate the size of the shirt. First, see if the shoulder seams are in place. Secondly, pay attention to the length of the sleeve. When the arm is lowered, the sleeve should be just below the wrist.

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How to choose a jacket

1. It is important to choose the right jacket size. Notice how the shoulder seam fits. Be sure to check the length of the sleeve – it should be such that the cuffs of the shirt look out.
2. Choose the color of the jacket depending on where you intend to wear it. For example, gray for work, blue for a club, white for a yacht club, etc.
3. Pay attention to the texture and pattern of the fabric. They must be selected according to the season and situation.
4. Lapels should be in harmony with facial features. If the face is narrow, pick up peaked lapels. If wide – then the lapels, respectively, should be wider than usual.
5. Look at the number of buttons. If you are short, then let them be 1-2, no more. Moreover, if there are more than two buttons, then the bottom one should always be unbuttoned. This is the rule of etiquette!
6. The number of slots (cuts) and their position also need to be selected for your type of figure.
7. Pay attention to the shape of the pockets. They can give unnecessary volume in the abdomen.
8. If the jacket has elbow pads, then they set the tone for all other elements of the image. For example, if the armrests are brown, then shoes and accessories should also be in brown.

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How to choose a tie

1. The width of the tie should be chosen according to the width of the face. The wider the face, the wider the tie. And vice versa. In addition, the width of the tie should correspond to the area of ​​uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe man’s work. For officials and businessmen, wide ties are more suitable, for representatives of creative specialties – narrower ones.
2. The color of the tie should be chosen according to your color type. If your hair is dark and your skin is light, then it is better to purchase a contrasting tie, for example, dark blue, burgundy, emerald. If you have light hair, then you should give preference to gray, beige and other muted colors.
3. It is important to match the tie with the suit. First of all, with a shirt. They must be in harmony with each other. For example, if the shirt is white and the jacket is dark blue, then the tie should be a rich color. And if the rest of the outfit is in light shades, then you should choose a pastel, muted color tie.

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How to choose a belt

1. You need to clearly know why you need a belt – for trousers or jeans. Its width depends on this: for trousers – 2-3 cm, for jeans – 4-5 (+ a more massive buckle).
2. The color of the belt should be in harmony with the color of other accessories. For example, if the belt is brown, then it is desirable that socks and shoes be in the same range.
3. The length of the belt is determined by the number of holes in it. Usually there are 5. It is important that you can fasten the belt to the third, maximum, fourth hole.
4. The buckle doesn’t have to be fancy. Bad taste – brand logo on a fist-sized buckle. The buckle should also be chosen according to the shape of the face. If there are more smooth lines on the face, choose an oval or circle shaped buckle. If there are more sharp, graphic lines, it is better to give preference to rectangular or triangular buckles.

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