100+ Gentlemen’s Styling Tips

100+ Gentlemen’s Styling Tips

Here are few important tips for men's styling - I had started to plan out my next articles and before I knew it, I had a pretty good list of headings that also work well as a list of tips of style. Okay so there are a few more than 100 tips here - and if you have some more to go on the list, add them in the comments.

Shirts Tips:

• A gent can wear a pink shirt or tie, but never both together.
• Only buy shirts that take collar stays, you will look better for it.
• A cleaned & pressed white fitted shirt is the most flattering for most men.
• A gent understands which tie knot matches what shirt collar and wears them appropriately.
• Shirt sleeves should extend 1/4 to 1/2 inch past the end of your Jacket sleeve. No more, no less.
• A handmade tailored shirt will cost the same as a designer label but will look so much better.
• White shirts should look white, if they turn grey, bleach them or throw them out.
• The seam at the top of the sleeve should be in-line with the top of your shoulder. If it goes past your shirt is too big.
• The key to mastering slim fit is understanding your clothes should still be roomy, just contoured.
• If you’re unsure which color suits you, stick with solid colors. Whites, light blues, and pinks are the most versatile.

Trousers Tips:

• Hosiery and underwear.
• Gents over 40 do not wear distressed or faded denim.
• Never wear sports socks unless you are actually doing sports.
• Matching your socks with your trousers will make you look taller.
• Wash denim separately and inside out to preserve color and avoid creases.
• Don’t use trouser pockets for anything bulky, it ruins the lines of your outfits
• Never let your underwear wear out, you never know who might see them and when.
• Flat fronted trousers are slimming, the more pleats you have the bigger you’ll look.
• A gent understands the correct length of his trousers and gets them tailored accordingly
• Make sure your socks are long enough to never show flesh, even when sitting down and cross-legged.
• Throw out all socks with holes in them, you never know when you will be asked to take off your shoes.
• Add flair with bold bright socks, but avoid garish pictures or colors. Bright doesn’t have to mean tasteless.

Shoe Tips:

Shoes Tips

• Always match your belt and your shoes.
• The black Oxford is the most versatile shoe a man can own.
• Invest in a shoe horn and use it to extend the life of your shoes.
• Invest in shoe trees for all your shoes, they will look better and last longer.
• Shoe care is more than just polishing. Storing and feeding are just as important.
• A gent appreciates that shoes are an investment, buy the very best you can afford.
• Never allow the heels of your shoes to wear down, nothing looks cheaper on a gent.
• Trainers look best in classic plain white or black, that’s when they’re most versatile
• Take pride in keeping your shoes polished, everyone will notice one way or another.
• If you own black Oxfords, Loafers, brown country Brogues, Chukka boots and plain trainers, you will have shoes for every occasion.

Suits Tips:

• Blue suits go best with grey hair.
• Take the tags off your suit sleeves
• When wearing a waistcoat, leave the bottom button undone.
• Two button suits are a safe bet, never go for more than three.
• A gent understands what a well-fitting suit looks & feels like
• A charcoal grey suit will be the most versatile suit in your wardrobe.
• You jacket sleeve should stop at the bone on your wrist. Any longer is too long.
• If choosing a ready to wear a suit, you still need to take it to a tailor for alterations
• Double breasted suits add bulk to your frame, avoid them if you’re a very big guy.
• Gents over 50 stick to classic cut suits, leaving the shorter trending styles to the youngsters
• Always keep your suit jacket fastened, it is slimming and makes the suit look as it was designed.
• When buying off the peg, the hardest thing to alter is the shoulders, get them perfect, the rest can be altered.
• Charcoal grey, navy blue, and black should make the foundation of your suits. After that, the worlds your oyster.

Accessories Tips:

• Make sure your tie reaches your waistband exactly.
• A gent does not wear a digital watch unless doing sports.
• A watch doesn’t have to be expensive, but it does have to be elegant.
• Never wear your sunglasses at night or indoors unless your name is Bono.
• Don’t just match your belt with your shoes, match your bag and gloves too.
• A gent does not mix silver, gold & platinum-colored jewelry in one outfit.
• A gent always a tie clip to a business lunch so as not to get his tie in his soup.
• carry a slim wallet with the minimum you need, bulging pockets are not trendy.
• A gent knows accessories add flair to an outfit, but you can have too much flair!
• A gent knows at least four knots for his necktie and always chooses appropriately
• A gent invests in a proper leather bag for the office and saves his rucksack for hiking
• Braces (UK) and Suspenders (US) are far better at keeping your trousers up than belts.
• you shouldn’t ‘need’ a belt, your trousers should fit. You might ‘want’ to accessorize with one.
• Never match your pocket square to your tie, but perhaps your shirt if you are really stuck for inspiration.

Knitwear Tips:

• Gents of all ages will embrace the cardigan
• Hoodies have just been outlawed for the over 30’s
• A gent appreciates Argyle from his cardigans to his socks!
• Always fold your knitwear, it will keep it's shaped better and last longer
• Always leave the bottom button of a cardigan undone, it’s far more flattering.
• If wearing a jumper over a shirt, ensure the shirt collar is tucked into the jumper.

Outwear Tips:

• If you need a lightweight coat in the summer, a mac or trench coat are classic and stylish.
• you don’t need polar expedition coats when going to the office in winter. Invest in a quality wool coat.

Grooming Tips:

Men's Grooming Tips

• A gent does not skimp on his weekly grooming schedule.
• A gent never buys grooming products from a supermarket.
• A gent knows the name of his barber, his tailor, and his doctor.
• Get your hair cut frequently so people do not say ‘hey, you got your hair cut’.
• When buying cologne, test it for 24 hrs. Your body changes the scent over time.
• A gent is comfortable using moisturizer, there is nothing manly about dry skin
• Learning to shave with a cutthroat razor will improve your technique with a standard razor.

Gentlemanly Behaviour Tips:

• A gents car is always clean inside and out
• A gent keeps a secret and his word no matter what
• A gent is comfortable with sending handwritten thank you notes
• A gent is well practiced in keeping ones cool in difficult situations
• A gent will always buy the first round, but not the second unless on a date.
• A gent does not acquire anything he cannot care for (wife, suit, car, shoes, etc)
• Rudeness is the weak person’s imitation of strength. A gentleman is never rude.
• A gent stays up to date with current affairs, if only to have something to talk about.
• When going to a new restaurant, a gent ensures he is prepared and has read the menu in advance.
• A gent does not keep a tally of drinks bought when out with friends, just to ensure others are paying their share.

General Clothing Behavior Tips:

• Prepare for tomorrow today, even your clothes.
• A gent never replaces like for like, the upgrades.
• If you’re short, go slim fit not baggy to look taller.
• If you’re short, go slim fit not baggy to look taller.
• A gent does not wear items with conspicuous branding.
• Dressing your age is more important as you get older.
• Ready to wear is rarely ready to wear. Love your tailor!
• When dressing well, knowledge is more valuable than money.
• Getting older does not mean wholesale beige and grey, love color!
• A gent would never leave his clothes in a pile on the floor, he hangs them up.
• A gent understands a clothes brush will look after his clothes better than a dry cleaner.
• Thrift stores and online auctions can turn up bargains worth investing in.
• The most important thing in dressing well is having clothes that fit perfectly.
• Master the basics, great fit, and appropriate details and you will be more stylish than 95% of men.
• Gents in their 20’s should embrace the freedom of youth and experiment to find their best colors.
• You should have enough clothes so you never have to wear something two days in a row, even shoes.

Etiquette Tips:

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• A gent knows when to stand for a lady.
• A gent knows when to doff one's hat.
• A gent does not refer to a lady as ‘Babe’.
• If a gentleman asks for the date he pays for the meal.
• A gent always places his napkin across his lap when dining.
• A gent does not brag about sexual partners past or present.
• A gent does not use his mobile phone in the company of others.
• A gent understand which glass is for water and which is for wine.
• A gent never uses abbreviated text language when communicating.
• A gent always tips generously when receiving great service, even if it’s not expected
• A gent never wears a hat indoors unless in the lobby or unless in a public building.
• Nothing wrong with personal stereos, but be considerate, keep the volume personal too.
• A gent never uses profanity in the presence of others, he is articulate when being expressive.

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