Yes the warmer months are on their way and after being forced to brave the bitter, frigid blanket of death a.k.a the northeastern winter, I await the warmth with bated breath. That being said, I want to stop this spirit of carelessness that's ran rampant and practically ruined past springs and summers for so many of you without you even realizing it. So many of you were robbed of your swag like a sleeping infant in a stroller having his rattle swiped by a passing stranger, "how was I robbed?" you ask? Your blatent lack of attentiveness to the FIT of your clothes! That's right, the F-I-T, you know that thing you refused to pay attention to after your mother stopped dressing you as a child because she assumed you'd gotten the hang of it? Warmer seasons require less covering up and more attention to detail! I cannot allow my fellas to suffer through another sunny season filled with saggy this and oversized that, nor will I sit idly by while you guys to allow the garments on your back to make you a laughing stock the moment you step out your front door. Forget the bedazzled jeans and multi-colored Ed Hardy tees you see the guys rocking on The Jersey Shore, it's time for you to start taking yourself seriously enough to care about what you pull off of your closet hangers and below I've laid out what I like to call the "Golden Rules of Fit" which are simple and will keep you from looking like a 10 year old playing in his Father's clothes. Your clothing should accentuate your masculine build, not hide or over expose it... there's a thin line between 'tight' and 'fitted' and as usual your boy has your back! Etch these rules in your brain and I guarantee ladies on the street will rather enjoy resting their eyes on you, trust me...
The Polo:
Golden Rule- Should skim the torso with no bagginess, the sleeves should fall no lower than mid-bicep and should closely hug, not squeeze, your arms.
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Shades:
Golden Rule- Keep them slightly understated, anything too over the top will cause you to seem as though you're trying too hard. Crazy-colored lenses or lenses that resemble window blinds are out of the question because, let's keep it real, you want to be able to see. Aviators are always a great choice, they suit any face shape and their thin wire frames keep them from being overpowering.
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WRONG!!!Cargo Shorts/Pants:
Golden Rule- Just because the word 'cargo' is in the name doesn't mean you need to look as though you're carrying an overwhelming amount of it, they should still fall at or above your knee with a slightly close fit just like any other pair of shorts. The same goes for your pants, neat is key! I advise that you bypass those floppy cargos sold at Expressions and Hip Zepi, if you have no clue what either of these names represent consider yourself lucky...
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Shoes (the dressy kind):
Wearing laceups during the spring & summer is something a man must do with absolute confidence and it's a cool look that I plan to try in the forthcoming season. European men have mastered the art of pairing dress shoes with laid-back attire such as shorts, jeans, a relaxed fit button-up, etc. and they do so with ease. Make sure to don a pair of sleek, classic shoes like brogues, wingtips or even loafers as these work best with relaxed attire. Oh, lose the socks and please put lotion on your ankles.
examples...
(ok, maybe the ascot is a bit much)Button-ups:
Golden Rule- The same ideas applie here as with your polo shirt: the shoulder seams should come to the outside end of your shoulders and not hang any further down your arm, the sleeves should be slim with the cuff hitting your wrist and not your knuckles, rolled-up sleeves are sexy as well. The bottom of the short should fall either at your waist or just slightly passed it so that it's not too long (in case you want to wear it untucked)...
Right so WRONG!
Denim:
Golden Rule- PULL 'EM UP! The only people who should be privy to your hind-part are your doctor, your mother and your wife. When designating a trend to follow, try to choose one that doesn't make you look sloppy, unkempt and immature... basically an utter fool! I don't know about you but having to grab hold of my pants while I walk is entirely too much work. Listen to your mother when she tells you to pull those suckers up... she's right.
Dude, seriously? WRONG!!!!
DISGRACEFUL!!!!
(let us pray...)
Keep it Stylish, keep it Sexy and always keep it true to YOU! -UrbanGent
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