[salmonfella]

For years now its always been your normal pair of blue jeans usually Levi's matched with a shirt or tee shirt and a pair of brown or black shoes for nights out.not the most stylish but for country life it was the norm. now i am looking at changing my style and am quite lost in the process looking for something that ye city dudes might wear on a night downtown. could any of you dudes recommend some styles or looks that are in now or whats new for 2013.

(i am in my mid 20's)

P.S Mod don't no if this is the right area for this or not if not move, thanks.

[Sebastian]

How about ditch your jeans first?

These days, trendy guys don't wear jeans. You will see guys wearing chinos in different colors.
Couple years ago, I kept wearing jeans (rotate different brands but they still are jeans) and only focused on shirts. Now I focus more on pants.

Start with couple pairs of dockers? I recommend D1 (slim fit)

[Lights]

This is prob a dupe but how you dress depends on where you live, what your build is and what the weather is like.

Unless you're straight playboy and wear suits, then it's easy. Custom buttery suits, beautiful colors that work with your complexion(stylist and trial and error), and hard as fuck solid pair of shoes with a couple accessories.

I'm twenty five and have cultivated my style for years through figuring out what works for me. I can't look in a magazine and try to dupe a look because I'm not a magazine model. I'm 5'8" 160lbs.

At the end of the day my philosophy is to dress like what you aspire to be and what unlocks doors of opportunity. For me that is suits or at least a deconstructed version which is button down shirt, jacket, chinos and hard as fuck shoes.

When I don't wear suits its a white polo v-neck shirt with slacks and hard as fuck shoes.

If you want to make adjustments to your style it's best to start one element at a time until you're comfortable, then move on to another element. Look at guys you look up to in your area and aspire to be like and take cues from what they wear. If they're all a bunch of redneck truck drivers and everybody in your town goes to willy's tavern then just be fresh, smell good and work out and fuck fashion/style. Just throw on a fly accessory like bracelet/watch and get you some fresh 501's and rock the hell out of that white T-shirt.
Buy some cologne and wear a shit load. Maybe wear a trucker cap and have a cool hair style.
However if you want to move up in life then move away and observe the cool people who you want to be around.

[salmonfella]

Thanks for the posts some great advice given. i am indeed going to ditch the jeans they are old fashioned probably. thanks mate it would be a slight redneck/farmer style in my town small town only a couple of thousand people.

That's the reason why i started this thread i am making the move in a couple of weeks to canada will be hitting up Edmonton and Calgary while these may not be the most stylish city it seems i defiantly want to up my game and better myself. and with moving to a new city this is my chance too.

I am going to order a few pairs of chino's different colours and probably a few tee-shirts could ye recommend any type of show that goes will with them was looking at this what ye think? as i see quite a few dudes in Dublin wearing these with chinos http://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/images...=yfp-t-710

Or any other suggestions of what ye pair up with chinos?
Thanks again

[Lights]

Not saying you need to look like these guys but if you notice, Chuck Taylors make you look like a sissy or benjamin button unless you are ms-13 in california. On the other hand notice how the gentleman on the right could be a delinquent were it not for his solid shoes that really ground his whole look.

Why are you getting t-shirts? Polo Ralph Lauren v-neck T-shirts are the best btw IMO esp after washing a few times. Get some solid sport shirts or dress shirts and if you need to wear them untucked to make yourself more casual. You can roll the sleeves up.

Make sure the chinos have a narrow leghole and baggy crotch to showcase your shoes whilst not killing your chances to have a family in the future. My favorite in the world are a surf brand called the Dane II from Quicksilver.
Sounds odd but they are awesome you can wear them anywhere, literally anywhere, from a construction site to a three star restaurant. See the black guy? Notice what happens when the pants are cuffed. The leghole is narrowed. This is the desired effect because its pleasing to eye (aesthetics) and showcases the shoes. If you find pants with narrow legholes you wont need to do that.

Solid grown man shoes are important. Collared shirts that fit properly are important. Overall fit is important. Best advice I can give re: pants is to mind the leg/foot hole. It will make you appear slimmer and taller plus showcase the shoes. for which I recommend a pair of solid leather wingtips in brown and slim leather oxfords in black. Why wear some shitty Converse?

[Cruisen_Chubby]

I find it weird that the manosphere constantly bitches about how American women have become so masculine; while, on the other side of the fence, we are here, suggesting to other males that they should wear man capris and fedoras.

I agree- don't dress like a slob (baggy sweatshirt, gym shorts, athletic shoes, etc.) but at the same time- there becomes a point where some things just look goofy.

In the magazines- the GQ models look great in the orange tight pants and v-neck sweater with a button-up underneath- but any random guy (out of the magazine context) wearing this around will just look like a clown.

I think the starting point for the fashion inept man learning game would be some nice fitting slacks (sometimes very nice denim), a good button-up shirt (polo works too), along with some nice shoes (not sneaks).

This is 101 - throw in a nice belt, watch, etc. to mix it up a bit.

[BoiBoi]

http://masculine-style.com/

http://effortlessgent.com/

These blogs maybe offer some insight.

[Lights]

Cruisen_chubby: I wish you would have read what I wrote before criticizing my and America's entire masculinity.

I put the picture to illustrate the diff between Converse and solid dress shoes. The fedora and cuffed pants are inconsequential. I was not recommending cuffing pants like that it looks a bit absurd obviously but I made a point that the reason they are cuffed and that mannequins in the malls have cuffs like that if you notice is that a NARROWER leghole is aesthetically pleasing.

Your advice is actually exactly what I recommended and I agree with that 100% those silly "fashiony" pics is just what pops up on google images when you put fashion words like "chinos" and the guy happened to be wearing converse which was relevant. On the other hand if you want to wear a fedora or roll up your pants is neither here nor there, not necessarily un-masculine, but that was not the point.

[dvjackson]

general fashion advice -
your undershirt should never be visible. meaning go with v-necks or wife beaters or don't wear one at all.
your pants should fit well without a belt, if you need a belt to hold them up then you're doing it wrong.
don't wear colors that match your skin tone.
don't roll up your sleeves.
as a general rule, don't wear black.
avoid t-shirts, and definitely avoid graphic tees.

[rudebwoy]

Some good advice has been given. I wouldn't worry about fashion too much since you are moving to Alberta, Calgary is basically a cowboy town.
I am not a lover of jeans, but I have one decent pair of high end jeans and a everyday jean in a levi's 501.
Chino's are always a safe bet, you might want to stay away from the basic colour and get something with a bit of colour. The pastels might be a bit too fashion forward for someone starting out, but like Lights said get yourself a strong nice pair of shoes. I actually own a pair of brogues that are similar to the dude in the picture on the right, the rest of his outfit is looking too sloppy and hipsterish for my liking.
The main thing is to buy clothes that fit and good quality clothes if you can afford it. I tend to buy my vests, t-shirts at American Apparel.

[JayD]

Layering is the most important in style, browse through how japanese/korean men dress and you'll see how good they layer clothing. Then figure out the type of style you want to wear. Fit is the second most important thing as you don't want to wear clothes that do not fit into your body shape.

Like others said chinos are in right now. I have olive, beige, brown and purple chinos. And layering with hoodies, cardigan, sweaters bring a more casual look. Boots complete the look imo, like wolverine 1000's or red wings. I also have little accessories like beads on my arm or a watch or a necklace.

I think not worrying about what you wear is wrong, you are instantly judged who you are upon what you are wearing. Buy slowly is my advice don't rush into buying clothes that you only wear for specific occasions, try to buy clothes that can be worn regularly.

[Lights]

(04-02-2013 07:10 PM)JayD Wrote:  

Layering is the most important in style, browse through how japanese/korean men dress and you'll see how good they layer clothing. Then figure out the type of style you want to wear. Fit is the second most important thing as you don't want to wear clothes that do not fit into your body shape.

Like others said chinos are in right now. I have olive, beige, brown and purple chinos. And layering with hoodies, cardigan, sweaters bring a more casual look. Boots complete the look imo, like wolverine 1000's or red wings. I also have little accessories like beads on my arm or a watch or a necklace.

I think not worrying about what you wear is wrong, you are instantly judged who you are upon what you are wearing. Buy slowly is my advice don't rush into buying clothes that you only wear for specific occasions, try to buy clothes that can be worn regularly.

You have any links on the Japanese layering tip? I'd never heard of anything like that.

[TheKantian]

I would recommend skipping the Dockers.

I would suggest checking out JCrew, Banana Republic, or Brooks Brothers for chinos.

But jeans and chinos are items of clothing that are always acceptable to wear, just mix it up.

[Suits]

What you wear is going to be largely influenced by what YOUR preferences are where you live.

However....

if there is one thing that is going to help you above all, it is the matter of fit.

Now, some guys can pull off a lose fitting look. That's great.

But for the rest of us, wearing closes that fit well will really help us stand out.

I'm not suggesting you go with a "tight" look, but clothes that fit your body pretty accurately are going to do you a huge favour, unless you have some extra weight to hide.

The advice above is good...I agree with most of it and don't strongly disagree with any of it.

However, in my experience, it is less about WHAT you wear, so much as HOW you wear it.

Here is improper fit.




Here is proper fit.





See the difference? This is EVERYTHING when it comes to first impressions.

[Stark Naked]

It's not so much about what you wear, but how you wear it. Like Suits pointed out, the fit of your clothes are very important, even moreso than what the clothes themselves are. I've seen plenty of guys in ill-fitting suits and baggy polos, and at the same time guys in jeans, t-shirts and sneakers that still look sharply dressed. Take into consideration your body type and personal style, and work from there. As you said, you're a t-shirt and jeans kind of guy, which can work, as well as you have jeans with a good flattering cut, and a shirt that hugs your frame in the right places. While jeans might not be "in" right now they are a classic staple and can look great when worn well. Try out some collared shirts with them - button downs, polos, long sleeve, short sleeve, etc. - and find ones that look good on you. Do some homework, hit up a thrift store, and it won't take you too long to go from slob to style while dressing in pretty much the same manner you did before.

[Kish]

Here's a youtube channel to watch: RealMenRealStyle
This is a good beginners guide post undergrad men.

[Suits]

(04-02-2013 10:20 PM)Stark Naked Wrote:  

It's not so much about what you wear, but how you wear it. Like Suits pointed out, the fit of your clothes are very important, even moreso than what the clothes themselves are. I've seen plenty of guys in ill-fitting suits and baggy polos, and at the same time guys in jeans, t-shirts and sneakers that still look sharply dressed. Take into consideration your body type and personal style, and work from there. As you said, you're a t-shirt and jeans kind of guy, which can work, as well as you have jeans with a good flattering cut, and a shirt that hugs your frame in the right places. While jeans might not be "in" right now they are a classic staple and can look great when worn well. Try out some collared shirts with them - button downs, polos, long sleeve, short sleeve, etc. - and find ones that look good on you. Do some homework, hit up a thrift store, and it won't take you too long to go from slob to style while dressing in pretty much the same manner you did before.

Heck, I wear suits literally every day -- don't leave the house without at least a jacket -- but, I couldn't possibly recommend that anyone else try to pull this off.

My suits work, because I like them, they suit me (heh) and they fit like they are supposed to.

T-shirt and jeans could work for a guy who prefers that. But they would have to absolutely fit right.

[Joga Bonito]

In addition to the advice already given, make sure to dress for the type of woman you want to attract. If you're going for upscale, high-class chicks, suit game should work.Look up guys like Scott Disick and David Beckham in order to see what typically works well. The same goes for any other type of dress (i.e. hipster Google Shia Labeouf). Below is a good guide for suit game.

http://www.gq.com/style/style-manual/201...it#slide=1

[Angry Beaver]

More links to nice clothing sites: http://dappered.com/, http://www.primermagazine.com/, http://putthison.com/

[InternationPlayboy]

(04-02-2013 02:39 PM)Lights Wrote:  



Not saying you need to look like these guys but if you notice, Chuck Taylors make you look like a sissy or benjamin button unless you are ms-13 in california. On the other hand notice how the gentleman on the right could be a delinquent were it not for his solid shoes that really ground his whole look.

Why are you getting t-shirts? Polo Ralph Lauren v-neck T-shirts are the best btw IMO esp after washing a few times. Get some solid sport shirts or dress shirts and if you need to wear them untucked to make yourself more casual. You can roll the sleeves up.

Make sure the chinos have a narrow leghole and baggy crotch to showcase your shoes whilst not killing your chances to have a family in the future. My favorite in the world are a surf brand called the Dane II from Quicksilver.
Sounds odd but they are awesome you can wear them anywhere, literally anywhere, from a construction site to a three star restaurant. See the black guy? Notice what happens when the pants are cuffed. The leghole is narrowed. This is the desired effect because its pleasing to eye (aesthetics) and showcases the shoes. If you find pants with narrow legholes you wont need to do that.

Solid grown man shoes are important. Collared shirts that fit properly are important. Overall fit is important. Best advice I can give re: pants is to mind the leg/foot hole. It will make you appear slimmer and taller plus showcase the shoes. for which I recommend a pair of solid leather wingtips in brown and slim leather oxfords in black. Why wear some shitty Converse?

What's with the rolled up pant legs. Kinda whack IMO.

[Belize King]

Show off the socks. If you like GQ's Facebook page you will see rolled up pants all day. Maybe it's European. I've never seen it in the States. But I live in South Texas which has no style.

To the OP, we have a few threads regarding style already. 4 months in and 125 post you should know that already. Bump another thread or use the search function. There is a wealth of info on the subject already. Start here.

http://www.rooshvforum.network/thread-9489.html

[lush1]

(04-02-2013 09:28 PM)Suits Wrote:  

What you wear is going to be largely influenced by what YOUR preferences are where you live.

However....

if there is one thing that is going to help you above all, it is the matter of fit.

Now, some guys can pull off a lose fitting look. That's great.

But for the rest of us, wearing closes that fit well will really help us stand out.

I'm not suggesting you go with a "tight" look, but clothes that fit your body pretty accurately are going to do you a huge favour, unless you have some extra weight to hide.

The advice above is good...I agree with most of it and don't strongly disagree with any of it.

However, in my experience, it is less about WHAT you wear, so much as HOW you wear it.


See the difference? This is EVERYTHING when it comes to first impressions.

x100

I have observed that in many parts of north America there is a tendency to wear clothes with a baggy/loose fit. Wear clothing that fits well and shows off your physique, this will stand you apart from most other guys even if you're wearing the same outfit as them.

[babelfish669]

The really really simple answer to how to dress with style - go to an expensive department store and have some one there pick out clothes.

Try a few different styles and test them on the street - casual, formal, etc. Your results will provide your answer.

Or, you could spend hours a week pissing around on the internet reading fashion blogs and trying to catch sales on items which are just never the perfect fit. Short of a gentlemen's suit, fashion and style change a lot and you can waste a ton of time try to stay ahead on this hamster wheel.

[vandrare]

(04-02-2013 10:23 PM)rakishness Wrote:  

Here's a youtube channel to watch: RealMenRealStyle
This is a good beginners guide post undergrad men.

Great youtube channel, thanks!

[mbare]

Suit basics that a lot of people fail at. After living in Italy for a number of years, it became painfully obvious how terrible most Americans wear their suits. Follow these basics and I guarantee you'll stand out more and feel better/have more confidence.

Shoes: Have a black and brown pair. Round or slightly sharper point, with LEATHER soles.

Tie: Skinny ties. I prefer solid colors.

Shirts: Fitted. No undershirts ever. I could care less what the event or occasion is, if you don't want to dress the typical shitty american style, then leave at least 2 or 3 buttons open.

Belt: Slimmer belts are classy. Need to match your shoe color.

Full suit basics: Wool is the material of choice. Fit is the most important factor for looking sharp. Spend a little money and take your suit to a tailor if it doesn't fit like a glove. Don't do that ridiculous test stretching your arms and crossing them. You're never going to do that in your suit. You're not wearing it to the gym. It must be form fitting or it doesn't matter how expensive the material is...Period. The cuff on your undershirt should be slightly visible when your arms hang down. Thin lapels look sharper. Your suit jacket should NOT be longer than your arms hang, and 2 button versions look the best in my opinion. Only button the top button when standing up.

This a pretty good example of how to wear a suit, especially a 3-piece.

http://www.hollywoodcelebrityworkouts.co...lebrities/