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Common fashion
blunders men make
UNLIKE THE universally
loathed sockwith-sandals,
formal
and semi-formal style
mistakes are often a
bit less obvious, especially if you’re a
novice. In this article, we have compiled
our top 10 worst style mistakes
to help you up dress better, look
smarter and feel like a million bucks.
Do not think you’re making any
mistakes? Read on to find out.
1. White athletic socks
We have this reoccurring nightmare
where we open our sock
drawer and find nothing but an endless
supply of old gym socks. Why
do we hate them? They look cheap,
get dingy easily, and let’s face it —
you really should not be wearing exercise
apparel with a suit.
Here’s the bottom line: If you
aren’t breaking a sweat, don’t break
out the white athletic socks.Pick up
some classic black or brown dress
socks — or better yet, snag some
fun, colorful pairs that show a bit
more personality.
2. Trousers too long
Baggy trousers with too much
break do two things well: They make
you look shorter and they make you
look sloppy. While a full break may
be acceptable to some, even that
look is a bit outdated.
We suggest opting for trouser a
length that barely skims the tops of
your shoes. Alternatively, have them
cuffed or cropped by your tailor especially
if you want to show off
your sock collection.
3. Square toe dress shoes
We aren’t quite sure how these
square-toed monstrosities are still
finding their way to department
store shelves. They are guaranteed
to make you look like a time traveler
from 1986.
Instead of the dreaded square
toe, stick with a classic rounded, or
moderately pointed toe. Both these
• When getting dressed up
styles have a classic, timeless appeal.
While we’re on the topic of dress
shoes, we recommend brown or
black leather uppers and leather
soles whenever possible.
4. Jacket sleeves too long
It’s very rare to find a suit jacket
that fits perfectly straight off the
rack. It’s even rarer to find a man
who will take the time to get his illfitting
jacket tailored.
A jacket’s sleeves should hit
just above the wrist bone and
should allow 1/2 inch of shirt
cuff to be seen. Any tailor
worth his salt will be able to
handle an alteration like this
with his eyes closed — and it’s
a lot more affordable than you
think.
5. Too many shirt
buttons undone
While we agree that wearing
a dress shirt buttoned
up all the way can
look a bit odd without
a tie, be mindful
when letting
loose.
Never unbutton
more than
two buttons. It
looks unprofessional
at best,
and downright
sleazy at worst.
6. Dress
shirt
too baggy
This is the
ultimate rookie
mistake. A
dress shirt
that’s too large
will make you
look fatter,
frumpier, and
stumpier. Simply put, it’s not a good
look.
Make sure that your collar has no
more than two fingers of room, that
the shoulder seams hit the edge of
your shoulder, and you don’t have
excess fabric billowing around your
torso.
These days, there are a ton of affordable
dress shirt options available
that satisfy the needs of any
man’s body type — so
there’s no longer an excuse
for an ill-fitting
dress shirt.
7. Buttoning
Too Many
Jacket Buttons
Never button the
bottom button on a
two or threebutton
suit. Leaving the bottom button undone
will allow for enhanced comfort
and natural movement.You may
be wondering why there is a bottom
button in the first place if you’re not
meant to button it — but some
mysteries are better left unanswered.
8.Untucked Dress Shirt
We hate to sound like your
mother but please tuck in your dress
shirt. Dress shirts are designed with
extra length precisely so that they
DON’T come untucked.
If you don’t like the formality of
a tucked in buttondown, choose a
shirt style that has a shorter, casual
cut. But really, if you’re wearing suit
pants, you should always keep your
shirt tucked in.
9. Visible undershirt
Just like your underwear, your
undershirt should never be
visible. If you like leaving a couple
buttons undone, opt for a v-neck
undershirt so that it stays
hidden from sight.
It used to be that undershirts
were mandatory, but these days,
going sans undershirt is more acceptable
— better no undershirt
than one that is on display.
10. Limp, curling collar
If you’re new to dress shirts, you
may not be aware that there are slots
in the underside of the collar into
which “collar stays” are placed. A
simple pair of inexpensive metal
collar stays will keep your collar
straight and laying flat against your
collarbone.
We also recommend having your
dress shirts dry cleaned instead of
machine washed. This greatly extends
the life of your shirts and
keeps them looking fresh and crisp.
Though trends change, many
of the style tips here are timeless
— and the rest will surely be
around for years to come. With a
bit of thoughtful attention to detail,
all these style mistakes are easily
resolved. You’re guaranteed to
feel more comfortable and confident
once you get them handled.
What do you think are the worst
style mistakes men make or your
style pet peeves? Let us know in
the comments. www.ties.com
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MAKEUP
TIPS
Five Makeup mistakes to avoid
DOES A five-minute scramble
in front of the mirror to
slap on some makeup in the
morning sound familiar? Well
as long as you are avoiding
these five makeup mistakes,
you’ll be good to go!
1. A telltale line of foundation
on the jawline means
your foundation hasn’t been
blended in properly. The idea
is not to see your foundation,
but to create a smooth
palette, so blend in well with
a sponge or brush taking the
colour just under the jawline.
2. Choosing the wrong
colour foundation. Too dark
a shade can make you look
odd compared to the rest of
your body and too light on
darker skins gives one a dull
and ashy complexion.
3. Too much blusher. Subtleness
is the way to go, with
a gentle swirl of colour on
the apples of your cheeks
4. Penciling in brows too
boldly or darkly. Our tip is to
use eyeshadow, brushing
through the colour, following
the natural line with light
strokes.
5. Lipstick on teeth. Blot
your lips after applying lipstick
to avoid colour bleeding,
feathering and excess going
onto your teeth. Source:
goodhousekeeping.com