How to Dress Well (Boys): 11 Steps

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

By dressing well, a guy conveys self-esteem, charm and composure enough to convince any business to hire him and any woman to hang out with. A person's look is the first thing that is noticed by others, and you know, the first impression is what matters. By following these simple steps, you too can impress every day with your pairings.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Understanding Your Personal Style

Step 1. Dress according to the different activities you dedicate yourself to and the image you want to project

Following trends can be fun, but if a certain item of clothing doesn't fit what you're doing at any given moment, it will make you look out of place.

• Always remember who you are and what activities you actually do. If you've never played sports in your life, you don't want to have the look of someone who has just come out of a basketball court.
• When dressing for work or school, respect the rules of this environment. Make sure you project an air of professional and knowledgeable, well aware of where you are.
• If you have to go to a job interview, ask the person you are in contact with what clothes candidates usually wear. Learn about style. Business casual or formal? For an interview, it is preferable to dress up more than you should show up with an inappropriate look.
• For professional networking events, trade shows or formal dinners, invest in a quality suit. Go for dark, classy colors for added versatility - gray, dark blue, and black are great choices.
• For leisure, you can wear a t-shirt from a band you like or wear a camouflage piece (if it reflects your style), but always match the rest of the outfit so it doesn't look out of place.
• For formal occasions, don't think you can get away with presenting yourself inappropriately dressed. Respect the organizers of the event and the participants, presented ready both internally and externally. Dressing well will make you look comfortable, approachable and confident.

Step 2. When choosing clothes, consider your personality

You don't have to force yourself to be different, and it's important that clothing accentuates your true character. Just make sure they are absolutely not inappropriate or that they project an image that doesn't do you justice.

• Wanting to dress well doesn't mean that all of a sudden you have to religiously pay attention to fashion or be aware of all the trends.
• Dressing well doesn't even mean you have to follow a lot of rules about how to wear clothes and what a "cool guy" should definitely have. Don't worry just because you don't have dozens of classic shirts in the closet.
• If you have an easygoing, quiet and practical personality, it is perfectly acceptable to have a simple wardrobe consisting of a few well-made basic items.
• If you have an exuberant personality that stands out, reflecting it in clothing is great. Just have a little restraint to make sure you don't overdo it.

Step 3. Choose carefully what you want to communicate with the clothing

Dressing carefully means showing that you are comfortable in your own skin, not hiding behind what your clothes say.

• You can wear clothing that reflects your interests, but avoid being a living advertisement for a sport, team, or musician.
• Avoid shirts with offensive or sarcastic prints. You will be more charming if you convey a positive image to the world.
• Try not to look like you're wearing a costume or uniform. If you don't have to go hunting and you don't belong to the army, don't dress in full camouflage style.
• If you admire a celebrity, you can certainly take a cue, the important thing is to keep in mind your daily habits and your physique.

Part 2 of 3: Finding Quality Clothes That Fit Your Body

Step 1. Try to figure out which clothing suits you.

You don't have to have a perfect body to be taken care of. Clothes can make a big difference to the image you convey, and can give the illusion that you are taller or thinner than you are.

• Imagine dressing up is like creating an optical illusion. Observe the lines and shapes that the clothes make on your body, try to match them in order to create optimal proportions.

• The ideal male proportions? A man should be tall, with broad shoulders and narrow hips. Look honestly at your body to understand how far it is from this ideal, and look for clothes that hide the flaws and bring out the best parts.

  • It is not a problem to play a little with these proportions, but always based on the context and the social group to which you belong. You must first be aware of how clothes look on your body, and think about how to find a compromise between good proportions and clothing style.
  • Hip hop-style clothing, for example, tends to be baggy, and can make the lower body appear wider. Hipster style clothing can make you look slimmer. For leisure, choose the image you want to project and dress accordingly, while for formal events or going to work, you need to stick to more precise rules.

  

  Step 2. Knowing the size you are wearing is not enough:

  you must also observe how a dress fits you. Garment companies use medium measurements to determine fabric sizes and falls in an effort to satisfy a large customer base. However, every single person generally has a slightly different physique.

  • The fall of the fabric is one of the most important aspects for any garment. A style can be as cool as you want, but if it doesn't fit you, don't wear it.
  • When trying on a dress, see how it affects your body, and try to be flexible when it comes to sizing. For one brand, maybe you bring a medium, while in another large store.
  • Remember that cotton clothes shrink slightly after the first wash (and the first tumble dry). If you are going to use the dryer, choose a size a little larger, so the reduction of the fabric will not be a problem. Are these garments that you will dry clean? Don't worry about shrinkage.
  • Look for brands that fit your physique. You've probably noticed that some brands and stores sell clothes that value you more than others, so it's best to shop mostly at these outlets.

  • Find a good tailor. Often, large-scale clothing doesn't suit everyone, but changes can be made to fix it. Many quality stores offer this service at a discounted price if you buy from them.

    • For shirts, the seam at the beginning of the sleeve should line up exactly where the shoulders end. The length should extend past the hips, but not beyond the buttocks.
    • The seam on the top of a good shirt adheres to the curve of the shoulders, and the cuff ends just before the curve of the hand begins (where the hand connects to the wrist).
    • As for the pants, choose those that have a classic waist, hugging the body loosely. The leg should extend to the top of the shoe, without touching the floor.
    • Turning to shorts, choose a pair with a slightly wider leg than that of classic trousers. They should stop anywhere halfway between the top and middle of the knee.
    • European cut shirts are slightly different from American ones. The European cut is tighter and shaped laterally, while the American one is wider, so it leaves more space.

    

    Step 3. Choose the colors that suit you the most

    The colors of the clothes are reflected on the skin, eyes and hair. Based on these peculiar characteristics, some shades enhance you more than others. Colors, by the way, have the power to improve mood, and the trendiest ones can help you have a trendy look.

    • Experiment with different colors, and find the ones that look good on you. Good color should make skin look healthy (not pale, blotchy or sickly), eyes bright and alert (not bloodshot or tired).

      • If you have blue or black eyes, try wearing a blue shirt or tie to make them stand out. Remember that certain shades of red or brown may make your eye color less intense and make you look tired.
      • If you have light skin and dark hair, try wearing clothes that accentuate this contrast. Wearing beige or khaki garments may give you a washed-out look.

    • The colors you wear should make you feel good and comfortable. Pay attention to the sensations that the clothes you wear give you. If you don't see yourself with a certain color, avoid it, no matter how trendy it is or that of your favorite team.

      • Some people like to wear bright colors like yellow and orange, but there are also people who feel uncomfortable dressing this way.
      • When you go shopping, you generally realize that some colors, such as neon or mustard yellow, are particularly trendy in certain seasons. You can definitely have stylish clothes in the closet, but always prefer colors that make you look and feel good, regardless of the trends.

    • Some colors are considered true classics and never go out of style. We are talking about brown, black, khaki, gray and dark blue. It is possible to use them on any occasion, but, again, consider your complexion and the sensations they convey to you.

      • These colors are ideal for clothes you wear on a daily basis and for expensive ones. This way, they will be versatile and you can wear them for a long time.
      • Although they are neutral colors, remember that they don't necessarily enhance everyone. Maybe some shades don't suit you. For example, black hardens the features of some people.

      

      Step 4. Wear the highest quality clothing you can afford

      Prefer well-made fabrics, solid seams. This is especially true of classic pieces (like pants) and more formal pieces, the ones you want to be lasting.

      • You don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money to buy clothes, but always look for quality. Make a point of investing a little more for important pieces, and less for those that are trendy or that you change often, like t-shirts.
      • Second hand stores are a great source for finding high quality items. Among other things, buying designer clothes does not necessarily guarantee you excellent quality. When choosing a dress, use common sense, wherever you shop.

      

      Step 5. Don't skimp on accessories, especially shoes

      Often, the difference between a good look and a blatantly poor look is in the details. The high-quality accessories allow you to make a great impression on even the simplest clothes.

      • It may seem feminine, but having a wide variety of shoes will help you dress well on different occasions. Alternating them daily allows you to have a fresh look, and then they will last longer.
      • Sneakers are a must for casual and sporty looks. However, it is not a good idea to wear them all the time, otherwise you will look like a teenager.
      • Elegant black shoes are essential for more formal occasions. They are expensive, but it is an investment to make, especially if you take good care of them. Try to avoid formal shoes with a square toe or too pointed: they are not classic, and they do not always go out of style.
      • Desert boots and chukka shoes are halfway between casual and formal, and are perfect for those nights when you want to dress up without going overboard. Choose a neutral color, such as beige, brown or gray.
      • If the shoes look shoddy or uncomfortable, they can damage the whole outfit. Narrow or loose footwear can also negatively affect posture and mood, which obviously prevents you from looking good.
      • On formal occasions, try to always wear a quality tie. It can give a great touch of style to a very ordinary suit.
      • As for hats and caps, make sure they are well made and appropriate. A cap worn inside out is never classy. Also, if you are planning to take your hat off, remember that you should arrange your hair later.
      • Don't overdo it with jewelry or trinkets. You definitely don't want to look like Mr. T or wear more accessories than the girls you meet on the street. All it takes is a nice watch or a pair of cufflinks to have a refined look.

      Part 3 of 3: Look Confident

      

      Step 1. Use fashion to feel comfortable, but don't look scruffy

      If you're not well, people notice, and your charm wanes. However, while it's comfortable to always dress in sweatpants, baggy t-shirts and sneakers, this look will make you look lazy and careless.

      • There are many comfortable but presentable items of clothing. Combining style and comfort in the choice of clothes is absolutely possible.
      • Slip your shirt into your pants, but don't do it with t-shirts. You may hate this look, but a shirt tucked into your pants makes it clear that you take care of the look down to the smallest detail. Don't try to leave it out to hide your belly - a shirt tucked into your pants actually makes you look thinner.
      • If the clothes are made of soft fabric but you still find them uncomfortable, you may have a problem with size or fall.
      • Always think about the weather conditions. If you sweat or shiver, you certainly won't look good.

      

      Step 2. Remember that bad personal hygiene or a hunched posture can ruin even the best of outfits

      Always make sure you are clean and cared for, stand straight.

      • Try to implement a good daily routine. Having a bad smell, looking dirty or dripping with sweat is certainly not glamorous.
      • Don't overdo the perfume. A touch is enough, otherwise it is nauseating.
      • Choose a haircut that suits you and is stylish. The right hairstyle should fit the shape of the face. A good hairdresser or barber will help you choose the one that's right for you.
      • Make sure your clothes are clean, ironed (if necessary) and in good condition.
      • Don't hunch over, don't fidget all the time and pay attention to the way you walk, don't make awkward movements. Clothes will look better on you if you can move around exuding calm and self-esteem.

      

      Step 3. Leaving the house knowing that you are well dressed must be a priority

      You never know who might see you, and you should always work hard to make a great impression.

      • A person's clothing is the first thing others notice, and the first impression is what matters.
      • Who knows, you may come across the woman of your dreams, a potential employer, or a reporter who wants to interview you to find out what you think about a certain piece of news.

      Advice

      • Choose a haircut that suits you and is on trend. It should fit your face shape to flatter you. Contact a good hairdresser to help you make your choice.
      • Clothes should be freshly laundered, ironed (if applicable) and in good condition.
      • If you have a few extra pounds, the outermost layer of your clothes should not be snug, otherwise the overweight will be even more noticeable. Choose tight-fitting garments to create the first layer, and opt for softer garments on top.
      • Don't overdo the perfume. A splash is enough, no more.
      • Don't hunch over, don't move nervously, don't walk awkwardly. Clothes will definitely look better on you if your movements convey serenity and confidence.