Too many young men are starting their professional lives without a clue as to how to dress. This needs to change.
As future leaders, dressing sharp is the first step towards becoming a professional.
However, Clothing does not make the man…… but wearing the right clothing can give a young man precious seconds to make his case and influence others. That being said – it’s important to note that it is worth paying attention to your clothing as a young
man even if you’re working in a field without strict dress codes. Crisp, clean, and well fitted clothing – wherever you are at in the world encourages others to take you seriously.
Tip #1- Dress Your Footwear up
Starting from the ground up, appropriate-fitting footwear is the first step to dressing sharp. A traditional school of thought that’s still alive and well claims you can judge a man by his shoes. If you’ve never owned really good shoes before, brace yourself and get ready to pay a significant amount of money for well-made, classic footwear. You may be shocked at the sticker price for well-crafted shoes, but the quality and comfort pay dividends down the road. A good pair of dress shoes will last you years and stay good-looking with nothing more than some light cleaning and the occasional shine.Quality leather footwear isn’t a luxury for the excessively rich — it’s a necessity for any man.
Tip #2- Dress to Look Older
The way you dress is the way you are perceived. If you’re still wearing clothes that scream “student days” you’re going to be treated like a boy with no experience in the real world.Buck the trend, age your look a little, and get the respect you deserve from older men.
Tip #3- Ignore Fashion Trends
Main-stream fashion trends change too fast to make useful wardrobe staples.
Most young men don’t have the budget to buy new trousers every month or two — so stay away from trousers that are only presentable during an “in”season.
Distressed or bleached jeans are a great example; Please Stick to classic clothing staples for the core of your wardobe and avoid anything that’s too far out on the cutting edge.
Tip #4- Take Care of Your Clothing
Generally speaking, being young means having less money to throw around. If you’ve shelled out for a few pieces of good, quality clothing — a custom suit, a pair of expensive dress shoes, what have you — it’s worth a few bucks more to keep the clothes in good shape. That means using good hangers for your suits, shoe trees for your shoes, and a little tender loving care while washing.
Tip #5- Have at Least One Good Suit in the Closet
No matter what your job is, you’re going to need a decent suit at some point. If you’re in a field where you’re going to wear one regularly, you should look for a variety of colors and styles; if you just need a single suit for infrequent dress occasions, stick with a classic single-breasted, two-button suit in charcoal gray or navy blue.
Tip #6- Look beyond Denim
Well cut and classically styled trousers will make you look a little sharper at social occasions than jeans. They’re less common in a young crowd, so you’ll already be standing out, and a good pair of slacks has a drape and crease that looks much crisper than denim. You can also get cotton trousers much lighter than blue jeans, which is a blessing in any kind of warm weather.
Tips#7- Replace T-shirts with Polos and Sports Shirts
Wearing T-shirts to the gym or when you are performing house chores is fine. But wearing T-shirts to social events or to work is a no-no, especially when the shirt is too big and made from a shoddy fabric advertising the company who gave it to you a decade ago. A good polo in a simple, dark color is always presentable and always flattering if it’s fitted well. You can also opt for buttoned short-sleeved T-shirts. If you do wear a T-shirt, make sure it’s new, clean, close-fitted and in a solid, dark color.
Like the list? Got a tip of your own for young men? If so, leave a comment in the comment box below and help strengthen the community of sharply-dressed
men!
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