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Men’s Fashion: Making It Look Effortless

There is a myth that is floating around about men’s fashion. If you want to be stylish, you need to expend a massive amount of effort.

That is simply not true. You don’t need to be laser focused on Fashion Week in New York, the latest ready-to-wear shows, or the fashion runways in Italy to look like you care about your appearance.

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There are plenty of easier and faster ways for you to look more stylish all with just a little bit of know how.

You don’t need to be laser focused on Fashion Week in New York, the latest ready-to-wear shows, or the fashion runways in Italy to look like you care about your appearance…​

Making Men's Fashion Effortless​

Fit Matters

The best way to improve your style is to make sure that your clothes fit perfectly. Most of the time, guys tend to wear things that might be a bit big on them.

Make sure that everything you put on seems to hug your body shape, while not being too tight.

A good staple to keep when it comes to shirts is to have a high-quality wrinkle-free dress shirt.​

Make sure that you get it in the right size. Look for options that wick moisture away from your body without being too heavy or uncomfortable. It should show off your shape.

Shirts made from the latest performance fabrics are easy to care for, too. They can be washed as opposed to needing to send them to the dry cleaners or having to iron them.

This also counts when making style effortless. It needs to look good on you while also being easy to care for.​

Shoes

If there is one thing that will be noticed, it’s your shoes.

Grubby and dirty feet will be noticed, especially if you are wearing jeans.

Shoes will also be noticed when they are clean and sharp looking.

It might be an easy thing to wash and iron the rest of your clothes so that they will retain that new appearance, but guys tend to not pay as much attention to their shoes.

You can show your sense of style when you get a great pair of shoes and keep them looking great every time you wear them.

Don't be Afraid to Try New Things 

One of the best style tips a man can get is to not be afraid to experiment with his personal style.

This doesn’t mean that you need to go out and buy every little thing that trends. If you did that, you would very quickly have an empty wallet and a closet full of clothes that you might not wear.

Try one thing out at a time. Start with a wardrobe that is timeless and versatile and then add to it with your own sense of style combined with the trendy items. Don’t be afraid to try new things.

Try one thing out at a time. Start with a wardrobe that is timeless and versatile and then add to it with your own sense of style combined with the trendy items. Don’t be afraid to try new things.

Try to step out of your comfort zone when you are shopping. Sometimes you can end up getting something that you really love but never would have thought you could wear.

You should never be afraid to express your personality with your style.​

Continue Cultivating Your Look

Invest a bit more money and time into how you look. Cultivate your sense of fashion.

The way you look can be a great tool for communication, and it is worth caring for this just as much as you care for things like your relationships, career, and education.

Never take for granted the power of what you are wearing. Remember that just a bit of you shows and that is what sticks out of the cuffs and collar.

The rest of what everyone around you sees is what you cover yourself with.

Ask for Fashion Feedback

Most of the time, your family and friends won’t go out of their way to tell you that what you are wearing doesn’t look so great.

You need to ask for honest opinions. Ask all who have your trust to tell you how you look and don’t let it get you down if it isn’t positive feedback.

Take it as constructive criticism and pay more attention to what you wear. Making it look effortless starts with learning what works best for you.

Eventually, rolling out of bed and throwing clothes on will have you coming out looking like a star.

What do you think?

Written by Terrence Kennedy

Terrence Kennedy is the man’s man on a journey to self-discovery. A traveler, extreme sports aficionado, an observant wanderer, a DIY-Know-How, an ultimate outsider and a documentarist of culture, sex, dating, relationship, fashion, style and gentleman's etiquette. He has learned a lot through his escapades, and is happy to pass that knowledge on to you.