Karan Malik Highlights What Men Can do To Dress Better and Be More Stylish
Physical appearance with men has always been a topic of debate. With changing times, we must know how to choose, combine and evolve to stay fit & fashionable. Dressing well has become essential in our current times and we are now expected to slay it all the way, from office meeting to evening gala’s.
It is not often admitted but men do love to dress well; have a fresh, crisp and modern look. Men generally want to know the most updated style secrets, and they do so by consulting their brother, children, friends or peers.
In this regard, Karan Malik, a fashion icon and model writes: “The fit of your clothes is directly proportional to how you feel after wearing them and, consequently, the more opportunities you will attract in your personal life and professional life.”
The first step that we must be clear about for dressing well is to consider our body type and lifestyle. It is not the same to dress a tall person as a short one, a plump person than a thin one. For example, different shaped suits will look different on a slim, short, or bigger man or an English collar shirt compliments men with rounder faces.
It will be essential that you keep in mind about what we must do when it comes to choosing a certain type of clothing item based on an occasion and how to mix-match accordingly. Sometimes it is not just a matter of wearing a good quality suit, but we must know how to wear it, what fit of suit is right for us and above all what tones complement our skin tone better.
Malik argues that fashion is not only about wearing the most beautiful pieces from each season. It is to be mentally comfortable with what you are wearing. Therefore, we sat down with him and discussed few guidelines that men should consider to re-vamp their closet and style choices.
Basic guidelines on dressing better every season
Footwear is essential
Many men are into sneakers when it comes to footwear, but do they really go with everything? Recall the statement that we can “judge or know a man by his shoes.”
If you have never owned good shoes before, the time has come. It is essential that you have comfortable, formal and sporty shoes. The key to making your outfit look good is to ensure a good matching accessory like tie, belt or a watch with your shoes, to make a similar color story and/or complimenting textures.
Age really a number?
Shirts or T-shirts with jeans are a basic for men of all kinds, but as you get older, it is essential to evolve your fashion as well. For example, if you are over 40, then most likely try and leave the Hot-topic reference T-shirts aside and instead pick some solid colors and nice textures around white or navy blue. Don’t be afraid to raid the changing room and try on different style of pants from Chinos, to boot-cut, slim-straight or plain dress pants, as it won’t hurt to try and discover your new favorite silhouette.
Stop being a Blind Fashion Follower
I don’t want you to misunderstand this point, I’m not saying that you don’t have to keep an eye on the upcoming runway trends, but do not insist on always wearing the latest fashion assuming that this will prove to be the leap you seek. (Ahem, the color blocking trend back in 2014-15 of wearing neon bright contrasting colors was simply a catastrophe in my opinion) We cannot always spend our wallets on such unreliable fads, so it is better to bet on classic pieces and timeless silhouettes.
Look after your clothes
You shouldn’t wear clothes that look worn and abused. Be careful about the washing/handing instructions on the label, for instance, if it says handwash, then don’t toss it with your gym laundry. Gentle handling of clothes clearly reflects, just like when you re-use that vintage leather jacket, and it stills looks killer.
Have at least one good suit in your wardrobe
There is nothing Chicer than a well fitted suit. A black fitted suit is something that you can take advantage of at great number of occasions. Think of it as an “investment” for the future, when you go for a purchase. You may wear it on rare occasions, but if you take good care of it and maintain your proportions, you can always count on this classic piece to get you on the sharp dressed list. Invest in good fitting, good quality neutral colored suits like blue, gray & black.
Darling Denim
As long as you have a good pair of classic Blue jeans, just like the suit; you will be able to rock these bad boys any and everywhere. Make sure the fit and the shape compliments your body type. From Christmas parties to Saturday night club events, a good pair of jeans will never leave your side.
Pants
Cotton to wool, chinos to tapered bottoms, the type and material of pants are essential for all those occasions that ask you to be more formal and perhaps loose those jeans for once. Once you find the right fit, don’t be shy to invest in multiple shades from neutral spectrum.
To summarize:
- Don’t be guided by fad trends.
- Invest in timeless pieces
- Dress complementary to your personality
- Give footwear the importance it deserves.
