February 23, 2012

What to Wear for Men

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Just because the social stigma is that guys do not have nearly the fashion concerns that women do, does not mean that men do not have decisions to make as well. While men may not have to accessorize nearly as much as women do, men have to know what to wear for special occasions.

For a wedding it is simple. Men do not have to do much thinking. Black tie means tuxedo so if you get that in your invitation to the wedding then you need to go out and upgrade your suit. If you do not then you can keep your suit very simple. Just stick to either gray, black or navy blue. Just make sure that you match your belt with your shoes and you are going to be okay.

If you are going to a meeting that is labeled as business casual than you can choose to wear a short sleeve shirt from LRG clothes, but you must make sure it has a collar. Jeans, while sometimes acceptable, should always be worn with caution; your best bet is to go with dockers or khakis instead. You would rather be a little overdressed than under dressed in a situation like that.

For job interviews you want to make sure you wear a clean suit with a clean, pressed shirt. You want to put your best foot forward. Your future employer will be looking at what you are wearing a lot. You do not dress for the job you have but rather the kind of job you want.

Being a man doesn’t mean you are on easy street in the wardrobe department. You have decisions to make and this guide will help you.Â

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