 We've never really believed that the "clothes make the man." The man makes the man (meaning your integrity, intelligence, charm, and character); the clothes make the man better (and a nice woman and a fine car don’t hurt either!). What you wear makes a very big impression on the people who give you jobs, with those whom you want to hook up, even those who control your entrance into the club on Saturday night… ok, actually they're looking at your date’s cleavage. People check your style and make determinations about you before you say word one. So why is it that so many guys have a near-allergic reaction to the idea of buying clothes and paying attention to how they look? Is it because they don’t know how? Or they think it’s not “manly” to dress well? We’ve found over the years that the better you dress (and behave and carry yourself), the more fortune, and the gazes of women, will smile upon you.
The truth is there are only two times you need to care about your clothes: when you buy them and when you get them tailored. After that, you pick the gear based on the situation — a job interview on Tuesday morning, a client lunch on Wednesday, a dinner date on Friday, and brunch on Sunday all mean different clothes. Let us walk you through the basics of what to have in your closet, how it should fit and what to wear for each occasion. So throw back a shot of Wild Turkey, turn off SportsCenter, and embark on a very manly pursuit: your clothes.
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As with shirts, your work pants can do double duty, but you need pants strictly for casual wear. Get at least 4 pair of casual pants (that aren't jeans), more if your climate includes multiple seasons, which leaves out most of California and Seattle. Cargo pants, chinos, and pants that are cut like jeans in fabrics like wool, linen, or corduroy are what we're talking about. If you find a pair of pants you like, then get them in a couple of different colors.
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We offer you the following advice: go through your closet and drawers, get rid of stuff that looks like ass or that you haven't worn in three years, and subtract suits and related items. What's left are the beginnings of your casual wardrobe. Here are the basic things you'll need to have: |
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Your Clothes
On those days when the mercury's rising but you still need to wear a
suit, go with a cotton or cotton-blend poplin suit. It stays
neater than linen and is cooler than wool. The classic tan or
recent-favorite stone can carry you a long way, either for work or a
weekend event.