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Latest fashion tips for men.
How to Mix and Match Shirt and Tie Patterns
Knowing how to mix and match shirt and tie patterns is easy as long as you follow these simple guidelines:
Duplicate colors in both patterns
In following this guideline on how to mix and match shirt and tie patterns, pick out a shirt first and carefully take note of the overriding colors. Choose a tie with accent colors the same as the overriding colors from the shirt. If your shirt is dark brown with a more delicate and lighter nutmeg stripes, choose a tie with a pattern that will echo the color of the shirt.
Wear checkered shirts and ties with different dimensions
Expertly mixing and matching checkered shirt and ties is a great way to attract attention. The guideline on how to mix and match shirt and tie check patterns is to choose shirts in smaller or more delicate color and check patterns and pair it with a tie with bolder colors and bigger checks.
Vary weights of stripes
Avoid stripes of the same size for your shirt and tie; this will give a very busy and complicated look. To give a neater and cleaner look that’s easy to the eyes, choose one piece with a heavier stripe and another with a more slender stripe.
Harmonize larger patterns with smaller ones
To achieve an elegant look, combine bigger patterns with smaller ones. This is another guideline on how to mix and match short and tie patterns. If your shirt has big patterns, choose a tie with smaller patterns and vice versa. In following this guideline, you need not keep to the same color palette if you are wearing a neutral colored shirt such as white, gray or black. Once you’ve learned these simple guidelines on how to mix and match shirt and tie patterns you can now rock this trendy style with confidence.
2012 Top Sport Watches for Men
All athletes need the best sports watch that could tolerate very extreme physical and natural conditions and allow them to keep track of their rigorous activity. Here are some of the top sports watches for men that perform such feat:
Timex Ironman Sleek 150
The most recent Timex Ironman watch is the Timex Ironman Sleek 150. This is a revolutionary timepiece that lets you retrieve data and information without you needing to stop. This will give a great advantage when every second is very important. With just a tap on the watch face the Tap Screen Technology of this amazing watch will log split time. To give you an accurate and immediate performance feedback all you need to do is glance at the oversized display or listen to the alarm. This new version of Timex Ironman is offered in several colors and styles. It is also full of original and pioneering new elements such as fuel timers, hydration, a 150 lap timer, labeled interval timer, and target time pacer. The stainless steel case of this new timepiece guarantees water resistance up to 100m.
Garmin Forerunner 210
Garmin forerunner 210 is a GPS-enabled watch that can track distance, speed, heart rate, and pace. The GPS watches of Garmin has earned good reviews and high rating from its users and Garmin forerunner 210 is considered one of its best. They say that this model is a good balance between functionality, ease of use and price. It gets GPS satellite fast and this sleek timepiece is very comfortable to wear. It is water resistant up to 1 meter but can’t be used for swimming.
Tech 40 Traileader jet
The Tech 40 Traileader jet is a very affordable sports and adventure watch that provides a good balance of value, performance and features. It is especially designed for outdoor aficionados, the reason why it is provided with a digital compass, an altimeter, thermometer, barometer and chronograph. With its built-in accelerometer it is able to track distance and speed and has a large display to make reading of various weather condition easy. Experts say that this is best timepiece for trail runners or hikers. This watch is also water resistant up to 10 meters.
Basic Fashion Tips for Men for Upcoming 2012
Difficult as it is to accept that men are judged by their initial impact brought by how they look, what they wear, and how they act in a social or work setting, but it is a fact and a reality. So men need all the help they can get to create a positive impact that will give them the confidence to face up any situation, whether it is a high-profile business meeting or a social gathering such as a formal dinner or cocktail party. Follow the following basic style tips and create that impression:
• Wear matching belt and shoes
The general rule on leather is never to mix its colors and texture. If you’re wearing black shoes then pair it with black belt, brown shoes with brown belt. Textures should also match. If you are wearing glossy patent black leather shoes, you do not match it with braided black leather belt.
• Wear your pants on your waist
Unless you’re wearing low-rise jeans, wear your pants on your waist not down on your hips. High-waist pants are also unacceptable. To create that good impression, pants should sit perfectly on your waist.
• Invest in quality shoes and make sure that they are always clean and well-polished
You can never go wrong if you invest on good, quality pair of shoes. Women, prospective employers and all the guys that you pass – by will check your shoes. They are the ultimate proof that you are well-groomed. Make sure also that you leave the house with clean and well-polished shoes.
• Wear clothes that fit perfectly
Clothes that are too tight or too loose give the same impression, a not so nice one. To make that good impression, make sure that your clothes, shirts, suits and pants, have a perfect fit.
• Make your girl or wife your mirror
If your girl or wife is not happy with how you are put-together, then something must be wrong in what you’re wearing. Use her as your “mirror” and you will have a clear image of how you look.
Summer Night Wear Fashion for Men
Summer Night Wear Fashion for Men
In summer, day time wear is not much of a problem. It is when the sun has set and there is a need to go out either with the boys or a date with a special someone that the dilemma comes. To find a happy mix between the laid back summer look and the dress code some places such as bars, restaurants or hotels require from their patrons is quite a predicament. Here are some suggestions on what to wear for those special summer evening:
Jeans and tee with a blazer
Jeans or denims paired with a tee are suitable for an evening out anywhere in town as long as a lightweight blazer is thrown in to the mix. To give that casually cool laid back look, push back the sleeves of the blazer.
Untucked polo shirt
An untucked cotton polo shirt, as long as the polo is designed to be untucked is a suitable evening outfit for summer when paired with cotton trousers and smart shoes. Opt for a crop polo shirt so that the back does not flop around.
Linen shirt and pants
Wrinkle –free Linen trousers and shirts are very cool, relaxed and a great sweat busting outfit that can be worn with nonchalance and flair. It is also an acceptable apparel in any bar, restaurant or hotel. Wear this outfit with boat shoes or loafers and you’ll be made for the evening.
Button down shirt and jeans
A button down shirt paired with jeans and worn with boots is another summer evening wear that is sexy and cool.
Yohji Yamamoto’s collection
Yohji Yamamoto’s collection for Spring/Summer 2011 is worth considering for appropriate summer evening wear for men, that is if you are the type of guy who follow trends and are not afraid to try something new and different.
Mens Fashion, Women Find Sexy
Men’s Fashion, Women Find Sexy
The days when men did not care what women think of how they look and dress are long gone. These days’ men are in a tizzy to find out what women would like to see them wear, what clothes women find sexy, and here are some of them:
Sporty daywear
For sporty day wear women finds men in jeans and t-shirt super sexy. To ensure that you are adequately covered in this department, have at least two pair of good-quality jeans in your wardrobe that you can alternate. Wash one when it gets dirty and wear the other. Cleanliness is something women loves on their men. Another thing, your jeans should fit, baggy jeans won’t do. Women love to see a well defined butt, so choose jeans that fit and flatter that area. Shirts that fit and flatter is also the rule of thumb for shirts and any shirt will do, plain tee-shirts, polo shirts, vintage tee-shirt, colored shirts, printed shirts so long as it makes you look good and feel good.
Sporty eveningwear
For sporty evening wear women find men sexy when they are in blazers or sports coat, button down shirt and again well –fitting jeans. The jeans and button down shirt are already sexy on their own but when topped with a blazer or sports coat then you’re made, a big hit with the ladies!
Smart daywear
There are daytime occasions and situations that require you to dress up more formally than usual. Women will swoon when you show up in casual dress pants, button down shirt or polo or any collared shirt completed by a blazer or sports coat.
Smart eveningwear
It is no secret that women love men in a suit. This look of power and self-confidence draws women like magnet. A three piece suit is super sexy to women as a smart eveningwear for men.
Mens Fashion Ideas 2011, Summer Grooming Tips for Men
Latest Summer Grooming Tips for Fashionable Men
Summer is here and if you have not yet changed your grooming habit to be in-step with the season then you better start now. Summer means extreme humidity and the sweltering rays of the sun. Of course summer also means vacations to those dreamy tropical islands, picnics in the park, ball games galore and just simply being laid back and lazy. All these need a total “summerization” of your grooming habit. Hairstyle change, fresher and crispier cologne, closer shave are only some of the things you can do to summarize your grooming habit.
Hairstyle
If you’ve been keeping that hair long for the cold season, it’s about time you think of a shorter and cooler hairstyle. Long hair is fine for the colder months, for summer shorter cooler and sexier hairstyles that are low maintenance are de rigueur. Visit your barber now or a stylist in a hair salon for men and ask to be shown pictures of different types of short hair, from the men’s fade haircut, or even the buzz. Have that haircut on a Friday so that you’ll have the weekend to get used to your new hairstyle.
Hair product
If you’re still using that sticky sludge of a hairstyling product for winter, it’s about time to shift to a lighter grooming crème that will provide texture and hold without weighing down your hair.
Whiskers and facial hair
If you are sporting a beard, a goatee or any type of facial hair and you’re averse to a close shave, at least trim those whisker or beards. .You should not allow your facial hair to become unruly. Cut it slightly shorter under the jaw since the hair grows thicker there than on the chin and cheeks. For a naked face, summer scruff is not really that attractive. In fact it looks untidy. For summer, keep a close and smooth shave every time.
Exfoliate!
During the hot months, there will be more dead skin to slough off your skin so exfoliate at least several times a week. Look for a skin scrub that will buff your skin but won’t scour your face.
Sun screen
You need to shield your skin from the sun so use sun screen every time you leave the house. Look for a sun screen that is oil –free and grease-free. Your lips also need protection, so smear a lip balm that does not shine.
Stylish Ways to Tie a Mens Scarf
Stylish Ways to Tie a Men’s Scarf in 2011
A scarf of course is a functional clothing item particularly in winter. It gives added warmth and protection for your neck from the cold. But scarves can also add to your dashing look during the long winter months. With a scarf tied or knotted stylishly around your neck, you can brave the frigid winter with cool and composure. Here are three suggestions on how to give your knotty scarf a natty look:
Once – around or the Ascot knot
The once-around knot is a most casual way of tying a scarf. It does not provide much warmth and protection from the chill but is sufficient to give the neck some protection. It looks great teamed off with a turtle neck sweater or a high collar jacket. Here’s how to do it. Depending on the width of the scarf, you might need to fold the scarf at the center for an ideal 5-7 inch width. Drape the scarf on the neck and let both ends fall on your chest. Make a loop at the center of the neck by taking one end and passing it around the other. Adjust both ends so that it lay one on top of the other.
Slip knot or the European knot
This is a very popular way to knot a scarf both for men and women and could go well with any type of outfit and any scarf fabric and style. To tie a slip knot, again fold the scarf to the ideal width of 5-7 inches and then fold it lengthwise creating a hoop on one end. Lay the center of the folded scarf at the nape of the neck with the hoop on one side of the chest and the two loose ends on the other. Insert the two loose ends through the hoop and pull them and adjust them to your preference. You can tuck the loose ends underneath a jacket when the weather turns really cold and freezing to add warmth to the chest.
Twice-around Ascot knot
This style of knotting a scarf is great also when the weather is super cold and is best with longer scarves. Again fold the scarf to the ideal width 5-7 inches in width. Lay the scarf along the neck with both ends falling along the chest, one end longer than the other. Take the longer end, wrap it around the neck once and with the other end create a loop in the middle of the neck. Arrange the ends to lie one on top of the other and adjust the tightness of the lop according to your preference.
Fashion Tips for Men, Things Not To Do!
Fashion Tips for Men, Things Men Should Not Do
When it comes to men’s fashion, one thing that a lot of people forget about is what you shouldn’t do… We’re all worried about what we should do, how it should go, etc… However, if you know what you SHOULDN’T do, then it makes it so much easier for you to figure out what you should do, as opposed to worrying about what you shouldn’t.
First of all, pull your pants up. This is important—there’s nothing fashionable about having your underwear showing. It just looks kind of immature and as if you’re trying to show everything off—it’s easy to just pull them up. Not to mention that it completely changes the way that you look.
Second, clean clothes are always a must. The sniff test rarely works. Make sure that you also fold and press any clothes to keep them from developing wrinkles. This makes it really, really easy for you to just throw them on and then run out of the house.
Next, make sure that if you pick a tie that it has colors that match what you are wearing. For example, if you are wearing a black pair of pants and a bright blue tie, you could wear a blue and grey tie or a black tie or even an orange and black tie.
Not matching isn’t that bad—but at least make sure you’re not matching in something that is casual as opposed to formal. These are just a few tips about what not to do when it comes to men’s fashion.
The Proper Fit of Mens Trousers
The Proper Fit of Men’s Trousers
Trousers may not be the most essential element of a man’s wardrobe but it definitely is the garment that pulls the outfit together. A well-put together outfit should draw attention to the face not to the area below the waist. The trousers should impart a smooth and continuous line up the wearer’s body and allows him to maintain a sleek body profile whether he is on the move or standing or seating.
Trousers are also the garment that is made to carry a man’s necessary items such as keys, cell phones, wallets coin purse and the like. The test of well-made trousers is its pockets’ ability to carry these items without showing any bulge.
Trousers should fit the wearer perfectly for it to achieve its goal of putting the outfit together perfectly. A perfect fit is supposed to follow the normal shape of a man’s body; wide at the waist and slightly narrowing towards the ankles with no spare fabric bulging or hanging loose. Trousers should also be ample enough to allow for movement. It should not crease or gather around the thighs, a sign that the trousers are tight. Trousers should never be flared at the ankles.
Trousers should be worn on the waist unlike the casual jeans that can be worn low on the hips. A well-fitted trouser should not slide off the waist even without a belt or suspender. When trousers are tailored to be worn with suspenders, it should even be longer, the fit more loosely and usually without belt loops. This will allow the trousers to drape smoothly from a man’s.
To ensure that your trousers fit perfectly, try it on without a belt or suspender. Trousers that nip or squeeze or are sliding off are not fitted correctly. If the crotch sags or there is spare fabric that bulge or balloon between the waist and crotch, then the trousers are too loose. If it crease and bunch together as you move then it is too tight. And if sitting or moving about in your trousers feel awkward and you are ill at ease then your trousers do not fit perfectly.
How to Choose Mens Eyeglasses
How to Choose Men’s Eyeglasses
When you find yourself in a blurry situation, you begin to look for the perfect eyeglasses. But when you are already in the situation where there is a myriad of choices, with different looks, shapes and frames, the choices also become blurry. How will you know that what you have chosen would still be the one you would choose after six months?
Justin Timberlake Eyeglasses
There are many considerations that you can have for that perfect pair. One more visible one is the shape of the frames. Face shape is one factor to consider. Just base it on one rule: If you have a round face, balance it with a rectangular one. If you have a more angular face, pair it with round glasses. It is all about balance. Narrow faces go with round as well.
Frame types are based on your lifestyle. If you like to drive your glasses near to ground, better choose the more durable one. If you like almost throwing them on the table because of frustrations most of the time, better choose flexible glasses. If we are still on the durability side, another type is the plastic ones. They may be stiffer but they are also less expensive.
If you are more of as stylish person, you would want to opt for the metal and wire frames. These would look great with dark colors.
If you want to choose the semi-rimless or the rimless ones, just use the polycarbonate ones.
Another consideration that you need to know is comfort. The glasses that you have will be with you for a long time. These should be comfortable enough for your work and for your entertainment needs.
The last thing you need to consider when buying your glasses is the price. Because of the many choices out there, there are pros and cons when buying the cheap one. Consider them before deciding which to buy. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
