Fix Up, Look Smart: How Men Can Sharpen Their Look
20-09-2013
That’s not to say that you have to don your Sunday best on a daily basis to impress the ladies though. When it comes to men’s fashion, smart-casual is where it’s at, and you can easily achieve that put together, English heritage look with items already in your wardrobe; all you need is a clever bit of creativity. If styling isn’t really your thing, then we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves for helping you to sharpen your image.
The Suit Jacket
Pretty much every man has a smart suit jacket tucked away in his wardrobe ready for special occasions, and no doubt it was a pretty pricey investment too. Rather than letting your suit jacket collect dust, there are ways you can incorporate it into your daily style without looking too over-thetop. If you’re a big fan of light wash jeans, Converse and printed t-shirts, throwing on a suit jacket adds sharpness to the outfit and instantly smartens your look without looking too corporate. The trick is to treat your suit jacket more like a blazer, and use it to smarten up your everyday casual ensembles.
The Wool Jumper
Light, wool jumpers are a staple in any man’s winter wardrobe, and there are so many ways you can dress yours up to look a little smarter. Try pairing one with a shirt and tie with jeans on the bottom half, and add some brogues or smart shoes to finish off the ensemble. Alternatively, you could layer a light wool jumper under a smart blazer or a thick knitted cardigan for extra warmth in the colder months.
The Dark Wash Jeans
Dark wash jeans can be dressed up or down, but when paired with a smart shirt and clean white trainers, they become the ultimate smart-casual staple. What cut you go for is completely down to personal preference, and depends on what you feel suits you best. Younger men might want to go for a skinnier style if they feel they can get away with it, but a straight leg cut is always a good option if you’re unsure. Even wearing dark wash jeans with your usual printed t-shirts and adding a pair of smart brogues can transform your look; they really are the most versatile item of clothing you can own if you want to smarten up your style.
For even more ideas on how you can style the pieces already in your wardrobe to change up your look, check out this Pinterest board. Inspiration can be taken from anywhere though, so keep an eye out for any street-style ideas you could recreate yourself.
