These style mistakes instantly destroy your look and outfit. Style is your responsibility; you must understand that your clothes must fit your body. You want timeless garments that are not overly branded or trendy.
- Baggy shirts that pop out and will make you look like an exploded can of biscuits with a muffin top. The shirt needs to fit correctly. The new Apex Collection from Collars and Co. looks and fits like custom-tailored shirts. The fabric is stretchy and perfect.
- White shirts. Don’t wear white shirts if you’re pasty and pale or if your teeth are discolored. Also, discard the shirt if the pits are discolored. The shirt should be crisp and white. If your teeth aren’t white, go with light blue shirts. However, light blue looks fantastic on everyone.
- Cutting the visual line. The visual line from your head to your toes should not be broken. Do not wear a fat belt or a high contrast top and bottom. Monochromatic is easy and stylish.
- Dirty white sneakers. Any dirty shoes destroy your look
- Casual, athletic sneakers with dressier outfits.
- Boat shoes.
- Hey Dude shoes.
- Any shoe not in line with a stylish modern man will destroy your looks, including fake leather, worn out, dirty, bulky, nasty, or ugly.
- Wrong socks. Ankle socks are not stylish. You should wear no-show socks to protect your feet and keep your shoes from stinking. The brands I recommend are Invisasox and Ondo. Match the socks with the inside of your shoe or your skin color.
- Big, bold patterns. Polo shirts like this will destroy your look.
- Department store polo shirts are not stylish, have weird floppy collars, are boxy, and are a poor fit.
- Baseball hats can make or break an outfit. There’s a time and a place for them, such as a casual environment, but you should not wear them all the time.
- Tech watches.
- Pet hair and lint. Nothing crushes your style like having a bunch of crap on your shirt, jacket, sweater, and pants. Use a lint roller. Keep one in your closet, one by your mirror, one by your front door, one under the sink, and one in your car.
- Long crotch. If your pants have a super long crotch, your legs will look super short.
- Puddling pants. If your pants bunch down by your ankle, they’re too long. You need to shorten them.
- Tapered too hard. Your body will look big.
- Pleats. Avoid them because they add extra bulk around the midsection, which is not a good look.
- Popping pockets. If your pockets are popping out, size up. This means your booty is too big, the pants are too small in the waist, or your package is a monster.
- Not wearing underwear. You should not be able to see your crotch when you’re going to the gym, wearing jeans, or any other time. Wear quality underwear.
- Overly distressed denim. If your jeans are beat up and overly distressed, they’re not stylish.
- Whiskering that looks intentional. The jeans should not have super-light thighs, either.
- Butt bling. The pockets should not have ornamentation.
- Fraying fabric. Fabric shouldn’t be discolored because you’ve been walking on it.
- Super tight or super baggy. It may be in style, but don’t dress like a teenager.
- Big logos and branded clothing. Whether Abercrombie, Hollister, or Gucci, big logos or brand names are not stylish. They’re trendy and will go out quickly. You also look like you’re trying too hard.
- Open-toed shoes. Make sure your toes look good if you are wearing open-toed shoes.
- Over-accessorization. Have a few strategic accessories, such as a simple chain, ring, bracelet, or watch.
- Packed pockets. Do not carry a bunch of crap in your pockets, as that distorts your pants’ clean lines of your pants. Invest in a slim wallet where you hold a few cards and a bit of cash with your license. You probably don’t need all the keys on your ring. Have two sets of keys so that you can grab what you need.
- Cell phone. Place your cell phone in your back pocket, but don’t sit on it.
- Eyewear can make or break an outfit. Sunglasses are the greatest accessory. Choose timeless and classic styles such as club, Master, Wayfair, or aviator. They frame your face, make you look more mysterious, and make you look sexy.
