Things that make a stylish man

Dapperdan

Following on from Dazey's thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056997545

This one is for what are the little things that make a stylish man??

Twee.

Some of the same things that go for women... Clean nails, tidy hair (whatever the length), tidy facial hair.

Clothes wise, neat, good shoes, can dress for the occasion.

Personal additions, wallet, scarf, gloves, glasses, ties etc.

And of course, confidence!

The_Mask

I feel stylish with my nice new tan

Darkglasses

Smell good.

eviltimeban

I think what also makes a man stylish is an understanding of colours and fabrics, being able to put things together in the perfect way. Especially when it comes to suit wearing. Its the subtle little things that make a difference.

Its also what clothes you buy - you won't really be stylish if you buy cheap / high street clothes (with some exceptions). You really need to spend good money to get good clothes, which will generally be more stylish as they are made better and out of better material.

meeeeh

Not trying too hard. The same goes for women. Wearing even the most made up outfits causally like you do it all the time. Good watch and sunglasses help.

seachto7

a good watch? Does anyone even notice someone's watch?

mooman

seachto7 wrote: »

a good watch? Does anyone even notice someone's watch?

It's one of the first things I notice...never trust a man without a watch!! As for watches being stylish I don't know I'm a jeans and T-shirt type, I don't know how I ended up in this forum!

ViveLaVie

eviltimeban wrote: »

Its also what clothes you buy - you won't really be stylish if you buy cheap / high street clothes (with some exceptions). You really need to spend good money to get good clothes, which will generally be more stylish as they are made better and out of better material.

I completely disagree. I think that's quite elitist and implies that men on budgets struggle to be stylish.

daingeanrob

I second a good watch, notice this every time. has to be on left wrist though.

meeeeh

seachto7 wrote: »

a good watch? Does anyone even notice someone's watch?

Just to make it clear, I didn't mean very expensive watch, just a nice looking one. I am not mad about jewellery on men and watch can give a bit of individuality to a jeans and t shirt outfit. I don't think people have to spend huge amount on their outfit or make big effort. I had a friend in college who was great at putting together outfits. He had sort of surfer/rocker vibe going on (he did some guest appearances in some garage bands and he did surf) and it looked completely natural on him. Somebody else could look eitger grubby or pretentious in the same clothes.

Inbox

seachto7 wrote: »

a good watch? Does anyone even notice someone's watch?

Only people who like watches do!

BOHtox

What about shoes?

I've a pair of Fred Perry shoes that are absolutely destroyed. Need to get another pair. Got Adidas originals too. I need one or two more though. Any ideas?

I can safely say I don't notice watches

Supraman

The ability to be able match a particular body frame and appearance to certain colours/types of clothes etc. I also thinking outside what's "fashionable" per se and be able to put together something that still looks very up to date .

Id agree a nice watch can add a nice touch but wouldn't look negatively on somebody without one . Small touched with a suit such as a nice pocket square or ascot cravat to mix it up can liven up a look too that with nice shoes . Can't stand the kickers shoes brigade or generally most stuff out of the likes of clarks etc.

Pretty Polly

I think confidence, a good walk/posture and a nice smile can do a lot for a guy.

Supraman

For those that may be interested small piece here about dressing for your shape on a very good website I often frequent myself .

http://www.fashionbeans.com/2013/dressing-for-your-body-shape-short-men-key-pieces/

il gatto

Dressing appropriately. Wearing a suit to court, not showing up for a night out in shorts, only wearing a tracksuit for sports.
Matching shoes and belt (as in colour, not buying a set ).
Good shoes. Appropriate watch (don't wear a diver's watch with a suit, even a Rolex, and don't wear a dress watch with a T-Shirt and jeans).
No trendy facial hair (soul patch, extra pointy sideburns etc.)
Keep away from suits with exaggerated anything. Lapels, shoulders, patterns etc. 2 button looks better for slightly more formal occasions IMO.
Avoid Windsor knots in your tie. Buy nice sunglasses. Aviators, Wayfafers, Persol etc. Nothing (well, lots of things) looks as bad as wearing a suit and a pair of wraparound shades.

Price isn't that important if you have an eye. Besides a good suit, paying out a little more for a nice jacket, good shoes and watch is an investment as they last ages. Trousers and shirts etc. From Next or wherever are fine.

eviltimeban

ViveLaVie wrote: »

I completely disagree. I think that's quite elitist and implies that men on budgets struggle to be stylish.

No, I wasn't suggesting elitism - the man was asking what to do to make him stylish, I was assuming he meant "classic" style - the problem with the more high street shops is that they are trendy, and follow fashions, which may be cool for 21 year old hipsters, but not for someone trying to look "stylish".

So, I'm saying avoid clothes from the likes of Penneys, H&M, Topman, River Island etc - nothing against those shops, I have bought clothes there - but for true quality you need to go a little pricier. That could even be more high end high street shops, like Reiss, Ted Baker, and so on.

eviltimeban

ViveLaVie wrote: »

I completely disagree. I think that's quite elitist and implies that men on budgets struggle to be stylish.

Oh and btw I'm on a budget - but I do my best! ;-) And I swear by suits from M&S!

seachto7

Inbox wrote: »

Only people who like watches do!

Exactly. I don't give a sh*te about cars, so don't care if someone pulls up in a Mercedes or an old Nissan Micra.

I rarely wear watches. Nobody has ever commented on it either. I suppose I would notice blingy watches on people, but it wouldn't bother me either way..

meeeeh

Watches are not just functional they are also an accessory. You won't be badly dressed if you are not wearing one but sometimes an appropriate watch will improve an outfit. In the same way as signet ring will make you look like a pimp no matter what you wear. And I don't give a damn how much anybody spends on watches.

il gatto

eviltimeban wrote: »

Oh and btw I'm on a budget - but I do my best! ;-) And I swear by suits from M&S!

There's a former Saville Row tailor who has a blog who says the M&S suits (100% wool ones) are the best value for money off the peg. Not as good as a Canale but for the money, top notch.

Ciara GaGa

Knowing what suits them, definitely.
Chinos, shirts and converse/vans , always a winning combination.
A good scent and a classic watch.

Call Me Jimmy

Wow didn't know people thought this much about clothes...

Twee.

Call Me Jimmy wrote: »

Wow didn't know people thought this much about clothes...

Well, this is the fashion forum.

speedboatchase

My advice is to be discerning and only buy stuff you really, really like (if it looks 'alright' to you then don't bother) and most importantly, to wear stuff that fits your body shape well. I would much rather have three great-fitting, more expensive pairs of jeans that I would regularly wear than six ill-fitting and cheaper pairs. For example, I have quite a few All Saints shirts that fit me perfectly and will last quite a while, whereas the few times I've bought shirts from Topman etc, they tend to fit strange across the chest or are too baggy.

As already mentioned, look neat (there's a thin line between a tidy beard and a slobbish one) and invest in nice accessories if you are going to wear them regularly. I live in the Middle East so I need to wear sunglasses every day, so I figured I should buy a great looking designer label pair (Bvlgari) that fit me perfectly. Lastly, using that same logic, I used to think cologne wasn't a big deal but I recently picked up a Tom Ford fragrance (I only own one fragrance in total - I don't see the point in spending money on 5-6 that will always be nearly full) and now I smell like a god whenever I need to.

As for your shoes query, it depends on what you want to wear them with. For wearing chinos I go for the bare ankles look and have a pair of Vans plimsolls and Lacoste espadrilles, but for a more casual look (jeans, for example) I wear Air Jordans. In general I find bulkier shoes (Jordans, high tops etc) work better with jeans, while lower-built (espadrilles, plimsolls) and more lightweight shoes work with chinos.

The Cool

I think a big one is buying what actually looks good rather than what's "in". Just as with women's fashion there are some trends for guys that just don't look good. I also agree that touches like a nice watch and decent shoes make all the difference.

Signature Styler

Nice classic watch and scent

A leather jacket is nice too