I don’t think many of these are new. But they may be new to you. Here is a list of 50 fashion rules for men by Esquire Magazine. I picked out the ones I think are worth mentioning. Any comments I make are italicized.
- BLUE JEANS ARE GOOD; DARK-BLUE JEANS ARE BETTER. Leave the black denim to ex-cons. Basically jeans look best when they are a dark wash. You can get away these days with a blazer and dark jeans at some semi-formal events.
- YOUR EYEGLASSES SHOULD CONTRAST, NOT MIMIC, THE SHAPE OF YOUR FACE. Here’s a quick guide, courtesy of renowned eyeglass designer Richard Morgenthal.
Your shape: Heart
Your specs: A heart-shaped face already has a lot of definition. Since your head is top-heavy, go for a geometric frame that gives some width to the lower half of your face.Your shape: Square
Your specs: Since a square face already has angles, go for a round or oval frame that shapes your cheekbones. A decorative frame with width will often do the trick.Your shape: Round
Your specs: Avoid dark frames; they only make your face appear heavy. A round face needs direction, so opt for angular and narrow frames-never a square or a circle.Your shape: Oval
Your specs: A modern rectangle is best for an oval face. Because your face is longer than it is wide, you’ll need frames that provide width. If your face is wider than it is long, go the opposite way. - LEAVE THE POCKETS OF YOUR SUIT JACKET SEALED, JUST THE WAY THEY CAME. Opening them up to put in cell phones and keys is the quickest way for your suit to lose its shape. This was something I did not realize until just recently. Remember the outside pockets on a suit are just for show.
- NOTHING SAYS “JACKASS” QUITE AS WELL AS A CELL PHONE ON A BELT CLIP. You know who you are.
- YOU DON’T NEED TO BUTTON EVERY BUTTON. On a two-button suit, button only the top button. On a three-button suit, button only the middle one. On a one-button suit, well, you don’t have much choice.
