1. The Life Laundry

Take all your clothes and make three piles. The first is items that you can’t live without, the second is items that you are/should be ashamed of and the third is everything in between. Throw out the shame pile and put the keeper pile back into your wardrobe. Congratulations, your style just got a whole lot better. When you are ready to spend some cash again, gradually replace the in-between pile with fresh, but not necessarily expensive, stock. Fresh items go in the wardrobe and old items go in the trash.

2. New Thinking

Another great technique that’s absolutely free is to simply change your perspective concerning the items you already have. A lot of people tend to be quite habitual and stick to the same combinations. Don’t. Make some time to try new things out. Do it alone if need be and give yourself freedom to make a few mistakes. It’s all part of the process and nobody else has to know. Besides, it’ll be worth it when you find a new approach that’s fresh and personal.

3. How’s It Hanging?

Throw out the wire, throw out the plastic and invest in some wooden hangers. Not only do they make your wardrobe look a lot tidier, but they’re thicker than the other varieties. This means that your more fragile items are less likely to suffer from unsightly stretching. Your garments will all thank you for this small investment. For extra security, think about treating your most treasured items (such as leathers or suits) to a soft, padded hanger of their own. They can be found in most decent haberdasheries. Continue reading »

The world doesn’t mind if you love certain cartoon characters but does that mean you should wear images of them to board meetings? And that shirt with the ‘zany’ pattern that you’ve been saving for the party season: will people honestly think ‘he’s good fun’ or will they think ‘I wonder if that man’s color blind?’

The clothes you wear cannot, and should not, be a substitute for personality. If a man feels that he must advertise his sense of humour then he is really advertising his need to be liked. Stylish men do not have such needs. Keep it simple and let your clothes say ‘I have a lot of self respect’ rather than ‘please like me’.

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