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Articles about mens fashion faux pas (0-41 of 41)
- A Men's Fall Fashion Forecast
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Great style is as much having a sound sense of fashion as it is getting with all those new trends before everyone else. Now that the fall and winter collections of most men's labels are firmly on their display mannequins, the trends of the season are beginning to take on clearer shapes. Designer fashion labels are optional if you can spot those trends ahead of time and stock up on style pieces at the nearest brand-less department store.
Trust in Tweed
Low temperatures in wi ...
Tags: mens fashion blog, men's neck ties, mens winter and fall fashion 2009
- Men's Outerwear Essentials For Winter
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Snow and cold weather are two of the most difficult things about the winter season. The fashion-conscious man has to contend with the cold while at the same time preserving some semblance of style that doesn't get drowned in jackets and knits. Yes, there are ways for you to stay both warm and stylish through the whole season. It's all a matter of knowing the pieces with the right balance of fashion and functionality.
Turtlenecks
Apple Inc. may have the monopoly on uber-cool ...
Tags: mens outerwear for winter 2009, mens winter fashion tips, ties, neckties, bow ties
- The Men's Fashion Rules To Break Now
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Men's fashion is all about rules. Don't wear socks with sandals. Don't wear ill-fitting pants. Don't wear mismatched suit separates. But fashion is also a constantly changing field, and some of the most modern styles require you to bend the rules of the older ones. No, you still shouldn't wear sandals with socks; the truly fashion-forward man, though, has many more combinations now available to him and his repertoire.
Pants Lengths
Whether you're going formal with slacks or ...
Tags: mens fashion mistakes, fashion faux pas, what not to wear, bow ties, turquoise ties
- Men's Style Sins With Outerwear
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Outerwear is supposed to be one of the most foolproof bits of men's fashion; after all, any idiot could throw on a coat. But there's much more to outerwear than merely shrugging an overcoat on before you leave your front door. There are still innumerably many ways to do wrong by your outerwear and look foolish with it on. And with the kind of visual real estate that the average coat has, those are fashion faux pas you can't afford to make.
Short Isn't Stylish
For most men, ...
Tags: mens outerwear, mens outer clothing, bow ties, dark brown ties
- Men's Style Sins With Polo Shirts
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Versatility is supposed to be one of the many strengths of the polo shirt in men's fashion. After all, you couldn't expect anything less from the style piece that's thought of as the middle ground between shirts and tees. But just because it's versatile doesn't necessarily mean that it's also foolproof. Doing wrong by your polo shirts could also end you up getting the worst of both tees and shirts at the same time.
Too Tight
Whether the discussion is on pants or necktie kno ...
Tags: polo shirts for men, mens polo dress shirts, ties, business casual attire
- New Fashions For Casual Friday
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Many of today's office environments are taking a more fashion-conscious step by giving employees one day of the week off from the usual workday dress code. Yet this allowance for personal style has cause countless fashion faux pas in the past, as in guys taking the "Casual Friday" maxim a little too literally. Shucking your silk necktie and the Monday to Thursday dress code requires a balancing act that you have to master.
A New Twist on Neckties
Just because there's "casua ...
Tags: casual friday business attire for men, business leisure dress code, ties, mens neckties
- Should You V-neck Very Much?
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Cleavage is always a staple at women's fashion shows, but only now has there been so much skin bared at the men's runways. Guys everywhere are choosing more and more to undo their neckties and leave not just one but two to four buttons open. Is this a trend you should be biting into or one you should sit and wait out? It's a tricky question, and the answer all depends on whether you can manage the delicate balancing act it requires.
The A-Game of the V-Neck
Many of the rule ...
Tags: mens v-neck t-shirts, stylish shirts for men, neck ties, silk mens ties, dress codes
- Denims New Rules Of Style
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Jeans and denim jackets always seem to conjure images of cowboys and starving artists instead of high-end men's fashion. Nowadays, though, the realm of the denim-decked and the stylish man are mutually exclusive no more. Done with the right pieces, the new denim can easily go from grungy to elegant in just a few strokes. Its time to discover this new side of denim and elevate your wardrobe to a whole other level of style.
Beyond Simple Shirts and Ties
Chambray can be consid ...
Tags: denims for men, mens jeans dress tips, how to wear jeans for men, colorful neck ties, bow ties
- Age-appropriate Men's Fashion: Accessories
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Face it: when it comes to fashion, men are at a disadvantage with accessories. Not only does the sex as a whole have a narrower selection, but finding that stylish sweet spot is also very difficult for most. It gets even harder when your age starts breaching the 30- and 40-something limits, after faux pas cease to be cute and become cringe-worthy. Here are a few things you may want to remember about accessorizing for a more mature style.
Bling is Bad
Many forces in men's fa ...
Tags: mens ties, bow ties, turquoise ties, mens fashion accessories
- Age-appropriate Men's Fashion: Shoes
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Few things in men's fashion have evolved as much as the shoe department. When you look at the heeled, ornate men's shoes of the Victorian era, the minimalist Florsheims of today are almost unrecognizable from their predecessors. But some things, as they say, never change, and the high bar for respectable make footwear is one of those things. Chuck Taylors are fine on teens, but getting on in years calls for a whole other shoe rack.
Remove Rubber Shoes
One thing you should k ...
Tags: mens dress shoe advice and styles, ties, cherry red mens neck ties
- Age-appropriate Men's Fashion: Neckties
By: Hendrik Pohl | - The rules of men's fashion change, and they can change fast. Some of the most exalted from a few decades ago no longer apply. Big shoulder pads are passe, Thom Browne can wear pants that show ankle and Marc Jacobs can not wear pants at all. Neckties, however, have changed little since their introduction into the male wardrobe. Messing with the time-honored age-appropriate traditions rarely turns out well. You have been warned.
Skinny Ties
Even the twentysomethings are begin ...
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- Infamous Office Fashion Faux Pas
By: Hendrik Pohl | - With the kind of dress code policies enforced in most offices, you'd think that few men could mess up their office outfits. But even with the defined rules on workday clothes, a lot of guys still show up at their cubicles with ensembles that are nowhere near stylish. Real friends don't let friends wear manpris (among other things), and here are a few items that friendly coworkers shouldn't let officemates don.
Suit Pants with Too Much
Jeans and suit pants are two very diffe ...
Tags: mens fashion mistakes, office wear fashion faux pas, what not to wear to the office, bow ties, brown tie
- 5 Style Sins Men Commit With Neckties
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Neckties are a simple matter for a lot of men out there. After all, you just pick out any tie in your closet and then do it up over a white shirt, right? Wrong. Not all ties are made equal, and the fashionable man knows that true style comes from going beyond the basic combination. Here are some of the more common faux pas that you're likely to see at the office, outside or, heaven forbid, on you.
Too Thin Ties
Like most other things in the world of men's fashion, neckties ...
Tags: mens red neckties, how to wear a tie, necktie matching tips
- The Guide To Black And White Style
By: Hendrik Pohl | - If you're a frequent flier on the social circuit, chances are good that you've encountered a number of gatherings in the past that required a black and white outfit, whether by theme or simple whimsy. For most, incorporating the restricted color palette to modern style is a challenge because the final look easily ends up dull. Here are some suggestions for a theme-compliant outfit that doesn't bore all the other guests to sleep.
Keep It Simple
While it can be tempting to fi ...
Tags: brown ties, black and white mens clothing guide, mens fashion advice, bow ties
- Current Styles In Men's Sunglasses
By: Sunny Richard | - Men have just as much right to be in style as women. Although men's sunglasses do not come in as much variety as that of women's, choices for men's eyewear can still overwhelm you. In the fashion-conscious world today, it is a fashion faux pas to be caught in outdated, unattractive sunglasses. Even if you sport the best clothes, if you don't deck up the right eyewear, your style is bound for doom.
Having said these, what is the trend today for men's sunglasses? Well, luckily for ma ...
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- All About Fashion Collar Color Men's Tuxedos
By: John Adam | - Putting on a tux isn't as easy as it would seem to be as there is more to it than just throwing together a shirt, jacket, pants & a bow-tie. There are many things that make you look good in a tuxedo. And, a thought has to be given about the collar, the shirt, the bow-tie among others. As the tux is the penultimate in men's formal wear, making a mess of it can be the penultimate faux pas. So, always choose wisely.
Jackets:
The tried & tested traditional penguin suit in ...
Tags: Mens suits, Tuxedos, Red suit, Overcoat, Zoot suit
- 5 Style Sins Men Commit With Shorts
By: Hendrik Pohl | - In warmer climes and during hotter seasons, shorts become part of every man's regular daily wardrobe. Depending on the circumstances and the pieces it's worn with, a single pair of shorts can go from outright casual to dressed down formal. But it's that same ambiguity that also opens the door to fashion faux pas galore. Here are five of the biggest missteps that any guy could commit.
Shorts and Long Socks
The short was designed to give your legs some exposure and thus keep ...
Tags: mens shorts, how to wear shorts, bow ties, purple mens ties, mens dress codes
- Mens Office Fashion - Alternatives To The Power Tie
By: Hendrik Pohl | - For most of the last two decades, power ties have had a place of honor in the business wardrobe of many corporate men. Far from a mere necktie, the power tie is both fashion accessory and status symbol. Of late, though, its effectiveness is diluted by its sheer ubiquity in the workplace. What else is there for you to wear that can both define your look and intimidate the competition?
Slim and Skinny Ties
You'll want to try this tactic if you're a fairly slim guy, or at leas ...
Tags: mens power ties, bright neck ties, ties, black ties, mens office fashion
- 5 Fashion Sins Men Commit With Shoes
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Shoes and footwear are some of the most practical pieces in mens fashion. They protect your feet from the elements and cushion your tootsies on long walks. In short, you cant go without them. But just because they are ubiquitous in every male wardrobe doesnt mean that every guy knows how to carry shoes properly. Check out the list below; the next fashion faux pas you see, and avert hopefully, might very well be yours.
Dont Go with Gym Socks
Gym socks are called that way for ...
Tags: wedding ties, champagne color neck ties, ties, dress shoes, mens shoe tips, how to wear dress shoes
- 5 Fashion Sins Men Commit With Shirts
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Ah, the ever humble shirt. Few pieces in men's fashion are as long-lasting, revered and versatile as the shirt, yet modern man has still found ways to screw everything up. Yes, it's actually possible to look hideous even when wearing the plainest and most classic of shirts. It's possible and it's avoidable, so you may as well do everything you can to get out of harm's (and the fashion police's) way.
Unbuttoning Too Much
With today's generally loose rules on casual men's fas ...
Tags: mens dress shirts, dress shirt wearing tips, ties, black ties
- Subtle Style Statements For Men
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Pleather, feather boas and voluminous ruffles have all been used by guys in the past to make a statement, and you'll have to agree that any one of them would be very effective. Yet the modern stylish man need not go to such lengths to make a statement out of the new brand of men's fashion. With the way that style and aesthetics are going nowadays, you can look radical and cool, all in one outfit.
Unique Ties
Once treated exclusively as a formal or office accessory, neckties ...
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- Office Dress Codes - Men's Fashion For The Workplace
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Fashion in the workplace: it almost sounds like an oxymoron. But the truly stylish guy knows that style need never be out of place in the office; the right designer pieces can be as wearable as anything, while a thoughtfully assembled office ensemble can look off-the-runway too. You just need to know what to pick and how to wear them.
Know the Rules
Chances are good that you'll want to wear these styles to the office, which means you'll have to brush up on The Rules. Each o ...
Tags: office dress codes, and office work attire for men, how to dress for work
- Mens Style Advice - Nsfw Men's Fashion
By: Hendrik Pohl | - A sizable chunk of the fashions that every man owns is dedicated to the workplace. From neckties to lace-up shoes, office attire likely makes up a good part of your clothing costs. But even with all these cubicle-bound clothes, many men still make mistakes with regard to how they dress for the office. And unless you spot these mistakes for yourself, a faux pas could mean a warning or worse a pink slip from your supervisor.
Turn Away from the Tight
It's often cited for women ...
Tags: style advice for men, dress tips for men on a budget
- Finding Your Fit With Mens Jeans
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Cut and fit is the most crucial thing on any pair of jeans. Regardless of color (wash) or brand, the cut will be the single factor that can make you look either great or ghastly. An integral part of learning about the world of men's fashion involves knowing how to check if a pair of jeans will look good on you - all without trying them on.
Straight is Super
In every corner of men's fashion, there's that single type of item that can go well with just about any other piece of ...
Tags: mens jeans, denims for guys, perfect jean fit, mens ties
- Formal Attire For Men - Your Options In Men's Tuxedos
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Choosing a tux isn't as simple as throwing together a shirt, jacket, pants and a bow tie. There are a lot of things you have to think about the collar, the shirt, the bow tie, among others, and how they work together to make you look good. And since it is, after all, the penultimate in men's formal wear, screwing up the tux is also the penultimate faux pas. So know your choices and know which choices will work for you.
Jackets
Nothing screams formal like a tux jacket, and t ...
Tags: formal mens dress code, mens tuxedos, how to wear a tux, black tie dress code
- Proper Clothes Fitting - Sizing Up A Mens Suit
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Although they're one of the most essential items in men's fashion, suits are also some of the most demanding. You can get away with wearing shirts and tees that are a size too big or too small, but doing the same for suits is nothing short of criminal. When buying men's suits, the experts recommend that you get pieces that are exactly your size and nothing else. Regardless of quality or brand, a poor-fitting suit is just that poor.
Shoulders
One of the most critical measure ...
Tags: mens suits, suit sizes for men, silk ties, designer suits
- What Not To Wear - Common Fashion Mistakes Men Make
By: Hendrik Pohl | - It has to be said that one cannot turn on MTV and simply buy and put on the first thing one sees. Every person has their own style, what looks good, and what they can get away with. Anyone older than 35 knows that Tom Selleck looks good in a Hawaiian Shirt but you may not, even if you have a red Ferrari and a friend with a helicopter.
Novelty ties and T-shirts are good for one time use only. Concert t-shirts are fine since it is acceptable to boast of your being at a 1980s U2 con ...
Tags: Mens fashion Mistakes, Worst Fashion Errors For Men, Cheap Ties, Cufflinks
- Happening Holiday Ties
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Colorful fun holiday ties are a great way to show your holiday spirit and express your individuality. While these ties are probably not the best choice for a business or formal event they can look wonderful for family holiday gatherings, costume parties, or an evening with your friends. Holiday ties come in many comedic prints with vibrant colors and themes for nearly every occasion.
Mistletoe Ties
Christmas ties come in the traditional Christmas green and red, but also a ...
Tags: novelty neck ties, conversational ties, silk ties, mens fashion, stylish mens ties
- Mens Fashion Basics - Proper Wedding Attire For Men
By: Hendrik Pohl | - When it comes to mens wedding attire there is not too much that you have concern yourself with. The majority of weddings, unless themed, generally require guests to simply wear a suit and tie.
Choosing the Right Clothes
The most common features to mens wedding attire include slacks, dress shoes, matching suit jacket, neck tie and plain colored shirt. In most cases all the clothing should be black apart from the shirt which should be white.
There is a ...
Tags: wedding dress code, wedding attire, how to dress for a wedding, wedding ties, uniform ties
- Mens Fashion Crimes You Should And Could Get Arrested For
By: Hendrik Pohl | - We have witnessed men over and again become fashion offenders without them actually noticing it. Even our closest male friends sometimes commit several fashion mistakes that are actually too common to simply ignore. If you are guilty of committing these basic crimes of fashion, here are a few suggestions that will help you rise above the occasion and side step all .
Wearing Socks with Open-toe Footwear
Whoever said that wearing socks, white at that, with sandals or any ...
Tags: fashion crimes, mens style advice, what not to wear, mens fashion faux pas
- The Top 8 Fashion Faux Pas Men Make
By: Hendrik Pohl | - How many men think they are at the peak of fashion while wearing a shirt and tie from 15 years ago? Why do men still think it is cool to wear thick white socks with sandals? We have all heard the saying: Clothes makes the man. But the fashion goofs men tend to make are almost legendary in themselves.
Men tend to grab and go, settling for anything fast and easy. Instead of taking the time to plan a matching outfit or notice the little details, most men will wear whatever is clo ...
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- When Men Turn Unfashionable
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Unless you wear a uniform everyday, fashion mistakes are an unavoidable fact of life. As a matter of fact, even fashion designers like Giorgio Armani look a little silly every now and then, too. But there are some errors that are so glaring, so great to the point of unforgivable. If there really was a fashion police, here are five of the worst crimes that would get you nothing less than a life sentence in the School for the Style-less.
No too Novel
A lot of guys seem to t ...
Tags: mens fashion, mens style, clothing, mens ties, pocket squares
- Necktie & Co - Accessories That Make Or Break Your Ensemble
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Many men all too often make the mistake of focusing exclusively on their choice of trousers and the shirt without sparing a moments thought on the other elements of dress that go into completing the look. Sure, Clothes Makes the Man, is all so true but accessories can play a huge role in making or breaking your overall look, whether you are dressed for a social occasion or for business.
Some of the more popular accessories worn by men include a tie, a pair of cufflinks, a wrist wa ...
Tags: mens fashion accessories, neckties, cufflinks, belts, cheap neckties, bow ties
- Mens Fashion Donts And Please Dos
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Are you one of the millions of men in this country that are completely clueless when it comes to what is hot? No doubt you feel helplessly adrift in the vast open ocean that is fashion. Dont worry! Here is list of fashion dos and donts that will help you catch a strong headwind to bring you safely to shore.
Sock NoNos
Everyone agrees that men are sometimes looked upon as the fashion inept because so many of them believe that socks and Birkenstocks are an acceptable combi ...
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- How To Combine Clothing - Silk Ties, Dress Shirts, Accessories, And Co
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Throwing on a black necktie over a plain white shirt might be fine for some days at work, but you've got to admit that you can't leave the house looking like that too often. Working with shirts, ties and suits is more complicated than it would seem at first. Rules have to be followed, to some extent, so that you can look great and unique in a shirt and tie without looking weird or comical.
Safety First!
It pays to get familiar with the 'safe' choices first because they ar ...
Tags: mens clothing, fashion tips for men, how to match clothing, silk ties, green neckties
- Mens Leading Fashion Mistakes
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Here are eight flaws of men in fashion to serve as a reminder that will save you from expensive purchases but still results to a trendy image.
Matching Sandals with Socks
Unfortunately, while residing here at Northwest, I would often see most crooks wearing socks with their sandals. Their reason is to have a little warm feeling having such kind of attire. I cannot understand is how it could help them feel warmer when in fact; you cant change the atmosphere abruptly by doi ...
Tags: fashion faux pas, mens fashion, mens style, neckties, pocket squares
- Can You Wear Jeans To Work?
By: Hendrik Pohl | - While the term office attire may refer to an already defined set of clothing, office casual still leaves some room for interpretation. Khakis and chinos, for example, are about as good a choice as say, denims were the former not so common. A good outfit with jeans is the best way for any stylish and fashionable guy to make a statement in the office. Here is how to pull denims off with elan for any offices Casual Friday.
Shopping for Your Office Denims
Looking for jeans th ...
Tags: designer denims, neckties, mens fashion blog
- Fashion Tips: Dressing Your Age
By: Hendrik Pohl | - Just because you are on your way to your midlife crisis that does not mean you should go around looking like a walking fashion emergency. If you are already in your 40s or 50s, you should not give up dressing well. By this time, you have probably set aside a sizable nest egg and climbed your way up the career ladder. It is time you begin dressing for your position in life, and your age.
Trends Have Age Limits, Too
As tempted as you might be to get on with current fashion ...
Tags: dressing for your age, how to dress, neckties, red silk ties
- Mens Dress Shirt Care Tips
By: Hendrik Pohl | - One of the biggest fashion Faux Pas in office attire is wearing wrinkled dress shirts. Even worse: Collar and cuffs are worn out, bend out of shape, and might even have some sweat or deodorant stains. To make sure that this doesn't happen to you below are a few tips that will help you protect your expensive dress shirts. Knowing how to care for them will not only make you look more competent, but will also save you some money in the long run.
Extend The Life of Your Shirts:
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- Men's Fashion - Fashion Faux Pas To Avoid
By: Andrew Stratton | - Ensure that your appearance is decent and acceptable by avoiding these fashion blunders. Men are given a bad rap when it comes to fashion and understandably so.
There are some men that often go out in public looking like they dressed in the dark. If you worry that you might be categorized with these blind dressers, make sure that you avoid the following fashion mistakes.
White Socks with Dark Pants
Nothing looks worse than blinding white socks when you're wea ...
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- Men's Fashion Faux Pas
By: Ron E. Porter | - We have all made fashion errors now and again, but some fashion mistakes made by men are just unforgivable. If you want to make sure you don't fall into the trap of the most flagrant fashion snafus, use a dash of common sense and follow these five simple rules:
ONE: Throw away the novelty neckties. OK, one or two crazy neckties are fine to drag out for family reunions, silly get-togethers, or Halloween. But have some mercy on the rest of us and them out of the boardroom or a ...
Tags: men's blazers, sport coats, men's shirts, men's ties, sportswear, outerwear, men's suits, gift ideas for him, big and tall suits
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