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- Get the basics/staples. - Don't get any fad/trend items—i.e. ripped jeans are in (again) right now, but don't bother, just get a good pair. - Fit means ever

- Get the basics/staples. - Don't get any fad/trend items—i.e. ripped jeans are in (again) right now, but don't bother, just get a good pair. - Fit means everything. - Go for the 'uniforms' in the style you like (prep, street, or whatever). - Quality over quantity (this is often related to fit). - Dress to your body (not too tight or too loose). - Honestly, just go to https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/ https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/ and go through the sidebar. - You can be incremental. Jeans are fine, just get ones that fit well, and get a pair in black. Swap the hoodie for bomber jacket or denim jacket. Get rid of your graphic t's and t's with slogans and 'funny' things. - It doesn't have to be expensive at all. You can go to H&M or J.Crew for your basics (white/black/grey t's), maybe a button-down (oxford) or two, and a pair of navy chinos. Don't ever get jeans from brands that do lots of things (like H&M, Zara, etc.). Even if you do this, jeans don't have to be super expensive—Levi's have good fits, then there's other ones like Nudie's, Cheap Mondays, etc. - Have some fun and experiment a little, but often you need to know the basics first to do this well (same for everything whether it be fashion, programming, art, or writing). - You can completely skip getting someone who dresses well to help you out if you just aim to build a solid, basic wardrobe, and can shop by yourself. - Always wear a belt. Get a simple tan leather one—you can wear it with navy chinos and shorts, black and dark blue jeans, etc. Get a simple watch. Go digital with a cheap Casio or analog. - Don't overthink it. Just go for solid basics.

_asummers 9y ago
- Dress to your body (not too tight or too loose). This also goes to things like stripes. If you're chubby, don't wear horizontal stripes. If you're short, wear vertical stripes to elongate you. If you're short wear waist or butt length jackets not long trenches. If you're tall, don't wear things that would elongate your lines, like wearing the exact same color through your shoes and pants. Silhouette is the term you're going to want to looking for in discussions. - Honestly, just go to https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/ https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/ and go through the sidebar. +1 at MFA, but take it as a getting started guide on fits, and then once you get fits down, explore your own style. Check their WAYWT threads for lots of pictures of fits. You want to have a versatile wardrobe, not one with a ton of clothes that you can only wear with one or two things. I'm a huge fan of /r/streetwear personally with a touch of the flavoring of MFA (like collared shirts, polos, non perfecto leather jackets) and a bit of Americana like flannels and boots. Also SHOES! Shoes are super important. I'm a sneakerhead, but if you're into more officey/professional vibe, Allen Edmonds makes some terrific shoes. Broguing on a shoe is more informal than not, a good cap toe in black and brown will serve you for a very long time. For boots, the MFA recommended Wolverine 1000 Mile and Redwing Beckmans are fantastic and can be dressed up or down.

_asummers 9y ago

- Dress to your body (not too tight or too loose). This also goes to things like stripes. If you're chubby, don't wear horizontal stripes. If you're short, wear vertical stripes to elongate you. If you're short wear waist or butt length jackets not long trenches. If you're tall, don't wear things that would elongate your lines, like wearing the exact same color through your shoes and pants. Silhouette is the term you're going to want to looking for in discussions. - Honestly, just go to https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/ https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/ and go through the sidebar. +1 at MFA, but take it as a getting started guide on fits, and then once you get fits down, explore your own style. Check their WAYWT threads for lots of pictures of fits. You want to have a versatile wardrobe, not one with a ton of clothes that you can only wear with one or two things. I'm a huge fan of /r/streetwear personally with a touch of the flavoring of MFA (like collared shirts, polos, non perfecto leather jackets) and a bit of Americana like flannels and boots. Also SHOES! Shoes are super important. I'm a sneakerhead, but if you're into more officey/professional vibe, Allen Edmonds makes some terrific shoes. Broguing on a shoe is more informal than not, a good cap toe in black and brown will serve you for a very long time. For boots, the MFA recommended Wolverine 1000 Mile and Redwing Beckmans are fantastic and can be dressed up or down.