Everyone knows that a successful career as a business man depends on many different factors. And not the last place on this list is appearance. An appropriate wardrobe gives a person more confidence, increases self-esteem and inspires the trust of partners and colleagues. Business style clothing for men are things that indicate the image status and good taste of their owner. The presence of the necessary attributes and the absence of unnecessary elements in a fashionable image emphasizes the success and confidence of a modern businessman.
Business etiquette requirements
According to scientists, for a man of 40 years old, this is a time of creative flourishing and high work activity. At this age, many people occupy leadership positions. A successful businessman is obliged to set a worthy example for his subordinates with his appearance.
The clothing style of a business man does not require strict adherence to fashion trends. The main rule for creating an image is to choose quality items in accordance with the situation. The modern appearance of a businessman is generally characterized by restraint and conciseness combined with practicality.
Main attributes of business style
The basic men's wardrobe consists of several mandatory elements: suit, shirt, tie. This is the basis of the image, which is complemented with functional accessories.
- Costume
For a businessman, it is desirable to have at least three sets designed for different occasions. Preferred shades are gray, blue, dark brown, beige. A print of thin lines in the form of a cage or stripes is possible.
The fabrics chosen are high-quality, wrinkle-resistant with a matte finish. “The main thing is that the suit fits” - remember the phrase from the immortal Soviet film? A business person should strictly follow this rule. Impeccable cut, high-quality processing of details, perfect fit - all this ensures the convenience and comfort of an office suit.
- Shirt
There should be at least a dozen different shirts in the closet. The colors of the shirt are chosen lighter than the darkest thread of the suit. It is advisable to buy products made from a plain fabric, although barely noticeable stripes or small checks are considered acceptable.
The collar of the shirt on the neck should peek out from behind the jacket by 1-1.5 cm. If a finger fits under it freely, then the size was chosen correctly. It is considered normal for the cuffs to protrude from the cuff of the jacket by about 1.5-2 cm.
- Tie
The color scheme should be slightly darker than the shirt and provide a slight contrast with it and the suit. Silk models are chosen exclusively for special occasions. It is considered normal when the width of the tie matches the size of the lapels of the jacket.
The tie is tied so that the lower end touches the belt buckle. The size and shape of the knot depend on the type of shirt collar and are dictated by the requirements of current fashion.
Shoes are chosen only of good quality with a minimum number of details. The classic option is dark oxford shoes.
Well-chosen accessories help complete the finished look. A beautiful branded watch, a leather belt, a stylish briefcase, a convenient organizer - all these details clearly characterize its owner. Avoid pretentious and extravagant things, try to have elegant restraint in your appearance.
Casual business attire
The optimal color of the suit is gray and its shades. It goes with any shirts, ties, accessories. The result is an everyday suit for universal use. For important or evening events, choose dark colors of clothing. This gives the look more severity and elegance.
A set of three elements (suit, shirt, tie) is a strict corporate style. In practice, it is not found in every company. Many enterprises declare a conventional business style that allows for democratic images.
In such cases, you can go without a jacket and tie, and wear good jeans instead of trousers. In general, it is not so important what exactly you wear to work, the main thing is that things are always clean and ironed, and that your shoes look well-groomed.
Formal business style of clothing for men
A strict image is appropriate in a particularly solemn situation. In this case, the dress code requires a tailcoat or tuxedo. Their necessity is indicated in advance in the invitation flyer. Black tie or black tie means you need to wear a tuxedo. White tie is a white tie, which means come in a tailcoat.
The tuxedo is a black wool pair. The jacket greatly exposes the chest and the collar is lined with silk. The same fabric has stripes on the trousers and a wide belt. The tuxedo is paired with a dazzling white shirt with a stand-up collar and a black bow tie. For formal events held in the summer, a light jacket is allowed.
Tailcoat is a three-piece evening suit with an unusual cut of a black jacket. The front flaps are cut short, and the backs have long, narrow tails. The white vest fits tightly to the body and is fastened with three buttons. The trousers have satin stripes. The tailcoat is accompanied by a white bow tie and patent leather shoes. In addition, white gloves and a pocket watch on a chain are required.
Features of office clothes for obese men
A properly shaped business suit is quite capable of hiding body imperfections. If a man has a disproportionate build and a corpulent figure, it is worth turning to the services of a tailor. A good specialist will be able to make clothes taking into account physiological characteristics.
- Overweight people are not recommended to choose things with a noticeable pattern. Transverse stripes or geometric shapes are especially undesirable.
- Textured and embossed materials create excess volume, so choose thin and light fabrics for suits and trousers. Avoid light colors - they also make you look fat.
- The optimal style of jacket is a fitted single-breasted model with tapered sleeves. There is only one slit at the back.
- For those men who have a full neck and a round face, it is recommended to wear shirts with wide collars and pointed ends.
- The trousers should fit well at the waist, the creases need not be ironed.
- Overlays visually expand the figure, so it is advisable to make welt pockets without flaps.
- The length of outerwear for obese people should be 15-20 cm below the knee. A short coat or raincoat visually reduces height and gives excess weight.
- On a large belly it is difficult to hold your trousers with a belt; it is better to choose suspenders. In this case, it is not recommended to remove the jacket. In hot weather or indoors in summer, it is permissible to unbutton the buttons.
If at first you have difficulty developing a business style, we recommend paying attention to photos of famous and successful people. Entire teams of stylists, fashion designers, and makeup artists work on the images of famous politicians, businessmen, and senior executives. Take note of the different details of the suit: style, length, cut features. Pay attention to accessories, shoes, haircut. The appearance of a business person is made up of little things, and there are never too many of them.
Clothing style is a brand on a white envelope that creates the first impression of us. Of course, it is very important to be able to navigate the map of modern clothing styles and choose the right option for the situation. And if we more or less imagine what “romance”, sports and business styles are, then all sorts of “grunge” and “casual” are still a mystery.
The “compass” will help you figure it out - a list of popular styles with explanations and comments.
Avant-garde
A style on the verge of fashion and art, a combination of incompatible things, “fashion within fashion.” And all this outrageousness is tasteful; it amazes, but does not irritate.
The avant-garde is characterized by bright colors, neon and “cosmic glitter”, the use of fabrics of different textures: chintz and velvet, wool and satin, as well as lace frills on fur shorts. All this can be thickly flavored with the feathers of wonderful birds, decorated with oilcloth, the skin of rare pythons or the leaves of overseas palm trees.
For “eccentric” clothes, you need the same shoes: a triangular or concave heel (or even three heels on one shoe at once), an unusual shape (a ball or a pyramid, for example) and materials.
Characteristic accessories are made of wood, metal, buttons are often used, and on the head there is an iron hat, a wasp's nest or just a crown... However, you can do without a headdress: high, voluminous hairstyles are “at the forefront.”
In principle, features of any style are used, but the avant-garde seems to parody them, inflate them to unimaginable proportions, and give them a new facet. This style does not mean kitsch; you need to deftly balance on the verge of chic and bad taste.
Prominent representatives of the avant-garde are Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, the late Alexander McQueen, Alexei Zalevsky.
Of course, it’s hard to imagine a lady in an avant-garde dress at work, but a carnival or a party is just the thing! Fortunately, there are many holidays ahead - there is room for your imagination to run wild.
Bohemia (Boho-chic)
Bohemian style combines practicality with originality. “Bohemia,” they say about creative people, artists, musicians, actors. This means that you need to be creative in creating a bohemian image.
The style was formed as a protest against bigots, therefore it includes “revolutionary” ideas of past times: trousers and short hairstyles for women, gypsy skirts, unisex clothing and even hippie floral designs.
Christian Dior was a fan of “bohemianism”; elements of this style are actively used in his famous “NewLook” collection.
Here, things of different textures are combined, but not for the sake of the oohs of others, but for the convenience of a person: a shirt with a small flower with frayed jeans, a wide colorful skirt, a bright knitted jacket with buttons. Another sign of style is a long straight dress, plain or with a small pattern.
On your feet you can put on comfortable high boots “without frills”, colorful sneakers, and in summer - comfortable leather sandals.
You will need a lot of accessories. Handmade items that are relevant today are welcomed here: baubles, beaded necklaces, felted earrings. Wooden “amulets” and feather decorations are also suitable.
The hairstyle is simple: a slight tousle, a ponytail or a sleek short bobby cut.
This style is unlikely to be suitable for employees of serious companies, but at the cinema, on a walk, on a date or on a picnic, a bohemian outfit will allow you to be bright “without bothering”, with comfort and convenience.
Vintage
The name of this style is of the most noble origin: the French call wines aged more than 10 years “vintage”. Hence the essence of the style: outfits that have been “infused” in chests for 20, 30 or more years. Some fashion historians generally consider vintage clothing to be “aged” from 50 years, everything else is simply retro!
Of course, it is difficult to get such rarities, so neo-vintage appeared, which simply copies popular models of past decades. Here the “well-forgotten old” is embodied in new materials and colors, while the “original source” is clearly visible, for example, in the cut.
Vintage requires more than just “old clothes”: a dress or trousers must “shout” about the era in which they were created: characteristic folds, frills, embroidery, original buttons and other “special features” are very important.
It's difficult to find vintage clothing in the right size and style, so use more versatile items: brooches, hairpins, jewelry. By the way, the beret is a characteristic “vintage” headdress. For this outfit, choose comfortable shoes, such as pumps, boots without “frills” and abundant jewelry.
If you still decide to go to a flea market in search of rare dresses, take clothes a size larger: the item may have to be restored; the tailor should have a “stock” of material.
Glamor
This style probably suffered the most from the creativity of Slavic women. Now most people associate “glamor” with something pink, with feathers and rhinestones, terribly vulgar. In fact, this style of parties and discos is bright, flashy, but harmonious in its own way.
Glamor lovers accept only trendy things and carefully take care of themselves: perfect manicure, healthy tan, long hair, toned figure.
Today, a popular offshoot of this style is casual glamour. A simple example is straight dark jeans and a bright top with sequins.
In general, “classic” glamor is favored by the brilliant, because its goal is to attract attention. This includes patent leather accessories, “gold” and “silver” inserts in clothing, and long shiny gloves. All this can be covered with a layer of thick fur. If you can’t afford your own sables, artificial ones will do, but they should be of a flashy, acidic color. Let there be a small handbag in your hand. The shoes, of course, are high heels.
In the hairstyle, the emphasis is on thick, well-groomed, ideally very long hair. You can simply let your hair down or tie it in a high ponytail.
Glamor is very relevant at noisy parties in clubs, “everyday glamor” is just right if you need to go to a party after work. The main rule: you should dazzle, not the billion sequins on your suit, so remember to have a sense of proportion.
G Grunge
In American “grunge” means “untidy”. The style is predominantly youthful and initially symbolized spitting on the boring rules of the “adult world.”
The “proletarians” of the fashion world ridicule the pathos and chic of snobs and the bourgeoisie. They do this in old, wrinkled jeans, faded shirts and wrinkled jackets. This style is close to bohemian, but more daring and youthful. Comfort is also valued here, and combinations of different textures are welcomed: silk and chiffon, wool and velvet. Second hand clothes are great! The main thing is no tediousness.
Preference for natural materials, voluminous metal jewelry. Grunge clothes look worn, stretched out, sweaters have loose loops, and tights have holes.
Comfortable shoes: sneakers and ballet flats, sturdy boots with thick heels.
There is a creative mess on the head, disheveled hair, a shaggy “doula”. The hairstyle should be simple, at least visually.
Designer Marc Jacobs was the first to “curb” grunge; Alexander McQueen often turned to the style. Of the widely available brands, Zara makes grunge clothes.
“Grunge” is closer to the young and daring, but metal earrings in this style will diversify the wardrobe of a mature woman.
Classic
The basis of the basics, the classic style “out of fashion”. The key word is stability, everything here is sustained and restrained.
Sometimes “classics” is called “English style”. “Coco Chanel style” implies the same thing, so everyone knows the black dress from this “opera”.
Straight lines are the main feature of a classic suit. To maintain this straightness, dense natural fabrics are needed. The colors are calm, muted and there are no “pictures” or prints, a maximum of a thin stripe.
It is important that the clothes fit well and there should be a minimum of folds. A cut at the waist is allowed, but clothing should not be tight-fitting. The length of skirts and dresses is from knee to ankle, ascetic midi.
Shoes - stable pumps, Oxford boots (similar to men's, with laces), which are very fashionable now.
There should be little jewelry, but let it be of high quality: a simple signet ring, a thin gold chain, the notorious string of pearls.
However, accessories, like shoes, are the “points” where you can show your individuality. Fashionable, interesting handbags or earrings and unusually shaped heels are allowed. But still, these details should be in harmony with the rest of the wardrobe: avoid acidic colors and very large jewelry.
The reference hairstyle is a shoulder-length bob. Long hair is woven into a braid or an elegant bun, short hair is simply combed into an even parting.
The modern business “business” style is based on the classics. So bank employees, various managers, teachers and administrators need to know these rules. As well as having a couple of toilets in this style.
Country
Country or "Provence" - "fashionable village". Here we see simplicity, softness of lines, and at the same time originality and originality.
The style is inspired by American cowboys. Shades of brown and red are in favor. Natural materials: leather, suede, cotton, linen. “Symbol of style” - jeans and a checkered shirt.
The shoes are extremely comfortable, preferably made of leather and with fringes. But modest ballet flats and soft boots with stable heels are also quite suitable.
Among the accessories today, bright cotton scarves around the neck are popular; in the summer, a wide straw hat will come in handy. And more metal: rivets, chains, zippers.
There are simple knots or a ponytail on the head; you can simply let your hair down.
Comfortable “country” for every day - plain flared jeans, a bright cotton scarf around the neck, simple and stylish. As you can see, the village has taken root perfectly in the everyday wardrobe of the townspeople.
Casual
The word “casual” translated from English means “everyday”. This style is a descendant of the previous one, as it is an adaptation of village outfits by residents of big cities. Comfortable, beautiful, democratic - the main features of the style. These are clothes for young and old, students and pensioners, workaholics and slackers. Simplicity of lines, soft materials, calm colors, comfortable fit - all this is casual.
Classic set: knitted jumper, dark jeans and moccasins, with a string of large beads around the neck.
The basis is simple everyday clothing, such as trousers, jeans, turtlenecks, soft jackets, and knitted dresses that are currently in fashion. If you unbutton a couple of buttons in a “business” shirt, it will also turn out to be casual.
On your feet, in addition to the mentioned moccasins, you can put on comfortable pumps.
Accessories - jewelry, large beads, bracelets, bright but plain. Take a simple, medium-sized leather bag - everything will fit in and it’s comfortable to carry.
However, casual is not so simple. Now there are many varieties of style, the most popular are both sporty casual and smart casual. The latter is characterized by the use of one bright detail on a simple, democratic background, for example, soft plain trousers with a catchy blouse or an elegant jacket in “delicious” berry shades.
“Casual” is very versatile and popular today, which is not surprising: it’s convenient and easy to conquer new heights with it.
Military
Many ladies of different generations dream about a “man in uniform”, but what about a “woman in uniform”? Fashion takes a lot from the modest wardrobe of the military...
Khaki, coarse fabrics, a jacket, a military beret, riding breeches and ankle boots - that’s a military girl for you.
This style uses natural materials such as cotton and linen, colors - green, brown, khaki. Leather coats are also military.
There should be a minimum of accessories, metal is preferable. On the shoulder is a simple leather bag, maybe a briefcase.
The hairstyle is laconic, neat: high ponytail, tight braid, all hair to hair, strictly according to the rules!
The style is rather youthful, but variations of the military overcoat that are popular today can also be tried on by older ladies. Discreet military is suitable for office work - clothes of this style are distinguished by simplicity and convenience.
Continuing the theme of menacing and graceful, let us mention the style of fearless explorers of Africa.
The colors are discreet: muted green and brown, the same khaki. Of the materials, preference is given to linen and cotton, matte leather.
Comfortable fit is of great importance. The classic safari suit is a long jacket with short sleeves and shorts with cuffs. In the cold season, comfortable and non-staining trousers or a skirt in natural sand or marsh shades will come in handy. “Safari” goes well with knitwear - very comfortable in autumn or winter. Another “trick” of the style is a jacket with patch pockets, which will suit women of different builds. In general, the abundance of pockets, as well as the presence of a “beard”-fringe, are important signs of style.
On your feet are simple comfortable shoes in natural colors. Stable heels are allowed; sandals with straps are useful for the summer.
The main accessory is a rough leather belt. Wooden beads are in use, and you can wear fancy jewelry made from teeth and bones (if you get your teeth in, of course). And hang over your shoulder a brown leather bag for trophies in the form of bargains.
Safari is softer than military. If clothing a la soldiers is the prerogative of young people, then this style is more universal and no less comfortable. So get ready to hunt for the joys of life!
Ethnic
An embroidered shirt is ethnic, an Indian scarf is ethnic, a sweater with a “Scandinavian” pattern is also ethnic! Ethnic or folk style is a strong union of folk wisdom and modern fashion.
The trump card is natural materials, but which ones exactly depend on geography. For the Finns it will be wool, and for the Slavs it will be flax and cotton. Natural colors, no chemicals! But if you dye clothes, then only in rich bright shades, like red or yellow. All this is richly decorated with embroidery, usually on the hem and cuffs.
The shoes are simple and comfortable, “universal”, something in neutral colors, without shocking or avant-garde (however, you can surprise your friends with bast shoes).
Decorations are preferably made of metal and wood, large and bright.
Ethnic style is suitable for both work and home. But, naturally, it is better for a serious business woman or doctor to avoid sharp colors and heavy decorations.
By the way, in winter one of the varieties of “ethno” - “Norwegian style” - is especially relevant. It is characterized by laconicism, restraint, cool colors, geometric patterns or “deer”. Popular materials are wool, cotton.
Jewelry is preferably made of silver. Natural shoes, leather boots or fur high boots. And warm knitted mittens for your hands. Winter is beautiful and fun!
There are a huge number of clothing styles. It’s stupid to choose just one thing: feel free to mix and experiment. Clothing, first of all, emphasizes the individuality of the owner, gives him self-confidence and a sense of comfort. It’s only in the alphabet that “I” is the last letter; when choosing a wardrobe, your “I” comes first!
Text: Just Maria
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Every person strives to dress beautifully, regardless of age, social status and income level. Learning to create a harmonious Look is not difficult.
To make your images bright and harmonious, you need to find your own style that matches your lifestyle and position in society. To do this, you will need the following information:
Classification of clothing styles
In total, there are several dozen fashion trends, which can be roughly divided into several categories. The main ones:
- classical;
- romantic;
- sports.
It is not necessary to choose one for yourself and form a wardrobe exclusively from things in a classic or sporty style, especially since mixing and bold experiments are in trend. A romantic skirt with fluffy flounces can now be worn with a T-shirt with a print of brutal rockers, and with a classic “pencil” it is appropriate to wear sweatshirts and polo T-shirts, which were originally considered sportswear. Ideally, you need to have several capsules:
- clothes for work and study;
- for active recreation and travel;
- elegant clothes (for functions, parties, etc.);
- “party”, corresponding to the hobbies in your social circle.
The main influence on the choice of style is age and lifestyle. A young guy in a classic suit will look fine in a lyceum and at a celebration, but not in a nightclub or at a roller skating rink, and a respectable man will look ridiculous in skater clothes. A baby-doll dress is suitable for a young girl and a slender young woman, but on a lady of Balzac's age and with curvaceous figures it will not cause tenderness. What is popular in modern fashion, and what is right for you?
Modern styles in men's and women's clothing
Among the variety of clothing, several basic Styles of men's and women's clothing and their subtypes can be distinguished. Most fashion trends are designed for people of all ages. The exception is teenage and youth fashion. In this case, there are restrictions on age categories, conditionally up to 25, 30, 35 years. The most popular styles now are urban casual, variations on the theme of sportswear, boho chic and some others, and the boundaries between them are sometimes very blurred.
Urban fashion
The Casual fashion trend arose in the mid-seventies of the last century among the townspeople of Western Europe. Casual clothing that combines comfortable wardrobe items in various styles has become very popular among young people and middle-aged people. In the new century, this trend occupies a leading position among all other fashion trends.
Characteristic features of clothing in the Casual style are laconic design, dense high-quality fabrics, stylish accessories. Urban-style ensembles are easily distinguished from others by their casual elegance; they are characterized by layering, bold combinations and an abundance of accessories.
The most popular fashion trend can be divided into several main types:
- Sport Casual is a sporty style adapted to everyday life.
- City (Street) Casual - urban casual or street style. Boho-chic wardrobe items fit into the urban style.
- Smart Casual - elegant casual style and Business Casual - office or business style, which is often confused with classic (conservative style). It has a lot in common with the English style and Teddy Girls. The Garçon style (men's clothing in a women's wardrobe) and the Chanel style fit into this framework.
All variants of casual clothing have something in common with each other. Based on a basic wardrobe, it is possible to create fashionable looks for work and leisure for all seasons.
Military, khaki, safari, derby (jockey style), colonial, and maritime fit into the urban style. New looks in the best traditions of French fashion and art deco (retro) are popular among ladies.
Boho Chic
Boho chic is a fairly young fashion trend that made its presence known in the early nineties of the last century, although its presence was observed earlier. It took ten years for it to establish itself as an official direction. In 2004 and 2005, the boho style in clothing for women took a leading position and remains at the peak of popularity to this day. In the collections of famous fashion designers, much attention is paid to ethnic motifs; the influence of popular subcultures of the second half of the 20th century, in particular hippies, can be traced. Similar to boho-chic are ethnic, folk, rustic (country), gaucho (Spanish-Indian), and eco-style. The trend is vintage items that were in fashion at least 30 years ago.
Romantic images
The easiest way to feel fragile and weak is in a romantic image. Such clothes are well suited for relaxation and celebrations, but are completely unsuitable for office settings and serious events. Sublime images in a romantic style emphasize femininity and sophistication. These are ruffles, flounces, light fabrics.
Romantik Style can also include:
- Provence;
- Empire;
- Greek;
- Pin up in the spirit of mid-20th century America.
Sport style
Sport Style clothing is designed for active recreation. These are T-shirts and T-shirts, joggers, sweatshirts, sweaters, comfortable pants made of practical fabrics, bomber jackets. In a word: these are clothes that you won’t wear to the office, but are comfortable to wear in everyday life.
Unisex
Dynamic life and gender equality have become fashionable for Unisex. This is clothing that is worn equally well by men and women. Unisex classics - jeans, T-shirts and sweatshirts, windbreaker jackets, hoodies, shorts.
Youth fashion: popular styles
Not so long ago, the concept of “hype fashion” appeared, which is often heard in the youth community. This is not a new Fashion Style, but the ability to dress in an original way. Things, first of all, should emphasize the individuality of guys and girls and attract looks. All youth trends in one way or another have exactly this direction.
Streetwear, SWAG, Oversize
The age from 12-13 to 25 years can be considered the most active, therefore clothing should be appropriate. Of course, in the wardrobes of boys and girls there is a place for classic and purely sporty things, young ladies dress up in romantic dresses and boho-chic sweaters, but there are fashion trends that are suitable only for young people. The most popular among young people is Street Style.
- Streetwear is comfortable and practical things that will keep you comfortable all day long. Hoodies and T-shirts, joggers and jeans, caps, baseball caps are worn by boys and girls.
- SWAG is that Streetwear, but with an element of glamor. A cap embroidered with sequins and a sequined top can no longer be classified as Street Style, but they are ideal for casual looks.
- Street fashion is, first of all, about comfort, which can be achieved with the help of voluminous items. This style is called Oversize. It is characterized not only by large sizes, but also by multi-layering.
Modern clothing styles for girls
Modern girls do not lag behind the guys, but they also have several “own” styles.
- Baby Doll style is deliberate naivety and defenselessness, youthful freshness and lightness.
- Lolita and Gothic Lolita are “doll” images that came to us from Japan.
- One of the latest trends is the Tumblr style, somewhat reminiscent of Glamor. These are the things in which girls look beautiful in photos. Tumblr is a well-thought-out casualness that emphasizes individuality.
Popular clothing styles: influence of subcultures
Various subcultures also serve as platforms for the emergence of fashion trends. Among them are:
- hippie;
- punk;
- hip-hop;
- rocker (metalheads);
- skater;
- biker
Most styles, for example hip-hop and skater, are subtypes of the popular Streetwear. All clothing, one way or another connected with subcultures, is characterized by common wardrobe items. These are jeans and knitwear with prints. The pants differ in cut and color, and the designs on the T-shirts have their own theme.
Finding your Style is easy for anyone who wants to dress with taste. Fashion trends of our time make it possible to create a Fashion look for a successful businessman in his prime and a young skater, brutal biker and elegant metrosexual.
Often, when talking about style, the image of a woman appears in our minds. But the desire to look attractive is also common among men. Often the concept of men's style is associated with something very expensive and inaccessible. However, this understanding of the sense of taste in men's fashion is erroneous. So, what is “male style”?
Style as a way of life
Let's start with what the term “stylishness” means.
♦ Style can be defined as a comprehensively created image, extensive and capacious. This concept includes many accents such as age, hobbies in life, suitability for a profession or event. Therefore, each type of men's clothing carries with it personality characteristics.
The variety of styles in modern realities is caused by an attempt to bring chic into everyday life, or, conversely, to soften the rigor of business life.
Severity or chic
Not all men follow the latest fashion trends and prefer sophistication and delicate rigor. Therefore, the classic style in men's clothing will never go out of fashion.
You can often see men in classic suits at receptions and celebrations. This type of clothing style always guarantees a man a neat and presentable appearance.
This type of men's style can be divided into
- business and
- solemn.
At a formal event you can often see men in a tailcoat or tuxedo. Suits, as a rule, are made of black fabric, combined with a white shirt and black shoes chosen in unison. Silk or satin jacket lapels can add a touch of frivolity to tuxedos and tailcoats.
Business style requires a little more variety in colors. This type of clothing is distinguished by restraint in the cut of the suit and the texture of the fabric. The colors for such suits are chosen to be monochromatic. These can be blue, gray, beige suits, combined with light shirts. Shirts matched to the suit are completed with a formal tie and leather shoes.
Skillfully selected accents dilute and complement classic and business styles.
These include:
- belt;
- scarves.
All these accessories look harmonious as a whole if they are chosen with taste and enhance the dignity of their owner.
Modern trends in style
In modern fashion you can now find a mixture of styles. And one of these is casual style. Fashion designers apparently created it in order to dilute the severity of business style. This style is formed on the basis of preferences and temperament characteristics.
Casual is the most extraordinary and diverse type of men's clothing style, excluding strict boundaries.
♦ The main motto in casual clothing is convenience and practicality.
This type of men's style is also classified as office style, so faded jeans are excluded from the ensemble. Unlike business style, casual wear does not include a tie; it is replaced by scarves and scarves.
This style has many options to create a look. The top of this look is a shirt and blazer, or a knitted sweater, cardigan, jumper. The bottom is represented by trousers, classic jeans or chinos. This entire ensemble is complemented by moccasins or derby feet.
Casual in its directions is divided into
- smart casual and
- street casual.
“Smart” is translated from English as “pleasant, elegant.” This type is characterized by accuracy in the selection of accessories, sophistication in colors and the combination of top and bottom.
If in the classics the trousers and jacket should be made from the same fabric, then the smart one assumes a difference in fabrics.
For example, a good option would be to combine cotton elements and denim. A vest and jacket look good if decorated with elegantly selected accessories.
Street casual already in its name says that it can be worn every day. This is an urban style, comfortable, not obliging you to adhere to the place and event. You can put together such an image from different things depending on the texture of the fabric and style. This mixture allows you to combine convenience and fashion trends.
Sport is a way of life
What man can do without a sporty style? After all, only in it you can feel the full degree of freedom and comfort. There are no ties or tight suits.
Tracksuits, turtlenecks, T-shirts are the main components of this trend.
Sports style is loved by both young people and well-established men. These loose-fitting clothes allow you to hide body imperfections and highlight toned muscles.
Moreover, fashion trends are such that sports jackets and other items are designed in such a way that they can be worn to work as well.
Army motives
What kind of man would bypass military style? . The basis of this style is the postulate that a military uniform suits any man. Most fashion designers are now passionate about designing aviator shirts and military-style trousers.
This style of clothing borrows from military uniforms the strict lines in the cut, original solutions and functionality of such clothing. You can often find men in this style among lovers of fishing and hunting.
The element that characterizes this style is the camouflage pattern of the fabric. The color palette of this fashion trend includes khaki, beige shades, gray and brown tones. Cotton fabrics, leather and cashmere are used to sew such clothes.
The elements that complete the courageous military image include:
- Glasses.
- Bandanas.
- Scarves.
- Large size bags.
Bags that complement this look, as a rule, are also made of cotton, and their color scheme copies the main tone of the clothing. Scarf, here the designers included their flight of fancy and created a colorful camouflage accessory.
Let's go on safari
More and more often today you can meet lovers of hunting and safari walks. To make men feel comfortable and fashionable, designers proposed a safari style. This style of clothing can be used in everyday life.
Cotton items, trousers with patch pockets, rivets on shirts - this is what is missing in the modern whirlpool for convenience and comfort. The variety of colors and natural fabrics make this style of clothing increasingly popular.
Shirts and trousers of this fashion trend are created in brown, beige, olive and mustard colors. The cowboy look is complemented by belts, sword belts, and wide hats.
Such a favorite jeans
You can’t ignore the denim style, our parents wore it, and we wear it too. Denim comes in a variety of styles and complements each of them perfectly.
Denim gained its popularity due to its comfort and convenience.
Fabric has become so integral to our lives that no wardrobe can do without this element.
The practicality of denim style allows you to mix up your look. Trousers and a jacket, shorts and a denim shirt - they can be worn both together or combined with other fabrics.
Other styles
Ethnic style is becoming increasingly popular. This does not mean that you should immediately dress in a national costume and walk in it along the streets of your city. You can add one element to your image and be on trend.
Every man has in his wardrobe a sweater with an ornament brought from his travels, or shoes made in an ethnic style.
Another trend that is quickly becoming fashionable is the avant-garde style. This direction is suitable for very extraordinary personalities, for creative and shocking people.
This style lacks strict canons and is characterized by voluminous ensembles. To achieve an avant-garde style look, velvet, suede, organza, metal and plastic, and non-standard combinations of fabrics and accessories are used.
Much more can be said about trends in men's fashion. In modern conditions it becomes unpredictable and diverse. It is important to always remember that fashionable is what suits a person, combines with his preferences and looks harmonious.
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