How to create a signature look for men

Nothing stands out in a man like his attire.

“Everything is judged by it’s appearance. What is unseen accounts for nothing. Never let yourself get lost in the crowd or buried in oblivion. Stand out. Be conscious at all costs. Make yourself a magnet of attention by appearing larger,more colorful,more mysterious than the blan and timid masses.” A quote from one of my favorite books ,The concise 48 laws of power by Robert Greene.

Appearance is important. Society judges according to the clothes we are wearing, the gestures we keep doing knowingly and unknowingly, the words we use and lastly our actions.

As you can see clothing is among the first factors considered while judging. You can use this to your advantage though.

Playing the game of appearances. This is majorly my speciality. Distracting the probing eyes of others and what they think you are hence giving you control over how the world judges you. A powerful position to be in if you ask me.

It is important to note that one false slip, one awkward or sudden change in your appearance can prove disastrous if you play your cards wrong.

With all that said , how would you describe your current style in three words? How would you describe your target style ? In between this two are the following tips to help you get there.

1.Go for neutral colours

Building your wardrobe will take time. It is advisable that you stick to buying and styling neutral colours in the meantime. Have basic pieces for example a pair of black and blue fitting jeans, that can be styled in different ways.

A classic well fitting black suit will cater most of your needs too. It comes in handy during weddings, job interviews,dinner dates, formal Mondays you name it. For a more stylish look pair your suit with a vintage tie.

A good example is Lucifer Morningstar from the series Lucifer. I should meet his stylist because he’s got impeccable taste in men’s wear no kidding.

2. Invest in quality fabrics.

Go for quality over quantity. While good quality is expensive, it lasts longer and is generally appealing to the eye as compared to other low quality fabrics.

Stock them slowly and in due time you’ll have a suit or two in all possible colours you can imagine. It takes time to build a functional wardrobe of your choice. Be patient.

3. Invest in good coats.

A good coat holds some power. Let’s take an example pair blue jeans and a white T-shirt with a leather fitting coat and white sneakers . That’s a casual stylish look if you ask me.

It goes without saying that investing in good coats is never a fashion mistake. Have them in different colours,different brands,different fabrics(for different seasons) and different designs.

4. Consider your comfort.

Ultimately make sure your style is in line with your comfort preference. Pick pieces you are comfortable wearing. Remember that your personal style is like a recipe no one has tried before .It’s your own.

You are the chef hence you get to decide what to add and what not to. There is room for mistakes and learning from them.

5. Have a style icon.

Do you have a style icon? Someone that really intrigues your fashion taste. Most if not all celebrities have stylists behind the scenes. If you are determined enough you can search them up for tips and inspiration.

Having a style icon doesn’t mean that you copy everything they wear ,it’s more about borrowing their ideas and spicing them up to make them your own.

6. Accesorize

Watches, scarfs ,bow ties etcetera. These pieces will make any look more stylish. On those days you are not feeling like going overboard with what you wear add your bow tie and a hat.

7.Be practical

While it is okay to have ten formal wears, invest on your casual wears too.

Have outfits for different occasions too.

I hope those tips will help you in creating your personal style. It takes time but sooner or later you’ll have five watches, seven pairs of shoes and fifteen coats.