Dinosaur ties may have looked good on Ross, in the hit sitcom Friends but in real life, they jar the senses. As do colorful, mismatched socks. Show off your wacky nature in casual settings, and for work, stick to the tried and tested stuff.
Paisleys, stripes, checks, and dots work for neckties. Keep the socks plain and matching the pants or the shoes. Play around with patterns on the weekend, of course. And remember, keep the knots simple and medium in size, for formal occasions.
10. Always wear the right fabric for the weather.
It’s an evening out and you have a dress you really want to wear. Only, it’s zero degrees outside and the dress is made of lace. You’ll just have to wait for the weather to get warmer though.
Your fabrics have to match the weather. No wool, knits, or terrycloth for the summers, and no cotton, silk, or lace for the winters. While Phoebe wore a wedding dress in the snow, remember Monica and Rachel donned jackets as bridesmaids, in Friends.
11. Use ripped or chemically treated fabric only as a single accent.
We all love a good punk rock jacket. Or a pair of jeans with more holes than just the required 3. While it’s good to wear one accent piece that’s
ripped, studded, or otherwise chemically treated, don’t make a whole outfit out of it. Unless you’re going to a costume party.
12. Even if you buy off the rack, get everything fitted.
An ill-fitting piece of clothing, no matter how expensive or well-made it is, will not make you look good. Make sure to get everything
fitted to your body even if you are buying clothes off the rack. This holds true for men with formal suits, blazers, and jackets, and for women too, be it pantsuits or dresses.
A cheaper ensemble that fits well is likely to look better than an ill-fitting one from Armani or Gucci.
13. Make sure your sleeves stop at the wrist.
Sleeves that go beyond your wrist look good for beachwear or as a bohemian dress. The same goes for drawstring pants with the string out. For formal wear, it’s best that the
sleeves stop at the wrist. For formals, waistlines should be neat, with buttons and zips, and no strings.
Everything billowy and that has a drawstring is for casual days only.
