Rules Every Beginner Should Follow :

You can improve that dress sense of yours.And once things start clicking in your head, it will actually become easy. You just need a bit of guidance at first, so you’re focused on the right things.So I took the most important lessons that I’ve learned over the years and put them into this article.These are the guiding rules that all style rookies should follow.

Start From Scratch :

When you want to start dressing with style, you have to start from the beginning.That doesn’t mean you should discard of all your clothes right away. (I’m fairly sure society frowns upon naked men going clothes shopping.)But, you should accept that you will eventually get rid of most of your current wardrobe. You will trade it in for one that’s better suited and more refined, even if you still want to keep it casual.Saying goodbye to some of your favorites will be hard, but it must be done in order to make progress.But don’t worry; you’ll get new favorites.

Forget Everything You Think You Know :

One of the hardest things I ever had to accept was that my fashion-knowledge was nonexistent.During my researching stage, I would often read something that completely flipped my world upside down.Things I deemed inconsequential turned out to be of vital importance, while things that I thought were crucial turned out not to matter at all.You should accept that you may not know as much as you think.You should think of yourself as a complete beginner, so you don’t gloss over anything that could help you see the light. Otherwise, you’ll likely skip important lessons.Assume you know nothing, and you’ll be open to learn everything.

Focus on the Basics :

So now that you’ve forgotten everything you knew, what do you think you should focus on first?The basics, of course.Mastering the basics alone will benefit you greatly. I always say it’s half the battle, but it’s more like three quarters, if not more.Too many men shoot themselves in the foot by getting the basics wrong.

Build a Solid Wardrobe Foundation :

ebuilding your wardrobe starts with a solid foundation.You need to collect versatile wardrobe staples that match well with almost anything — basic items like white shirts, dark blue jeans and grey sweaters.Items like these will serve as training wheels while you learn to get the basics right. They’ll also keep you safe from making mistakes when you don’t know how to match clothes yet. (And after you’ve built your foundation, you can add more eye-catching clothes to your wardrobe, and you’ll always have items in your wardrobe to wear them with. )

Keep it Simple :

You have to remember that you’re a man, and being extravagant isn’t necessary. You don’t need a lot of bells and whistles to look great.You can just keep everything simple.Leonardo DaVinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”Keep this in mind when you’re putting your outfit together. Stop over-complicating things. Simple style is the best style for guys.

Fit Comes First :

This is the golden rule; getting the fit right is your priority, always.Unfortunately, most guys get this wrong, and getting this wrong sabotages anything else you try.

Trim Your Wardrobe :

Having a bulging wardrobe offers no benefit.In fact, having lots of clothes in your wardrobe is impractical. (Which is good news for guys who are trying to build a wardrobe on a budget!)You want to keep your wardrobe trim.Never fill your wardrobe up with lots and lots of clothes, thinking this will offer you variety. You won’t need lots to have a great arsenal of stylish outfits. You’d be amazed at how few you really need.Also, you should prune your wardrobe periodically for items that look washed out, that no longer fit or that you simply no longer wear. You should discard these items and keep your wardrobe decluttered.

Expand Your Options :

You don’t want to be that guy that wears the same outfit day in and day out. You need a bit of variety.Does this seem paradoxical to you with the previous rule?It shouldn’t.You can trim your wardrobe and expand your wardrobe at the same time. You only need to ensure all your clothes can be worn together.

Layer Up :

Knowing how to layer clothes will give you ultimate use out of everything in your closet, and it will help you create more interesting outfits.Layering lets you play around with the clothes you have, so you should learn how to do it properly.

Forget the Trends, Develop Your Style First :

Many men think they have to be on top of all the latest trends to become more stylish.However, when you start out, developing your own style is vastly more important.Once you figure out what image you want to portray, you can start adding trends that will work with that image.

Look Effortless, Not Botherless :

A man shouldn’t look like he has spent hours meticulously orchestrating his outfit in front of a mirror.Looking like you just grabbed some clothes out of your closet is a lot more effective. You want to look good while looking like you’re not making an effort to look good.But that doesn’t mean you should look like you didn’t bother. Your clothes must still look good on you and they must work together in a way that’s pleasing to the eye..You still want to look like you know what you’re doing.

Try New Things :

When you’re developing your sense of style, you want to open your mind to new types of clothing and clothing styles. You should try things you never would have thought to wear before.Maybe you try wearing chinos instead of jeans or a jacket instead of a sweater. Maybe you can try business casual attire or even a suit. Maybe you can try changing your sneakers for desert boots, loafers or brogues.You’d be amazed how good you could look in items that you previously thought “weren’t you.”Trying on everything and anything will teach you more about your personal style than all the style and fashion blogs combined.

Learn to Love Colors :

Most males don’t seem to like wearing colors that much. Many of us stick to a basic color scheme of black, white, grey and blue.If that sounds like you, you want to expand your color horizons.You have to figure out which colors work for you, and the best way to do this is to try them out. (See previous rule.)Colors can make an outfit pop, so you should never shy away from them.