Fashion Tips – How to Dress Up Your Man

Many Women Lament Sloppy, Baggy Trends in Menswear

Dec 2, 2008

A great many women invest a great deal of time in their appearance and wardrobe, taking the time to make themselves look their finest; men should follow suit!

Men do not always understand the value of their wardrobe and clothing when it comes to their appearance – in some cases disregarding it as peripheral entirely! Getting your rough-around-the-edges man in your life to invest in a classy, professional look can be extremely difficult but there are a few things that can get the ball rolling!

Buy Something, See if it Sticks!

All of the small hints in the world will amount to nothing – men will often wear what's in their closet and that's the end of the decision making process. Take the initiative – purchase them a very nice looking sportshirt in their size and make dinner plans, whether it be as a family or a romantic night out. If you are feeling adventurous, take a few pictures of the nights events in a casual setting – once a man sees how good he looks in a crisp new shirt it might turn the tables a bit.

Be sure to compliment the gentleman once or twice throughout the evening but no more than that – too much flattery will get you nowhere and will immediately tip your hand too strongly.

Purchasing a nice item for a man is a compliment – it shows that you feel that he's handsome or professional enough to wear such a fine garment. Do not overdo it all at once or it may come off as pushy, or simply an insult to his current wardrobe (even if his wardrobe deserves it)!

Hey Big Spender, Let's Dance

Being proactive is the key to assisting a man in tuning up his fashion sense – and that means taking the reins and changing the status quo. If you are romantic partners, buy tickets to a local formal ball or dance for the holidays and insist that your loved one go – after all doesn't a girl deserve a little romance?

This is the perfect opportunity to purchase a full suit for your gent. It need not be overly expensive, simply of quality and well-tailored. Allow him to choose the colours, you have convinced him to purchase a suit of clothes and to attend you to a ball - and that victory alone should satisfy your secret desires. As long as the suit does not look absolutely garish due to your partner being inexperienced in colour matching – chances are it will look conservative but presentable and that's a wonderful start.

A formal is a wonderful photo opportunity as well. It cannot be stated enough – when a man sees how sharp he looks in a quality, well-tailored suit of clothes with a gorgeous shirt and well-matched accessories – it often shows him his potential. Not only is it a wonderful memory that you will have together, but it may be a great self-esteem boost for your special man and in the making you've gotten a suit of clothes and a few dress shirts in his closet!

Cultivating a sharp and attractive image is just as important for men as it is for women – it is simply a byproduct of modern gender roles that, for many men, this maxim has been devalued in the shuffle. By taking the initiative and showing your man his potential for great style and a confident, bold image you are not only treating yourself, but treating him to an elevated awareness and self-confidence in his fashion choices.

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