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Debra Jones Davis
Debra Jones Davis1 week ago
I love her... she is very good... I tried watching closely because I want to duplicate the recipe-- but not clear on all the ingredients not enough subtitles-- do you actually have the recipe... that would be nice... Thank you for sharing your grandma!!
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Karthika Pillai
Karthika Pillai1 week ago
From watching the video, this is what I gathered:
In the big vat, she put : cinnamon sticks, star anise, dried kapok buds( this is hard to find), bay leaves, vazhana ila (idk what this leaf is called in English), fennel seeds and cloves. Dry roast these, then add water. Then add cilanto and salt to the water. Bring the water to a boil.
Put gashes in the meat and add to the spiced water. Cover and cook until tender. Drain water, then add turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, coconut powder, ginger-garlic paste, yogurt and salt and mix. Later on add a little coconut oil to the marinade and mix again.
Fry the chicken in a cast iron pan and garnish with cilantro. That's it :)
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Anam Ather
Anam Ather1 week ago
Karthika Pilla
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muthu dulara
muthu dulara1 week ago
beutifull grandmother
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Rqfeeq Khan
Rqfeeq Khan21 hours ago
z
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Rqfeeq Khan
Rqfeeq Khan21 hours ago
muthu dulara 6
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Ms. M. Steffen
Ms. M. Steffen1 week ago
It would be nice to know what she's saying ...
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Terri Myrick
Terri Myrick1 week ago
agreed
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Mark Mc Donnell
Mark Mc Donnell1 week ago
i can tell you what guys this woman is a master of her craft trust me I've been a chef 20 years this lady is unreal love these videos I would love to learn from her or just watch her cook God bless
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Priya Chavan
Priya Chavan10 hours ago
chan
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Asad Mahmood
Asad Mahmood1 week ago
wow that's beautiful cooking 😊
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andres ortis lopez
andres ortis lopez1 week ago
mmm
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Dolly Kumari
Dolly Kumari1 week ago
feel like watching her cooking all day long
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Bang Star
Bang Star1 week ago
Fatty
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Manmohan Anumalla
Manmohan Anumalla3 days ago
Bang Star
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erinn kemp
erinn kemp1 week ago
What are the spices she used?
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Syeda Syeda
Syeda Syeda1 week ago (edited)
erinn kemp ...in the beginning she used following indian spices & herbs
green cardamom
big cardamom
cumin seeds
bay leaves
cinnamon stick
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erinn kemp
erinn kemp1 week ago
Thankx. The bay leaves were huge. I was wondering if they were some thing else.
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mo monii
mo monii1 week ago
I LOVE her cooking style!
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nihal kumara
nihal kumara1 week ago
mo hi
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laxmi v
laxmi v1 day ago
mo monii
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Lilly Zion
Lilly Zion1 week ago
Can anyone verify the white powder not the salt? Is it coconut? I can see coriander, chili powder, turmeric, ginger garlic paste, yogurt, and salt if anyone knows then I can try this. I wish they listed ingredients 😕
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the jaramogi
the jaramogi5 days ago (edited)
Its grated coconut, The salt was added during the pre-boiling!!
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sahana bajantri
sahana bajantri2 days ago
its rice flour we south indian use it for binding
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Lewis J
Lewis J1 day ago
Did you get sick from eating 105 years old Chicken drum sticks?
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avnish kumar pandey
avnish kumar pandey15 hours ago
dadi maa khilaoo bhi do kabhi plz
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fabulous sagi
fabulous sagi2 days ago
Pls buy her dentures so that she can eat properly
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Afia A
Afia A2 days ago
Pls add ingredients list to your recipes.
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sham chandane
sham chandane6 days ago
.....MAA TUZE SALAM ..... PROUD TO BE INDIAN
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Nusrat Jahan
Nusrat Jahan1 week ago
You should buy For her fake teeth
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Swaraj Arora
Swaraj Arora1 week ago
Nusrat Jahan
fake teeth are called denture...
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MochaDiva
MochaDiva1 week ago (edited)
Yes agreed. Shes struggling at 8:42 with eating properly. Don't neglect someone who works tirelessly all day for your sake. Take good care of her. And buy her some dentures.
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Mehrine Bibi
Mehrine Bibi1 week ago
explain the different spices pls
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nikita smith
nikita smith1 week ago
Mehrine Bibi she used cinamom clove bay leafe nd coriander to boil chicken
For the marinate she used Salt chilli pwder, turmeric, coriander pwder, ginger garlic paste nd curd
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indudhar jangam
indudhar jangam1 week ago
nikita smith she used coconut powder too while marinatinh
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PN Snakes
PN Snakes6 days ago
she is very good
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pebbles987
pebbles9871 week ago
All her meals must have the same flavour because she uses the same spices everytime !?
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rayn anderson
rayn anderson5 days ago
+love live nothing too drastic of a change since I am an indian nearly everything is same in indian dishes its only the spice or the "tadka" if you may call it matters the rest tastes the same in pizza the marinara sauce acts as a base for the topping adding the base flavour its supposed to compliment the toppings that however isn't the case for indian food the spices don't compliment the dish its the dish which showcases the spices so spices are basically the only things that matters yogurt is added for marinate and tomatoes for colour she shallow fries everything making the fats melt inside quicker dissolving with the rest of the dish and to give the dish a more even flavour
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love live
love live5 days ago
I am an Indian too so I know how it works.Thanks
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hanuman makapeta
hanuman makapeta1 day ago
long life to your spirit master of the universe
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Starlings Darlings
Starlings Darlings1 week ago
Looks delicious! But I perfer my grandmother's cooking the most!
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Jennifer D'Cunha
Jennifer D'Cunha1 week ago
Starlings Darlings everyone likes their own grandmother and her cooking. No one asked you to like her cooking I'm sure.
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Starlings Darlings mqh
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Indrid Cold
Indrid Cold2 months ago
I am not wealthy, but I will never see the inside of a bank again. If I steal money from a bank, it is a federal crime. If the bank steals my money, it is a bank error. However, when they do not want to rectify the, "error," and fight me for years, I will never use a bank again. After two and a half years of fighting to get my money back, the bank manager said, "For every attorney you can afford to hire, we can hire ten. Who do you think will win?" That was my prompt to close all bank accounts and credit accounts. Only the mortgage remains. There is only 11 years left on that payment. I keep my saved money in a remote, hidden safe. As for ridiculous credit cards and debit cards, they only make stealing your money easier. If I am robbed on the road, the thief gets my money on me. They will probably get $20 or $30. If a criminal steals one of your cards, they can get your bank account, credit accounts, and much more. Now I pay everything cash. I may not have a 70 inch television or a sound system for the 70 inch television, but I do have a small 42 inch. Since a have no credit to pay anybody to fix my roof, furnace, central air conditioning, cracked foundation, automotive repairs, and the such, I learned to do it all myself. I have no use for, "professional," mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, flooring experts, heating and air technicians, electricians or anything else. I also save 90% on the repairs I do. I am constantly studying so I can always continue to learn to do things myself. Credit is just a financial crutch with lots of risks. My grandfather was right. Make no debt, except your house mortgage. Do everything yourself.
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IAMCorung
IAMCorung1 day ago
You learned this falsehood where? Banks are supposed to be run by governments. That's the whole problem, because they are not.
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carmichael moritz
carmichael moritz1 day ago
iamcorung ,, certain bank managers slipped it out with loose lips ,,
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BritBit
BritBit2 months ago (edited)
Best way to earn money - start up your own bank!
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Jeff Horberg
Jeff Horberg1 week ago
hahaha all I can do is laugh because sooo many fools would open an account at your "Federal bank" without thinking twice :) the name even sounds more professional than "Bank of America"
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jason b
jason b1 month ago
meanwhile drug dealers see their money triple in 1 week
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Kimmbly Crumley
Kimmbly Crumley3 days ago
jason b wow maybe I am in the wrong business lol
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J Young
J Young15 hours ago
no abt every 2 weeks I think
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billion8
billion82 months ago
55 banksters don't like this vid😂
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Charles Lewis
Charles Lewis5 months ago
most of the time. videos like this is bs but, this is a great video
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saul890
saul8905 months ago
GREAT VIDEO JUNE
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June Collier
June Collier4 months ago
+saul890 - Thanks for the compliment. I appreciate your comment.
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D.R. Littlejohn
D.R. Littlejohn2 months ago
So banks funding both sides of the wars for the last. 500 years, no that dont make them crooks it makes them evil!!!
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mizzmolly
mizzmolly4 months ago
I don't know of anyone who uses a bank to create wealth. Having a bank account is a way to pay bills and a place to keep easily accessible emergency money. That's all. You need at least a 6% return to earn wealth.
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j kd'n2 months ago (edited)
Back in the eighties in New Orleans they opened a mall called Jax Brewery, different shops, gifts, clothes, boutiques etc. A black lady and her teenage son opened a small shop selling pralines, a delicious sugary confection of brown sugar and pecans usually. She and her son cooked the candy and packaged it by hand every day. Years later the lady said in an interview that they made a profit from day one. Finding a niche or small business to start is often an excellent choice. Often from a product that no one would have normally considered. Thanks for a great video.
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June Collier
June Collier1 week ago
I appreciate your comment Frank Lowe. However, if you think saving money in a bank savings account that pays .01% while inflation is 1.6% then you don't understand how money works. I am only suggesting that money you INVEST not be invested in banks. I did say in the video that banks were good for holding your every day spending money... but not for investing.
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Alan Freeman
Alan Freeman2 months ago
But even if your emergency fund is parked under some other account wouldnt it still be in a bank?
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cesar torres
cesar torres2 weeks ago
No
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Bling SugarBaby
Bling SugarBaby2 months ago
I quit my bank in 2013, after it was sold three times, and was ripping me off. I've never looked back.
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Nicky creary-mullings
Nicky creary-mullings1 week ago
+Joe Hampton how do we invest in precious metals?
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Joe Hampton
Joe Hampton6 days ago
Nicky creary-mullings, I took a job in Saudi Arabia and instantly noticed the price of gold was drastically cheaper here vs. stateside prices. Simply because of the competitive open market and price haggling. My first 10k USD "37.5k Saudi Arabian Riyal" earned in Saudi Arabia went towards purchasing top shelf gold. Combine gold at a fraction of the cost and selling it for premium prices, and your profit margin skyrockets in a matter of no time. You'll immediately bypass the middle man and deal directly with the business owner; after you've spent a certain dollar amount. The business owner asked if I was willing to invest "x dollar amount" into his company, with x amount of goods and stocks in return.
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Chris Barreira
Chris Barreira2 months ago
thank you for sharing. rule of 72 !
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June Collier
June Collier1 month ago
Hey Chris, thank you for your comment.
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Don Lipscomb
Don Lipscomb1 month ago
I imagine the 167 dislikes for this video have to be from the banks themselves, great information
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June Collier
June Collier1 month ago
Don Lipscomb there will always be haters. LOL. But the truth is the truth.
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TheSistaWarrior
TheSistaWarrior1 month ago
I shared your video with my uncle.
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Sam LSD
Sam LSD1 month ago
I love your name too! :)
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Peter Griffin
Peter Griffin2 weeks ago
Pick me! Pick me!
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Mr pxoto
Mr pxoto2 months ago
Great detail, I knew banks were doing this, but not at this detail.
One thing is not clear though, where do we keep our money, if not in bank accounts ?
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Vana Phill
Vana Phill1 week ago
+kingvz
13 things the rich know that the poor do not. or words like that.
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Ziollywood Crypto-Jew
Ziollywood Crypto-Jew1 week ago
Oy Vey!! The goyim cattle are finding out how we make them slaves! Shut it down! Shoah!!
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carmichael moritz
carmichael moritz1 day ago
ziollywood c ,, i just liked it now ,, i was on a roll and forgot to like it at the moment ,, thank you slick for reminding me to like it ,, and like it i do ,, lmao ,,
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carmichael moritz
carmichael moritz1 day ago
ziollywood c ,, i am disappointed ,, not even an lol from you ,, come on ,, my comment was somewhat funny eh ,,
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Jazmine Herrera
Jazmine Herrera1 month ago
Bank of America blows. I got rid of them after a month
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Jazmine Herrera
Jazmine Herrera1 month ago
Read "I will teach you to be rich" by Ramit Sethi. He will actually lists which banks to use in the book and the reasons why they're good banks.
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James Earnest
James Earnest2 months ago
knowledge is power. this video has so much info about money and investment. I had being conducting a series of research where to invest etc.
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June Collier
June Collier1 month ago
Thank you James.
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Sicily
Sicily1 month ago
My dad knew about all this stuff he made a million back in the 90s but he died when I was 1 and my mom got all the money and blew it now I gotta learn it all on my own. where should I start?
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deon brantley
deon brantley2 weeks ago
Jet Blvck
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LEUKICK Music
LEUKICK Music2 weeks ago
I'm sorry to hear this bro. All the best for sure; now you're much wiser and more likely to build your own wealth
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mshomefire
mshomefire2 months ago
hidden in plan sight. turn of TV first so you can deprogramme your mind. Then you can really open your ears to the true news contained in this video.
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June Collier
June Collier1 month ago
Hidden in plain sight! Exactly.
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THEDUDE!
THEDUDE!2 months ago
Banks are unsecured creditors. Fiscal assets are my strategy "only"! Passive income....
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Eternal Dao Lord Cabral
Eternal Dao Lord Cabral1 month ago
THEDUDE! Enlighten me bro! How can i follow in your footsteps
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PyramidHead1381 month ago
chasing women is a waste of time. but if their not chasing you, somethings wrong with THEM. its hard to pay any attention to a females flirting especially when youve been ignored and given the cold shoulder by women 99% of your life
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Trippz The Kid
Trippz The Kid1 month ago
I can't win with women
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MrWisemasterful
MrWisemasterful1 month ago (edited)
Nobody can... When I meet a woman I always go for friendship. Genuine interest in a woman because you like being with her will give you many great friends and you'll find that some of them actually want to be more than just friends. Also go for the most beautiful women. They are more likely to be open minded, interested in you and just all out nicer people then less attractive women. It might sound counter intuitive but it is really true. They don't need to prove themselves and care far less about status (like dating the captain of the football team) cause they have that already because of their beauty. No need to be shy either, they are really nice.
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Sloe Bone
Sloe Bone3 weeks ago
All these videos by guys telling guys how to live their lives to be acceptable to women. Then there's all these other videos by women telling men how to approach them, how to compliment them correctly and how to buy them the right gift, it's insane! Look, they need us, they need our money, they need our social status, they need our protection, they need our seed. They need us much more than we need them, so why are we spending every waking hour learning how to kiss their ass? We just need to get laid on a semi-regular basis and we're good. The less you care about what women think of you, the more they will think of you. Stop worrying about pleasing women, it's not worth the effort.
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user 0073 weeks ago (edited)
Sloe Bone finally an smart comment here. so many videos from "experts" on the internet when all you have to do is to stop kissing women asses, stop bending over for them, stop worshiping the pussy....stop being a mangina, stop begging to a fucking woman. some will just pump and dump.
amazing how some say, tell me how to make money, if you are going to do something, do it for your own benefit not just for pussy. do it because you want to do it, you want to improve yourself not just for pussy.
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Gary Nann
Gary Nann1 month ago
hey Stephan do you have any advice in getting a job and advice in job interviews I've been looking and have had few interviews but no luck getting the job
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Ovi Ovidiu1 week ago
Just go there, be respectful, act nice and in the same time natural and the most important do not give a fuck if they say yes or not.
I manage to get me the present job like that.
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LM Oughterson
LM Oughterson1 month ago
Qualities: 1.) I agree, but I like a little vulnerability too. 2.) Having the ability to initiate or lead is a good thing; just don't be insistent on always taking the lead. Myself, I like to take the lead sometimes. Not allowing the woman to take the lead, sometimes, will shut her down when you seem too controlling. 3.) Casual is fine, but don't spend all your time with small talk because it looks like you are shallow or boring. I enjoy an in-depth conversation from time to time. It helps me see a guy's intelligence.. 4.) If you come across as "too effortless", you will come across as too smooth and it will be a turn off when you seem like a player. 5.) I agree. Women want to see the "real" depths of your personality and your character. For me, a guy's character is very important because it tells me how he's going to treat me in a relationship. Your true character will ultimately be what makes or breaks the relationship with a woman.
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LM Oughterson
LM Oughterson1 month ago
I agree that beginning as friends is a great idea. If you are looking for a lasting relationship, then you want a multi-level relationship with someone who will be both your friend and your lover.
Making a woman laugh is good, but you don't have to become a stand up comedian to make her laugh. For example, watching a comedy movie is a good way to laugh together.
And, finally, if a woman is faking being offended (or anything fake for that matter) she isn't the one to choose when you're looking for that life partner. Women don't like a man that isn't genuine, so you should look for and want a genuine woman too.
I kind of stumbled into this video, so I thought i'd help out by giving my 2 cents from a woman's point of view.
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13Gladius 2
13Gladius 22 weeks ago
LM Oughterson. Thank U for Ur 2 cents
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Doamino41
Doamino411 month ago
This will not work with American women, especially in California. They wont give you the time of day unless you are rich, tall, handsome and generous.
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wolfhunter98
wolfhunter983 weeks ago
If any little girl dumps you over not getting her a Mother's Day present... then sir, she's not worth any of your time. Be glad she is gone.
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quantumpancakes
quantumpancakes1 month ago
Damn you and your good hair Stephan. J/K
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Barnaby ap Robert
Barnaby ap Robert1 month ago
I don't know who talked you into wearing all that foundation on your face but it's so STARTLINGLY different that your neck and hand color that it's cartoonish.
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stylishfellow
stylishfellow1 month ago
Are you from Germany?
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HiFisch94
HiFisch941 month ago
stylishfellow he is
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Don H
Don H3 weeks ago
Making an effort to be effortless sounds like an oxymoron to me.....lol
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Mike L
Mike L1 month ago
The leading and initiating step is true only if the woman can be led. I dated a woman who always needed to lead and it had to be her ideas. She had trust issues and anxiety around following people's ideas or not being in control of the decision making process.
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theLast Word
theLast Word1 month ago
Initiating and leading is rape. So nobody should be doing this.
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Mike L
Mike L1 month ago
+theLast Word ^^^ Real weirdo^^^
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Rowan Mulder
Rowan Mulder1 month ago
i am around 14 years old. i don't want to have sex or something i just want a gf (about the same age)can i use your advise/tips? or is it just for adults?
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Amjed Belgacem
Amjed Belgacem1 month ago
dude just say hi to any girl attract you without further plans and you'll talk smoothly more than ever
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sooky lala
sooky lala1 month ago
That is the best age for a GF ..after around age 18 girls start turning evil .. they will destroy your life ... they will send you bankrupt, ..they will cheat on you and end up taking your house, your car, your sanity ... GOOD LUCK you are going to need it .. ( Print this out and put it in your wallet, and look at it again in 20 years when they have destroyed your life )
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MrWisemasterful
MrWisemasterful1 month ago (edited)
I missed the most important one: make them laugh. Women really like guys with a great sense of humor. Women also like well thought out genuine compliments. The tip about being multifaceted is the best. Pushing the envelope is important. If you go too far bring it back with a simple "too much? I'm sorry sometimes my mouth disconnects from my brain..." Women are very forgiving but they hate boring men. Also women can fake being offended because many find it hilarious to see how you dig yourself out of the hole you fell in. Do it well and you score mayor points.
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Barnaby ap Robert
Barnaby ap Robert1 month ago
Joe, Jerry's millions seem to disagree with you.
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otilio rodriguez
otilio rodriguez1 month ago
Christmas Carroll
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Valentino Rabanne
Valentino Rabanne3 weeks ago
Tell me how to make money, so then I don't need to waste time trying to attract anyone. Money can do the talking. I just need to wear my suit and show up.
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MrBiIIGoode
MrBiIIGoode3 weeks ago
Just tell women that you have a diamond in your penis and if they can suck it out they can have it.
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TMG Mark
TMG Mark1 week ago
MrBiIIGoode lol, what?
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luvbig41
luvbig414 weeks ago
1. Money
2. Money
3. Money
4. Money
5. Money
Works with EVERY woman.
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bimal dhamala
bimal dhamala1 month ago
i was putting my all effort, doubting myself, trying to impress always... like always... desperate shit,
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Stephen Burden
Stephen Burden1 month ago
I cant help but feel that these type of vids make things more comfusing i would always say just be yourself and do what you believe in otherwse your trying to impress someone & i think women will be able to see that
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tyrael864
tyrael8641 month ago
I am a "one-girl guy" and stick to my girlfriend. However, it turns out a lot of women seem to flirt with me and give me very strong signs. How to act like a self confident men but unwilling to "play" instead of looking like a complete looser that does not know what to do? For example - she gives me this "I want to f*ck you" look with a full eye contact, what should I do if I am not willing to give her a try and I don't want her to think that I'm shy?
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louis cyfer
louis cyfer1 month ago
tyrael864 you are getting the look because you have a girlfriend. buw why do you care what they think of you if you are not interested in her?
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anirban chakraborty
anirban chakraborty1 month ago
thanks for these advices
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Style - Seven common style mistakes men make& how to avoid them -
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Written by
Antonio Centeno
4th Edition, May 2014
Copyright 2010-2014, Real Men Real Style
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Please note that much of this publication is based on personal experience and anecdotal evidence. Although the author and publisher have made every reasonable
attempt to achieve complete accuracy of the content in this Guide, they assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Also, you should use this information as you see
fit, and at your own risk. Your particular situation may not be exactly suited to the examples illustrated here; in fact, it's likely that they won't be the same, and you
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Finally, use your head. Nothing in this Guide is intended to replace common sense, legal, medical or other professional advice, and is meant to inform and entertain the
reader. So have fun and learn to dress sharp!
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I’m going to be blunt with you….. Before you open your mouth, people make a snap decision about you.
The greatest men in history knew this, and from Twain to Gandhi, Churchill to Reagan, they
used their personal presentation to set the stage for their message.
Too many men fail to understand that how they look is how they are perceived by others; and
how we are perceived by others can have a huge effect on how successful we are at work, at
home, and in life.
If you look incompetent, you will be treated as incompetent and face an uphill battle changing
minds. If, however, you appear to be on top of your game, people will assume you are an A
level player. Dressing smart doesn’t make you intelligent, but it does give you the benefit of
people assuming you are.
I wrote this eBook to stress the importance of paying attention to
your appearance, and how a man can transform his appearance
for the better.
With that, I present to you the seven deadly sins of men’s style. I hope it creates in you a hunger to dress sharp and become the man you
know yourself to be. And when that happens, I invite you to reach out to me and learn even more.
Sincerely,
Antonio Centeno
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Founder, Real Men Real Style
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Seven Deadly Sins
Sin #1: Bad Fit
Sin #2: Not Dressing for the Occasion
Sin #3: Mismatching Patterns
Sin #4: Mismatching Color
Sin #5: Dressing Your Body Inappropriately
Sin #6: Choosing Quantity over Quality
Sin #7: Getting the Details Wrong
Conclusion
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Introduction -The Seven Deadly Sins of Style
Dressing well isn't rocket science, so why does it get written about so much?
The simple answer is that it's easy to keep creating content (and fashions for people to buy) as long as you write about the
very specific things that people should be doing right this moment to look better. The purpose of this guide is to get away
from that fashion-chasing mentality and lay out the things that will always be the wrong choice. Our goal is to provide you a
comprehensive guide on how to avoid looking bad instead of yet another guide on a single new look or strategy.
Without beating around the bush, we've broken down seven basic mistakes that most men are guilty of at least once or twice
in their life:
Sin #1 - Bad fit. Most men don't realize it, but the way their clothes hang on their body is actually the most defining aspect of
their appearance.
Sin #2 - Not Dressing for the Occasion. An over- or under-dressed man makes everyone around him feel a little awkward.
Know what you're getting into at various social and business events, and know how to dress for every level of formality.
Sin #3 - Mismatching Patterns. Patterns that don't go well together jar the eye. Wearing nothing but solid colors is boring.
Learn how to avoid both!
Sin #4 - Mismatching Color. Forget "honey, does this tie go with..." Know what's just not going to work, avoid it, and get on
with your life.
Sin #5 - Dressing Your Body Inappropriately.Some "looks" work well on certain body types, but seem ridiculous on others.
Don't be tempted into a bad style just because it happens to be trendy -- you've got to know your limits.
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Sin #6 - Choosing Quantity over Quality. A wardrobe stuffed full of bad clothes is no substitute for even a lean closet of
garments that make you look like a million bucks. Be strategic with your purchases, and know the quality of what you're
buying.
Sin #7 - Getting the Details Wrong. A well-chosen outfit can be marred -- or improved -- by details as small as the cufflinks or
the pocket square. Know what details people are going to care about, and how to get them right.
Knowing and avoiding these “Seven Deadly Sins" of menswear is the fastest way to look sharp every time you step out the
door. It won't matter if you've bought the latest fashion, because your wardrobe is based on the timeless rules of menswear -
- the classic style that's endured. You'll also wind up saving money by relying on pieces of clothing that last for years and serve
equally well in different outfits and combinations rather than buying a single article for every occasion.
Of course, there's an ethos that says men shouldn't worry about dress at all. We should be judged solely on our merits and
not our appearance. It's a nice idea, but scientifically unsound -- the human brain makes most of its judgments visually. We
form our impression of people within a few seconds of meeting them. Later interactions might change that impression, but
the brain will continue thinking that a quality dresser is a quality person.
Other men prefer to look at dressing well as an act of personal transformation: I wear the clothes of the powerful, therefore I
become the powerful. Or you might choose a style that looks more responsible, or older, or younger, or more relaxed, or
more artistic -- the point is that looking a particular way will help you to feel that way as well. And looking good will always
translate to feeling good. It's one of those lessons that you can't teach someone until they try it for themselves, so just give it
a shot and see what we mean.
Perhaps most importantly, dressing well is a habit that makes you a cleverer, more observant human being, to say nothing of a
more diligent one. The self-discipline it takes to iron your own shirts when they start getting wrinkled is the same mental skill
that gets you to put in those extra, boss-impressing (or subordinate-inspiring) fifteen minutes before and after work. Thinking
about your clothing first thing in the morning wakes you up and puts your brain in high gear before you get out the door.
Once fine clothing becomes a habit of thought, you begin to notice it in other men as well. Be confident that others will notice
as well -- once you've mastered the well-chosen jacket and the perfect tie, you've entered into a brotherhood with signs and
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symbols as recognizable as the Masons', and you'll be surprised how many other dapper chaps you find yourself exchanging
knowing nods with on the street.
Of course, joining that fraternity does require a touch of foreknowledge and preparation, and this guide provides the basic
information you need to get started as a well-dressed man. By avoiding the fundamental "Deadly Sins" of menswear, you'll be
able to craft a look that's sharper and more consistent than the trend-driven approach to fashion.
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Sin #1: Bad Fit
The first deadly sin of menswear -- and the most common --
is choosing poorly-fitted garments.
Most men in America buy suits and shirts that are
between one and two sizes too large for them.
Closely-fitted clothing is viewed as stifling and
uncomfortable, the product of a bygone era when
individuals suffered for their style. The important thing to
remember about those formal decades of the early
twentieth century is that menswear was still a tailordominated
industry; most suits were still being made to an
individual's measure.
Even department stores paid in-house tailors to take the
store's base model suits and adjust them for every client.
Without human tailoring involved, menswear depends on
general parameters of human body shape to create
numerical sizes.
Any part of the body that falls outside those parameters
will be pinched uncomfortably (in the case of a man too
large for part of his suit) or lost in drapes of loose fabric (if
the suit is sized too large).
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Beyond comfort, a proper fit is simply better-looking.
Good tailoring can emphasize a man's most attractive
features and draw the eye away from everything else.
Different body types will seek different effects (discussed
in Chapter 5), but no one is flattered by clothes that look
like a loose sack, or that wrinkle and pinch tightly at the
joints.
The smooth, unbroken line of a well-fitted suit or shirt is
the centerpiece of a well-dressed man's appearance, and
other efforts will be wasted without it.
How, then, to determine when a garment fits?
Comfort should be the first guideline -- anything
uncomfortably tight is too small, especially if the fabric
bunches up with the body's movements. Beyond that,
tailors over the years have settled on a few basic
conventions that guide flattering fits for most men:
Jacket Fit
Jackets, whether individual sportcoats or parts of suits,
are primarily characterized by their overall shape, often
called the silhouette.
Without delving into the history of style too far, it is
sufficient to say that silhouettes usually fall somewhere
between the very traditional European-style suit and the
loose, unfitted "sack" suit. A more fitted suit will define
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the body beneath it more clearly, while a looser one will hide it.
Most jackets in America these days are something of a compromise between the two extremes, soft and draping at the hips
and shoulders but brought in a bit at the waist and chest.
Comfort is the best guide here -- a suit that constricts around your flesh when you move is too tightly-fitted, and should be
looser in the constrained area. In general, you want your jacket to remain stationary as you move; the fabric should not be
tugged along with your motions. If cloth billows or spreads when you move, the fit is too loose.
The movement of the jacket is also heavily influenced by the venting - the presence and number of slits running upward from
the base of the jacket. While single-vented jackets (with a single slit up the middle of the back) are the cheapest to produce,
and have become the default style for most manufacturers, they are also the least flattering option for most men.
An unvented jacket will usually provide the closest and smoothest fit, but bunches in the back when a man sits or puts his
hands in his pockets -- these are often favored by politicians or other men who are required to stand in one place and speak,
but may not suit more active men, or men whose interactions are primarily done sitting down.
For them, the double-vented jacket is ideal, with two slits up the back creating a wide square of fabric that moves with the
motion of the legs beneath.
Double-vented jackets also allow a man to put his hands in his pockets without hitching the back of the coat upward, which
has made them very popular in England (where putting your hands in your pockets is considered more normal and less of a
social faux pas than in America).
Jacket lapels, the folded pieces of cloth that cover the chest, have varied with fashion throughout the years, but a balanced
look is never unfashionable, and can keep a suit appropriate no matter what the current trend is.
Look for the outermost point of the lapel to fall halfway between the shirt collar and the end of the shoulder, or just shy of
that point. On most men, the measurement works out to about 3 1/2", but there will be some variation on broader or
narrower torsos. So long as the lapel is near that halfway mark, the numeric measurement is not an exact standard.
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Jackets are generally longer in the back than they are in the front, which allows them to flow visually down into the trousers;
at minimum, the bottom of the jacket should cover the bottom curve of the buttocks. Anything shorter will rest awkwardly on
top of the buttocks and look like a tiny skirt -- the opposite of the desired effect.
There is something of an old wives' tale in menswear to the effect that the jacket should end halfway down a man's hand
when his arms are resting at his side; while being somewhere in that neighborhood is visually appealing, there can be a large
difference in arm lengths even between two men of the same height. Use the curve of the buttocks to determine where the
jacket should fall instead.
Most errors of fit can be remedied by simply knowing the warning signs of a bad fit. If cloth bunches or pinches in any place
the fit is too tight; likewise, if the cloth is loose and billowy the fit is too large.
A jacket collar is too loose if it stands off the neck with a gap between the fabric and the shirt collar. Sleeves that completely
conceal the shirt beneath are too long. A half-inch of shirt fabric should show at the cuffs,allowing the buttons of the shirt
cuff to be visible.
If a vest is worn, it should not touch the points of the shirt collar at the top, but should reach the waistband of the trousers at
the bottom.
Shirt Fit
Unlike the jacket, which hangs along the frame and offers its own unique shape, men's dress shirts are meant to be worn as
close to the body as possible regardless of your physical shape.
Like jackets, the test of the fit is first and foremost comfort -- a shirt that hangs loosely, or that balloons around the waist
when tucked in is too loose.
A shirt that pinches or bunches up with movement is too tight. The soft cotton of a quality dress shirt allows a close fit to be
very comfortable.
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Most manufacturers offer shirts sized by both the collar and the
sleeve length, which makes them somewhat easier to fit than
suits.
Most humans have one arm longer than the other, making
some minor adjustments to the sleeves flattering.
The "yoke," the panel across the back of the shoulders, is often
made of two slightly differently-sized panels on custom shirts,
and as a result the "split yoke" is generally taken as a sign of
quality manufacture (although some mass-produced,
untailored shirts have begun to appear with split yokes for
precisely that reason).
The proper fit for a shirt is easy to judge visually: the two sides
of the collar should meet neatly at the throat, with no overlap
and no gap requiring the button to stretch tightly.
The collar should extend a half-inch above the collar of a suit
jacket or sportcoat.
The cuffs of the sleeve should reach all the way over the joining
of the hand and wrist, easily found by the two large knobs of
bone on either side of it.
At the bottom, the shirt should fall four to six inches past the
waistband of the trousers, giving enough extra cloth for the
shirt to be tucked in.
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Trouser Fit
Many men struggle with finding a good trouser fit in the
dressing-room, and this is generally because they are
attempting to wear the pants too low on their body.
Dress pants arecut to be worn at the waist where they can fall
smoothly past the belly instead of digging under it and creating
an unsightly bulge.
Wearing trousers down at the hips requires them to be belted
tightly, and the extra fabric -- meant to cover the bottom of the
torso -- will sag and balloon around your middle. It also requires
the dress shirt to be longer so that enough fabric remains to
tuck the shirt in with and that extra cloth also risks becoming
loose and billowing.
Well-fitted trousers taper: they should be wider at the tops of
the legs than at the knees, and wider at the knees than at the
base of the legs.
The cuff (or un-cuffed bottom) of the legs should rest directly on
top of the shoe, and looks best when it is wide enough to cover
between half and three-quarters of the shoe's length. At the
tops of the legs, the center seam of the trouser should be as
close to the body as comfort permits, preventing the fabric from
sagging.
As always, move in the trousers when trying them on -- if the
crotch sways and billows, it needs to be brought up further. If the front of the legs wrinkles and bunches as you move, the
trousers are too small (seeing if you can fit your hands into the pockets easily is also always worth testing).
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Pleats are not strictly speaking an influence on fit, but they do allow the trousers to move and flex more easily, and are
generally considered preferable to plain-fronted trousers. The small, vertical folds require additional cloth in the seat and
thighs, which billows when worn too low, contributing to the modern misconception that pleated trousers make your bottom
look bigger.
Worn high enough on the body, pleats drape in smooth, vertical lines, which actually have an overall slimming effect. They
open when the fabric is stretched by sitting, preventing the fabric from pulling tight and bulging.
If you do opt for pleats, be sure the fit is loose enough that they do not pull open when you stand still -- the pleats should only
change shape when you sit or bend over. Resting, they should be plain vertical lines.
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Sin # 2 – Not Dressing for the Occasion
Dress Codes, Formality, and Knowing What to Wear
The second most-common failing in most men's clothing is the simple error of showing up for an event either over- or underdressed.
The former is harder to do than the latter, but still awkward -- a tuxedo will stand out anywhere that isn't black-tie,
and a matched suit looks strange outside of formal business settings or particularly dressy social occasions. Conversely,
wearing casual trousers and an informal, patterned jacket or no jacket at all can be a serious disadvantage in high-stakes (and
high-formality) dealings.
The first and easiest way to be sure of wearing the right thing is to follow the dress code, if one is offered -- most social
occasions will include this information in an invitation. Understanding the basic terminology makes wardrobe choices
significantly easier:
White Tie
Rarely seen on modern invitations, white tie is the most formal of dress codes. It includes tailcoats, piped trousers, and white
waistcoats, and is prohibitively expensive for most men. Unless you happen to attend jet-set dinners or work for very large
charities, you're unlikely to ever face the white tie code.
Black Tie
Black tie or evening dress means that a black or midnight blue dinner jacket and matching trousers is expected.
A silk bow tie is the only appropriate neckwear (matched to the lapel facings) and patent leather pumps or highly-polished
Oxfords are the only shoes that should be worn. The shirt should be white, French-cuffed, and fastened with studs.
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Black Tie Optional
Black tie optional is frequently used for ceremonies
where the participants will be formally dressed, but want
to spare their guests the necessity of owning or renting a
tuxedo.
A solid, dark suit with a dark tie and a white undershirt is
perfectly appropriate at these events, but anything
patterned is too informal. Once again, shoes should be
unadorned black Oxfords.
Semi-Formal or Business Dress
Semi-formal or business dress should not be confused
with casual or business-casual; a suit is still expected.
The fabric should be dark and patterning kept to a
minimum, and the shirt should be unobtrusive and lightcolored.
A tie is necessary, as are simple, conservative
shoes and belt.
Business-Casual or Dress-Casual
Business-casual or dress-casual implies that a tie in
particular is optional, and in some circles also indicates
that a jacket can be omitted or replaced with a sweater,
vest, or similar garment.
The shirt must still be collared, and dress trousers are
expected. Any leather dress shoe is appropriate.
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Casual
Casual is not anything-goes; any event that bothered to provide a dress code still expects attendees to look neat and wellpresented.
However, jeans and casual shirts including polo or golf shirts are appropriate, and dress shorts may also be considered within
bounds in hot weather.
Leather sandals, moccasins, or boat shoes may be worn.
When no specific code is given, it may be best to err on the side of conservative dress and wear clothing that can be adjusted
if necessary -- a suit that proves to be too formal can be dressed down by removing the tie, or the jacket of a casual outfit can
be set aside to leave you with a simple collared shirt and trousers.
When more casual codes are in place, resist the temptation to throw on an old polo and a pair of khakis; the result will be
looking like every other schlub in the room.
Practice the art of dressing up while dressing down instead: wear light, loose sportcoats with active patterns and softer colors
to look casual without losing the flattering shape of a well-cut jacket.
In the summer heat, lightweight materials can keep trousers and long-sleeved shirts a viable option -- and there's always the
American classic of the seersucker suit, the very epitome of Southern casual.
Overall, it's easy to avoid being the wrong-dressed man if you keep your wardrobe versatile enough to conform to different
dress codes and pay attention to expectations at public events.
And in general, remember that it's always safer to be overdressed than under, since clothes can be removed but not added
(without a trip home, at least).
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Sin #3: Mismatching
Patterns
Somewhat more complicated than
following a dress code, the art of choosing
the right pattern for both your build and
for different degrees of formality is
another common area of failing for men.
Some men mismatch patterns to jarring
effect, while others try to avoid the issue
by wearing only solid colors, neither of
which takes advantage of one of the
defining features of clothing.
Ditch the shyness, learn the basics, and
make pattern a functioning part of your
wardrobe -- not just something that
happens to be there, but something that
makes a statement about you.
Levels of Pattern Formality
First off, understand that different
patterns are acceptable in different social
situations.
Different cultures put slightly different
emphasis on the importance of pattern --
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what might raise eyebrows at a charity dinner in New York City will likely go unnoticed at an art gallery opening in Wichita --
but overall, the more obvious a pattern is the less formal the garment is considered to be.
Solid colors are the most formal end of the scale, while overstated patterns like paisleys and polka-dots are so casual as to be
almost entirely absent from menswear.
Remembering the basic break-down of dress codes from the last chapter, you can generally assume that only solid colors are
appropriate for formal or semi-formal occasions, modest pinstriping becomes acceptable at the business level, and bolder
patterns should only be worn in dress-casual or casual situations.
This applies to
jackets, trousers,
and shirts; ties
should also be kept
solid at the upper
levels of formality,
but have a
somewhat wider
array of options in
the more casual
strata.
Matching and
Contrasting
The most basic rule
of patterning is
never to match the
scale of the pattern
from one piece of
clothing to the next.
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That is to say, if you wear a suit with narrow pinstripes, neither your tie nor your shirt should feature the same.
A broad chalk-stripe on the shirt and solid tie or a solid shirt with a broadly-striped tie would be a better fit, and so on. People
with a shallow understanding of clothing may extend this rule and simply say that you shouldn't wear differing patterns, but
they are missing the point -- a shirt covered in small, delicate crosshatching is not inappropriate with a broadly striped suit,
nor with a "figure" tie featuring a repeated crest or monogram.
Colored Patterns vs. Textured
When choosing patterns, be aware that they come from two different sources: the contrast of different colors in the dye or
printing of the fabric, and the texture created by its physical weave.
The latter is much subtler than the former, but equally important; there's a reason that no one puts pinstripes on a
herringbone tweed suit.
Patterns created by colors are more noticeable and eye-catching, and therefore somewhat less versatile. They should be used
to make a bold statement, but not in very formal situations, or in situations where you are expected to take a more supporting
social role and avoid attracting attention.
Examples of these include most striping, checks, "windowpane" patterns of broad gridlines, and plaids and printed figures.
Unless done in very muted colors, or in colors that are very similar to one another, these sorts of pattern will be the
centerpiece of an outfit, so use them sparingly.
Patterns formed by the texture of the cloth are more understated, and can be used more freely than bold prints. Many solidcolor
garments are made more eye-catching with a textured weave; the repeating chevrons of herringbone is probably the
most famous example, giving the classic gray tweed sports coat a dash of detail and breaking up its visual impact.
Wear clothes with textured patterns to support your ensemble while keeping it from being just another set of single-color
clothes, or where the added depth of the weave serves a practical purpose -- woven wool ties, for example, hold heavy knots
better than silk.
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Types of Pattern
Assuming that patterns are going to be worn, remember the basics -- larger, bolder patterns are less formal than small or
understated ones, and the scale of the patterns in your various garments should differ noticeably.
Within those parameters, fashion has produced a handful of staples that will always serve well in a gentleman's wardrobe:
Solids
Solids are the
obvious first
choice for
formal or
business
occasions, and
are often
preferred when
a garment is not
meant to be the
centerpiece of
an outfit.
If you have a
fine suit,
wearing it with
a simple, muted
shirt in a solid
color allows it
to shine. It is
possible to have
a visible pattern
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even within the realm of solid colors, if the weave is textured, which will make the garment less formal but more eye-catching.
Stripes
Stripes refer to vertical striping, and can run the gamut from classic pin striping to the equally-sized blue and white stripes of
the traditional seersucker suit.
Pinstripes are very narrow stripes, usually white or gray, against a solid background. As stripes widen, the formality of the
garment decreases, particularly in the case of a pattern with more than one color of stripe.
Modest striping is a good way to liven up an undershirt, particularly one worn with an otherwise solid, muted outfit.
Checks
Checks are even less formal than stripes, but still appropriate for casual suits, and completely at home in a casual jacket or a
dress shirt.
Plaids are the most familiar example, and the gray-dominated Glen check is still a staple of business-casual menswear. The
word "check" can also refer to windowpane styles of pattern, which are created by intersecting vertical and horizontal lines
set apart from one another in a broad, regular grid.
Windowpane suits are uncommon, and even jackets are not a routine sight, but small windowpanes have become quite
widespread in dress shirts and can match well with a striped or solid suit.
Conversely, muted plaids do still make occasional appearances in suits and jackets, but plaid shirts are generally considered
strictly the purview of lumberjacks and farmers (or at least country gentlemen on the weekend).
Figure
Figure pattern is a catch-all term for any repeating design or emblem, encompassing paisley, polka-dots, and more.
Generally reserved for ties, there are some dress shirts with printed figure patterns; these generally work best if the colors are
muted and similar and the design reasonably subtle.
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Neckties, on the other hand, can feature quite bold patterns when paired with subdued shirts and suits -- the limit is really
only how eye-catching a man is really willing to let his tie become. Of course, as with all things, the bolder the pattern, the
less formal the look.
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Sin #4: Mismatching Colors
Color goes hand in hand with pattern. Choosing one well does no good if the other is mismatched. Where the guides for
pattern are largely based on formality, color is often a purely aesthetic choice (although certain social situations and dress
codes call for specific colors of attire, as noted in Sin #2: Not Dressing for the Occasion). Many matching errors come from
following bad advice -- color choice is particularly plagued with old truisms of the fashion industry, "no white after Labor Day"
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and so forth. Most of these have roots in good, solid advice, and may even still be applicable in the majority of situations, but
color selection is a skill much better served by a little understanding than by a lot of rules.
Understand the Color Wheel
There's a whole branch of science devoted to colors and different ways of producing them down at the fundamental,
wavelength-based level, but for dressing neatly you can generally get away with the same basic guide people have been using
since the mid-seventeenth century: the color wheel.
The color wheel is an easy reference for the relationship between different hues. Generally speaking, outfits should be
assembled along the more symmetrical breakdowns of the color wheel:
Complementary colors are directly across the wheel from one another -- red and green, for example. These colors make a
bold, eye-catching contrast with one another, but do not look jarringly mismatched.
Triad colorsrefer to three colors that are equidistant from one another, making a sort of Y-shape on the wheel: red, blue and
yellow are triads with one another. This is the most balanced approach to color, and can look very studiously neutral in lighter
shades.
Analogous colors border one another, as in the case of red, red-orange and orange. These are used to create colorcoordinated
outfits, and often rely on darker or lighter shades as well.
Neutral colors are the non-colors -- white (which is the combination of all colors into plain light) and black (which is the
absence of color altogether), or the shades of gray between them. Adding white or black to a hue on the color wheel lightens
or darkens it without altering its position, allowing infinite variations of each color.
Obviously, one can easily put together an outfit that is none of these things -- blue blazer, yellow-green shirt, orange tie; gray
suit, yellow shirt, green tie, and so on. These combinations are generally jarring to the eye, which is why most designers use
the color wheel as their basic cheat-sheet for color schemes.
Understand Complexions
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Assuming you stay within the most flattering
relationships from the color wheel, the base hues of
your clothing should never be too jarring. There is still
room for error, however, if you clothes match badly
with your complexion; the color of your skin, hair, and
even eyes will have an effect on which shades you
should select. Issues of brightness and darkness are
particularly crucial in choosing clothing suited to your
complexion, since they determine the amount of
contrast your clothing offers.
High-contrast men are people whose natural
complexion is characterized by vividly different colors --
fair skin and dark hair is a common example of a highcontrast
complexion. Brightly-colored eyes can also
heighten a man's natural contrast.
Since these men are naturally characterized by contrast,
they want to seek it in their clothing as well; dark suits
with light shirts and strongly-colored ties are the best
choices. Complementary colors from the wheel will
provide the strongest contrast, or triad colors can be a
good option for the basis of a suit-shirt-tie combination.
Low-contrast men are the opposite, sporting hair that is
similar to their skin (or no hair at all, which removes
most of the contrast from any man's complexion). Very
strongly-contrasted outfits can be overpowering on
low-contrast men, who do best in analogous colors or
even varying shades (degrees of lightness) of the same
hue. Pattern, particularly from textured weaves, is a
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good way for low-contrast men to add variety to their outfits, since overdoing it on the colors will be unflattering.
Medium-contrast men don't necessarily have a stark difference between their hair and skin, but don't blend seamlessly from
one to the next either.
Brown skin and black hair, or tan skin with lighter brown hair are examples of medium-contrast. The key to outfits for
medium-contrast men is simply avoiding extremes -- complementary colors in very bright shades will be too contrasting, while
muted analogous colors in very similar shades of brightness will look washed-out. Triads are a good choice for mediumcontrast
men, since they offer good balance without being too aggressively different.
Matching vs. Contrasting
Even within a single garment, a man is often faced with the decision between matched or contrasted colors -- is a blue shirt
better with fine white windowpane lines, or should the lines be a light blue instead?
The above advice on complexion can be one deciding factor; for the rest, remember that brighter colors and stronger
contrasts grab the eye more, while muted hues and patterns worked in similar colors are easier for the eye to travel over.
As with all menswear choices, strive for balance -- if you are wearing a suit in an unusual style, you will generally want to opt
for more matched colors, while higher contrast will make an otherwise-unremarkable outfit stand out in the crowd. Bigger,
more distinct patterns require less contrast to make them apparent, and so on.
Lighting and Seasons
The old advice about wearing specific colors in specific seasons isn't simply arbitrary tradition -- it's based on an idea, albeit a
heavily Eurocentric one, that the seasons provide predictable lighting, and that a man can dress to take advantage of each one
in turn. Winter is predominantly grey and white, making dark, rich colors desirable, while the emerging colors of spring
require muted pastels to keep an outfit from appearing garish. Summer is bright, to say nothing of hot, making light colors
(and fabrics) ideal, and the riot of colors that deciduous trees produce in the fall is nicely contrasted by reserved earth tones.
Since these conventions may or may not work depending on the climate a man finds himself in, it is generally better to simply
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say "keep your surroundings in mind" and leave it at that -- avoid looking too bright for the landscape you're likely to find
yourself in.
An interesting footnote on issues of lighting and color choice is that very few men are flattered by black suits when under
fluorescent tube lights, an industrial staple of nearly all buildings; this is one of the reasons that charcoal gray is seen as a
better business suit choice than black. Unless a man has a very dark complexion, his skin will stand out from a black suit and
take on the greenish-purple hue of the lighting.
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Sin #5: Dressing Your Body
Type Inappropriately
No, we're not talking about Mickey Mouse ties when we say
"dressing inappropriately." The issue is this -- every man's body
is a different shape.
Therefore, every style should be different, and tailored to the
specific body.
Mass manufacturers, however, need to be able to sell as many
of the same product as possible and so men's style is often
categorized by "fashions" that everyone should supposedly
wear, regardless of their size and shape.
As a result, many men find themselves encouraged into buying
unflattering clothing that makes them look too short, too tall,
too slim or too broad, and so on.
Understand how clothing choices affect the appearance of your
body, and only choose clothing well-suited to your general
physique.
The Tall Man
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Tall men -- anyone over 6'3" or so -- want to avoid appearing too
loom, which is mostly caused by the viewer's eye traveling further
up than habit has taught it to prepare for.
Anything that breaks the eye's journey up the tall man's body will be
flattering, so horizontal lines and other side-to-side elements like
jacket pockets and belts are desirable.
Very narrow vertical stripes are the biggest no-no, since this simply
speed the eye’s journey upward.
Tailoring can also help size individual elements to be more flattering
-- dropping the back of the jacket further in the rear can help
shorten the lines of a tall man's legs, while larger lapels and pocket
flaps can make the front look more balanced and proportional.
The Short Man
Short men face the opposite problem, and want clothing that helps
the eye travel smoothly up their body and into the air above them,
giving an added sense of height that helps far more than a pair of
chunky-heeled shoes.
Vertical striping, suspenders instead of a belt, and upward-sweeping
"peak" lapels all help draw the viewer's gaze up. Suits are almost
always more flattering than unmatched trousers and jackets, which
simply divide the man's visual impression in half.
The trousers should be worn high and cut as high in the crotch as
possible, lengthening the impression of the legs.
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The Large Man
Heavy men are best slimmed by solid colors (vertical lines, while slimming,
are very obvious when the shape of the body bends them into curves
instead of straight up-and-down lines).
A very deep "V" in the front of the jacket helps make the chest look longer
and thinner.
Trousers worn at the natural waist elongate the legs and fall more
smoothly over a broad stomach, and should certainly be worn with
suspenders -- a belt simply draws the eye to the midsection.
The Thin Man
Thin men benefit from adding bulk, but can look swallowed by extreme
additions like a double-breasted suit or a vest -- they are generally best
served by small details that add fabric to a garment, such as thick cuffs,
trouser pleats, and pockets with flaps rather than the narrow slits of
"jetted" pockets.
Good garment fit will also help reduce the impression of slimness --
remember the guidelines from Chapter 1; the shirt collar should be snug
against the skin, and the cuffs of the shirt should be tight enough that they
cannot be slipped off while buttoned.
No man should limit himself to a single cut and pattern for all his dress
clothing -- dress codes alone would make this impractical -- so body shape
should be treated as a set of loose guidelines rather than hard and fast
restrictions.
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That said, some fashions will simply never work for certain body types. Know what to avoid, and never let an advertising
campaign or a hot fashion tip tempt you into a garment that is completely unsuited to your physique.
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Sin # 6 - Buy Quality, NOT Quantity
Anyone can look like a million bucks if they
have a million bucks, but what's a Joe on a
budget to do?
The prevailing wisdom to get as much for
your dollar as possible is misleading here --
men are better-served by getting the most
quality for their dollar possible than by
buying the most items of clothing.
While other errors are mostly made out of
carelessness, this is one that's often heavilycalculated.
Custom tailoring (also called "bespoke") and
good materials can easily push the price of a
single suit up to double or triple the price of
an off-the-rack garment from a department
store label.
It's easy to assume that no difference in
quality will make a single suit worth the three
that you could buy in its place -- but the catch
is, a bad-looking suit isn't a useful
investment.
It doesn't matter how much less it cost than a
good suit if it doesn't make you look good.
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No one should pay money to look bad, or even to look passably like the rest of the herd. And, as mentioned earlier, off-therack
clothing tends to be awkwardly-fitted in at least a few places; for most men, this leads to the general impression that
dress clothing is uncomfortable.
Even on a tight budget, a man is better-served by owning a few well-fitted suits and shirts than by owning a closet full of
uncomfortable and unflattering ones. If custom-made clothing is truly unaffordable, skilled tailors can still achieve
comfortable fits by adjusting department (or even thrift) store garments -- it can be easy to spend more on the fit of a coat
than you did on the actual cloth, if you have a good nose for bargains.
Regardless of how you come by it, spend as much of your clothing budget as possible on quality of garment, not on adding
new items to the wardrobe. Most men can get by just fine in life with five to ten dress shirts (as long as they do their laundry
reasonably frequently), and only a few professions still demand a different, business-formal suit every day.
Understand Fabrics and Determining Raw Material Quality
A comprehensive knowledge of textiles isn't needed for buying clothes, and if you're having your clothes made for you, the
tailor hopefully has that information already.
But be aware of your options -- different climates and professions will call for different clothing material, depending on your
physical and stylistic needs.
Wool is the classic suit material, and still unmatched by man-made synthetics. It drapes beautifully over the body, holds heat
and resists wetness well, and is surprisingly easy to care for outside of its aversion to machine washing.
Different finenesses are available, with the coarsest making suitable heavy winter clothes and the finest being too delicate for
regular wear; most menswear falls somewhere in-between, with a medium-fine "three-season" wool being the most common.
The exact measure of the fabric's weight will differ from one manufacturer to the next, but when looking for a quality wool
seek smoothness and softness of surface (but not slickness), even thickness throughout the cloth, and freedom from tangles
or bunching in the weave.
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Cotton is king for dress shirts, being the lightest and most breathable fiber readily available for mass production. Look for
shirts made from long-fiber or long-staple strains of cotton -- Egyptian is probably the most common; American Prima and Sea
Island cottons are also widely used in making high-quality dress shirts.
These fabrics are softer and more resilient than cheaper cloths made from short-fiber cottons.
Some manufacturers blend cotton with synthetic fibers to make a glossier surface, or to help resist wrinkling, but the resulting
blend is less breathable and will
be uncomfortable in hot or
humid weather.
Others may use a sprayed
treatment to make cotton
shirts wrinkle-free; be careful of
ironing these shirts or drying
them at high temperatures, as
the treatment may react badly
to heat.
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Untreated, 100% cotton dress shirts will likely remain the highest-quality option for a long time, and occasional ironing is a
relatively small price to pay for the comfort and
appearance of the fabric.
Synthetics appear in all manner of menswear: blended
with cotton in shirts, with wool in suits, and sometimes
even worn on their own (as in the case of brightlycolored
polyester shirts).
Their properties may vary, but they tend to be less
resilient and less breathable than natural fibers,
becoming brittle and fraying at high or low
temperatures and trapping sweat close to the body.
This is not to say that anything with synthetic fibers in it
is automatically low-quality clothing; many top-line
garments use a bit of rayon for stretch or polyester for
brighter, smoother coloring.
Simply be aware of the fibers purpose -- in small
quantities, it likely serves a specific function, while
large percentages of man-made fibers indicates a costsaving
measure that may not have taken comfort or
appearance into consideration.
Silk bears mentioning as an occasionally-seen lining for
suits. Here, the more commonly-used man-made fiber
is actually the superior option -- silk, while light and
smooth, wrinkles and folds more easily, and is prone to
collecting static energy and clinging to the wearer.
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A more functional but now uncommon use for silk is as the fronting of a particularly elaborate waistcoat, usually with a
decorative pattern printed or screened on it. It also makes a superior necktie, and is still in quite common use in that role.
Understanding Quality Build
Not all suits are created equal, even top brand selections made of good materials.
Both the skill of the tailor and his or her methods affect the final appearance of an article of clothing just as much as the
quality of the fabric. Good wool or fine cotton is worth substantially less if it has been assembled in a slipshod manner -- and
there are, unfortunately, less-than-masterful tailors who work in good-quality fabric.
Knowing how to check the garment's
construction yourself can help avoid paying topshelf
prices for a middling good suit or shirt.
Men's suits are fundamentally hollow -- two
layers of wool make the shape of the jacket,
with a gap in between.
The most traditional construction is a shaped
canvas of horsehair beneath the wool shell, but
more recent manufacturing has seen the canvas
replaced with a synthetic lining that fuses to the
wool.
A "canvassed" suit holds its shape extremely
well and resists sagging, while a "fused" suit may
start out too stiff and eventually begin to slump
and lose shape.
Since canvassed suits are substantially more
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expensive to produce, many manufacturers offer "half-canvassed" jackets that use a fused lining below the chest and lapels.
You can usually tell a canvassed suit by rubbing a bit of the wool between a thumb and forefinger; if you can feel a third layer
sliding between the sides of the suit, there is a canvas.
The best men's clothing will also be fully-functional. Suit cuffs that button, functioning lapels that can be closed across the
chest on sportcoats, and pocket flaps that tuck in smoothly for a jetted look are all marks of good tailoring.
The closeness of the stitching, where visible, is another good indicator of quality -- and if stitching is visible anywhere that it
shouldn't be, the garment is automatically suspect. Look closely at buttonholes, shirt collars, and other visible stitching to see
how closely the threads have been sewn.
Selecting a Tailor
Whether your clothes are being constructed from scratch or adjusted from an existing garment, you are eventually putting
your image in the hands of another when you employ a tailor.
As in any profession, there will be a wide range of skills; for anything more than a simple repair stitch or button attachment;
make sure you are working with someone who falls toward the upper end of the scale.
Be cautious of recommendations, particularly from people with differently-shaped bodies or different clothing needs (and
obviously from women, whose tailors require completely different skills).
The best option is often to simply use a phone book or the internet to create a list of nearby tailors and begin calling (or better
still, calling on) each of them in turn.
Have a few basic questions in mind -- it isn't rude to ask what a tailor would do to meet a specific need that you foresee
arising frequently, and someone who does take offense at it is probably not someone you want to have to have regular
business dealings with.
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Be confident that the tailor will understand your stylistic desires and work to meet them, rather than relying on what he or
she has been taught is "customary" for men -- with many tailors today coming from countries all over the world, there can be
an incredible diversity in understandings of what a "proper" fit is.
If possible, look at a few examples of the tailor's work, even just whatever pieces happen to be in progress when you visit the
shop.
The overall condition of the store can also be telltale -- it's a clothing shop, so a certain amount of fabric sitting around is
understandable, but disorganized clutter could indicate long wait times for your garments at the very least.
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Sin #7: Getting the Details
Wrong
The devil is often in the details, and it's always tragic when
someone ruins an otherwise-sharp outfit by getting
something simple and small wrong, or forgetting it entirely.
Be sure to run over the details of your outfit before you
leave the house -- working from the feet up or the head
down can often be helpful; we've used the latter approach
here:
Headwear is one of those highly personal things that there
aren't good universal guidelines for.
Nonetheless, people seem to have a real knack for choosing
the wrong hat, so try to at least make sure the colors work
with the rest of your outfit (remember you color wheel
again here) and the shape of the hat goes well with the
shape of your face -- if you have a narrow face, avoid a
narrow, sharply-peaked hat; if your face is round, stay away
from bowlers and other rounded crowns that turn your
head into a beach ball.
Formality is also worth keeping in mind; only stiff, felt hats
should be worn with business or formal wear. Soft caps
and leather hats are more casual, and should be worn with
casual clothes.
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Neckties can be tied in several different styles, and you
should choose whichever flatters your face best.
Men with large heads or broad faces will want a solid knot
to support them, with the full Windsor being the timeless
best choice; narrow-faced or small men may want
something like the slim, triangular four-in-hand.
A small dimple should rest directly below the point of the
knot, centered in the middle of the fabric. This lifts the tie
off the chest slightly, giving it body and an attractive
drape.
The Pocket Square
Pocket squares are an often-overlooked touch that can set
a well-dressed man apart from the crowd on their own.
They are an individual article of clothing, and should not
match the tie or anything else in your ensemble, but they
should work with the overall color scheme and not
distract from the ensemble as a whole.
While stylish, and often entrancing when first introduced
to a man's wardrobe, they are an accent and not a
defining "look" in their own right.
The Boutonnière
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Boutonnières are another underused stylistic flourish, partly because of their association with large, formal occasions and
rented tuxes (weddings, your high school prom, etc.) and partly because they only last a few hours.
Like pocket-squares, however, they are a stylistic flourish that sets a man who chooses his wardrobe apart from a man who
wears suits because he has to.
Boutonnieres should always be worn through the buttonhole on the lapel -- if your lapel doesn't have a working buttonhole,
you shouldn't wear a boutonniere.
Carnations, gardenias, and blue cornflowers are the most commonly-worn flowers, but anything in the same general size is
appropriate. A good florist will usually have a selection ready to hand, but don't underestimate the carefree effect of freshpicked
garden or wildflowers if you have access to them!
Avoid poppies except on days of remembrance
like Memorial Day or Armistice Day, as they are
a widely-recognized sign of respect for fallen
military members.
Male Jewelry
Jewelry is something best kept to an
understated minimum, since it distracts from
the head-to-toe effect of a good outfit and
draws the eye to a specific point instead.
The exception to any jewelry rules is the
wedding band -- as a specific and lifelong symbol
of commitment, the band may always be worn,
and need not match other jewelry or
decorations.
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Other than the wedding ring, watches are probably the most common male adornment, and in many cases hardly count as
jewelry at all.
There are no fixed rules about styles of band, materials of construction, or face design, so simply understand that a simpler
watch is more formal, and that anything very large and bright will usually be regarded as gaudy and perhaps a bit feminine.
Cufflinks on shirts with French cuffs are the other common male adornment, and often invite very close scrutiny -- among
men who wear them, they are one of those strange touches that can make a disproportionately strong impression, so be
aware that some individuals will take careful note of your choice and judge you based on it.
Earrings and rings (outside of the wedding band, or occasionally a fraternal insignia or class ring) are generally seen as
unneeded ostentation, particularly in more conservative circles, and should likely be avoided except as an occasional and
deliberately casual gesture.
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Conclusion&Summary
Seven basic tips later, most men should now be able to create a functional wardrobe with confidence -- and without reliance
on store clerks and advertisers (who have a vested interest in selling you anything, good-looking or not) or on friends and
relatives (who are often clueless). To recap:
The first Deadly Sin is a bad fit. Garments that are too loose sag and billow; clothes that are too tight are uncomfortable to
wear and bunch up unattractively. Knowing the basic guidelines for fit in suits, trousers, and shirts is the key.
Dressing inappropriately is the second Deadly Sin. Understanding what is meant by different dress codes is the first half of
avoiding this mistake. Knowing what occasions call for what dress is the second half. A flexible wardrobe will help on
occasions with less precise dress codes.
The third Deadly Sin is mismatching your patterns. Remember to mix the scale of the patterns. An understanding of the
different levels of formality that patterns offer can help you select the right ones for specific occasions or outfits.
Mismatching colors is the fourth Deadly Sin. The color wheel is your secret weapon here. Know which relationships between
colors look good, and use varying lightness and darkness to create variety rather than straying from those guidelines.
Dressing inappropriately for your specific body is the fifth Deadly Sin -- and in many cases is a sin of pride. Be realistic about
your figure, and dress in ways that flatter it. Trying to wear fashions meant for men of a very different shape is just setting
yourself up for embarrassment, so know what the classic styles for your physique are.
The sixth Deadly Sin is prioritizing quantity over quality when buying clothing. Knowing the signs of good clothing is the key to
avoiding this sin, so familiarize yourself with the signs of good materials and manufacture. One flattering piece of clothing is
more valuable than any number of mediocre options in the closet, so choose with precision rather than thriftiness.
The last Deadly Sin of menswear is missing the details. The easiest way to avoid this sin is to keep your outfits simple and
avoid unnecessary ornamentation. When you do wear a personal adornment of some kind, be sure you understand the
conventions that govern it. Ensemble details are an excellent way to express your personal style.
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