How to Look Authentic in the Casual Style: a Fashion Guide for Men
Casual wear is our everyday style, yet it is rarely discussed in many fashion blogs. And for men, most fashion tips seem to encourage them to suit up and overdress, which is a suggestion impractical for relaxed and informal situations. Therefore, we dedicate this article for men who look for advice on casual style.
Focus on Your Shirts
Shirts are your perfect clothing piece to look casual and stylish at the same time because they fit with denim pants (long and short), needlecord trousers, and chinos. However, not all shirts look good on you because if it is too big, you’ll look like you’re wearing a tent instead of a shirt. And you definitely want to avoid creating such an impression.
There are at least six factors that determine how a shirt can fit you properly or not:
- The collars must be at the right size. And to measure this, you only need to slide two fingers in the collar’s gaps. If they fit, the shirt suits you. If not, it doesn’t.
- The seam of the shirt must fit perfectly on your shoulder bones.
- The armholes must not restrict your movement.
- The sleeves must fit perfectly to the size of your arms
- The sleeves must end right where your palm meets your wrist.
- The torso must not be too loose when pulled lightly from the body.
Give Up the Graphic Tees, Go for the Logo Instead
Graphic tees may look creative and unique when you wear them during your teenagehood, but as you age, such a fashion choice will be no longer appropriate, even in casual contexts. When you want to wear shirts, you should go for the logo shirts instead. Supreme, Adidas, Stussy, Patta, and Nike are five brands known for their simple but not simplistic shirt designs.
As for the size of the T-shirts, the rule is more or less the same as the shirts above, which is to choose ones that can fit perfectly to your body. However, an additional note for you is to pay attention to the types of fabric because some are more sweat-absorbant and better at managing body heat than the others.
Put Up Some Grown-Man’s Accessories
Hats, men’s bracelets, rings, sunglasses, and necklaces are four accessories that are acceptable for you to wear. Earrings, nose piercing, and other fashion statements may look too much and ruin your ‘smart-casual’ look.
As for the hats, you should also pick the ones with simple and efficient designs. Avoid pictures, overly-complicated logos, and long sentences printed there. In fact, if you have your own design, you can make custom hats. Who knows if someday you can even launch your own clothing line?
