The well dressed man

Day 4

The meaning of colours for men

Since men don't tend to wear make-up the choice of their colour clothes is essential. They are sometimes wary of choosing too bright colours. Knowing which colour palette works best, how to use it and combine colours helps you look flawless. It also has an impact on how your image is perceived. The blues are amongst the most popular colours in men's wardrobes. Mostly because they are easy to mix and match but also it shows trust, peace and order. The browns are part of the unifying colours, the neutrals. Less aggressive than the black they produce a comforting feeling. They carry an image of simplicity, and grounding. For a masculine, re-assuring and wealthy image greens are a great choice whereas yellows are more approachable and knowledgeable. Pinks and purple are now more commonly found in a men's wardrobe. Most men wearing pinks are comfortable with their masculinity. It is a sister colour of red but has a tranquilizing effect with more optimism. Purple shows sensibility, nobility but also creativity. Black and reds are both assertive and dramatic colours. While black is multi dimentional meaning both classic and new, modernity and power, reds inspire passion, challenging energy.

The importance is in how you will choose the right tones matching your skin complexion as well as how you will team them together to create the perfect wardrobe for the specific occasion.

"A very few men are in complete proportions"

Now that you have the best colours you need to find out the best personal look. An outfit should fit you and not vice versa.We are all differents in scale, shapes and very few completely in proportions. Fabrics, patterns, fitting cuts are essential guidelines when choosing your outfit for either a rectangle, inverted rectangle or a rounded bodybuild. Your proportions will affect the way you wear clothes; if you tuck in or not shirts or tops, choose a long coat, 3/4 or sports jacket or the way you button the jacket of your suit. Those tricks will have the immediate effect of balancing your overall proportions and enhance your global look.

"Casual doesn't mean can't be bothered!"

Adapting your wardrobe to your life style does not apply only for formal clothes such as suits. Casual has an instant connotation of comfort. You should wear more comfortable clothes for a more relaxed environment or journey. It does not mean you can't be bothered making an effort. Grooming has different levels and a formal look is just the next level up from casual. Same rules apply to both but with different fabrics and cuts. Getting in a track suit and trainers is self explanatory when going at the gym or at a sports match. On other circumstances it is shapeless

The seven ages of man ".. one man in his time plays many parts, his act being seven ages" As you like it .Shakespeare

Men's fashion offers a wider diversity of styles nowdays. So what is your signature and which one to choose from? According to your lifestyle, your cars, hobbies even the holidays you take there is a logical pattern behind those choices. We all need visual references to adhere to a group and without them we feel lost. From the schoolboy till the retirement being through the lover, businessman, parent phases men's signature will vary and adapt. And so will your style.

Browsing for men's clothing should be as easy and enjoyeable as it is for women and I am glad this is no longer a restricted area for women only. Who knows? The "I have nothing to wear" excuse might not just be a feminine slogan soon. There are plenty of great bargains out there for you guys so get out and look the part!

A complete style and image consultation for men includes a full colour and style analysis with a 42 wallet of your best colours. Please ask me for other requirements including personal shopping and/or wardrobe weeding at info@renaissanceimage.co.uk