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A MAN'S GUIDE TO LOOKING GREAT
 Looking
good is not just a woman's prerogative. Male grooming is an art.
A well-dressed man is a pleasure to behold. And it's not merely
wearing a trouser, shirt and tie with a good pair of shoes. It is
all about the cut, the line and the colour. It is certainly not
as simple as it sounds. It's about subtle taste and style.
Before you begin to dress ask yourself this - "What are
my clothes saying today?" To have an answer to this, you
must maintain a flexible wardrobe. Your dressing must speak volumes
about you even before an introduction. At work, your clothes are
your means of individual expression and your business facilitator;
at home they are your way to wind down.
To begin with have a basic understanding about fashion and  yourself.
Building a wardrobe is a lifetime journey, not a destination. Your
collection must have the right kind of aftershave or cologne, socks,
ties, sunglasses, classic accessories like cuff links, timepieces
and even the tiny handkerchief, it matters!
A flexible wardrobe solves most of your problem of dressing for
work, business meetings or lunch, casual Friday dressing, or even
a family gathering. The basic colours worn by all men of good standing
seems to be Blue, Beige or Grey. They seem to be the most
versatile colours in men's wardrobe.
 A
man collects and receives countless neckties but five seems like
enough (one for each workday). A medium - dotted tie, a striped
rep tie, woven tie or an abstract patterned tie are some of
the elegant and appropriate ones for any occasion.
Formal wear can have its own mixes and matches. For instance, if
you have a formal patterned suit, you can modify it to go with a
semi-formal and casual look. Shoppers Stop has a wide range
of suits to choose from, footwear, leather accessories, sweaters
and watches. They also have a wide display of designer ethnic
wear for men. 'Blackberrys' is the most exclusive of their collection.
'Raymonds' is another famous name in men's clothing.
Of course, if you are looking for some of the celebrated brands
in watches like Tag Heuer, Tissot, Omega or Longiness,
you can shop at Unity Times at Unity Building or Richfields
at Safina Plaza.
If it's Friday, you've got freedom in dressing, of course keeping
within the range of acceptable attire at your office. Friday dressing
from 'Allen Solly' has an extensive array to choose from
for your last working day of the week. It's certainly okay sometimes
to wear a sports shoe provided they are a part of the accepted dress
code in your work place.
But if you are looking for some formal footwear then you sure can
wear Florshim or Gaithonde. Shoes have a way of communicating
one's status and the degree of formality of an outfit.
Dressing for the day is like preparing a dish. After all the trouble
you take to choose your outfit for the day, don't forget the essentials
of your dress recipe, the final touch - the suitably coloured briefcase,
the right kind of roomy plush coat - the major garnish to your grooming
with care.
Starting your day with a refreshing shower, a clean shave, the
perfect attire along with a cool, confident demeanour can make all
the difference. And watch heads turn!
Author : Kamini M.V
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