Parents: the keys to masculine elegance
Does a man stop being more macho or more macho by worrying about his appearance ?, and he who cares, is it fixed only for special occasions? ... Male elegance, which is the beauty of man, has 6 keys essential to increase your cache, make compatible with all kinds of social and work situations and, by the way, contribute to make your wife a little happier.
The keys of masculine elegance
Elegant men are scarce and I think it's pure laziness or a kind of masculine complex to think that you invade dangerous terrain if you spend a little more time choosing your clothes or being impeccable. In addition, for parents, the keys to masculine elegance reside in learning to dress with style, something that is not difficult for a man. But, to really stand out, you always have to start from a minimum basis of elegance that is as obvious as it is easy to forget:
1. Toilet.
Taking into account that you do not have to shave, or go to the hairdresser at least once a week, or dye yourself every so often, or make up daily, or do the manicure, or, ... I think it is not so difficult to maintain your haircut, and go daily very well shaved and very repelled (obviously, of course, the basics of hygiene, which I assume you practice: the use of a deodorant that does not leave you, nails without mourning , good breath, clean hair, feet that do not sing, etc ...). Using a personal colony does not hurt either, Armani says that "it is the first thing that people perceive when one enters a room and the last when it comes out"
2. Neatness
Synonym of always clean and ironed clothes, shoes without scratches or mud spots, soles without holes or tops, shirts without worn collars and jerseys if possible, without balls or snags. Good patches are accepted, like a good mending or like turning the necks when they are very worn. But, many times, renew some garment of your wardrobe, although it remains exactly the same as that of three decades ago, gives you life; When you are new and you look new, you go with another attitude.
3. Quality
I am an advocate that a woman can wear street clothes and be great. I do not think the same for men, the main quality of men's clothing has to be quality and have a good cut. Also, they say that when you wear good clothes, you increase your self-confidence. The suits, always tailored (or semi-custom). Even if you are poorer than rats, do not be tempted to buy it in the mall store, which will have a modern look, think that, even if you only have one that will last you until you retire, if you do A tailor, it is rare that it spoils or goes out of style. The accessories also matter, you can upload a very worked image just by wearing a Chinese tie, a Casio digital watch or a computer style shoe with aerodynamic rubber sole, yes, comfortable to die. In addition, and speaking of footwear, since normally a man only has a pair of shoes to dress and others for sport, is more than justified that, at least, they are good
4. Accept the years with panache.
You got lucky. The gray hair makes you more interesting. Now you can retire without fear the Just for men boat. The bald: neither yes nor no, but never, I repeat, never, try to disguise with your 4 hairs that you have left long for such a purpose and much less to wear a hairpiece. Ojito also with the Beethoven hair, here we are the same, the hair is damaged over the years equally for both sexes; There is no fixed standard, there are gentlemen who wear it longer than normal and they are great but it is normal to take care of your court.
5. Timelessness
Flee from modernities or extravagances. Few can afford a risky or strident garment without fear of singing. Those who dress very modern have to have very good type and a lot of style so as not to be tacky.
The classic style will always be the most elegant, so discreet. But beware, being classic does not mean dressing bored, or bland, or practical. You also have to work on it a bit. The basis for dressing with style is to know how to mix textures, materials and colors and try to escape the monotonous tones or the same fabrics in all your attire. If you wear light chinos, combine them with a colored sweater and put a picture or stripe on the shirt or scarf to break. And, boy, if you're not sure of your stylistic combinations, ask her, do not bite and you'll make her happy by letting her act as a personal shopper.
6. Everything for every occasion.
Do not mix me, with the suit you always have to wear a coat; the jacket or anorak is very helpful, but leave them in the closet if you are wearing a suit. Sportswear is for sports, do not wear the type jacket "I'm going to climb the K2" with the Castilians, no matter how cold it is and how warm you are.
Arrange yourself on special occasions, go with your wife, she will thank you infinitely; at baptisms and funerals he always goes with a tie, never a trapillo, and a Christmas Eve dinner, too. Get ready to learn the rules to dress at all times. Do not resist the blazer, it is the fundamental garment to go very elegant and sport at the same time especially for those occasions where you doubt if you have to go medium or low copete.
Marina Echánove. Stylist and writer.
Author of the book Your style. The keys to elegance, femininity and distinction, by Editorial Palabra
More information in the book: Father's heart, of Osvaldo Poli.
If you want to read the first chapter, press here.
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