Whether you’re just starting to get into fashion or you’re going through a lot of changes and feel like your fashion sense needs to too, it might be time to upgrade your style to be more in line with the times. However, that can sometimes be easier said than done. If you’re not sure what your taste is anymore, you’re not familiar with what color palettes and patterns work for you, or you just don’t know where to start with the essentials, then you’ve come to the right place. 

 

Here are some essential pointers to help you easily upgrade your style and become your best-dressed self:

Tip #1: Accessorize

One of the easiest ways to elevate your style is with accessories, which provide the perfect finishing touches for your outfit. While you might be intimidated by accessories and have no idea how to choose the right ones, it’s not as hard as hard as it might seem. Keep in mind these rules for accessorizing:

 

• Less is more: Overdoing it with accessories can actually diminish the overall style of your ensemble and leave you looking tacky. 
• Quality over quantity: Investing in a few quality pieces that you can wear virtually every day is better than having a lot of lower-end pieces that will start to wear quickly and cheapen your look.
• Prioritize versatility: If you’re really into accessories like rings or watches for men, there’s no harm in having one or two bold statement pieces. However, if you’re just starting your collection, keep it simple. You want to find items that you can wear with most of your wardrobe, like a simple gold watch. 

 

As you become more comfortable with accessories, you can play with different styles, materials, and color combinations.

Tip #2: Choose a Color Palette

If you want to take your style to the next level, basing your wardrobe off a color palette that suits your skin tone is a good place to start. Finding colors that bring out the best of your features can make you look more put together. Plus, simplifying the range of hues in your wardrobe can make it much easier to pull together outfits and make the most of each piece of clothing. This is especially beneficial if you’re ready to invest in key pieces of high-quality clothing that you can mix and match, ending the cycle of fast-fashion in your closet.

 

When in doubt, a neutral palette is always flattering. That said, it can get boring, so it’s worth taking the time to find out which hues best suit your skin tone. For example, individuals with darker skin tones can go bold with gem tones to liven up their wardrobe. Don’t be afraid to work color into your wardrobe, just make educated decisions that will pay off. 

 

Not sure what colors will suit you? Try working with an online stylist to establish an interesting but flattering palette for your wardrobe.

 

 

Tip #3: Tailor Your Clothes

Tailoring can make all the difference between wearing a piece of clothing and creating an ensemble. Let’s face it, fashion off the rack rarely fits exactly how we’d want it to. While most men accept this as just a simple fact of purchasing clothing, you aren’t destined to wear poorly fitting clothing if you don’t want to. In fact, it’s easy enough to create a wardrobe that looks like it’s been custom made for you just by getting your clothing tailored. 

 

Tailoring your clothes can include taking up the length, bringing in the waist, and adjusting the overall fit of a garment. This is especially beneficial for those who are between sizes, eliminating the frustrating dilemma of settling for clothing that simply doesn’t fit right no matter what you do. 

 

Tailoring can add up, so start with some of the staple pieces in your wardrobe, like your favorite pair of classic jeans, a few pairs of work pants, and a jacket. As you refine your wardrobe you can decide which pieces are worth tailoring and which aren’t. However, once you see the difference that better-fitting clothes can make, I have a feeling you’ll be on a first-name basis with your tailor soon. There are plenty of highly rated tailors in the Bronx, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding someone to work with.

 

Need more guidance? Check out my post for mistakes to avoid when trying to be fashionable. Cultivating your personal style isn’t an easy undertaking, or a cheap one at that. However, it can help you feel and look your best, and that’s something that’s definitely worthwhile.

 

Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.

-Diego

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