 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'
isthe 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!
Kamini M.V
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