DRESSING FOR GREATNESS (MEN)

These are simple suggestions to guide you when deciding on what to wear, what not to wear, when to wear what, and to where should what be worn. There are no fixed rules for what to wear but there are basics that should be kept in mind by every serious minded young man.

1.  Dress for a purpose. Don’t wear a dress because it’s in vogue. Know why you want to wear what you want to wear.

2.   Different occasions may require different kind of dresses. Make sure what you want to wear matches theoccasion. Don’t wear a native dress for an interview.

3.     If you are on a formal outing, you could wear a shirt and a pair of trousers with a matching tie.

4.     Your tie should match the colour of your shirt. Don’t wear a blue tie on a green shirt.

5.     You should have a good white shirt or a sky blue shirt in your wardrobe. These are generally acceptable in formal settings.

6.       You should also have a red/ wine colour tie. These are generally universal on most shirts.

7.       Have a black/blue jacket for formal occasions.

8.       Don’t wear a green or a yellow jacket for an interview.

9.       Don’t wear over sized clothes. Let your clothes be fitting but not too tight.

10.   Always wear a singlet or a vest under your shirt. Don’t wear a black vest under a white shirt.

11.   The colour of your socks should go with your trousers.

12.   Don’t sag your trouser; it gives people an impression that you are not a serious minded person.

13.   You should have a pack of white handkerchief in your wardrobe. Using a handkerchief helps to keep        your face free from moisture.

14.  Have a pair of black shoes. It is the universal foot wear.

15.   Keep your shoe well polished and shining at all times.

16. The colour of your belt should be the same as that of your shoes. Black shoes with a black belt and   brown shoes with a brown belt.

17.    Lightly apply body cream to your skin.

18.   You can wear a light deodorant. This gives you a nice smell and prevents unpleasant body odour.

19.   You can lightly apply white powder to your face. This gives your face a smooth look.

20.   Keep your hair low, trimmed and neatly combed at all times.

21.   Keep your finger nails trimmed and neat. Don’t paint your nails.

22.   Don’t wear sunglasses around for fashion. It may distort your dressing.