There's a dignity to dressing your age that cuts both ways.It is necessary that at all times, it is more than imperative that all your styling designs and dressing decorum are in a sync to all that is worthwhile , and also befitting.I dont want to lay out absolute brackets here, and I wouldnt expect you to take it seriously if I did — theres no rule that says you turn from a “Young Man” into a “Professional” at age 21; throw out your wardrobe and buy a whole new one, get a new collection at the age of 40 or slip into greys and whites after 55.

  • The Young Men: 18-35
  • A full head of black hair and a body that stays in shape with unfair ease goes a long way in fashion. Enjoy them while you have them.Apart from the physical advantages, the “young” look is defined by experimentation, variety, and a touch of aggressiveness as far as bucking the traditional look goes.Of course, knowing when to experiment and when to fall back on the timeless still becomes more and more important as the young man ages; a college boy of 19 is likely to wear more of cool graphic design tees as compared to another professional of 32, who would only wear sophisticated suits and the choicest personal trainer clothing even at places like gyms, where nobody pays a minute of attention.

  • Casual Dressing: The Young Men
  • Young men can usually wear just about any style as long as theyre willing to really own it. That means no half-measures — funky, bright-coloured trousers mean a mix-and-match look in the rest of the outfit; dont pair them with plain black dress shoes and a pressed white dress shirt. Youll just confuse people.

  • #1 Pick One Image
  • You want an outfit that can be described in one word. Do you look “preppy?” “Grunge?” “Hipster?” If youre looking like a little from each all at once you probably need to change some items around.

  • #2 Vary the Look
  • Youth is about experimenting. If youre the guy who always wears khakis and a polo, youre doing “young” wrong. Play around a little. I have literally never met a stylish young man who didnt have a wide variety of shirts and trousers (to say nothing of accessories) in the closet.Varying the look from day to day keeps you from being pigeonholed.

  • Casual Clothing: Young Men
  • Dark, well-fitted blue jeans, the always-acceptable casual staple. Go ahead and invest a little extra to get a pair that fits well and is a nice, deep indigo rather than light blue.A light-coloured blazer and a dark-coloured bottom, nice and casual.Some brightly-coloured pieces, anything from T-shirts to trousers and jackets. Try not to wear them all in the same outfit, but use them to liven up an otherwise-conservative outfit.Belts: Wearing trousers with belt loops and no belt just looks sloppy. Make sure you add belts to your clothing.A couple pairs of funky shoes. Coloured canvas sneakers or whatever you feel like. But some options that arent sneakers or plain black/brown dress shoes are key.Some brightly-coloured or patterned socks never hurt either, while were on the subject of feet.Customised T-Shirts appropriate to make you relish the taste of designing T-shirts your own way while incorporating the expert opinion.

  • The Professional Man: 25-50
  • Alert readers will already have noticed that our age bracket for “the Professional Man” overlaps with the age bracket for “The Young Man.”Thats deliberate. Surely youve heard of young professionals?But there is a transition point; it just comes at different ages in different mens lives. At some point you go from being a man whos trying different careers, interviewing often, and experimenting with life to someone whos got a path pretty well figured out and plans to keep working at it. Fashion changes accordingly.Instead of “look at me,” a professional mans clothing should say “I know youre looking at me.” Its all about confidence of assumption.A little honesty also goes a long way. When your waistline starts to expand and your hairline starts to recede, change your style accordingly. Trying to wear the clothes you wore fifty pounds and a different hair colour ago is unlikely to flatter you.

  • Casual Dressing: Professional Men
  • Days and evenings off arent entirely free time for most working men. You never know who youre going to run into, and appearances still matter. Stocking the closet with comfortable casual clothes that actually look good — rather than relying on work jeans and T-shirts — keeps you prepared without having to work at it.

  • #1 Raise the Standard
  • Most mens default wardrobe can use a raise in standards. A pair of jeans or two is fine (especially dark, fitted jeans), but you should have wool trousers beyond that. A variety of colours keeps you varied as well as dressy.Shirts should get the same treatment. Once youre past 25 or so theres really no room for T-shirts outside of exercise and physical labour. The majority of your casual shirts should have collars.However, it would not be wrong to say that T-Shirts are the most fun garment, so you could pick up sober collar T-Shirt designs to race up your look at Sunday mornings.

  • #2 Moderate Your Colours
  • Neons are a young mans indulgence. As your aged and have settled a bit in life, youll want to tone it down a notch.That doesnt mean you should stop wearing a variety of colours, or that only wear white T-Shirts with printing designs on them. In fact, a professional man benefits from a wardrobe made up of many different colours (it keeps regular work wear from looking uniform), but that shouldnt be the sole focus of the outfit.Casual clothing doesnt need to stick to the blues and greys of business wear. Explore shirts, jackets, and even trousers in burgundy and forest green, or for a more muted look pastels like pink and sea- foam green.

  • Casual Clothing For Professional Men
  • 1) A couple of patterned or textured sports jackets. Throw them on over any outfit with a collared shirt and long trousers for an instant upgrade.
  • 2) A good collection of casual long-sleeved dress shirts and polo shirts.
  • 3) Shoes that make a statement and other interesting options that catch everybody’s eye.
  • 4) Apparels matching your colleagues and peers groups for a funky, bright outing.
  • You could group order sweatshirts and wear the same on a day you decide to take off and celebrate the enthusiastic spree settled forthwith!

  • Business Dressing: Professional Men
  • Your business dress needs are partially going to be determined by what the “profession” your “Professional Man” is — lawyers need a wide selection of suits; car mechanics dont. Every man can use at least one suit in the closet for interviews and business meetings; beyond that use your judgment and focus on buying the kinds of clothes you wear to work regularly. But there are a few rules that work at any level of formality:

  • Business Clothing : Professional Men
  • 1) A proper suit, preferably a made-to-measure or bespoke one.
  • 2) At least one pair of grey trousers. When your suit is too formal, wear these with a blazer instead.
  • 3) A navy blue blazer. Youll need one of these at pretty much all ages, in fact. Add more blazers and sports jackets if youre at an office that doesnt require suits but does expect “business casual” dress.
  • 4) Lots of neckties, if you wear collared shirts to work on a regular basis. 5) A couple of plain white dress shirts, not button-down collar, for the most formal meetings and occasions. 6) Good belts and a good wristwatch. If youre not wearing a watch at this age you look a little careless.
Youth is about experimenting. If youre the guy who always wears khakis and a polo, youre doing “young” wrong. Play around a little. I have literally never met a stylish young man who didnt have a wide variety of shirts and trousers (to say nothing of accessories) in the closet.Varying the look from day to day keeps you from being pigeonholed.

You want an outfit that can be described in one word. Do you look “preppy?” “Grunge?” “Hipster?” If youre looking like a little from each all at once you probably need to change some items around.


  • The Mature Man: 45+
  • By the time youre in your 40s people expect you to take life pretty seriously. Youre also getting old enough to start seeing hints of ageism in how people treat you.Dressing in your mature years means finding a balance between dignity and stodginess. Timeless styles are increasingly your friend: trend-based fashions that fade in and out less and less so. Its also time to simplify a little, leaving the intricately detailed outfits to younger men and opting for simple elegance whenever possible.

  • #1 Out dress the Younger Men
  • One of the joys of old age is that you no longer look like youre trying too hard if you wear a suit for fun, or are the only man in a crowd wearing a blazer. Youre an old guy. You get to do things like that.Casual suits are one of the underused joys of menswear. Have a few — in striped seersucker, plaid wool, pastel linen, or anything else that strikes your fancy. When youre not in the mood for a suit, go for a sports jacket instead. An open-collared dress shirt or a turtleneck underneath will always say “I dress this way for fun.”

  • #2 Wear The Extras
  • Its surprising how many great pieces of clothing some men never bother to wear. Hats, gloves, scarves, cufflinks — these are the refinements that an elder gentleman can use in his everyday wardrobe.A few beloved hats are something every man should own by the time hes 40. If you dont have them yet, work on finding them. Coloured leather gloves (anything from a sedate burgundy to a stylish yellow) are a three-season piece that almost nobody thinks to wear anymore, setting you firmly apart without being anything but the soul of dignity.Coloured pocket squares, and neck scarves, all complete the image of a man with both the time and the skill to out-dress everyone, even on his day off.

  • #3 Dont Be Afraid to Startle
  • The older you get the more people will want to pretend youre invisible.Dont let them.Wear the unusual, the interesting, and occasionally the downright startling when youre on your own time. Got a favourite old tweed jacket? Pair it with a pair of brightly-coloured cotton or linen trousers.Dont shy away from the occasional startling necktie either. Itll put a smile on peoples faces when theyre looking at you, and thats always a good thing.Just a sharp-looking pair of shoes can be enough to draw the eye in an otherwise-relaxed outfit like a knit fishing sweater. Whatever it takes to remind people that youre there and, if necessary, that youre older and wiser than them. Even what you carry in your pockets can come in handy here; young people these days are always impressed when someone in their 60s pulls out a smart phone and opens its web browser.