Being over-dressed for a backyard barbecue or under-dressed for a wedding, well, it just hurts.
Though most guys squirm at the thought of “fashion rules,” here are five ideas to consider if you’re trying to look presentable.
Our top five must-nots:
1) Short-sleeve shirt + neck tie = A very bad look. Acceptable only if you’re slinging burgers (professionally).
2) Business suit + backpack= Bunched-up shoulder pads. You’re going to the office, not Kilimanjaro. Schlep your stuff in an upscale briefcase or shoulder bag.
3) Dress shoes + athletic socks = Hey, Sporty Spice, get yourself some grown-up dress socks, and make sure they match your pants, not your shoes.
4) The Speedo + Michael Phelps = Gold medals. On you, not so much. The exceptions: serious lap swimmers and triathletes but only if paired with board shorts or trunks in between lap-lane dips.
5) Muscle-T’s + arms like anacondas = Tacky. Always. In the gym or out. Just say no.
Still not sure if your get-up is street worthy? Then ask yourself, could George Clooney pull this off? If the answer is no, then chances are, neither can you.
