Who says denim jackets are no longer in style? Granted, their popularity has declined over the past few decades, but they remain a viable choice of outwear for fashion-conscious men. To learn more about denim jackets and how to wear them, keep reading.

Check The Tone

When choosing a denim jacket, consider the color and tone. Traditionally, most denim jackets feature a light blue tone, similar to blue jeans. This is a classic choice that’s easy to wear with other clothes. However, denim jackets are available in many other colors, including dark blue and black.

Wear a Contrasting Color Under Your Denim Jacket

Regardless of which color you choose for your denim jacket, it’s usually a good idea to wear a shirt in a contrasting color. The picture above, for instance, depicts a man wearing a light blue denim jacket with a dark blue plaid button-up shirt. The dark blue shirt contrasts with the light blue jacket. Following a similar approach with your outfit is guaranteed to improve your appearance.

Check the Fit

Of course, you should only wear a denim jacket if it fits correctly. If it’s too big, it will create the “clothes hanger” effect, making it appear that your body is a clothes hanger with an awkwardly large jacket. If your denim jacket is too small, it will look equally as bad while also restricting your movement. After putting on the denim jacket, move your arms around to ensure it fits without being too large or too small.

Go Light for Spring and Summer

Not all denim jackets are heavy. Some are made with a thinner type of denim and without the fur or quilted lining. These jackets are ideal for the otherwise warm spring and summer months. The lighter fabric keeps you cool and stylish. When the fall and winter months roll around, however, you may want to switch to a heavier and more seasonal-appropriate type of denim jacket.

Watch the Jeans

If you plan on wearing jeans with a denim jacket, you should choose a different color/style. In other words, you shouldn’t wear indigo-colored jeans if your denim jacket is also indigo-colored. Like the shirt, these two items should contrast with each other. If you wear jeans in the same color as your jacket, they will seemingly blend together to make it appear as if you are wearing a jumpsuit — and that’s never a good thing.

References:

https://theidleman.com/manual/advice/how-to-wear-denim-jackets/

Every man needs to own a suit, regardless of whether or not your job requires you to wear one. While it’s important to choose a high-quality suit that’s fitted for your body, there are a few other things to consider when wearing a suit, including the buttons. Today we’re going to reveal 3 tips to follow when buttoning a suit jacket.

Leave Single-Button Jackets Undone When Sitting

While most suit jackets have two or three buttons, some only have a single button — and that’s okay. Many men actually prefer these single-button jackets due to their simplicity. So, what’s the proper etiquette for buttoning jackets with only a single button? Basically, you should fasten the button when standing and unfasten it when sitting. Trying to sit with the button fastened will stress your jacket, possibly causing damage to the fabric (that’s never a good thing). By unfastening it, however, you’ll protect your suit jacket from damage while also preventing the fabric from bunching up.

For Two-Button Jackets, Leave Bottom Button Undone

So, how should you wear a suit jacket with two buttons? With this style, it’s best to fasten the bottom button and unfasten the top button. Whether standing or sitting, this format creates the best possible look without stressing your suit jacket or its buttons.

Some men disregard this unwritten rule by leaving both the top and button buttons of their suit jacket fastened. In doing so, however, they create undue stress on their suit jacket when sitting. There’s no stress created when standing, rather stress occurs when the individual sits. Therefore, you can leave both buttons fastened if and only if you are standing. But if you plan on sitting, even for a short period of time, you’ll want to unfasten your jacket’s bottom button to protect it from damage.

For Three-Button Jackets, Leave Bottom Button Undone and Fasten the Middle Button

Of course, there are also suit jackets with thee buttons. This is probably the most common style in which suit jackets are made. While some men have their own rules regarding which buttons to fasten with this style, most fashion experts agree that the bottom button should be left undone and the middle button should be fastened. So, what about the top button? Well, fastening or unfastening the top button is entirely up to you. If it looks good and you feel comfortable, go ahead and button it.

References:

http://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/advice/a33367/how-to-button-suit-jacket/

Who says blazers are limited strictly for formal wear? It’s a common assumption that blazers are part of a suit, but this isn’t necessarily true. There are blazers, suit jackets and sports coats. Of those three, blazers are the least formal. But if you’re planning to wear a blazer as part of a casual outfit, there are a few things you should know.

When Wearing Jeans, Go Dark

You don’t have to necessarily wear a trousers, chinos or khakis with a casual blazer. But if you’re going to wear jeans with a blazer, make sure they are dark. Light and/or faded jeans are simply too casual for this look. A pair of dark-indigo jeans, however, is the perfect choice for a casual blazer.

Contrast Shirt and Blazer Colors

Something else to consider when wearing a casual blazer is whether or not it matches your shirt. You don’t want to wear a blazer that’s the same color as your shirt. If your blazer is black and your shirt is black, the two garments will blend together, offering nothing in terms of aesthetic value. A better approach is to contrast the color of your blazer to the color of your shirt, which makes these two garments pop with greater visual appeal.

Semi-Formal Footwear

When wearing a casual blazer, it’s important to choose the right shoes. Shoes can make or break an outfit, regardless of whether it’s casual or formal. The trick to achieving an attractive look when wearing a casual blazer, however, is to choose semi-formal footwear, such as boots or loafers.

Necktie?

One of the great things about casual blazers is that you can wear them with or without a necktie. Contrary to popular believe, neckties aren’t limited strictly to formal wear. It’s perfectly fine to wear them with casual outfits, including a casual blazer. With that said, you should only wear a necktie with your casual blazer if it flows cohesively with the rest of your outfit.

Press Your Blazer

Don’t make the mistake of wearing a wrinkled blazer, as this will hurt your efforts to achieve a stylish look. Whether the wrinkles are small or large, you should eliminate them before wearing a blazer out in public. Thankfully, there are several solutions available to de-wrinkle a blazer, some of which include professional dry-cleaning, steam iron, and even hanging your blazer up in the bathroom while leaving a hot shower running.

References:

http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/blazer-jacket-jeans/

You choice of choice says a lot about your personality and lifestyle. If you wake up in the morning and throw on the same clothes you wore yesterday, it’s not going to reflect well. But if you put forth the effort to achieve a stylish look, others will perceive you as being a hard working individual who cares about his appearance.

Don’t Forget to Wear a Belt

Even if your pants “fit” and stay on your waist without any additional help, you should still wear a belt. Belts are arguably one of the most important fashion accessories for men. They bring new color and style while complimenting your existing attire.

Dark Indigo for Jeans

There’s nothing necessarily wrong with light blue jeans, but they typically lack the high-end style of their indigo counterpart. There’s been a growing trend towards the use of dark indigo-colored jeans, so stick with this color as your “go to” choice.

Say ‘No’ to Graphic T-Shirts

Unless you’re a college student, it’s best to avoid wearing cheap graphic t-shirts with cheesy phrases and/or designs. Instead, consider wearing a high-quality solid-color t-shirt. Whether you prefer black, white, red, green or blue, single-colored t-shirts are an excellent choice for men of all ages. However, this is one instance in which the mantra “quality over quantity” holds true. Make sure your single-colored t-shirts are of the highest quality materials and craftsmanship.

Choose Undershirts that Compliment Your Outfit

Men wear undershirts for different reasons. Some wear them for warmth, others wear them for comfort, and some men wear them for additional comfort. Regardless of your reason for wearing one, you should choose an undershirt that compliments your outfit. Even if you wear a shirt over it, chances are some of the undershirt will remain visible. Therefore, you should choose a color that compliments and flows cohesively with the rest of your outfit.

Dress in Layers

Whether it’s spring, summer, fall or winter, you can’t go wrong with a layered look. Wearing layers is a great way to enhance your appearance while giving you more options in the process. If you get tired of your “outer” layer, simply strip it off to reveal the under layer.

See a Tailor

You won’t always find clothes in the perfect size. On the contrary, this rarely happens — and that’s okay. Thankfully, you can have most of your clothes tailored to achieve a better fit. Consider taking some of your favorite garments to a local tailor for adjustments.

References:

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2016/10/24/101-style-tips-men/