Stay Away from Pastels

For Friday dressing and other kinds of semi-formal events, experimenting with pastel shades in shirts and ties can be fun. But never make the mistake by trying this out with your pants! Pastel colors in pants just make the wearer look ridiculous and you’re sure to be labeled a fashion victim.

Get the Fit Right!

Pants should not be too long or too short and flash your ankles. They should be the right length which means that they start at your waist and the bottom of the pants should rest at the top of your shoe. If your pants are too long, get them hemmed and if they are too short, donate them to a shorter person.  Of course even the fit around you waist should be right. It goes without saying that you shouldn’t be wearing pants that are too loose for you and expecting a belt to take care of the fit. The baggy fit will ruin the entire look for you!

Get the Cuff & Pleats Off!

Fashion dictates that your pants should not have cuffs. Especially if you are wearing slim leg pants, cuffs can look very unfashionable. Even pleated pants are very outdated and should be completely avoided. If you happen to own a pair of these fashion disasters, please give them away. Flat fronts rule fashion now!

Choose wisely!

A white formal shirt is the typical choice for a formal occasion. But it is also predictable and dull. If you are attending a wedding or going for a job interview, it still might be the best choice. For more casual occasions, stick to soft colors and subdued patterns like pinstripes. Never ever make the blunder of wearing a translucent shirt for a formal occasion.

The Fit Does Matter!

The fit is the be-all and end-all of a good shirt. Unless your shirt fits you perfectly, with the sleeves being of the right length, and the collar being just right, your shirt cannot pass the test. Do not try to wear one with sleeves that expose your wrists, or one which has a collar that is so tight that it chokes you if you attempt to knot a tie.  A loose collar is the height of tackiness because it will put your whole neck on display.

Get Your Buttons Right!

Do not leave any button unfastened on your shirt! Even the tiny buttons on the side of the sleeve near the shirt cuffs are there for a reason- for you to button them! Jokes aside, they will keep your forearm from being exposed, and buttons on your collar will make sure your collar sits properly on your shirt instead of sticking out and curling up.