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Looking To Dress Up Gentlemen?!
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items For those of you that don't want to dress up in a full-blown suit, here is a few alternatives of other things you can try! Obviously use your discretion. If none of these really fit your style, feel free to mix and match different pieces together to ...
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Tops
Bottoms
Full Outfits
Accessories
Tops
I like to organize things to be as efficient as possible, and not waste time. Here are the clothing pieces that are considered tops!
Having a Blazer or Sport Coat in your wardrobe can come in handy when you have that last minute date or meeting.
Men's Blazers & Sports Coats
Any of these can be put under a blazer or sports coat will help achieve that “dressed up” look!
Men's Button Up Shirts
If button downs are too fancy for you, a tee will go under a blazer or sport coat just fine too!
Men's Tees & T-Shirts
Henleys are a step up from a tee, can easily throw a blazer over the top and have a perfect mix of casual and dressy.
Mens Long Sleeves & Henleys
If you aren’t a blazer type, sweaters and cardigans are a good alternative!
Men's Sweaters & Cardigans
Polo shirts are another example of something easy to dress up and down.
Men's Polo Shirts - Peter Millar
If you don't like short sleeve or really long sleeve, there's a solution in between the two!
3/4 Sleeve - Men's Shirts / Men's Clothing
Where we are getting into cooler weather a turtleneck would be easier to wear comfortably. They look great under a blazer!
Men's Turtlenecks & Roll Neck Sweaters | H&M US
More examples of dress shirts! Dress shirts go great with just about anything. You want to be a little more casual with it, undo a few buttons, roll up the sleeves and pair it with a nice pair of jeans and shoes of your choice!
Men's Dress Shirts - Loose & Fitted | Bonobos
Bottoms
Here is the list of pieces considered to be bottoms!
A nice pair of jeans that fit you well, are an easy and quick way to look put together, without having to try really hard. The dark washes look the most clean.
Men's Jeans
Chinos are the in between of cargo pants and dress pants! The fabric is soft and comfortable all while giving a dressed up feel!
Men's Chinos – Slim, Stretch & Relaxed Chino Pants - Express
If you don't already you NEED a pair of dress pants on hand. There will inevitably be an opportunity that arises that you will need a nice pair of slacks for!
Dress Pants For Men | Men's Wearhouse
Full Outfits
Full Outfit ideas!
This is not a full suit, it's missing the jacket, but you can still look professional and put together with just a set such as shown!
Vest And Pants
First of all a linen set is great for summer because linen breaths so you'll stay cool! Where it is a set you don't have to worry about what to wear with it where it's already ready for you!
Mens Linen Sets
Accessories
Accessories (including shoes) can make or break any outfit!
Watches are an underrated accessory! A nice looking watch (it doesn't have to be expensive!!) can elevate that outfit of yours big time!
Mens Watches | MVMT
I've heard several times from men that dress shoes are super uncomfortable! My advice to that is going to be to make sure they fit properly and get comfort inserts if you need them!
Men's Dress Shoes | Allen Edmonds
I know that jewelry is not everyone's favorite accessory! And that's completely fine and valid! it can help add depth to an outfit!
Men's Jewelry: Fashion Jewelry For Him - Fossil US
Depending on what you are styling, more casual looking shoes can help.
Slip On Shoes for Men - Sneaker & Canvas Slip Ons - TOMS
If your style is more skaterish, try pairing some of your outfits with dcs or globes!
Mens' Footwear- Shop Online - DC Shoes