5 James Bond-approved style tricks
Indeed, manners make the man, and so does the way he presents himself.
The true gentleman applies the same calculated elegance to his appearance as he does to his demeanor. This doesn’t involve spending oodles of money on expensive suits and pocket watches, but quite the opposite.
These five top tips outline the cardinal rules for dressing to look like a gentleman, and they’re so simple that they’ll apply to the average Australian’s wardrobe:
1. Match your belt to your shoes
This principal rule is as central to men’s style now as it was to your father. Always wear a set that is matching in both colour and material if possible.
2. Wear matching pocket square or handkerchief to your socks
Pocket squares are a key component to the modern gentlemen’s look. Let’s be honest though, they’re nothing more than a nicely patterned scrap of material. A handkerchief or anything else in a lightweight fabric will work perfectly.
3. Always wear your watch
Always wearing your watch not only creates a more finished look, it also gives the feeling that you are organized and controlled.
4. Have specific purposes for different shoes
Traipsing into the restaurant in sneakers that still have remnants of your morning run just won’t do. Wear shoes to match your outing.
5. Carry an umbrella big enough for you and another
If the weather looks dreary, a gentleman doesn’t only think of himself. Carry an umbrella large enough for you and your lady for good etiquette.
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