4 Key aspects of men’s grooming: the high class man guide
A common misunderstanding in our society is that a man doesn’t have to do much to keep himself presentable, but the old saying “All a man has to do is a shower and a shave” doesn’t really catch in the modern day and age.
As men are retaking their stance in fashion worldwide, we are discovering more and more ways in which men can express themselves and improve themselves through simple self care and attention to detail.
In this guide we will go over crucial components that make a man look sharp, professional, and classy while also making sure you can express your personality and taste.
1 – Manscaping
A large part of men’s care is management of hair, as we have been blessed with quite a large amount of it all over the place. A good haircut can make or break your entire look, while keeping your beard nice and tidy can be the difference between the CEO of an accounting firm or a homeless guy at the train station.
For every guy, there is something you can do about your hair to complement your look more (Yes, even if you are bald!)
For fellas with lucious hair a good blowdry and brushing can create a very timeless “George Cloony” look, while guys who are in the advanced stages of balding are probably better off shaving the whole head to avoid patchy hair spots.
If you are in the beginning stages of balding, a lot can be done to manage the condition naturally – such as using lavender oil for reduction of hair loss, and even a proper haircut can be quite effective at hiding a recending hairline.
For your beard, if you are keeping it long, make sure to regularly trim it up and off the cheeks to accentuate your jawline, and using a high quality beard oil to keep it soft and straight.
If instead you are going for the clean shaven look make sure to invest in a good straight razor to avoid a patchy face, and use plenty of foam to avoid pimples and injuried which can appear very bold on the face.
Whatever it is you do, remember that the small details are noticed and a little bit of effort really does come a long way!
2 – Clothing
The simple switch between a graphic tee to a polo can already be a major upgrade for most guys, and it doesn’t have to be an expensive feat to build a winning wardrobe. Investing in a good pair of jeans, chinos or tailored trousers can be a great way to cement effortless business-casual style. Besides that, 3 basic colors of polos can really go a long way in combination with each of these pants.
A great way to make a timeless look is to keep it minimalistic. Colorful shirts with caricatures are for boys, while navy buttonups are for men.
A good pair of leather shoes that is comfortable and elegant can go a long way, but even nice plain sneakers can be a fantastic choice if you are dressing it down.
Whatever it is you choose to base your wardrobe around, keep in mind that a classy masculine style is greatly affected by selecting good fitting clothes, and making sure the style of your clothes fits your body type, (for example, the width of a suit jacket’s lapel, or the width of your tie should be as narrow or as wide as your body size is to make it complement.)
Another crucial part of men’s clothing style is color. If you take a look around you will notice that the best dressed men in your vicinity stick to very basic colors that are timeless and fashionable. No, we are not talking about wearing black and white, but a wide range of blues from navy to pastel blue and shades of bright green will go at any season. Even a salmon pastel can be a perfect summer colour, while in winter there is room for play with browns and greys.
3 – Accessories
On the surface it might seem as if men don’t have as many choices in terms of accessories as women do, but in fact men can accessorize just as much with just a little bit of extra effort.
While a men’s clothes will look best when keeping it quite subtle, accessories are your place to express yourself, and add your own unique touch to your outfit, luckily there are plenty of things a man can bring into his fit to absolutely raise the bar.
In terms of jewelry, a good place to start is a nice watch. Every man can completely tie together his outfit with a classy watch. Whether you prefer a metal strap or a leather strap – there are plenty ways to add a luxurious taste to your fit. We are not talking about platinum or 18K White Gold rolex submariners, but in fact many watch brands exist that cater as affordable fashion watches, and although the strap options aren’t too many, there is a lot that can be done to express yourself through the material and color of the watch face, the style of the arrows and even the numbers on the dial.
Besides that, a great option for a man is a nice leather sidebag or briefcase – instead of blowing up your pockets and giving yourself huge thighs, a classy bag can be a great choice for both style and inventory. You can even find plenty of places who will customize a bag for you with branding or stamping to add your own inscription!
Of course if we are talking about accessories we have to bring up the topic of jewelry. Perhaps men have slightly fewer options of jewelry than women, but there are still some amazing things a man can do to really take it up a notch!
Metal bracelets can really accentuate the wrists, while a simple necklace can add a splash of color to a plain fit. Of course, if you are planning to get married, one of the most important things to take care of is the wedding band, as even if you don’t wear any other piece of jewelry – you will be wearing your wedding ring every single day with every outfit you will wear, so it is important to make sure the ring you are getting fits your style, and allows you to throughly express yourself.One of the best things in the modern day and age is that any ring can be custom made, whether you want a timeless gold wedding band with diamonds or are looking to spice things up with black gold and emerald, you should know that a good and experienced jeweller will happily take on any project you desire. Don’t be afraid to ask about materials or stones you are interested in, as one of the best things you can do for yourself is invest in a custom ring. Remember that this is a once in a lifetime purchase and will serve you will every day, and even might be passed on to your children as a family heirloom.
4 – Smell
Of course hygeine is key in men’s style, and keeping your nails trimmed and pits deodorized is the bread and butter of being presentable, but an even greater thing is finding a signature scent. There are plenty of types of perfumes for men that can really define you a strong presence, and they don’t have to be designer brands in order to achieve that.
Smell is the strongest sense associated with memory, that is why sometimes you can smell a familiar smell and suddenly be reminded of a situation from a decade ago, so choosing a good and unique perfume can be a great way to cement yourself in someone’s mind.
Generally men’s perfumes are classed by colors, with brown being a tobbaco-wood range of smells, blue being freshy and youthful, black being musky and potent, and orange being citrusy and floral.
When selecting a perfume, make sure to test it on your skin after letting it develop, as each of us will have a different smell from the same perfume due to reaction with the skin’s natural oils and acidity level.
Perhaps bring a female friend along with you for selecting the perfumes, as women have a more developed sense of smell with great attention to detail.
Whatever you choose to change in your life to increase your style, remember you are doing it first and foremost for you, your self expression and your confidence rather than pleasing someone else – so do everything at your own pace while making sure that you are fully comfortable and understand what you are doing and why.
For any questions about custom jewelry, and especially custom wedding bands for men, feel free to contact us and we would be honored to take part in your self improvement journey and familiarize you with the methods by which we handcraft wedding bands for men for over a decade!
