In a recent seminar I was startled to find that over 71% of women in America do all the shopping for their men! With that in mind, here are a few tips to help you keep your man looking great.

Suits, gray and black are the most versatile.
Sport coats, tan for summer, navy for work related, dark tweeds for winter.
Slacks, gray trousers are very practical for the combination of work and parties, but he’ll need at least one pair tan pants for those warm weather days.
Shirts, six collared shirts should be enough. White and blue are classic colors but throw a few more in there that are trendy. Since his pants are a solid color you can go with stripes or patterns, too.  Make sure he wears a light colored undershirt that does not show through or distract.
Ties, if you’re the fashionista of the family, stay up on the times. Are thick or thin ties in? Get a couple to fit with the season.
Sweaters, keep in mind where your man will be and if he gets overheated easily, no one wants to be around a sweat machine! Cashmere is nice and light and gives a very classy, clean look for any situation. There are lots of choices for style, button up, crewneck, v-neck, give them a try.  If he’s wearing a suit, a sweater-vest is best because it doesn’t have sleeves - and v-necks accommodate ties nicely.
Jeans,while the styling depends on body type, keep in mind, simple and straight is traditionally more masculine. Whatever you choose make sure they fit. Not baggy! Not slimmy!  This year you can’t go wrong with a dark indigo wash, which can be dressed up with a blazer, shirt and tie or dressed down with a polo and loafers.

DO replace belts and shoes every year, for an easy trend update.

DON’T
-underestimate the power of the iron or steamer.
-let them wear socks with sandals. If my dad is prone to this (under my ever watchful eye) then surely yours probably is too. ..

Remember, straight shirt hems are meant to remain un-tucked, while curved styling is meant to be tucked.

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