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.

Here are some tips to eliminate the stress behind dressing a tall figure by balancing height.

Clothes: Longer tops visually shorten your legs as do cuffed pants.  Wear skirts that are a medium length and have a slight flare. Showing too much leg makes you look taller and a long skirt or dress gives your body length. Tuck in your shirt or wear a wide belt over your top at the waist. Long jackets make you look FABULOUS.

Patterns: Choose horizontal stripes over vertical ones; avoid pinstripes, for example, which will elongate your figure.

Color: Mix light and dark shades. Pairing a dark shirt with light pants, or vice versa, will shorten your body.

Shoes: Flats will obviously keep you at your current height, however don’t deprive yourself of fashion, choose lower heels that you love and wear them with confidence.

DO pick clothes that have larger details ‘ wide lapels, buttons and other features. Delicate details make the body look large by contrast.

DON’T dress all in one color, which enhances height.

Remember, hold your head up high, put your shoulders back and walk with dignity.

Gray is soft, subtle and most importantly, versatile. Both flattering and elegant, this keynote color replaces the harsh black of the winter. Perfect for the transparent fabrics which designers favor for spring. Reflecting a natural hue found in nature’s garden, gray is the color of fur, pebbles and springtime clouds. It can also be glitzy and glamorous with a sheen reminiscence of the popular metallics that add a touch of excitement to any outfit.

DO
wear gray aviators
find gray metallic flats
add a pop of bright color
check out our raincoat and bomber jacket

DON’T
overdo it, going all gray will make you look blah (our dotty swirl tunic shows a good medium!)

Remember for day use, keep it a flat gray, for evening glitz it up with a little metallic.

Houndstooth is a variation of a black and white trend. The Scottish bequeathed Houndstooth design is quite versatile being worn as a jacket, scarf, head band, hat, ballet flats or wellies. This classic pattern can be worn adorably…and not so adorably.

DO keep it simple. The Houndstooth piece should stand alone,

DO NOT mix and match patterns. Keep it simply beautiful, ladies.

DO add a splash of (one) color. Try a yellow belt or bold cafe dress.

DO be careful what part of the body you put the pattern. Houndstooth has a wonderful eye catching print, and it does its job well. Be leery of skirts, and pants, love scarves, gloves, shoes, boots, and of course the classic Houndstooth coat.