TOP TIPS: MAXIMUM STYLE, MINIMAL EFFORT

NO-FAIL LEATHER SUIT UP! OXFORDS OR BROGUES?

A lightweight leather jacket is a wardrobe must have. Team it with a basic T-shirt or switch it up with a turtle neck. Ditch boring black for with say, burgundy. You can opt for faux leather too.

Are you about to thrown on the same ol’ pair of denims and your favourite superhero T-shirt before heading out? In the name of style, stop!

We men really tend to believe that looking good is a mammoth effort, and quite frankly, that isn’t the case.

We caught up with experts from the fashion fraternity to curated tips that you can use to upgrade that wardrobe of yours. Wondering what we’re talking about, right? Take your shoes, for instance. Do you slip into only two types of shoes: black formal ones and the usual sport shoes? What about, say, loafers? How many colours of jackets do you own? Black...and blue, right?

If you want to experiment a bit with your style but don’t want to put too much effort into it, look no further. There is nothing better than a man in a well-fitted, bespoke suit. “Tom Ford sets the bar with his creations. Always make sure you go for at least two fittings when investing in a bespoke suit, and maybe choose a double-breasted suit with wider lapels. It’s a change you will appreciate,” says Sunil Sethi, president, FDCI. Sethi says, “While most might suggest investing in a Monk Strap or an Oxford to go with a suit, casual or sport shoes add flair to the classic look while still being functional.” he says.