It's coming soon in April!

Busy. I can only hope you're all being proactive and reproductive creatures.

I'm standing here on my night time job, beating my brains in front of an empty Notepad. The audit is done for tonight, yet still have many hours to go. What do I do? Write an odd fashion blog! I wrote one sometime in late 2006 out of spite of one clueless boy whom I'll quote, "Girls check out other girls because all girls are lesbian!", and in saying this he smiled, squinted and pulled his head back into his neck like a turtle pulling back into his shell. Not a pretty sight! You can read it here.

I'm gonna be honest, but I get around a fair bit. I'm out with friends who belong to different social activities - sport, office, film/photography crew, fanboys/girls etc. Ethic groups are a big deal, especially in a multicultural city like Perth. Yet issues with their fashion remain to be universal.

1. Fit is King - A common mistake. The most dramatic improvement you can make in your style is to make sure everything fits. Most guys wear clothes that are too large. Make sure everything you wear is almost hugging the shape of your body - without being tight.

2. Keep it simple – You want a wardrobe that looks great on you but you don’t want to overdo it. Jewellry for women is very different from men. When I say that, it would be good not to take on fashion tips from Mr. T! For men, there are 3 things worth investing in - Your watch, your phone, and your wallet. I say this because it is not the brand of the clothes that define your weight in worth - it is your accessories.

Get this in your skulls - it’s a much bigger investment to obsess about perfection than to settle for something functional - everyone says it differently.

3. Change the way you see casual - casual doesn’t have to be boring. Have fun with collared shirts, or take some inspiration from those who approach casual a bit differently.

4. Pay attention to your supporting pieces - Some sweaters are lean and others are big and chunky. The first rule of thumb is that your top and bottom halves need to match. If you’re wearing a big, chunky, rugged fisherman knit sweater, your bottom needs to be rugged, too. Don’t wear a fisherman’s sweater with a beautiful silk-and-wool suit pant. Instead, wear it with something as casual as cargoes or jeans, or dress it up with a blazer.

5. Never go shopping alone – Here's a fact of life, Salespeople are not your friends- they are money-hungry, self-absorbed individuals dependant on commissions, rather than providing quality service.

6. Stay at least a notch above - Don’t overdo it to a fault, but still take some risks. It’s always better to be a little bit overdressed than underdressed in a situation. All you have to do is think about where and who you’re going to be with and just step it up one notch. But make sure you’re not better dressed than someone who is more important in a certain setting, like you’re boss.

7. Never underestimate the power of details – The last thing on is usually the first thing noticed. So mind the details instead of throwing together the main parts of your outfit. “Details” can include a scarf, a subtle pocket square, to the way you tie your tie knot.

8. Invest in a good pair of shoes – If it’s one thing that women will notice, it’s your shoes. Especially how clean they are. It’s easy to wash and press the rest of your clothes to keep them looking new, but most guys disregard their shoes. Show you’re a man of taste by getting a nice pair of shoes and keeping them in pristine condition. It’s the fastest way to showing others that you take care of yourself.

9. Fashion Tees with logos – When you’re going around with a big logo on your shirt, you risk looking like a walking product placement.

10. Disregard trends – You shouldn’t wear something just because it’s the "in thing". Always build a versatile and timeless (or classic) wardrobe first, and then bring in your own twists with some of the new stuff. This one tip has saved me so much money.

11. Don’t be a sucker for brand names - Before you decide to purchase an item, ask yourself if you are buying it because it’s “in style” or because it genuinely suits you. In my previous entry I did mention that brand names often reflect the quality of the product you're buying, but you should ask yourself if you would buy the garment if it didn’t have a logo on it.

12. Stay away from clogs and Crocs - They look good on nobody. Enough said.

13. An undershirt is an undershirt - An undershirt is meant to be worn underneath your dress shirt or sweater to absorb the sweat, dirt, and body oils that we all inevitable excrete. This way you might be able to get away with not having to launder the shirt every time you wear it, and you shirt will be around for even longer. Please do not wear a wife beater, v-neck, or crew-neck undershirt by itself with jeans.

14. Upgrade your shave - Even if all the threads are gold, unkempt beard can be an instant attraction killer. This is a real bitch for myself because I personally spend alot of time pulling different face muscles in order to cut down the smallest grain of hair down. Moisturing helps reduce redness!

15. Experiment with style – The only way you’ll really learn, is if you go out there and try new things. If you make mistakes, life goes on. There are people who live unhappy lives, yet somehow they do nothing to get out of them - don't be one of them!

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