Penulis What makes a man stylish?
Is it the amount he spends on his clothes? The brands he wears?
Is it the size of his ego? No.
It comes down to taking care of the details – the things that 99% of men don't do. It's this attention to detail that separates the stylish man from the crowd.
Trust me – the small things matter, and in today's article, I give you the 11 outfit tricks you need to look instantly more stylish.
Style Hack 1. Use Hand Sanitizer as Stain Remover
Hand sanitizer is everywhere now – but did you know it's also an excellent stain remover? This is because it contains a high concentration of alcohol, which gets into stains and breaks down their components.
It'll work on everything from food spills, to coffee, to ink stains. Just apply the hand sanitizer to the stain, rub it in and let it sit for 10 minutes, then wash the garment as you would normally.
Not at home? This trick will still help you – apply the alcohol, and it'll stop the stain from going deeper. This is a great temporary solution if you're not near a washing machine.
But be careful – repeatedly using hand sanitizer as a stain remover (or leaving it in for longer than 10 minutes) can fade colors.
Style Hack 2. Match Your Belt To Your Trouser Color
I've talked about the importance of matching your belt's color with the color of your shoes. But if you match your belt color to your trousers, you'll actually appear taller! This optical illusion “elongates” your leg line.
You don’t have to match exactly – a similar shade or color will work fine. If you have dark pants, go for a dark belt. Light pants? Go for a light belt.
Style Hack 3. Hang Your Pants Properly
Creased pants look sloppy, so make sure you hang them properly.
For pants with a crease or pleat:
- Grab the pants from the bottom
- Fold along the crease
- Gently drape them over the hanger bar
For pants without a crease or pleat:
- Fold the pants in half and drape over the hanger bar
Style Hack 4. Use a Cartridge Razor to Shave a Sweater
You know those annoying little nubs on your sweaters? It's called pilling – and it happens when a group of fibers break, then tangle and mat together on your sweater.
This isn't an attractive look, and it makes your sweater look old and worn.
The solution? Grab a cheap cartridge razor and shave your sweater. Be as gentle as you would with your face and shave over all the nubs and pills. The result is a sweater that looks like new.
Pro tip – save time by wearing your sweater as you “shave” it.
Style Hack 5. Use Cooking Oil to Replace Shave Cream
We’ve all been there — you're in a rush, and you realize you’re out of shaving cream.
It's time to grab the cooking oil. Now I don't recommend using this hack all the time – it could irritate your skin, but it works great in a pinch.
First up, wash your face with warm water. Then grab your olive oil and use it as you would shaving cream.
Since oil is a natural lubricant, it will allow your razor to glide across your face gently. Oh – and if your skin feels dry after shaving, you can use the same olive oil as an effective ‘aftershave balm.'
Style Hack 6. Avoid Razor Burn – “Gamify” Shaving
On the topic of shaving – razor burn sucks. Right? Well, there’s an easy way to avoid it. Turn shaving into a game.
Imagine mowing your lawn. Once you've cut one area, you won't go back over it unless you've missed a spot. Use this same concept with your face.
Apply your shaving cream (or shaving oil) and shave using small strokes. Only go over a section once. If you miss a spot, make sure you re-apply shaving cream before going back over it.
If you don't, you're going to irritate your skin, and this is what leads to razor burn.
When you're finished shaving, gently pat the skin dry because being too rough can also irritate your skin.
Style Hack 7. Wrinkled shirt? Leverage a Blazer!
Sometimes you're running late, and you don't have time to iron your shirt, so throw on a blazer to hide the wrinkles.
Obviously, your collar, the front of your shirt and your cuffs will be visible, so make sure those are presentable. The majority of the shirt won’t be seen, though. This also works with casual jackets, so it's perfect for the cooler months.
Style Hack 8. Store Your Pocket Squares in Your Jackets
Storing your pocket squares in your jackets will save you time as you can pre-match and fold them before the day you wear them. Preparation is everything!
Just be sure to adjust your pocket square when you put the jacket on. Over time, they can fall into the jacket pocket and won’t look the way you want them.
Style Hack 9. Leverage Your Eye Color in Your Style
It's been said that eyes are the window to the soul and your eye color is the window to your style. You need to leverage your eye color when picking what colors to use. No need to match your eye color exactly – mimic it.
For example, if you have blue eyes bring blue into your clothing. It could be a pocket square; it could be a jacket. Be creative.
This simple but effective hack emphasizes the color of your eyes, giving you a more striking look. This will also take some of the “guesswork” out of finding what colors work best for you.
Style Hack 10. Experiment with Casual Ties
Guys, it’s time to embrace the casual tie.
Wool ties, knitted ties, or a fun bow-tie are great options to bring into a casual outfit. You’re not wearing them because you have to but because you want to. People will notice.
I would stay away from “gimmick” ties such as wooden or plastic ones. They look tacky and make you look immature.
Style Hack 11. Shine Your Shoes RIGHT After Wearing Them
The perfect time to shine your shoes is right after wearing them. Why? The dirt will be easier to remove.
On top of that, you won’t forget to touch them up when you need to. I always forget to shine my shoes and the best time is to do so right after wearing them.
Just take a minute to shine each pair. Make sure to set down some newspaper to avoid a mess.
Style Hacks for Men – Summary
There you have it gents
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