It Starts By Having Confidence In Yourself

Fashion doesn’t begin with selecting clothes. It starts with you. If you want to look great, you need to feel great. That means having confidence in who you are and having a purpose and direction for the style that you want to show off.

You might want to consider adopting a mentor who can guide you through this process. We aren’t all naturally confident with fashion, but we can all learn to be.

If something doesn’t fit you properly, it can’t look good on you. You shouldn’t even accept free clothing that doesn’t fit you simply because it will never look good on you. Sure, an oversized garment may be adjusted to fit, but if you can’t get something adjusted – don’t buy it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/7lsH-8xyLH/?hl=en&tagged=suitfit

It costs a ton of money to keep up with fashion. It means that your wardrobe ends up out of fashion very quickly. It is a much better idea to adopt a timeless classic men’s style instead. That way, you only shop when you need to shop and not when the season changes.

Choosing A Classic Style Is Easy

Sort them into a group of guys who look great and those that don’t. Then take the group of guys who look great and ask “would this look work today?” Every time that you say “yes,” you’ve identified a classic style.

Take Care Of Your Clothes

This might seem silly, but clothes only look great when they’ve been cared for properly. You need to spend a little time reading the labels of items that you buy and talking to the people you buy them from to determine the right care regimen for each item of clothing.

The good news is that if you care for your clothes they will last longer and need less frequent replacement and that saves you money in the long run.

Choose Hard Wearing Fabrics

Cotton and denim are great examples of materials that you can wear 100 times or more without having to replace them. By all means, add a little luxury to your wardrobe, but try to keep the majority of your clothes in long-lasting fabrics, your wallet will thank you for it.

Choose a suit that has been in style for the whole of the last 50 years. Get advice on this from a tailor if you have to. Make sure that your suit fits perfectly in all the right places.

If you don’t wear a suit often, make sure that you have your suit adjusted at least once a year so that it continues to fit when you do need it.

You also need a simple, solid tie. That is a tie that is one color and is, say, a burgundy or a dark green.

This means that your suit is going to be fine for any occasion from a wedding to a funeral. A cartoon tie might seem fun, but it’s embarrassing at a job interview and an epic fail at a funeral.

You can avoid that trap by focusing on quality over quantity. Only buy clothes that you absolutely love and that are built to last and which go easily with other items in your wardrobe. That “classic style” makes this much easier than chasing fashion.

This means you’ll find it easy to dress, easy to feel great and you won’t end up with a closet full of stuff you never wear.

Sure, light jeans with rips and artificial wear patterns might be in fashion for a week every 20 years or so, but in general, they make you look like a teenager, not like a man.

Men wear confident clothing that looks new and well cared for. They don’t dress like an extra member of Def Leppard.

Belts And Shoes Must Match

It’s so important that employers admit that making the mistake of brown shoes with a black belt can prevent someone from getting a decent job. Is that a good thing? Probably not. But we don’t make the world, we just try to live in it.

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Titled “A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning Fashion’s Future,” the report details just how damaging our current fashion industry is, and what might happen by 2050 if something doesn’t change fast.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcpnlqDgJVw/?hl=en&taken-by=spotter.frankfurt

The Impact

The report showed that currently, 1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gases are created every year by the fashion industry. Half a million tons of plastic microfibers are also currently being thrown into the sea every year by the fashion industry, adding to the impact.

This scale of pollution outsizes the impact from even the airline industry by a large margin. From your favorite pair of sneakers to that new top you like, the fashion industry is hurting the planet a lot more than people previously realized. If nothing changes, the fashion business may end up doing twice as much damage to the environment.

The head of the study, Ellan MacArthur writes, “The textile industry relies mostly on non-renewable resources…The current wasteful, linear system is the root cause of this massive and ever-expanding pressure on resources.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdCVU9PjzOG/?hl=en&tagged=fabric

How Can We Fix The Problem?

Scientists say there are many ways the current industry can solve this problem. For starters, all of the competing brands could work together to lessen their global impact. The report states that efforts are already being made to change the way the industry works drastically.

However, MacArthur also mentions that while the industry has made many great steps forward, it is still a long way off from changing entirely. MacArthur writes, “…a new textiles economy will demand unprecedented levels of alignment on the case for change, and collaboration.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbSC-hHFmXn/?hl=en&taken-by=stellamccartney

What Do We Do Now? 

Famed fashion designer Stella McCartney has been one of the first to cooperate with MacArthur to reshape the industry. She released a statement to the press mentioning how hopeful she is that the report will open the eyes of other fashion designers, and lead the industry to a more sustainable future. Stella stated that the report could, “…allow us to find a way to work together to better our industry, for the future of fashion and for the future of the planet.”

The post Studies Show Fashion Causes More Pollution Than Airline Travel appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Sure, they may vaguely attempt to match the color of their sneakers to their jackets so as not to visibly clash, but outside of that, their wardrobes are low maintenance. Who can blame them? There’s nothing wrong with wanting to take it easy.

Fortunately, maintaining a personal sense of comfort doesn’t have to come at the expense of sharp-looking style. Check out these three Instagram pros for some low-maintenance men’s fashion inspiration.

Black Is The New Black

All-black outfits aren’t just flattering to the figure — they also automatically evoke a sense of put-together professionalism.

Perfect for the days when you need to look serious and formal but would rather not feel awkwardly stiff all day, these dark combinations can be thrown together easily from just a few wardrobe essentials.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVbn6qLlYWK/?hl=en&taken-by=iamnkhl

In Touch With Your Feminine Side

Whoever said capes, shrugs, and cardigans were exclusively meant for women’s closets was, quite frankly, boring.

Abandon your old-school inhibitions and instead embrace the style secret that women have been using to create fashionable looks with minimal effort for decades now. Once you’ve draped yourself in an exotic-looking breezy knit, you’ll never turn back.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba_oTNCndhu/?hl=en&taken-by=thefebruaryboy

Kickin’ It Old School

Is formal wear not really your style? Would you rather sport something fun-looking given the choice? Worry not, my fashionable friend. Retro sweatshirts and tees are here to save the day.

Sporting vintage brands as easy as slipping into any worn out old t-shirt you’ve had since high school, but you’ll actually receive style cred this time.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRu8-khAhVa/?hl=en&taken-by=plaiditwellstyle

The post Three Insanely Stylish Instagram Looks That Any Man Can Pull Off appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

It Starts By Having Confidence In Yourself

Fashion doesn’t begin with selecting clothes. It starts with you. If you want to look great, you need to feel great. That means having confidence in who you are and having a purpose and direction for the style that you want to show off.

You might want to consider adopting a mentor who can guide you through this process. We aren’t all naturally confident with fashion, but we can all learn to be.

If something doesn’t fit you properly, it can’t look good on you. You shouldn’t even accept free clothing that doesn’t fit you simply because it will never look good on you. Sure, an oversized garment may be adjusted to fit, but if you can’t get something adjusted – don’t buy it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/7lsH-8xyLH/?hl=en&tagged=suitfit

It costs a ton of money to keep up with fashion. It means that your wardrobe ends up out of fashion very quickly. It is a much better idea to adopt a timeless classic men’s style instead. That way, you only shop when you need to shop and not when the season changes.

Choosing A Classic Style Is Easy

Sort them into a group of guys who look great and those that don’t. Then take the group of guys who look great and ask “would this look work today?” Every time that you say “yes,” you’ve identified a classic style.

Take Care Of Your Clothes

This might seem silly, but clothes only look great when they’ve been cared for properly. You need to spend a little time reading the labels of items that you buy and talking to the people you buy them from to determine the right care regimen for each item of clothing.

The good news is that if you care for your clothes they will last longer and need less frequent replacement and that saves you money in the long run.

Choose Hard Wearing Fabrics

Cotton and denim are great examples of materials that you can wear 100 times or more without having to replace them. By all means, add a little luxury to your wardrobe, but try to keep the majority of your clothes in long-lasting fabrics, your wallet will thank you for it.

Choose a suit that has been in style for the whole of the last 50 years. Get advice on this from a tailor if you have to. Make sure that your suit fits perfectly in all the right places.

If you don’t wear a suit often, make sure that you have your suit adjusted at least once a year so that it continues to fit when you do need it.

You also need a simple, solid tie. That is a tie that is one color and is, say, a burgundy or a dark green.

This means that your suit is going to be fine for any occasion from a wedding to a funeral. A cartoon tie might seem fun, but it’s embarrassing at a job interview and an epic fail at a funeral.

You can avoid that trap by focusing on quality over quantity. Only buy clothes that you absolutely love and that are built to last and which go easily with other items in your wardrobe. That “classic style” makes this much easier than chasing fashion.

This means you’ll find it easy to dress, easy to feel great and you won’t end up with a closet full of stuff you never wear.

Sure, light jeans with rips and artificial wear patterns might be in fashion for a week every 20 years or so, but in general, they make you look like a teenager, not like a man.

Men wear confident clothing that looks new and well cared for. They don’t dress like an extra member of Def Leppard.

Belts And Shoes Must Match

It’s so important that employers admit that making the mistake of brown shoes with a black belt can prevent someone from getting a decent job. Is that a good thing? Probably not. But we don’t make the world, we just try to live in it.

The post Men’s Fashion 101: A Starter’s Guide For Men Wanting To Look Their Best appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Titled “A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning Fashion’s Future,” the report details just how damaging our current fashion industry is, and what might happen by 2050 if something doesn’t change fast.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcpnlqDgJVw/?hl=en&taken-by=spotter.frankfurt

The Impact

The report showed that currently, 1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gases are created every year by the fashion industry. Half a million tons of plastic microfibers are also currently being thrown into the sea every year by the fashion industry, adding to the impact.

This scale of pollution outsizes the impact from even the airline industry by a large margin. From your favorite pair of sneakers to that new top you like, the fashion industry is hurting the planet a lot more than people previously realized. If nothing changes, the fashion business may end up doing twice as much damage to the environment.

The head of the study, Ellan MacArthur writes, “The textile industry relies mostly on non-renewable resources…The current wasteful, linear system is the root cause of this massive and ever-expanding pressure on resources.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdCVU9PjzOG/?hl=en&tagged=fabric

How Can We Fix The Problem?

Scientists say there are many ways the current industry can solve this problem. For starters, all of the competing brands could work together to lessen their global impact. The report states that efforts are already being made to change the way the industry works drastically.

However, MacArthur also mentions that while the industry has made many great steps forward, it is still a long way off from changing entirely. MacArthur writes, “…a new textiles economy will demand unprecedented levels of alignment on the case for change, and collaboration.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbSC-hHFmXn/?hl=en&taken-by=stellamccartney

What Do We Do Now? 

Famed fashion designer Stella McCartney has been one of the first to cooperate with MacArthur to reshape the industry. She released a statement to the press mentioning how hopeful she is that the report will open the eyes of other fashion designers, and lead the industry to a more sustainable future. Stella stated that the report could, “…allow us to find a way to work together to better our industry, for the future of fashion and for the future of the planet.”

The post Studies Show Fashion Causes More Pollution Than Airline Travel appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Sure, they may vaguely attempt to match the color of their sneakers to their jackets so as not to visibly clash, but outside of that, their wardrobes are low maintenance. Who can blame them? There’s nothing wrong with wanting to take it easy.

Fortunately, maintaining a personal sense of comfort doesn’t have to come at the expense of sharp-looking style. Check out these three Instagram pros for some low-maintenance men’s fashion inspiration.

Black Is The New Black

All-black outfits aren’t just flattering to the figure — they also automatically evoke a sense of put-together professionalism.

Perfect for the days when you need to look serious and formal but would rather not feel awkwardly stiff all day, these dark combinations can be thrown together easily from just a few wardrobe essentials.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVbn6qLlYWK/?hl=en&taken-by=iamnkhl

In Touch With Your Feminine Side

Whoever said capes, shrugs, and cardigans were exclusively meant for women’s closets was, quite frankly, boring.

Abandon your old-school inhibitions and instead embrace the style secret that women have been using to create fashionable looks with minimal effort for decades now. Once you’ve draped yourself in an exotic-looking breezy knit, you’ll never turn back.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba_oTNCndhu/?hl=en&taken-by=thefebruaryboy

Kickin’ It Old School

Is formal wear not really your style? Would you rather sport something fun-looking given the choice? Worry not, my fashionable friend. Retro sweatshirts and tees are here to save the day.

Sporting vintage brands as easy as slipping into any worn out old t-shirt you’ve had since high school, but you’ll actually receive style cred this time.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRu8-khAhVa/?hl=en&taken-by=plaiditwellstyle

The post Three Insanely Stylish Instagram Looks That Any Man Can Pull Off appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.