Style Tips For Men By Men

June 18, 2008

Here are my favorite thoughts on men's fashion from some of the world's most stylish men. All the quotes come from "Details Men's Style Manual" by Daniel Peres and the editors of Details.

"Always take the advice of a woman over that of a man. Always. Men tend to regard your outfit solely in terms of whether they'd wear them themselves, but women have an uncanny ability to distance themselves from things like this.

Giorgio Armani

"All men should own a black cashmere turtleneck, a high-quality tropical-weight black suit, black driving loafers, and the most expensive white shirt you can afford."

"Matching head-to-toe sports outfits freak me out. It works for Dave Beckham because he is actually coming off the field. He is not an accountant or a stockbroker running around doing errands.

Michael Kors

"It's better to look like you're wearing something that fits than like you're wearing a trend."

Sean Combs

"For black tie, men should dress properly in a tuxedo. No Nehru shirts with a diamond top button, hair all wet and slicked back, with a two-day beard. That's so L.A. Everyone looks dirty in L.A., walking around wearing the worst looking T-shirt they can find."

Tommy Hilfiger

"You have to be a certain type to carry off a leather jacket. If you do wear one, it should be tailored. A boxy one will age you."

"A few little squirts of fragrance on your chest is better than ten squirts on your neck. And unless you're really, really handsome, don't get highlights."

Christopher Bailey

"You have to be taller than five feet eight to wear a double-breasted jacket. If you're not, you can look very square. You get into sea-captain territory. If you're not tall, you should go for a shorter, one-button jacket."

Zac Posen

"I'm not into hats unless they have a purpose. Unless it's hard and you're rappelling down a mountain, I don't want to see it."

"Getting dressed in the morning is a self-fulfilling reality. If you don't look good, you don't feel good, and you might as well go and get hit by a bus.

Kenneth Cole

posted by: Milena Joy