时间：2022-05-22 02:16:50
The corporate world has plenty of protocols. Here are some that concern fashion and style.
Pairing ‘em Right Mixing checks and stripes is an absolute no-no since the two patterns are inconsistent in form. Their combination is distracting and jarring one. If necessary, do this with similar colour tones.
Don’t be Colour Blind Most men aren’t blessed with a good colour sense and end up with random pairings. This looks ‘off’. Colours should be carefully paired such that they enhance each other. For instance, pairing a jewel tone with a pastel one or a deep colour with a bright one will end up killing both. A bad combination is that of deep red and baby pink. But neutrals like azure and black, and khaki and denims go with just about everything. All said and done, it’s safest to dabble with shades within one colour family.
Truth of Fabrication Avoid pairing fabrics that look and feel very different. For instance something as glossy as silk looks horrible with cotton or linen, but a combination of the latter two works well. Shiny fabrics like silk and woollens will never go with sober ones like suede, velvet or corduroy. Always avoid polyester, it looks tacky and isn’t cut for Indian climes.
Accessorise: Return to the Classics Minimalism will always be in vogue. A platinum-finished, classic, round watch with a leather strap should do the trick. Avoid chunky gold and dia- mond studded chains and belts that scream out logos. Instead, flaunt a tieclip matched to cufflinks or go for a pocket square in a contrasting colour. Save the white socks for tennis practice or the gym and choose tonal and sober browns and blues with thin pin stripes which gently offset the shades in the ensemble.
Shoe Stopper A dirty shoe is a huge put off. Polish your leather and brush your suede every now and then. It goes without saying that shoes should follow the spirit of the clothes. For business suits, bring out your wingtipped brogues and Chelsea boats and save the suede loafers and boat shoes for denims and cargos.
Know your Body Bulky men should avoid big prints, checks, and horizontal stripes and contrasting colours by sticking to vertical stripes and darker tones instead. Lean guys should do exactly the opposite by flaunting horizontal stripes and bright colours. They can throw in a scarf or belt to break the look and keep them from appearing flat.