How Men Can Dress Better - Designer Watches and More

Looking good ain't easy. It takes time, dedication and money to step your style up a notch. But that doesn't mean it can't be done. And I'm here to help.

1. Shoes: My momma always said you can tell a man by his hair, his nails and his shoes. So if you want to impress the ladies, buy a nice pair of brown loafers, and more formal black dress shoes, keep your nails and cuticles trim, and comb your hair. With two pairs of shoes you can wear one comfortably every day, and reserve the other for special occasions.

2. Pants: Some nice slacks can really improve your wardrobe, along with a pair of dark jeans. When you're shopping, make sure to try on the pants with shoes that you will wear with them; don't shop for dress pants with sneakers on. Don't wear them too tight, and don't wear them too loose, a pair that fits well will be somewhere in the middle. Pleats can make you look fat if you have a paunch to begin with, but for leaner men, on cords and khakis they can be a good look.

3. Shirts: Collars and buttons are a great way to look classier, but that doesn't mean that there aren't t-shirts that look good. A vintage shirt, or even a more muscular, tight fitting tee will preserve you a laid back, chic manner.

4. Sweaters: Cardigans are a great look and you can pair them with a tie or a bowtie if you want some funky class. Cashmere sweaters never go out of vogue and they last forever if you take care of them.

5. Jackets: When investing in jackets, you will want a blue blazer, a black one, and maybe a camel hair coat for the winter. When you buy a suit, you can often get away with wearing a jacket and jeans, if you want to diversify outfits.

6. Overcoats: A leather jacket is also a great investment, and will look flattering in the spring and fall.

7. Accessories: Jewelry on men isn't a good look unless you're Italian or you're wearing a nice watch. Longines mens watches and Baume & Mercier watches, Weil watches, or a Movado watch or Ebel watch are all very complementary to a fine wardrobe. Cufflinks are another classy accessory that you can add to a dress shirt for some pizazz. Designer shades can be overpriced, but certain brands are worth the little bit of luxury to be able to wear nice sunglasses.

Always go for quality over quantity. This is a very European practice. Investing $100 in a gorgeous shirt will get you more compliments than wearing five or six cheap tees. Finally, you will probably want to invest in a cologne that will mingle with your scent to produce a unique, delicious flavor. Smelling nice is the last step in dressing well, and I like to wear a scent that's unplaceable, whether by mixing two colognes, or spending a little extra to get something you can't find at the mall.

How Men Can Dress Better - Designer Watches and More