We're not going to lie - your 20s
are tricky. While you will probably be in the best shape of your life and trim
enough that you can wear pretty much anything you want, you will also go through a massive transformation as you
leave uni behind and start establishing your career. In short, you're a grown
man now, and the key to mastering how to dress in your 20s can be summed up in
two words: capsule wardrobe.
This is the time to invest in
important go-to pieces that will form the foundation of your wardrobe for many
years to come, and make you feel great every time you slip them on:
hard-wearing chinos, good jeans, smart shoes, your first proper suit and a
decent watch.
However, this is also the time to
experiment with trends - yes, you'll make mistakes with colours and patterns,
but, heck, you're young - now's the time to do it and work out what looks good
on you.
Towards the end of the decade, go
for your first designer pieces - although we'd recommend you start small with
ties, cufflinks or wallets, and work your way up as your budget expands with
your wage.
In short, this is the first decade
of the rest of your life - so make sure you start it in style.
1) Go for thin cuts
You are in the best state of
your life at this moment, and you don't have to invest hours in the rec center
to look after it. Benefit as much as possible from it via seeking out garments
with thin cuts (note: not thin cuts) that don't overwhelm you in sections of
land of abundance texture.
2) Get to know your shading
Presently's an ideal opportunity to make sense of
which hues work best on you. When in doubt, lighter hues work best on dim skin
(light blue, yellow, pastel pink, white) and darker hues work best on light
skin (naval force blue, dim green, dim red, cocoa). When you've settled on
which you feel most great in, embrace it as the foundation of your frill
diversion. On the off chance that you put resources into socks, stash squares
and ties that are both strong and have clues of the shading in an example, you
have made an altogether exchangeable choice.
3) Experiment
There are more shops out there (particularly of the
more wallet-accommodating assortment) obliging folks in their twenties than
some other decade. Capitalize on it by experimenting with various examples and
more pattern drove things that can be included into your center closet as the
seasons change. Shrewd running bottoms, an intense overcoat or a mid year
suitable shoes are all great pattern things to attempt at this moment, ought to
spending plans permit.
4) Make companions with a tailor and a hair stylist
Never, ever think little of the force of a decent
hair style and an expertly fitted suit. Become more acquainted with these men
or potentially ladies now and they will keep you searching useful for quite a
long time to come.
5) Learn to care for your shoes
This is 10 years where making the correct initial
introduction tallies, regardless of whether that be going on a prospective
employee meeting or getting out there on the dating scene. It's frequently said
that shoes are the primary thing a man sees about your outfit, either
intentionally or subliminally, are your shoes - so they would be wise to be
gleaming. On the off chance that you don't know how to clean your formal shoes
yet, investigate our helpful How To cordiality of GQ's Style Director Robert Johnston.
For coaches, put resources into a jug of Mr Black's shoe cleaner shower, which
will keep your mentors looking new.
Style Shrink says...
"When you begin your vocation you ought to
constantly dress for the employment you need not the one you have. Be the one
in the workplace that is considered important by ensuring you are dressed for
the event." Robert Johnston, GQ Style Director
Things you ought to purchase in your 20s
White shirts
What you rapidly realize in this decade is that
white shirts run with everything and at any event. Throughout the years stock
up with a blend of formal collars (ideally semi-cutaway with removable bones)
and business shirts, and ensure there's dependably a couple hanging in your
closet.
GQ suggests:
• Uniqlo
• Marks
and Spencer
• Polo
Ralph Lauren
• Gap
Your first appropriate suit
When you're beginning it's best to go for one better
than average suit that will have you secured for weddings, meetings, work and
some other event you may require. The most adaptable shading you can go for is
a plain, profound naval force, however go for fleece cotton blend (check the
mark for sweat-instigating man-made filaments) with a half-covering - something
that will be sufficiently light to wear with a shirt in summer, yet can be
layered-up in winter with a jumper and a coat. At last, unless you're a model,
ensure you spending plan an additional £50 or so to get it appropriately custom
fitted to you - that way you know it'll fit perfectly every time you slip it
on.
GQ prescribes:
• John
Lewis
• Topman
• H&M
• Ben
Sherman
A go-anyplace observe
Much like your suit, it merits getting a savvy that
runs with all that you possess. Our recommendation is to go for a metallic
Milanese strap, of which you can discover numerous quartz-fueled cycles at this
moment. On the other hand, in case you're in the sort of profession where you
get a liberal reward once every year, consider treating yourself to your first
mechanical timepiece, for example, a Tudor Black Bay or Victorinox Night
Vision.
GQ prescribes:
• Nixon
• Casio
• Tudor
• Victorinox
White mentors
In case you're searching for mentors that will run
with however many of your outfits as could be allowed, settle on white canvas
or cowhide in a great shape - our specific top choices are Converse Jack
Purcells or Nike Air Max (either 1 or 90), yet there are a lot of possess brand
emphasess that are similarly as worth looking at (see our top hits beneath).
From that point onward, put resources into Mr Black's Shoe Cleaner and Sneaker
Refresh showers to keep them searching and noticing new for a considerable
length of time to come.
GQ suggests:
• French
Connection
• Converse
• JD
Sports
• Lacoste
Indigo pants
You will wear pants more than some other thing in
your closet, so it merits spending somewhat more on them - and it's positively
worth getting the fit right (discover a mark or two and stick to them).
Wash-wise, it's best to go for a dull or mid-indigo selvedge denim that you can
wear with everything else in your closet (counting that naval force suit coat
you've quite recently purchased too). Fixes and upsetting are fine, yet it's
best to repair as you wear as opposed to purchasing instant emphasess (on the
off chance that you purchase at Levi's you can do this at the name's in-house
denim tailor).
GQ prescribes:
• Gant
• Uniqlo
• Diesel
• Levi's
• Jean
Machine
Cowhide coat
Not only for gigs - get the correct cowhide coat
(one that fits like a moment skin) and you can wear it as an additional layer
under your jacket in the winter or over your suit. You can get some shockingly
sensible calfskin coats on the high road at this moment, and that is likewise
where you'll discover a large number of more contemporary cuts - despite the
fact that we propose beginning with either a hurdle up biker or baseball shape.
GQ suggests:
• Whistles
• River
Island
• Scotch
and Soda
• H&M
Formal shoes
At the very least you will require two sets of
shrewd shoes: one dark and one cocoa (dull not tan). The general decide is that
the easier the style, the more outfits it will run with. Our recommendation is
to either go for a twofold minister strap or Derby style in each. On the off
chance that you have more cash to save, put resources into a couple of Chelsea
boots too for the winter.
GQ suggests:
• Russell
and Bromley
• Dune
• Coach
• Church's
Toss these out before you hit 30:
• Uni
hoodies
• Deep
V-neck T-shirts
• Vests
• Flip-flops
(with the exception of in case you're on a shoreline)
• Novelty
jeans or socks
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