Many would say that giving a gift to a woman is quite hard as women are more pretentious in general. Actually is not very easy to offer the proper gift to men either. We all know men usually like things such as cars and technology; this is not always applicable to everybody. The first thing to keep in mind when purchasing a gift to a man is how that person is and only after that what men usually appreciate. There are however some things that have big chances to obtain a good impression. Such great ideas can be found in magazines or on the Internet if you take your time to read them and have the great advantage of doing their work properly.
Thinking about the fact that men usually enjoy a lot to comfortably relax on their couch, a customized pillow can be the answer to what to buy him. You will find many offers for various coach pillows that your man may like, you just have to think about him as a person and realize what really fits him. You can also buy a comfortable shirt if you think he may like this.
Other interesting options on their wishlist would be to buy some tools as it is generally known that men really like tools. A common set of tools would be a screwdriver set as they have an important use in almost any house job. You will find such tools in local stores and you can also choose to search the perfect set by using the Internet. Another thing that may work just fine when it comes to offering the proper gift is cologne so take some time and search for the perfect fragrance for him.
The list with things to buy to men is quite a long one, especially because they like sports a lot. Sports gifts are very appropriate when it comes to a man when you know what sport he likes in special. Also, you can choose to buy him a useful gadget and if you find something more expensive then you can talk to your friends and decide to purchase a group gift. This option is very successful as the man will feel that many people care about him.
No matter what you choose to offer him, you should always keep in mind both the fact that he is a man and what you know about him in general. You should also think about the occasion as you can't buy anyone something that does not fit with the occasion. Besides, take care about the way the gift looks like. You could wrap it in a certain way or offer it with a men's gift basket. This is very important as the way a gift looks makes it more or less interesting. With that in mind you don't need any recipe for purchasing the perfect gift for a man. Just use your imagination and also think about what you want to express and you will surely get to make a great gesture.
Pleats and cuffs are perfectly appropriate with polo, but are not ideal for a shorter chap such as you as they detract from the length. In order to give the greatest visual appearance of length and height, you will need to have flat fronted and uncuffed trousers. Flat fronted pants are also more slimming; however pleated fronts are a little dressier. On this occasion though, I believe you can make up for the dressiness elsewhere, and go for the flat fronts.
You should also pay close attention to the back pockets of the pants and try to choose a pair without pockets (if you can find any), or with slim pockets. Either way, go for the smallest flattest pockets at the back that you can. Big pockets emphasize the rear of the trouser, and as you mentioned that you have a generous rear, it's best to downplay it.
In terms of length, the pants should break at the laces of your shoes (which incidentally I recommend should be loafers or suede oxfords) and sit just above the heel at the back.
I would go for a black polo, tan/clay/stone colored chinos or khakis that are wide legged and flat fronted, small pocketed at the rear, and have no cuffs, and team it with a black belt and black loafers or suede oxfords (with, of course, black socks!)
If you wish to up the smartness a touch, you could also team it with a smart sports jacket or blazer in a dark color, which you can then of course remove and offer to drape across a lady's shoulders should she start to feel chilly at the event! Always think ahead!
In terms of stores to try, you stated that the Banana republic are not ideal. Perhaps you could try Gap or Dockers as an alternative.
If you wear a nice pair of black or tan pants, you can wear a number of different things on top. For the winter months, go for a nice pair of wool slacks and for warmer months you can opt for thinner fabrics.
On top, you can wear a simple button down shirt that is a bit more relaxed that you would usually wear to work. A flannel shirt, when done right, can look casual and chic, yet still professional for work. Dress it up a bit with some nice black dress shoes and you'll be good to go! Add a blazer if you feel you look a bit too casual.
A sweater on top is also a nice look. A nice rich color (like navy blue or burgundy) would look great on you. To make the suits you already wear look less stuffy, why not wear a t-shirt underneath? Make a solid one, again in a darker color. The result will be a youthful look that is also professional
A final key point is that it is your grooming that really dictates how smart you will look, not your clothes. By all means ensure that your clothes look smart, but the key to success is to ensure that you shower, shave well, and pay attention to your hair before you go out! Also, make sure you feel comfortable in what you wear; if you feel uncomfortable it'll show. If you feel comfortable and well groomed you'll feel relaxed, you'll smile more and feel more confident. THAT is what will make everyone stop and do a double take when they see you.
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