Men's fashion is not a thing of passé, anymore. Previously, as in a millennium back, if you think deeply, or if you had paid close attention to your history classes, you'd remember that men being too fashion conscious was not really a good thing. Most considered it a precursor to “aberrant” behavior like homosexuality and used to fit these fashion conscious people into water tight compartments of those who can afford to look good and can buy other people's silence, and secondly, those who fall prey to the society's ill treatment and lose their minds.



Things have changed drastically, not only do men have to think twice about their wardrobe, they have to even ponder about the finer aspects like hair style, pedicure and manicure to conjure that superb first impression. The main reason behind this healthy change is that, under preset circumstances of the mad scramble for jobs, employers as well as match finders on matrimonial websites, stress on the importance of their employees being good looking, or at least fairly presentable.

• This is the generation of first impressions, where you make your mark, your presence felt, with your dressing sense and your subtle sense of etiquette.

• Contrary to what society would have one believe, women are not flocking to the man with his pants at his ankles and 3lbs worth of jewelry hanging from his ears, arms, and chest. Instead, women typically prefer a man who looks as if he just stepped out of GQ magazine -- the often overlooked neat and conservative fellow.

However, these neat and conservative dressers are oftentimes overshadowed by the millions of men who commit fashion suicide on a daily basis. Basic fashion awareness and striving to look good is not a bad thing in itself. Your profession, education or even physique is not an issue because no matter whom you are, looking good is important. Every man should dress appropriately and according to the occasion. It helps if you have a personal sense of fashion and can work towards building it. Men's fashion is a thriving industry today, thanks to the constant need of people to enhance self-image. Here are some men's fashion tips to guide you in choosing the right outfit for yourself.

• Do away with those baggy t-shirts and torn jeans for almost every occasion. It shows a lack of personal interest in dressing up to the occasion.

• Every man should own include a good pair of jeans, handsome shoes, a variety of ties, a good briefcase and a versatile jacket. These should flexibly include clothes that can be worn for essential work and leisure wear that reflects your personality and style.

Experiment with colors and don't skip out on the all important daily schedules of health and hygiene. Personal cleanliness is the first to realizing the benefits of a conscious dresser; you don't want to ruin that tweed suit with a bad case of skin rash or body odor. Always use a body deodorant to mask your body odor.