This year, men refused to take the back seats in the fashion arena, unravelling different trends. From bold prints to upgraded casual wears to mix-matching ensembles, they gladly graced the fashion runways, red carpets, and events in their glory.
For the cool dude, fashion is more of an expression and lifestyle than a price tag. So what makes him tick? It is a combination of his confidence, personality, style, presence, and fashion game.
We went through the wardrobe of the ideal cool dude and here are his fashion items:
- Unconventional suits
Suits are everyman’s best friend. The more fitted, the better. With the right suits, business casuals need not be boring. The latest trendy suits come in bold colours, patterns, asymmetric cuts, and designs.
- Bold colours
Gone are the days when men play it safe with colours. They go for the navy blues, greys and other mild colours to appear modest. The cool dude has gone past this. It’s about a colour splash in bold colours. Colour blocking with clashing shades is the new cool.
- Mix-matching stripes
You can never go wrong stripes. Mix and match the right way and elevate your style game. Pair a plain top with striped trousers or vice versa and you are good to go.
- Vintage checks
The cool dude is never boring. His dress sense says it all. In checks, he looks dashing. The checks can be in form of trousers, shirts, suits, blazers, hats, or even face caps. To rock this look, use only one statement checked wear e.g. a blazer, and match with another piece like a hat or trousers.
- Sporty shoes
The cool dude knows when to be sporty. This is where his trainers and sneakers come in handy. Pair these with shorts and shirts or denim and spread the sporty vibes.
- Accessories
Accessories, from wristwatches to bracelets to sunglasses, are the cool dude’s trademark. There are so many to choose from, find what works for you and complements your outfit, then stick to it.