1. Too many bright colours
Firstly, colour blocking is over. It's a trend that is gone - done and dusted. Show some restraint and opt for one or two colours. You might think wearing all red or blue is cool, but really it just makes you seem like you don't know what you're doing. If you are going to wear colour, wear it down with some neutrals such as black, grey or navy so that you won't look like a fool.
The pictures below demonstrate the point. The picture on the left is way out there. Too many colours and nothing bringing the look together. The picture on the right is bright, yes, but it is held together by a slick black tie and grey shirt - nothing screaming and nothing too busy, unlike in the first picture.
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2. Flaunting your expensive clothes (Over Branding)
Ah, my favourite. Flaunting your Louis Vuitton bag with your Guess watch and your Burberry shirt is just a no-no. If you have money to blow, buy items with so-called "stealth wealth" in mind: luxurious items that are subtle in their design. Going out of your way to show off your expensive labels just makes you look like an asshole with a credit card who is trying too hard.
Don't be a walking fashion advertisement.
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When it comes to fashion, you should put on everything you want to wear, and then take the last item off. The last thing you put on is exactly what needs to go off. Nice bow tie, cool bracelet, sexy watch, nice suspenders, oh you have your ears pierced, too? Why don't you put a star on your head to complete the Christmas tree look. Seriously though, less is more. A bow tie, a watch and a bracelet are more than enough.
4. Popped Collars
Are you outside? Is it windy? Are you wearing a lovely wool coat? If yes, then you're fine. Are you indoors? Are you wearing a polo t-shirt? Is your name Juicy J or Dj Paul? No? Then put that collar down.
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5. You're Visibly Uncomfortable and you keep adjusting yourself
If you're constantly wondering "Am I pulling this off?" You're not. If you check yourself out in every window or mirror you pass because you're not sure if that jacket or that pair of pants looks ok, that's a sign that it's just not your style.
Clothing should enhance your confidence, not make you feel more insecure.
6. Matchy Matchy
Matching your clothing with your sneakers was cool back in 2006, but those days are long gone. If you're still making sure that your t-shirt matches your All Stars and your jeans and your cap, then you need to check yourself. This of course doesn't mean that you can't wear things that work well together or are in the same colour or design family. The point is not to deliberately match. Like wearing your black and orange t-shirt with black and orange sneakers and a black and orange cap. That is not a hot look.
7. You think expensive clothes will make you stylish
There are plenty of clothes that are super expensive and a lot of them are great. But there are also plenty of tacky clothes produced that also cost a fortune. If you are blowing your money on Louis Vuitton belts and bags that everyone else also owns, or if you are spending your money on randaom ridiculous "stuff" then you most probably look like a douche. You don't need to go into insane credit/debit card debt. Just find a few key pieces that you actually like and work around those.
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| LV scarf, belt and bag. Douche. Source: complex.com |
