It is often said that a man should invest in a well-fitting suit and a good quality pair of dress shoes. These standard investment pieces are well understood; they both reward extra spending and are seen as the pinnacle of a man’s serious wardrobe. But are they really worth it? I’m not saying that you shouldn’t invest in a luxury suit and matching shoes, but if you’re strapped for cash, there are much more efficient ways of investing your money.
When you meet a man who you consider well dressed, what strikes you? Undoubtedly those things we’ve already mentioned – but not just that. If a man had only a nice suit you would think, “he has a nice suit”. The step between appreciation of what he is wearing and how he dresses is made when you consider all angles. It may sound obvious, but detail counts. A nice suit, a nice belt, a nice shirt. Then the next time you see him; nice watch, nice sunglasses, nice shorts… That gives the impression a lot of us want to give. That consistency is th
