Here I present a basic list of wardrobe essentials. Opportunities for meeting girls are everywhere, you need to be primed at all times. The wardrobe outlined here is targeted at summer 2006.
A study was done where fifty women were asked to grade pictures of men based on attractiveness, all the men were dressed the same. Then another fifty women were shown pictures of the same men but this time the unattractive men were smartly dressed. The initially unattractive men came out on top with the second test. It’s possible to conclude that women find you more attractive if you dress smarter.
Women’s liberation will not be achieved until a woman can become paunchy and bald and still think that she’s attractive to the opposite sex. Earl Wilson
The Basics
- A Dark Wash Jean
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Throw away your Levis 501s you need a pair of Diesel Jeans. Boot fit or straight cut is fine just make sure they fit all the way down to the bottom of your trainer or shoe. Extra points if the bottom of the jean drags along the ground and frays when you’re wearing your retro trainers.
- Shirts
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You need two or three shirts that are slim fit, even if you are not slim the point is that when tucked into trousers the shirt tapers in and looks clean. Shirts with acres of material puffed out like a tutu are bad.
You may have to try a few different brands until you find one that fit’s nice, then buy a couple of different colours or patterns in that fit. For me Jaeger Slim Fit work perfect.
- Cool Polo
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This summer pink is still in but yellow is the new pink, and for those of you who are still wearing that Ralph Lauren polo shirt you’ve had for 10 years you’re in look because they are back in, however you need to upgrade to a smart new one.
Cool polo shirts look good with Jeans. Don’t wear polo shirts tucked into your Jeans the girl you’re thinking of chatting up… that’s how her dad wears them.
- Big Print T Shirts
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Look for well fitting T shirts that are not baggy, choose good quality cotton. Extra points if it looks slightly worn even though it’s brand new. A must is some sort of design on the front.
- Sunglasses
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If you were a big fan of Top Gun and bought the RayBan’s then find them, they’re retro cool. Big sunglasses are in, personally I still think a pair of Oakleys or Police are the ones to go for.
- Beach ware
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There’s only one thing to wear on you’re feet at the beach and that’s flip flops. In fact if it’s hot and you’re wearing shorts in any situation flip flops are the footwear to go for. Trainers on bare feet do not look cool. If you’re Australian you’ll already have this angle covered.
Shorts - whatever you do, don’t buy shorts with an elasticated waist band. The band will cut into your waist and you’ll get a slight overhang. The likes of QuickSilver and Billabong do surf shorts with a non-elastic waist.
- Retro Trainers/Sneakers
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All star trainers are back in, in fact think retro. You may have a pair of running trainers and the only time you should be wearing them is when you’re running. Think Adidas retro styles and you’ll be fine.
- Belt
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Basically you need two belts a smart black leather one for your trousers, and a brown leather retro belt with detailing for your jeans. If you wear Jeans with no belt stop now, it looks bad.
- Jacket
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Personally I don’t bother with Jackets much, on the London clubbing scene they can be a pain.
- Shoes
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You can get away with one pair of black leather slip on shoes. It’s worth going for a name such as Church’s, women really notice shoes.
Anyway, I hope this gives you a few ideas even if you don’t agree with my taste.
