Monday, September 24, 2007
This is the basics. It will be a weekly initiative to teach what is needed as a basic of fashion. It will be the man's guide to the fundamentals. This week since it is the beginning, i thought i'd keep it simple. So I'm starting with watches.
A watch is the one thing that can be used as an accessory. Most men don't wear an aboundance of jewelry. And unlike women,we don't wear hand bags. Most men assume that a good watch is costly. When you look in celeb mags and when you watch rappers they have diamond encrusted faces on their watches. But that is major misconception.
Why?
Well if you look at major events with some of the most fashionable men of today, i.e. Jay Z, David Becham, Tom Ford, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Denzel Washington and others, you will notice one thing.
No diamonds on the wrist.
A classic watch doesn't need to be glitzy. What makes a watch a classic is the look, the feel, and the appeal. Now the basic here is this.
Find a watch that ultimately says something. A watch that speaks of sophistication and dignity. One you wear to job interview, out to dinner, or even to the ball game. Most men think that means expensive.
WRONG!!!
I've included pictures of examples of some the best looks to look for. You can spend between $35 or $1,000. The point is to stay between these few rules.
1. Find a watch with either a leather band or links( Ceramic,Stainless Steel, or Polished Metals, even gold or silver if you can afford it)
2. A grown mans watch is not made of rubber. We are grown ups now, no more watches by Tiger,or any other company that should stick to video game making.
3. A watch should fit snug but not tight. U should be able to at least "breathe" in it. If you fit your index finger in between the base of the watch and your wrist while its on then your good.
4. Link watches size doesn't matter. If you find a link watch that appeals to you and in your budget, buy it. A watch store has the tools to remove the links for you to make it more comfortable.
5. Get a watch that fits your personality. A good watch fits your style. It says a lot about you. Just like a womens shoes or handbags. So ensure that you pick a watch that says " Hey This is Me".
Now these are the basics. So go out and show that you ROCK.
Labels: basics, mens fashion, watches
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