One for the boys

I love talking to new people they remind you of things you forgot you know and tell you things you never thought about.  So here is a series of sweeping broad statements that will either lead you to scream, "No!" at your monitor or chuckle knowingly.
1.  It's pretty common practice for most men to go from being dressed by their mothers to be being dressed by their wives/girlfriends with a few unfortunate personal t shirt choices along the way.
2.  Men don't change their style, they find something that works and then replace it, with out variation.
3.  It's easy for men to dress as they don't need more than a suit and a couple of shirts.
4.  Men don't care about fashion because it is made by boys for boys and real men have no place in it.
5.  A man does not need to consider clothes on a seasonal basis because classic male style, never really changes.

As with all sweeping statements the above is true but you won't look very far or talk to many people before it becomes a lie.  Men are becoming much more aware of a need to understand fashion and the role it plays in the way they can present themselves, however I don't believe they are influenced by male models so much as by other men they want to emulate - actors and sportsmen, it's more about lifestyle than the specific designer of a jacket, using these social cues of real men to show them the way to alter and upgrade their style.

Having said all that I feel it necessary to point you in the direction of items that are worth adding to your wardrobe this season.  The first, it's time to experiment with bright colours and pattern!  Stop playing it safe and throw in a few surprises to your look.  There are Hawaiian influences all over and it is time to get used to them, if these bright multi hue garments are a step too far for you keep it simple in block colour but BRIGHT!!!  It'll instantly reinvigorate the wardrobe you already have and cause a pleasant stir for you.  I know it is difficult to experiment with your work image particularly if you are centred in the corporate field as your clients may be distracted by it, but that is what the weekend is for, allow yourself some separation in your wardrobe that in no way involves sweat pants.  It is true that all men look better in a suit, but a man who can look good casually will always attract more attention.  Think Ryan Reynolds, who's look tends towards the smart casual, as explained by the Foster's advert or Michael Fassbender on Top Gear, great jeans and a fabulous leather jacket, easy, effortless and stylish.  Alternatively Tim Tebow, a sportsman who understands how to wear colour and look as if he belongs in it. (OK so the examples are much more about me than you but it's my blog and the more men who look like this the happier I will be!)