Just a few tweaks of the wardrobe, hair, or even personal care, and voila - you’ve got a little pep in your step! Refresh your style this fall; we've got some simple and easy ideas to take your style from uninspired to awesome.
- Layering for the win!
Layering is an easy way to elevate a wardrobe. Don’t be intimidated. Try this: layer a thin hoodie under a denim jacket or bring in some color with the modern version of a plaid flannel - a heavier flannel/jacket called the “shacket.” Just add a simple tee underneath. Whatever your age, a puffer vest in a basic color with a waffle henley underneath is a casual way to look put together.
- New jeans, please.
You might have a vintage pair of Levi’s that can look good forever, but chances are when fall rolls around, you are pulling out the same pair of jeans from five years ago. Treat yourself to a new pair of jeans- it’s worth it. They are the most versatile piece of clothing in almost anyone's wardrobe. You can get away with dressing them up for a night out on the town or sitting on the couch on NFL Sunday. Fit is key; check out this guide, “How to buy the perfect jeans for your body type,” to find the right fit for you.
- Bald is always beautiful and more “on trend” than ever.
This is good news, considering half of the men in the world experience hair loss by age 50, and about 70% of men will lose hair as they get older, according to the Cleveland Clinic. More good news, an often referred to study by scientist Albert E. Mannes at the University of Pennsylvania found that bald men were seen as more dominant and successful by everyone around them when participants were shown two photos of the same man, one with the man having a full head of hair and one in which he is bald. So embrace your bald head - and the Microtouch Titanium Head Shaver makes it easy! It adjusts to the shape of the head with five independent floating heads to reach everything for a close and smooth shave with no nicks and cuts. It’s also palm-held and ergo-friendly, making it safe and easy when you can’t see what you’re doing.
- Don’t be afraid of color.
Most men gravitate toward the easy neutrals of dark blue, black, and gray. Push the boundaries by adding warm neutrals like mustard and copper. Start with a tee shirt or two and get comfortable wearing color. A long-sleeve waffle henley layered under just about anything is comfortable, classic, and cool!
- Try new textures. It’s time.
A linen shirt is a classy look that is great for every wardrobe. Think George Clooney relaxing at Lake Como - but also great for a backyard bar-b-que. Linen is a soft, highly breathable fabric, perfect for early fall weather before the cold of winter. Super style tip: Pair a linen shirt with jeans and crisp white sneakers, and you’ve got an elevated casual weekend look.
- Facial hair - what’s in?
According to Buckner Barber School, the shadow goatee is what’s hot. Think of your traditional goatee accompanied by a little 5 o’clock shadow. And you don’t have to be a barber to get it right. The Microtouch Solo Titanium has three pro grooming guides dialed to your desired length. Sheknows.com says stubble is among women's favorite facial hair styles on men, with respondents scoring it high for showing “masculinity and style.”
- Focus on fragrance.
Do you have a signature scent? Don’t know where to start? Check out Sports Illustrated’s 17 Best Colognes for Men in 2023. Wearing a fragrance has a hidden plus: some scents are known to have mood-enhancing properties! Plus - a good scent can leave a lasting impression, and as SI says, it can help you to “maximize your natural charisma.” Just apply a minimal amount to your body’s pulse points.
- Hello, “rugged and casual.”
This is an easy look for anyone to pull off with a few key pieces. Think khakis, work boots, flannels, and the right facial hair- a beard! The key is not to be TOO rugged. Remember, even the most rugged beard needs regular trimming. Make it easy to clean up a beard and create perfect barber-style looks with the MicroTouch Titanium Max micro-precision trimmer. It has an ultra-thin head with perfectly-angled, side-mounted blades that go beyond where clippers and scissors can go to make beard clean up fast and easy.
- Fresh off the runways of Paris, why not?
Looks fresh off the runway in Paris don’t always transfer to “normal” life. But the “freshly shaven biker look” is one of the latest - and it’s pretty easy to do to suit your taste. Just add a leather jacket (bomber jacket or moto jacket) to your wardrobe. It is a classic piece that never goes out of style and elevates any look. Leather jackets are an investment piece that lasts for years. Hey, you might even have one in the back of your closet! Time to pull it out.
- Always in style: the genuine you.
Confidence and kindness NEVER go out of style, no matter what you wear.
Refresh your style this fall - just a little or a lot. You’ll feel more confident and ready to take on the world!