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Details, GQ and
Esquire are among the fashion magazines one might find among the stack of Game
Pro magazines read by teenagers. No surprise. Their fashion examples offer
plenty of ammunition for a young man looking to land a date for the prom.
However, it's not many teens who can afford the likes of Hugo Boss, Guess and
Louis Vuitton apparel. Besides, when push comes to shove, dude, it is the new
"Diablo III" video game that will win out over new duds.
So what can a guy
do?
"There are
plenty of affordable ways to create a professional wardrobe," said Andrea
Woroch, consumer and money-saving expert for Kinoli and frequent fashion expert
guest on such TV shows as "Good Morning America" and NBC's
"Today." "Stocking up on a few new looks might postpone your impending
Play Station 3 purchase, but it doesn't have to drain your bank account.
Don't spend $150
on a button-up shirt when pairing it with a sweater or jacket. It is not the
most important piece of an outfit. "While shirts provide a foundation for
your overall look, they're generally pretty standard," Woroch said. What's
crucial in this case is the color and fit of the shirt.
Geoffrey Beene and the fashionable trio of Van Heusen, IZOD and Arrow are noted for their colors and tailored fit. Among the hot colors this spring are soft violet, glam greys, cobalt, yellow and nautical shades of ruby red and navy blue. These can all be found at stores such as Kohls and Target. The price on these are anywhere from $18 to $30. So the money you save here can go toward an item that is important, like the jacket or watch.
Geoffrey Beene and the fashionable trio of Van Heusen, IZOD and Arrow are noted for their colors and tailored fit. Among the hot colors this spring are soft violet, glam greys, cobalt, yellow and nautical shades of ruby red and navy blue. These can all be found at stores such as Kohls and Target. The price on these are anywhere from $18 to $30. So the money you save here can go toward an item that is important, like the jacket or watch.
It's all about
timing
"Surprisingly
enough, some months are better for buying suits than others," Woroch said.
"Purchasing suits in either January or July is your best bet, as these
months are typically when retailers reduce prices on last season's
styles."
Another trick is
to use store gift cards purchased at sites such as GiftCardGranny, which
instantly trims up to 35 percent off your purchase price.
Learn to look at
the tags on items to make sure it's not 100 percent wool or so fragile it
requires dry cleaning, because it will end up in a bag tossed in the trunk of
your car/truck. Not only is dry cleaning expensive (on a regular basis), but
inconvenient.
Don't be a dork
Reversing your
tie or flipping it over your shoulder at lunch is no way to hide the gravy
stains from the last gig you attended. Woroch recommends investing in a nifty
little gadget called the Tide To Go Pen. "This handy little contraption
can be kept in a pocket or desk and makes everything from barbecue sauce to
coffee disappear in an instant," she said. "Your days of strategic
shirt tucking and tie placement are finally over."
It's great that
you love Alec Baldwin's plaid tie, and while it's good to have a few
interesting patterns and vibrant colors mixed into your wardrobe, do not spend
your budget on them. You've heard of the little black dress worn by women.
Well, every guy should also have a black ensemble, like black pants or black
jacket, or both. Solid, standard colored shirts such as light blue are another
staple.
Recycle your wardrobe
If you can sell
your games on eBay, consider putting some of your clothes (like the leather
jacket your old girlfriend bought, or the ugly tie you purchased on a whim) for
sale online, or at a local consignment store. Woroch recommends checking out
the clothing resale site online called ResaleShopping.com.
Now you'll have some extra cash for some new duds, or game.
Take a walk
online
Now you'll have some extra cash for some new duds, or game.
Unless you have
some kind of odd foot characteristics, consider buying your dress shoes, even
your Nike and Jordan's, online. The prices are reasonable and sites
such as Zappos.com offer free shipping and free returns
with all shoe orders. Also, most of the sites offer large
images of the products so you can match the shoes to a
suit, belt, jacket or other item.
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Fashion as we knew it, is over; people wear now exactly what they feel like wearing -- Mary Quantsuch as Zappos.com offer free shipping and free returns
with all shoe orders. Also, most of the sites offer large
images of the products so you can match the shoes to a
suit, belt, jacket or other item.
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