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MODERN MEN ARE very conscious and peculiar peculiar about their fashion statement and are choosy when it comes to their personality. Today men are not afraid to experiment
between Indian and western, formal, casual and other different sort of men’s wear. People no longer seem to be unduly worried about the price but are more concerned about the look good factor.

 

But it is difficult to look good and fashionable at the same time. Wide ranges of men’s wear are available in the market that suits different mood and different occasions, choosing the right among this wide range is really a difficult task. Making the task a bit easy for those who are really concerned about the dressing patterns and moreover dress to impress, there is the fashion industry which has been for decades focusing on the latest trends for male fashion. So there is now no excuse left to men to dress up for a function and not for fashion. Let’s start with a countdown to change for good by just choosing the right attire for oneself. To give a start, the foremost thing is formals, something in which anyone can look good and it will definitely not take too much effort to look at least half decent..

FORMAL WEAR:Formal wear, when somebody thinks about these types of wears, at a flash pleated trousers and shirts all in black and white color mishmash comes to mind, which is
a very general term for formals. In India, this category is more common to a working group and for social events such as weddings, parties etc. When we talk about formal wear, two types of formal wear comes to mind i.e. western formal wear comprising of blazers, trousers, shirts and finally a suit to make it a wholesome of formals. The second type of formal wear is
traditional, which differs from country to country with cultures and traditions. The best suited
example is the ‘Sherwani’ which is a traditional outfit widely worn during weddings and other occasions by men in India. Among all this, the most common type for men is a formal suit with a combination of a formal shirt and a trouser with a finishing touch made by a matching tie. The best things about these formals are that they come in very comfy fabrics making it appropriate for summer as well as winters. So forget about excuses that you are not comfortable with formals. It is just the right attire for your business deals or you can sayformal attires for formal occasions.

CASUAL WEAR: The next category is the casual wears, which is widely liked by men of all age groups. These types are also called as comfort wears. It is a kind which can be worn on any occasion except for weddings, corporate and business meetings. The entire category symbolizes men’s funky freaky looks; and there is quite a vast range available like cargos, chino style trousers, track pants and 4 and 6 pocket pants. Among the top styles, there are tank tops, sleeveless, transparent T-shirts and retro tops. You'll be virtually surprised to see the variety of jeans ranging from baggy pants to carpenter pants and boot cut style.
Worn out ragged jeans is the latest fashion statement.
The one thing that has to be kept in mind when one is looking out for casual wears is that the kinds of clothes one wears should indicate ones personality. Although you can wear almost anything you wish, but there are some generalizations regarding the kind of clothing you attire. For example, it is believed that the color red is emblematic of passion, power and boldness. It is a bright shade that sets you apart from the entire crowd. But this color is generally expected to be worn by bold people who wish to make a unique fashion statement.

Shy introvert types usually pick up sober shades for themselves that do not accentuate their personality. To keep up to the standards of fashion, it is important to wear what highlights your body features and at the same time disguises your bad body characteristics. There is a
different clothing style for everyone according to their body frame and height. So, if due
consideration is paid to follow them, it can work wonders for you.

There are also other categories of men’s wear that includes winter wears (coat, waistcoat, overcoat, blazers, sweater, jacket, sweatshirts, shawls, scarves), groom wears (wedding suit,
sherwani / achkan, kurta pyjama), beach wears, night wears, sports wears etc. Where the list is endless, at the same time it is very difficult to choose the best among the vast ocean.

INDIAN ETHNIC WEARS: Being the land of diversities, Indian dressing styles also differ from region to region and from
occasion to occasion. Indian ethnic wear ranges from the traditional dresses to the modern
designer ethnic wears. This being one among the formal wears, it got its own kind of importance in Indian men’s wear.
Crystal embellishments and exquisite embroideries finds a particular place on traditional Indian clothes for men when it comes to wedding or any other kind of special occasion or
function. To name a few Indian ethnic wears there are the Sherwani, the Kurta-Pyjama,
the traditional lungi, and the Dhoti. Beautifully designed embroided sherwanies deserve the top most priority among these wears as sherwanis give an aristocratic look. Phulkari
embroidery of Punjab and Zardosi make fantastic designing, which is unique. Nehru collar shirts and band galas are hot and happening. These characteristics define well about the royal dashing look of Indian men with Indian ethnicity.
Little things can make a big difference to your styling and always remember that “the first
impression is the last impression”. So the next time wherever you are going, make
sure you are dressed up rightly as per the need of the situation. But the charm of
these fabulous clothing comes when they are teamed with the right accessories which contains numerous items like leather wallets and briefcases, sleek eye wears, trendy belts, fragrance perfumes, handkerchiefs, stylish scarves, hats, cufflinks etc. Choose the right attire with
the right accessories that goes well with your personality and realize the aura of your
appearance.
So what are you waiting for ? Go ahead make a fashion statement this summer. With these, your life can flow seamlessly from work to leisure.

  Shampa Saha
BA (Journalism, Psychology &
English)