Lists of Bests: Essential elements of men's style

find a hair cut that works for you

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buy only good shoes

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tip like a swell fellow

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pick up the check

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only buy clothing that fits well and is of good qualitiy

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Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses

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black turtle/poloneck sweater

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plain front, straight-leg trousers

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rent no clothing

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wear no more than one ring, on one finger. Silver or gold only.

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no earrings.

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canvas tennis shoes

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black silk knit tie

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own a navy suit

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white dress shirts, closely fitted

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several plain white t-shirts

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a couple plain black t-shirts

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If you're not sure ask a woman's opinion, but realize they are likely to be wrong

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plain front, staight leg khakis

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as a second suit: light-weight, single-brested solid grey with a slim cut

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plain low-rise, straight leg jeans

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brown, lace-up dress shoes

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white cotton pocket handkerchiefs

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light v-neck cashmere sweater

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vintage baseball glove

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outerwear appropriate to the season and occasion

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dress socks in black, grey and light brown

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blue button-down collar shirt

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white short-sleeved polo

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buy good quality but don't spend rediculous amounts

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a dog

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own a decent gym bag

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a vintage motorcycle you tune-up and maintain yourself

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a good shave

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never wear anything with a number, ostentatious logo or someone else's name unless you are being paid to.

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apply the following as much as possible: there is no hard and fast rule. period

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never wear nylon athletic wear - even to work out in

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sport jacket or blazer

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black cashmere/wool overcoat, for the winter and a fawn coloured raincoat for the spring

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