There was a time when ‘fashion’ was purely associated with women and it was assumed that men have nothing to worry about when it comes to clothing, and that they can wear whatever and wherever. But that time, fortunately, has passed. Today, men need to look fashionable as much as women do. The days when they could wear anything and get away with it are long gone. This article focuses on a very basic yet effective fashion guide that would completely transform your image into a very fashionable looking man.

One thing that must be understood that when it comes to clothing, it’s not as much about what you wear, as much it is about how you wear it. The mix and matching, the accessorizing; all these styling elements hold immense importance in creating your look e.g. a white dress shirt worn with a pair of jeans will have a different impact and needs a different kind of styling then does the same shirt when worn with a suit.

Starting off with the color, as seen on the Runways of 2013, Grey color is the key color in menswear this season. The reason behind which is not only because it’s a neutral versatile color but also because it has this amazing quality of coordinating with so many other colors. So try to add hues of grey in your clothing and use coordinating colors to create an effective look.

This season the vintage look in menswear is a big YES!!! There can be several options to achieve this look, one of which is through is cropped double-breasted grey plaid suit. The look can be enhanced with the use of finger-less gloves which will add up to the design philosophy of Italian luxury; which however stays the true spirit of fashion i.e. luxury.

Slim belts are making a comeback and this time with a splash of colors! Neon colors are very much in and can create a very strong impact if worn in little quantities. So mix these two trends i.e. slim belts in neon colors and add that much needed accent to your clothing yet keeping it elegant.

Shoes hold immense importance in menswear fashion as much as that they have become the status symbol. A fashionable man will never make a compromise on the shoes that he wears. No matter what category they belong to, be it snickers, boots or any other kind, they must be worn with the right kind of clothing to portray the right image.

There are certain clothing articles in menswear fashion that are the best choice to look fashionable while not risking to experiment and these include the crisp-white shirt, the perfectly-cut denim jacket, the very humble and versatile polo shirt, a pair of nicely fit-quality jeans and an Oh So Manly watch. If these items are checked on your list, then you are following the fashion guide on the right track and you will never end up looking out-dated, neither a fashion disaster.