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01/02/2022

"Just because you are getting older does not mean that you are boring," warns Kimberly Monaghan, a personal stylist founder of The Wardrobe Refinery. Unfortunately, she sees far too many men shy away from colors and patterns as they get older. "You don't have to wear all-over color or crazy patterns to make a big impact," she says. But a nice pop of color worn underneath that suit jacket will go a long way.

01/02/2022

"We don't need to know you're a man from your chest hair!" says Lovering. "Ditch the low v-necks and only leave one or two, max, buttons unbuttoned at the top of an Oxford."

01/02/2022

"There's a 'destroyed' denim trend right now, but frankly, it doesn't apply to" says Joanna Lovering, founder of the style coaching service Copper + Rise. And she provides a helpful metric: "If your jeans are frayed on the cuffs, have holes anywhere, or show weather marks from your George Costanza wallet, you may only wear them around the house."

01/02/2022

"It's totally cool to hate shopping," concedes Acton. "But be sure to think your purchases through instead of buying the same items over and over again." While it may be easier to revert to default, you need a wardrobe that is complete. "If you closet is full of sweaters but you only have one pair of dress shoes, you might want to reassess your fashion needs," she explains.

01/02/2022

"You're a man—dress like a man!" says Acton. "That well-worn hoodie and backwards baseball cap are not the uniform of someone 40 and up." She clarifies that the sweatshirt needn't be trashed—but merely kept inside the house. As for the hat, "turn that around."

01/02/2022

"Yes, your lucky suit may have landed you the dream job 15 years ago, but a lot changes in 15 years," says Amy Acton, founder of Acton Style Group. Not just what's in style, but your body, too. "Odds are, it no longer fits quite the way it used to." And when it comes to dress, "fit across the board is they key as you get older."

01/02/2022

It technically functions as a workable button, but there are precisely zero circumstances in which you should ever cinch the bottom button of a suit jacket. Buttoning causes the tails of a jacket to flair out and brings the waist just a little bit too far in, all in all completely nullifying the streamlined silhouette of a good piece of tailoring. Oh, and it's also a signal to everyone who knows the rule—in other words, everyone—that you don't know how to dress yourself. Beware.

01/02/2022

"After a couple of decades of wearing a suit to the office, a lot of guys over 40 tend to go all the way to the other end of the spectrum on their downtime," notes Bowden. This leads to situations in which their attire may leave you wondering whether they think they never left home. "By putting just a little conscious effort into their casual outfits, a lot of guys in their 40s could dramatically improve their off-hours look," he says.

01/02/2022

"For some reason, once they hit 40, a lot of guys opt for the same light- or acid- wash jeans that were popular in the '90s," bemoans Bowden. While the look has been revived in certain corners of the fashion world, he explains that they're more likely to make a man look like Tim Allen in Home Improvement. Instead, he recommends opting for a pair of slim-fitting dark blue jeans.

01/02/2022

For one, loose-fitting clothes will only accentuate body bulk, not hide it—he instead advises purchasing "clothes that hug your body, but don't wrap you up so tightly you look like a sausage." Secondly, comfort can be achieved far more easily (and fashionably) by choosing lightweight fabrics, like chambray or linen, rather than going for a draping fit, he explains.

01/02/2022

"Dressing well is a form of good manners," Tom Ford, the iconic designer—and the menswear world's best-dressed man—once said. If his point is true (it is), then a lot of guys over 40 are in serious need of an etiquette lesson. Maintaining your appearance is a sign of respect—not just for yourself, but for all of the people you interact with on a daily basis. It shows that you care.