Men’s fashion and style interests men more today than ever, as they realize that looking good is an asset in every aspect of their lives: Business, personal or, social.

The fact is, a well groomed man will get a second look, your personality may be great but first impressions count. If you are serious about looking good, all you need to know are basics. Everything in style is build around them. Style is all about taking classic pieces and mixing them up with a modern flair. Don’t know what to wear Saturday night?  Stick with the classics.

Get a stylish look you are comfortable with. Some men feel confident enough to do this for themselves, for those who are less confident an image consultant can be employed, to give help and advice. Or you can just read Atom Magazine regularly, and take advice from our resident style Guru - Desmond.

In today’s world, to stay one step ahead, it’s important to look your best. That means developing your own sense of style and this does not simply mean following fashions and trends for the sake of it. Following trends can get you lost very quickly. It seems like every time you buy something, the trend shifts toward something else. There is a big difference between being stylish and just following the latest men’s fashion trends for the sake of them.

Looking your best does require a certain amount of effort, but ultimately, your clothes have to fit right, and suit your style, image and personality. If you are a rugged outdoorsy  type… go with it. You don’t have to fit the casual upscale look of a swanky club-goer. Work with what you were given. There is a style for every man that can make him look fantastic. Keep in mind, it’s not about the clothes you wear — it’s about how you wear them. The most important aspect of developing your own style is remaining true to yourself. Just because something looked great on a model doesn’t necessarily mean it’s for you! There are enough styles out there, so that everyone can be comfortable finding their own.

Be yourself!

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There are a few style essentials that every man should own. Without these your are building a house without foundation. These are items you must have in order to be a stylish male.

A button-up white shirt - This staple of modern style is timeless, you never have to worry that it will be replaced or go “out of style”. It’s the one shirt that you must own in order to call yourself a man.

A designer pair of jeans - More than one pair would be nice, but you can start with one (as long as you wash them regularly). And when I say designer jeans, I don’t mean a pair of Wrangler’s that you bought at Jc Penny with a designer look. Spend the money, this is another item that you’ll never have to worry about going out of style.

A black belt - Another staple of the stylish male. You must ALWAYS wear a belt when you go out. Like it or not, this is just how it goes. Even if you can’t see the belt… wear one!

A brown belt - Like it or not guys, you can’t get by with one belt. I know most of you are under the impression that black matches everything, but you are sadly mistaken when it comes to fashion. Spend the money, get yourself a second belt. Or buy a reversible one that has black on one side, and brown on the other.

Black shoes - I’m not talking tennis shoes here either fellas. You need a nice pair of black loafers or oxfords to wear with your new ensemble.

Brown shoes - Much like belts, shoes don’t match every outfit. And you certainly shouldn’t wear a black pair of shoes with a brown belt. Women will notice 10 out of 10 times. I promise you this.

A 2-Button Suit Jacket - If you don’t have a suit, go buy one. The suit itself will be worth it when it comes to formal or semi-formal events. But the real prize is the jacket. You can wear this just about anywhere as it has become a staple of outerwear in our society. Whether you are going to the nightclub, a theatrical presentation, or your friends birthday party at that trendy restaurant… the jacket will create a classy, yet casual look for you.

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Today men’s hair styles can be either long and textured or super short and tight and still be considered trendy and at the height of fashion. Some men’s hair styles require gel, mousse or pomade while others don’t even need to be combed. The truth is that now more than ever there are numerous ways to achieve a stylish and trendy man hair cut. That means that there are a lot of different styles for men who are looking for the perfect man hair style to choose from.

While the man’s hair style is less rigid than it was in the 80s and requires a lot less goo to accomplish, the modern man hair cut is still best served by a little styling. No, you do not need to spend hours in front of the mirror coaxing every strand into place, but a little gel never hurt any man’s hair style that I know of.

Here are just a few of the latest trends in men’s hair styles and how to style them:

Super short man’s hair style. High and Tight, Fade, Spike, Clipper Cut and Crew Cut are just a few of the names given to the short man’s hair cut. By far the most popular man’s hair style is the High and Tight or Fade. Characterized by a closely cropped clipper cut around the sides and back of the head with just enough hair on top of the head to comb, this man’s hair style with its many variations accounts for about 75 percent of all popular styles today. With just a little bit of gel to spike up the top, mess it up a little or finger into place, this man’s hair style will only take you seconds to achieve. While you may have to get it cut more often, about every three weeks or so, the ease of styling this man hair cut is what makes it a favorite among busy men today.

Medium length, textured men’s hair style. Today’s styles for men have a lot of texture and the same is true for medium-length styles (about 3 to 4 inches). These styles resemble the classic man hair cut of the past, but step it up a notch by using extreme texture and color to bring it all together. Most styles use a great deal of razoring and texturizing with notching scissors. To style this man’s hair style pomade usually works best. Work product through dry hair and finger into place.

Long man’s hair style. While most men do not wear their hair down their back anymore, the long man’s hair style has made a somewhat shorter comeback. Perhaps the most recognizable example that I can give of this men’s hair style is Ashton Kutcher. Long, textured and disheveled, this man hair cut is gaining widespread popularity. Again, this man’s hair cut requires a lot of texture and works best with pomade.

As you can see from these few examples, the man’s hair style is far from boring. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter barber shop man hair cut. Here to stay is the trendy and styled cuts of today.

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