Maybe I'm feeling inspired from my shopping/makeover weekend with my boyfriend last week (FYI: he hated every minute of it, but he looks damn hot now!), or maybe I've just noticed way too many shlumpy looking guys out there, but I woke up this morning itching to write this blog post. There are just some things guys don't seem to know about getting dressed and how, by golly, they should look when they're out with the stylish women in their lives.



For the man who needs some fashion help, here's some random thoughts, so you can start your journey down the very tip of the lookin'-good iceberg. (Feel free to discreetly print this out or email it to a guy in your life who needs a hint. And actually, this could totally apply to some ladies out there too):

1) Please, please make sure your clothes actually fit you. No, your belt on the very last notch does not mean those pants that are two sizes too big look like they fit you. And no, that oversized shirt doesn't hide your gut, it actually accentuates it. If you wear clothes that fit you, it will probably make you look skinnier (trust me on this one).

2) If your clothes are 10 years old or older (ugh), do. not. keep. on. wearing. them. Yes, that super thin t-shirt might be comfortable, but I can see your flesh underneath it.  And no, holes are not attractive (especially not in your underwear--buy new ones!)

3) A jumpsuit, sweatsuit, sweat pants, basketball shorts, tank top or hoodie are not suitable wardrobe pieces for a night out to dinner. Go put something on that doesn't have elastic!

4) Say it with me: You need different shoes for different occasions. I know you're all about quick and easy, but those ratty sneakers you wore to the gym will not work with the nice jeans and v-neck sweater you just threw on for our date to the movies.

And hey, if all else fails, just go shirtless.

This has been a PSA fashion rant for all the well-meaning but totally clueless dudes out there. And big hello to all the gentlemen who read this and thought, "That ain't me." You make me smile every time I see you on the street (well, your fashion sense and your nice butt).

Karell Roxas