These socks can then have red, blue, green, or even purple elements in the pattern. Public figures from Ryan Seacrest to Mark Cuban have embraced the crazy sock trend, choosing socks that embody their interests and personalities without being overly distracting from the rest of the outfit.įor formal occasions, choose socks that have black or white as the base/background color. Socks are a great way to express yourself without having to wear a flamboyant shirt or jacket. I highly recommend checking these out, as they’re great if you are between sizes in your belt and can’t find that perfect fit. Instead, it “clicks” into the exact tightness you choose. A new trend is wearing ratchet belts that don’t have traditional holes. As guys mature and get into their teens, 20s, and 30s, they choose to go with the smooth belt. Most guys choose between a braided or smooth belt. This cuts down on items you have to purchase for formal or casual events. More formal events should call for a black belt matched with black shoes, but if it is a nice dinner that is both slightly casual and slightly formal, you can be safe with a dark leather brown belt and dark brown non-sneaker shoes to match.Īlso look out for reversible belts that are dark brown on one side and black on the other for the most bang for your buck.
You can also go for navy sneakers, but they can sometimes look too matched with your jeans, so it’s better to wear those with your khaki pants. Safe bets for shoes include white or grey colors. This adds a simple yet irresistibly stylish addition to your appearance.Ī classic look is wearing sneakers with jeans and a casual shirt. If you are a minimalist, go for a simple watch that doesn’t have numbers or anything at all on the actual face of the clock and has either black or white bands for simplicity.Ī popular trend is to wear a pair of leather brown shoes with white shoelaces, which offers a great contrast with jeans, and match it with a leather belt of the same color shade. If you want something more bold, spring for a metal chain band with a black or dark navy clock background. If you are looking for more of a classic and traditional look, go for a watch that has a light brown handle and a clock background of white or beige. Common trends include leather or metal chain watch bands. But what really makes a watch stylish is the band. Watches are a great way to add a nice accessory and style piece to your outfit. In this lesson, we’ll talk about using your socks, shoes, watches, and belts to make your outfits complete! Episode #8 of the course Men’s guide to grooming and style by Eddy Larkson