How Do I Get Started? (Newbie)

[ctazza]

Hey Yea yea,

I have just speant the summer/autumn doing the same thing...!

My advice would be as follows:

- try not to have a fixed image in your head of what you want to look like. The image you want either may not suite you or may not work....

- to begin with concentrate on the basics. I would recomend getting a good quality, well fitting pair of jeans (maybe something dry so they can evolve with your new style) and a good pair of shoes/boots. Be prepared to pay a good amout for these as it will be worth it in 6-12 months time. Also invest in some basic, plain T's and shirts. These are always useful for layering pieces and as insulation when its cold.

- with regards to the rest of the wardrobe; don't rush into it and buy everything at once. A good wardrobe is something that takes a lot of time and deliberation to accomplish and shouldn't be rushed. If you are near a large city then take a few weekends to look around some of the good boutiques and see what sort of pieces interest you as well as how the staff and the people who shop there dress. Try and make notes of what you liked about people's styles and which companies/pieces you liked. Maybe try a few bits on and see how they look.

- take some time to mull over everything you have taken in. Have a look at some manufacturers websites and see what they're collections look like on.

- finaly go and buy a few pieces to start of your collection and enjoy wearing them often.

I think the main points you should go by are:

- be prepared to take time and try new styles which you wouldn't normaly wear - this will make it your own individual style
- I would recomend the buy less spend more approach when you begin. I think when starting a new wardrobe some good quality key pieces are essential as the foundation for your style.

Above all good look and enjoy the journey!

 

[yeayea]

Originally Posted by Jared

+1 Buy a few quality pieces that are personal-style-agnostic. Combine them with whatever you currently have that is passable and think about how you feel wearing them. This reflection will hopefully start to develop your style and make you aware of your most pressing needs.

Great insight Jared! Your saying buy some quality basic pieces then add pieces that add style. Learn about how those style pieces make me look and feel and develop my style that way. If thats what your saying, I like that approach.

Thanks again to everyone.. I will post a pic soon to give you all an idea of a baseline. Im realizing that this forum moves pretty quickly so I will get on that asap. Getting very excited about the process!

 

[yeayea]

just posted a 'baseline' description of my current style..

dont be gentle!

http://styleforum.net/showthread.php...631#post451631

 

[mensimageconsultant]

Everything that has been said is correct. Gradual, beginning with basics, is best. Standard colors should be an early focus, as many guys are too narrow in the color palette. However, even before that, proper sizes need to be determined. If one isn't close to his desired weight, getting there should be the first priority. (self-serving, pointing out something many denizens don't seem to realize) Ultimately, some people choose to go to professionals because they're either in a hurry (new situation or want a change of situation) or they're so afraid of wasting money and looking foolish that they wouldn't make changes on their own. A glance around any public place suggests that there are many people in the second category (with part of the problem being denial about how bad they currently look). But it's rare that, no matter how dissatisfied with it one is, a person's existing style doesn't contain some elements to build on. Professionals are trained to identify personal style. Not that hobbyists are going to be swayed into working with anyone, because they enjoy the do-it-yourself method, but a good professional is a nice shortcut.