Style

By Oscar B. Hult Want to Upgrade Your Style?

Oscar B. Hult is a co-owner of The Natty Dresser in Downtown Albany. 541-248-3561 Contact him at www.thenattydresser.com Oscar www.facebook.com/thenattydresser T here are very few things in this world that will help you gain confidence and feel better about yourself than dressing better. It’s not about trying to impress others, it’s about respecting yourself. If you respect yourself, others will find you to be worthy of their respect as well. People judge you every minute of every day. You may not believe it, but it’s true. You may not believe it’s important, but it is. The way you look, and the way you dress is your only true first impression. When you dress well, people act differently toward you. They’re more friendly and approachable. Dressing better opens doors. With potential employers. With potential dates. With front desk clerks, and airline representatives, waiters, and complete strangers. Think about some of the men you respect and look up to. Chances are they dress well. Look at the actors that care about the way they dress. George Clooney, Sean Connery, and Daniel Craig come to mind. They look sharp, period. That is no small part of the reason they got to be where they are. Dressing better makes you look and feel better… But where do you start? The first place to start is to make sure that the clothing you wear actually fits you correctly. Wearing clothes that fit better can make a huge difference in the way you look. Another way of saying this: MOST GUYS WEAR CLOTHES THAT ARE WAY TOO BIG. That’s not to say you need to wear things that are super skinny and look like they are painted on, but rather to make sure you are dressing in clothing that actually fits you. Your haberdasher can help you find the fit that looks good on you, without being restrictive. Of course, having your clothing tailored when needed will make a big difference. You will also want to look at the style that you want to project. Find someone that dresses the way you would like to and use their wardrobe as an example of how you want to grow your own. I personally look at Tom Selleck in Blue Bloods, and Hugh Bonneville as Lord Grantham on Downton Abbey. Again, your haberdasher should be able to help you weed through the items you have and help you find things you need to achieve the look you want. 2020 can be the year that you start dressing like the man you want to be, so that you can get the respect you deserve. Dress well, be confident, find success! First Friday, Photo by Brett Murphy First Friday, Photo by Brett MurphyHugh Bonneville as Lord Grantham Downton Abbey