GIORGIO ARMANI'S 7 RULES OF STYLE

Like you, I never realised the amount of time, brain power, thought and effort it took to run a blog.  Most times we just come online read something, make a snide remark or authentic comment and go on with our daily lives.  But now I know.  The sleep deprivation, the time spent,  while trying to figure out what that next post would be like.  And then when you have the topic, how do I go about writing to satisfy the yearnings of many and not just one.  Oh well, I guess these are the teething stages of my blog life and I’d probably get used to it pretty soon.  I may have knowledge in fashion and how to dress well,  but cannot lay claim to being an expert...at least not yet.  So for today, am going to lend some help from an expert in the field of fashion to make this post worthy of your read.  

 

Today I’m going to take a stab at the men folks. Yes you the guys...am talking to you. Lol.  We talk and write so much about what we the ladies wear and how good we always want to look at that 30^th birthday bash for Monica, or was it the 25^th... it always seems to be the 25^th...year in, year out...I wonder. Lol.   Well in planning our glam outing, we tend to forget that no matter how stylish and glamorous we look getting to Monica’s gig, posing on the red carpet, smiling for the cameras and waving at the fans...our partner or escort would be standing right there next to us.  Dressed in some drab knee length shorts, a round neck t-shirts that says “My girlfriend travelled to Dubai and all I got was this t-shirt”, and rounded up with some flip-flop on his feet which he swears are leather sandals...faux pas?...or will you rather pretend he didn’t step in with you?  And then the next day your glam pictures appear on Bella Naija with some dowdy looking guy in the background and you have to lie to your friends that..."that wasn’t Maxwell" ...your beau.  Lol.  Now wouldn't you rather avoid such embarrassment .  Well today you are in luck as am going to give you 7 rules of style for men from one of the most foremost expert in the fashion and style industry who requires no introduction unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 3 decades.  Giorgio Armani.

Giorgio Armani's 7 Rules of Style for Men

             1.             Clothing is the outward expression of the inner person.  We all have who we think we are inside our heads.  When we are able to portray that personality in our outward appearance we stand a better chance of carrying that look with pride and purpose than when there’s conflict between the inner and outer you.  Am sure everyone has experienced that moment when YOU know that you have dressed to form and feel good about it. Well that’s the moment.  Just make sure your inner mind is not guilty of faux pas. Lol

2.             An air of mystery is a very sensual thing.  Deriving from Rule 1 above, creating a brand style of dressing for yourself creates an illusion of mystery to your audience.  I know a couple of guys who dress solely in White outfits no matter the style, design, fabric or even occasion.  Do you know any like that?  Do you sense that mystery?  Additionally, outfits that cover all but alludes to the possibility of exposure can give that sense of mystery required.  This particularly applies to the ladies.  ‘A reveal all’ outfit leaves little or nothing to the imagination.  No mystery whatsoever.  While an appropriately placed slit on a full length outfit would create a much sharper lure.

3.             Sexy is not a matter of age; it’s a matter of attitude.  Ask Hugh Hefner...That man is 88years old and still waxing strong. Lol.  On a more serious note, take a look at Richard Mofe Damijo...the whites around his head seem to accentuate his personality better than even when it was all dark.   At the end of the day, Its the attitude that counts, and taking into consideration Rule 1 and 2 would give you the impetus to push forward that personality you want your audience to see. That air of importance we all seek as humans.   Some even argue that the experience of age is quite attractive...or is it the money. lol

4.             If you’re a man lost for style, find a male role model.   Simple!

5.             Learn from watching some of the stars in movies.  If finding a role model is difficult for you, because of where you live, or just the kind of people around you, you could learn from the stars you watch on tv or in movies.  E.g. Dbanj, Uti, Banky W, Mai Atafo.

6.             Always take the advice of a woman over that of a man. Always. After all they’d give you the view from the other side right? Besides, most times it’s them you are trying to impress...Lol... Peacocks!

7.             Men have to have the courage to be sexy, to be attractive. Men tend to feel that they can’t be sexy because they are men as it could be misconstrued for too much feminity.... . Well I believe a man can still dress sexy and be decent and not be feminine.  Men should feel free to explore with clothing but please please stay away from Jeggings or is it Meggings they call it. Lol.  NOT COOL!  Overly tight or body hugging tops are not cool too. 

 

You don't have sexy curves...so keep it moderately tight like the images below, with some breathing space for Mandingo PLEASE! LOL If in doubt, Refer to Rule No 2.

So there you have it, my fifth post on my brand new blog.  Been quite educative for me I must say and I do hope for you too.  I am sure we will get great results when we follow these Giorgio Armani 7 Rules of Style to attract these female folks you spread your wings for.  Ladies, educating your man on these rules would definitely make you feel proud of his appearance especially in public places. Note that some of the rules apply to you ladies too.  Best of luck.

True to form, I will ask again, what other avenues of discuss would you rather see on this blog aside from fashion?  Let’s use this platform collectively, to improve various aspects of our lives we may find wanting.  What do you think?

Quick question...Are my post too long? Is there something wrong with my style.  Feedbacks are welcome  on Musings of Luch please.