GQ Style Refresher Course | Look Great In 2008

Before we enter the year 2008, why not take a refresher course on what to purge and what to add in your daily style and lifestyle? Trends come and goes, while Fashion is a cycle. It wouldn’t hurt to know how to approach the new year with a bright outlook, eh? Thanks to GQ who is just willing to help out by sharing these 8 tips on what to discard and what to acquire :

HAIR :
(-) Lose the tired faux-hawk look, Unless you’re from Good Charlotte. Even if you are, errr, congrats on being a Daddy . How about a mohawk like the new one Adam Sandler is sporting these days?

(+) Side Part is having a comeback. If you want to look half rake and half gentleman of course.

POLOS :
(-) Lose the long loose polo shirts

(+) Try a formfitting polo, preferably with no logos. Transform it into a dress shirt by wearing it with loafers, lace-ups and slacks.

BLAZERS :
(-) Put the slouchy prep-school blazers into retirement.

(+) Get the must-have Navy Blazer that’s a bit shorter and trimmer. Look cool in it by pairing it with dark jeans.

(x) Say hello once again to brass buttons. They ain’t stuffy no more.

CARDIGANS :
(-) V-neck cardigans need their vacation too.

(+) As an option for a suit jacket, consider lightweight wool cardigans.

(x) You can wear the oxford-cloth button-down-collar dress shirt in slim white pretty much with everything.

OUTERWEAR :
(-) The waterproof parka must bid you goodbye.

(+) A mackintosh-style raincoat is what you’ll need in 2008. Amazingly enough, it compliments suits and any casual gears.

(x) Leave the sneakers for working out footwear. Pick neutral kicks instead.

LOAFERS :
(-) Low-slung brown penny loafers are good for golfing. But not for suits.

(+) Slim black loafers on the other hand are fantastic with summer suits.

(x) Go Sockless in warm weather, with trim cut pants.

FORMAL WEAR :
(-) A set of cummerbund-and-bow-tie and vest will not work. Unless you’re hosting a casino of course.

(+) Maintain the classic style of a tuxedo. Black and white, thats it.

(x) Welcome the comeback of shawl collar. It can compliment both retro and contemporary style.

OTHERS :
(-) Time to park the flannels, tweeds and corduroys. Say hi to them again in Fall.

(+) Buy a khaki suit with structured shoulders and trim flat-front pants. Make the combinations simple though. Just white shirt, and dark tie.

(x) A pocket square for a touch of sophistication. Here’s a video on how to fold a pocket square.

(x) A silver tie-bar with a slim tie adds a little punch to any outfit.

Well I hope that would start you off before the NYC ball drops and you’re all boozed up with Champagne or whatever your choice of beverage is .

*GQ