How Men Can Dress In A Way That Does Not Grab Too Much Attention?

Dressing up for a certain event or occasion must not be extra or too much, rather the dress code should be neat, proper and simple. Indeed legendary Cary Grant was right when he said “The simpler the better” because when you dress in a simple way as a man, you really are not drawing too attention to yourself.

This blog post will outline the methods men must take to dress simple and the appropriate colors for each style that helps men to look decent, elegant and not all attention savvy.

Men must refrain from wearing extra bright colors in a business casual dress code

Bright colors are those that you can spot from a distance. Pink, yellow, green, purple, orange, light blue and gold are great colors for rocking casual wear but I would not recommend them in a dress code such as business casual that requires simple colors and details.

Looking sharp and simple in a business casual style is a must for men who are working in the business field closing deals with investors for example. This dress code is laid back and relaxed but it needs some proper business ready pieces such as blazers, chino trousers which are quite versatile, dress shoes like brogues or Chelsea boots, checked dress shirts or shirts with small patterns. Men must contemplate that bright colors are way casual and fashionable yet solid plain colors like black, white, grey and brown are ideal for not grabbing attention.

Men must always have black in a business formal style

According to an article, black will always remain a mainstay in both women and men’s fashion. Black is a color of class, wealth and it is quite simple and hidden. Men in black are perceived as very serious, aggressive and in charge.

A business formal style is a dress code that is formal as the name suggest, so it needs formal pieces like dress shirts, neckties, dress shoes, belts, suits, pocket squares and lapel pins for details . Tie clips, watches and other jewels must be kept simple and low key which is a remedy for not drawing too much attention.

The business formal dress code is the type of style worn by Accountants, Managers, Chief Executive Officers(CEOs), Chief Financial Officers, Town Clerks, Marketing Managers, Police Officers, Teachers and other high level positions in big industries. I suggest men read about the history of black in fashion using the link provided- https://thecrimson.com/article/2022/2/3/ewa-brief-history-of-black/

Men must purchase T-shirts that are plain for versatility purposes

T-shirts are my favorite shirts actually because they look good even on a suit. Men who want to dress elegant, fine and proper must not be shy but buy a couple of tee shirts to see some awesome outfits popping up.

The interchangeable wardrobe and the capsule wardrobe are both powerful in shaping a man’s style. These wardrobe essentials are ideal for versatility, meaning, these pieces like T-shirts, dress shirts and sweaters can be dressed casually like smart casual and even formally. Plain colors such as grey, blue, white, black, green and brown on a T-shirt that fits your body looks so delightful and clean when dressed up with a good looking suit.

Men must not go along with fashionable trends

Fashion trends fade away and men who want to get their money’s worth must invest in classic pieces, simple pieces like plain tee shirts and elegant accessories like watches because they are always timeless and never will the go out of style. The thing with fashion trends such as the latest 2024 shoe, shirt, bag or jacket is that they fade away like the wind after a season or year. Classic style and fashion pieces that are timeless are advantageous because they will still look on point ten years later. The suit for instance will always look fresh and timeless despite the sea of fashionable pieces out there suited for the younger men.

Conclusion

Therefore, dressing in a way that does not grab too much attention is actually easy like taking candy from a baby. Men just need to implement the following methods:

  • Abstain from bright colored pieces in a business casual style
  • Have black pieces in a business formal style(Neckties, dress shirts, pants and shoes must be black at least if suits are too expensive for your pocket)
  • Have plain fitted T-shirts
  • Resist following fashion trends since they just go overboard plus grab all the attention

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6 thoughts on “How Men Can Dress In A Way That Does Not Grab Too Much Attention?

  1. TasView (Tone)'s avatar

    Informative article. I went away from wearing brands that expose labels or logos years ago and prefer plainer comfortable and functional attire, though I do like the odd Hawaiian shirt. My favourite is a well fitting long sleave one I brought from an op shop – with trout fishing scenes on it in brown hues!

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  2. Mthobisi Magagula's avatar

    Thank you brother for sharing your point of view about brands. I agree that plainer colors such as black, grey or white are ideal for looking sharp without drawing in too much attention. Have a productive day sir!

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  3. P. J. Gudka's avatar

    I so agree about trends. They come and go, find your style and stick with what makes you look good and feel comfortable.

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      1. P. J. Gudka's avatar

        You’re very welcome.

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