Men's Fashion Basics

Men's Fashion Basics

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 41 – An Introduction To Colour

So with men's accessories out of the way, I think it’s time that we move on to something a bit more colorful. I’d say that probably half the e-mails that I receive...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 57 – Key Colour: Purple

Following on from last week’s article on the colour green and what it can do for you, I thought I would turn to a colour that is similarly underestimated and overlooked. This...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 4 – Jeans

So, I'll admit this article has been scaring me for awhile. Not because I have some sort of denim-based phobia but because guys jeans are a VERY personal preference. Everybody has their...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 5 – Chinos/Trousers

So with last week's article on Jeans barely settling in, I was having a think about what else could be covered for our lovely lower torso. I love jeans, don't get me...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 19 – The Grey Suit

With the last couple of week's articles done and dusted, you should now know what you're looking for when purchasing a suit and have a rough idea of how to make it...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 85 – Top 5 Rookie Fashion Mistakes

Introduction So it’s a New Year and you’re another year older. Here at FashionBeans, we’re all about self-improvement – and what better place to put your proposed improvements into action than at the...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 3 – Long Sleeved T-Shirts

Following on from our last article on T-shirts and how they are basic items for any man's wardrobe, I thought I'd expand on the topic a little more and broaden our horizons...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 45 – Shirt & Tie Combinations

OK guys, time for one last article on colour! This time the focus is going to be on how to combine shirt and ties together, whether it’s for a night out or...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 56 – Key Colour: Green

The piece that I wrote a few weeks back on knowing what brown can do for you seemed to go down rather well so I’ve decided to expand on this idea and...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 72 – The Sports Jacket

Before we launch straight into today's article, I think it’s only right that I preface it with a quick description of the garment we’ll be covering. With guy’s around the world becoming...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 20 – The Navy Suit

In The Navy So now you know all the reasons why you should have or at least be considering having a grey suit in your wardrobe as your go-to...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 43 – Combining Colours

Essential Colour Combinations So far we have covered the basics of how colours can work with one another and what colours can be mixed with monochromes to create great outfits. But...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 46 – Dressing For A Summer Ball

So, I think it’s pretty safe for me to say that spring is finally here. For my last couple of articles I’ve been holding off announcing it just in case I jinxed...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 69 – Top 10 Items Every Guy Should Own

Something I touched on a little bit in my last article was the tendency for menswear writers and bloggers to overuse adjectives such as ‘versatile’, ‘sprezzatura’ or ‘steez’. We end up applying...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 30 – Formal Shoes

While I was reading through all the clothes, items and ideas that we have covered so far in the series of Fashion Basics, I was keeping my eyes open for subjects and topics...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 78 – Short-Sleeved Shirts

Regardless of how much I’m a fan of the sunshine, its inevitable return always brings a few pet peeves with it. Usual contenders for the list of ‘Reasons To Hate Summer’ include...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 27 – How To Wear A Tux

Ah, the tuxedo, the trickiest item of menswear for any guy to get right. Once it was something to be cherished and relished when it was worn but these days seems to...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 90 – The Next 5 Steps

So let's assume you read my article a few months ago on the top 5 rookie mistakes guys make when dressing themselves, be it work or play. After going through it and...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 6 – Jumpers

This week I want to talk a little bit about probably one of my most favoured items of clothing; the jumper (or sweater as our American counterparts call them). ...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 40 – Jewellery

So I thought I would save the final article on men's accessory basics for something really special and that has been on my mind for awhile now. It's something that I’ve tampered...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 84 – The Tuxedo

There's an argument to be made that there is nothing more stylish and essentially male than a tuxedo. After all, a man should never look better than he does when he's wearing...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 53 – What To Pack For The Beach

What To Take To The Beach Following on from my last article on how a grown up man wears swimming shorts, I thought I would expand on the image in my...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 32 – Scarves & Snoods

With the potential of another ‘Big Chill’ heading our way in the months to come I thought it was about time that we covered one of the greatest male accessories around; the...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 38 – Gloves

So with the recent article on watches out of the way, let's move from the wrist down to the hands shall we? With the recent post-apocalypse weather that we’ve been experiencing here...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 18 – Suits For Your Body Type

Ok guys, so now you know what you're looking for when it comes to the fit of a suit and what the finer details should look like. However,...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 86 – Experimenting With Layering

Thinking Outside The Box When winter comes, the name of the game is layering. And it really is an either love it or hate it sort of thing for most people....

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 64 – The Summer Shirt Upgrade

After my last article on the winter shirt upgrade, I thought it was about time that I covered what to do when the sun eventually rears its beautiful head again. We should...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 65 – How to Wear Trainers With a Suit

Sometimes what appears to be the simplest of sartorial looks can end up being a full on nightmare. The road to perfecting double denim is treacherous – littered with the bodies of...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 60 – The 3-Piece Tweed Suit

Continuing on from my last article on building upon your wardrobe full of essential menswear pieces, let’s tick something off the list that allows you to cover three different bases in one...

Men’s Fashion Basics – Part 48 – Dressing For A Work Event

With the coming of the sun, we have already covered in inevitable summer balls/proms and weddings that will follow in its wake. However, there is another event that is just as unavoidable...
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