It is almost a universal fact that when a badly dressed man enters into a relationship, he starts to dress better. The baggy shirt, cargo pants and worn sneakers are replaced by fitted jeans and a perfect white shirt. It's no mystery who the architect is behind this style makeover. Because, as we know, behind the best-dressed men is a fashion-conscious woman.
1. Start with a gift
Men do it all the time. When you – on Valentine's Day or, for example, your anniversary – open a beautiful pink box and it contains a set of black lace lingerie, it is not just for you. So when he opens an impromptu gift to find a leather jacket or suit jacket, it's not quite a gesture of sheer selfishness either. Anyway, maybe he really likes it.
2. Don't force him to go shopping
Chances are, your husband doesn't want to buy new clothes. Don't force it. Why spoil a trip to the city by dragging around a grumpy man who will only hate anything you pick. If you like shopping, go alone and take some options home to try. That's why stores have a return policy. Start small, for example with the right accessories. Like eye-catching sunglasses or a nice pair of socks to elevate his look.
3. Give him compliments
When it comes to style, confidence can make all the difference. That said, we often have a habit of commenting on the outfits we don't like. Instead of going to a store and saying that the lingerie in the window would look extremely sexy, imagine him saying your underwear isn't up to par. Which do you prefer to hear? The latter, of course, and he is no different. Give him a compliment and let him know how good he would look in a slim fit shirt or sweater. And it would be a shame to hide his beautiful ass in those baggy sweatpants, while looking extra good in a pair of stylish slacks. A compliment goes a long way and may even make him love his new style.
4. Adjust his personality, not yours
To make sure you get a stylish man who wears the clothes rather than a guy who makes him wear the clothes, try to match your fashion knowledge with his particular personality. Does he always dress very comfortably? Instead of tucking him into a slim-fit suit, combine his love of jeans and go for double denim with quality trousers and a shirt, a pair of – oh so chic – boots and finish with a aviator jacket or bomber.
5. All about the fit
Put a perfectly fitting t-shirt and jeans on a man and he will always look much better than someone in a poorly tailored suit. The problem is, many men associate "style" with what they wear rather than focusing on how it looks on them. So, when it comes to elevating your man's style, look for well-tailored items and keep this mantra in his head:It's all about the fit! So if he wants to go for a white shirt and blazer, he should choose quality over quantity. And you can take that quite literally:Excess fabric is the death of style, unless it's meant to be too big.
