When you do wear patterns, try to wear one pattern per outfit. For example, if you wear a gingham shirt, wear a solid jacket over it. If you wear a plaid jacket, wear a solid tie.

You get the point.

I’d also suggest wearing patterns that only have 1-2 colors in them. For example, a navy gingham shirt has white and navy in it. It’s basically just like wearing a solid navy shirt.

A madras shirt, on the other hand, has several different colors, which makes it slightly harder to build an outfit around.

If you do wear colorful patterned shirts, be sure to keep the rest of your outfit very simple (neutral, solid colors).

But if you’re ever in doubt, just go with a solid color instead of a pattern.

Tip #4: Find a tailor

My first tip was to size down, but what about all of the clothes you already own?

Maybe you have some jeans that are too long or a shirt that looks too baggy on you.

You don’t want to get rid of these pieces. After all, you paid good money for them, and they still have plenty of life left in them.

So what do you do? You take them to the tailor and get them altered for a better fit.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again:

Tailoring is the secret weapon of stylish men. Ask the best-dressed guy you know if he has a tailor. I guarantee he knows them by name and visits them at least once a month.

Getting your clothes tailored can literally be a life changing experience. It was for me! And it’s way cheaper than buying new clothes.

If you want to learn how to find a tailor you can trust, read this article.

Tip #5: Upgrade your shoes

If you want a lot of bang for your buck, you should consider upgrading your shoes.

Most men are wearing the wrong shoes at the wrong time.