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"The Rules" by GQ

1. Buy a two-button suit.
It will give you a slimmer, more streamlined look, and it will better show off your shirt and tie. The days of three-button dominance are over.

2. Chances are, you’re wearing your suit a size too large.
Its shoulders should hug your shoulders (not jut out past them). And ask your tailor to size the sleeves so they stop at the hinge of your wrist (not halfway down your thumb) and to size the pants so they break once (not gather in a baggy mess at your heels).

3. Put toe taps on your leather-soled dress shoes.
They will significantly increase the shoes’ life span.

4. Matching wood hangers will transform your closet into one of the sleekest, cleanest spaces in your house.
Wire hangers belong in the trash.

5. If you’re going to own one sweater, make it a charcoal gray v-neck.
It goes perfectly with a dark suit in fall or winter and with jeans or cords in spring.

6. A black J.M. Weston belt works with khakis, jeans, suits, everything.
It is the one belt every man should own.

7. A dark, slim tie will instantly give any ensemble a younger, cooler feel.
And unlike wider ties, it looks as good with a jean jacket as with a suit jacket.

8. Your raincoat should be as trim and tailored as your suits.
Buy a mackintosh by Jack Spade and you’ll look sharp in even the most inclement weather.

9. Invest in a classic one- or two-button tuxedo with peak or notch lapels.
It makes no sense (stylistically or fiscally) to rent a tuxedo each time you attend a black-tie event.

10. Don’t waste money on a fancy lint remover.
Buy a tape roller instead at your local drugstore—it works better.

11. Learn how to tie a bow tie.
At the end of a wedding, you want to be the guy with an untied bow tie hanging around his collar, not a clip-on stuffed in his pocket.



12.Get a long, dark scarf and don’t wait till the temperature plunges below zero to wear it.
Skip the parka and pair it with a suit or a sport coat and jeans.

13. Learn how to form a dimple in your tie.
It’s the little things that make a gentleman.

14. Cordovan dress shoes are indispensable.
Made from horsehide, they conform to your foot’s shape and last for ages.

15. If you want your suits to survive, dry-clean them infrequently.
Instead, have them steam-pressed when they need shaping up.

16. Puffy or multipeaked pocket squares are dorky.
Yours should be, well, square—like Sean Connery’s.

17. Always stow a dress shirt at the office.
You never know when you’re going to sweat through a shirt in the dead of summer or spend the night out and not make it home in time to change.

18. Keep your dopp kit stocked and ready to go—ibuprofen, toothbrush, condoms, etc.

19. Tell your dry cleaner you want your dress shirts cleaned without starch and pressed by hand.
It’s pricier but worth it—they’ll look crisper and last longer.

20. The gray crew-neck sweatshirt is an American classic that’s more versatile than ever.
You can wear it on its own, underneath a jean jacket, or even with a suit and sneakers.

21. Invest in a great shoulder bag.
If you carry a cheap one with a nice suit, it kills your outfit.

22. When you wear your trim two-button suit, leave the belt in the closet – you don’t need one.
Going beltless lends the suit a clean, confident look.

23. Wear cuff links without a tie. It will give you a rakish yet elegant flair.

24. When wearing sunglasses with a suit or sport coat, wire-rimmed aviators are your most refined and understated option.
Leave those athletic wraparound shades for beach-volleyball players and center fielders.

25. Sambas are the one sneaker that always goes well with a suit.
But be sure to dress down the suit—nix the tie and go for a T-shirt, an open-collared oxford, or even a layered track jacket.

Future Classic is back with the GQ 10 Commandments of Men's Style!

1. Honor thy tailor

Even the best suits need altering. Pants need to be shortened, jackets need to be brought in, sleeves need to be narrowed (yes, you can ask your tailor to slim down your sleeves), and buttons need to be realigned with buttonholes (most guys’ shoulders aren’t entirely even, meaning your jacket often sits a bit askew). You should always buy your correct size, but you then need to have a tailor customize it to your body. It’s the difference between being appropriately dressed and being stylishly dressed.

2. Thou shalt wear sneakers made for a man
It’s fine to own crosstrainers and running shoes and hightops. But save them for the gym. When you’re on the street, keep your sneakers simple and classic. Go for ones like Stan Smiths, Jack Purcells, and Sambas. They work with everything, including suits.

3. Thou shalt invest in the right timepiece
Buy a high-quality stainless-steel watch. It looks as right with jeans as it does with your best blazer.

4. Thou shalt match your socks with your suit
When choosing socks, the basic rule is to consider the suit instead of the shoe—in other words, if you’re wearing a navy suit with black shoes, reach for navy socks. And when wearing a light suit, make sure the socks are darker than the suit but a shade or so lighter than the shoes.

5. Thou shalt not wear a tie that is too slim
Unless you’re a hard-core fashion guy who favors a superskinny tie, stick with one that measures about three inches at its widest point. It will be narrower than traditional ties, but not by too much. Tie one on and you’ll look modern and sophisticated.

6. Thou shalt put your wallet on a diet
Your wallet should not be as fat as a burrito. In fact, you should get rid of your wallet and, while you’re at it, trash all the receipts, video cards, and other unnecessary crap that’s stuffed in it. Buy an elegant, slim leather credit card holder and stock it with your essential cards. Then, fold your cash in a money clip. All that other nonsense can go in your desk drawer. You don’t need it.

7. Thou shalt wear the right tie with the right tux
Two points to remember: (1) A bow tie goes best with a peak-lapel tuxedo, while a straight tie works better with a notch lapel. (2) Regardless of what kind of tie you’re wearing, make sure the fabric matches the lapel. If your lapel is grosgrain, your tie should be grosgrain. If your lapel is satin, your tie should be satin. And one more thing: Your tie (no matter its shape) should be black. Colored ties are for the prom.

8. Thou shalt wear brown shoes—with nearly everything
Black dress shoes are easy—they’re understated and tasteful. Brown dress shoes up the style factor. People notice them. They go best with gray, khaki, or navy. Dark brown shoes are easier to pull off than light brown ones.

9. Thou shalt learn when to cuff ‘em
If you’re wearing a trim, modern suit with flat-front pants—the kind often shown in this magazine—you should not cuff your pants. However, if you’re a guy who likes a classic suit with a single pleat, go for a cuff—but not more than one and a half inches deep.

10. Remember thy undershirt
This one’s tricky. If you’re wearing a conventional white broadcloth dress shirt (which means it’s fairly see-through), you have two options: Skip the undershirt and you’ll look clean and stylish. Or, if you’re a hairy guy who perspires a lot and you feel safer in an undershirt, wear a crewneck. The lines of a V-neck or tank top will be visible beneath your shirt and tie and you’ll look cheesy. If you prefer a V-neck or tank top, you might consider other dress shirts. Go for ones with checks or stripes, which make an undershirt less visible. Or opt for hardier fabrics, like an oxford cloth, which make undershirts all but invisible.

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List courtesy of GQ - http://men.style.com/gq