Mens fashion tips aren’t just about how to dress yourself better – they’re also about learning how to make your style an extension of your own personality. That’s what makes the most effortlessly stylish guys – like Steve McQueen, Cary Grant, Ryan Gosling and Frank Sinatra – so memorable.

Those men don’t wear flashy clothing, and they don’t look like they’re trying too hard to impress. They’re able to pull off their look because they understand how clothes fit and flatter the body, what colors work with each other, and what styles compliment each other.

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If you can learn to do those things, you’ll be well on your way to having your own signature style that looks like it came straight from a fashion magazine (and that probably wasn’t too hard for them to put together). And you can do all of that without a personal stylist.

Invest in quality leather accessories, and own plenty of different belts that you can mix and match for a wide variety of looks. Choose belts that snap open for interchangeable buckles, and hit the thrift stores for vintage buckles to add a little flair. Own at least one dark business suit, and a lighter social suit too. Own a few pairs of dress shoes in neutral shades like brown, black and gray. Keep your shoes in good shape with shoe trees and polish. And don’t be afraid to live it up a bit sometimes and wear that Hawaiian shirt or bright red pants – nobody wants to be the textbook timeless gentleman every day of their lives!