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How to Dress for a Casual Night Out - Men

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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Adhere to a few quick tips to look suave on a casual night out, be it to a sports bar or lounge, informal dinner party or restaurant.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Look and smell clean. Style your hair and shave off the five o'clock stubbly bits; use cologne sparingly; check under your fingernails for dirt.

  2. Step 2

    Dress in layers. Try a collared shirt, either button-down or polo, beneath a casual jacket. Or wear a T-shirt under a crew or V-neck sweater in wool or cashmere. A mock or full turtleneck can also look stylish.

  3. Step 3

    Experiment with how close-fitting your shirts and sweaters are.

  4. Step 4

    Wear jeans, khakis or slacks, depending on how casual the outing is. Flat-front pants look more casual than those with pleats.

  5. Step 5

    Remember that pants should be long enough to drape comfortably over the tops of your shoes without scraping the ground.

  6. Step 6

    Select socks tastefully: No white athletic socks with dressier, nonsneaker shoes. No light socks with dark pants. If you anticipate taking your shoes off at any point, verify that your socks are hole-free.

Tips & Warnings
  • It can't be said often enough: White socks with dark pants are unforgivable.

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on 3/22/2009 It is so important to know that being well groomed is so important and makes up your style and look.mensfashionsadvice.com

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on 7/21/2006 As a standard rule, one should always ensure their shirt is tucked neatly into the trousers. It was once seen to be trendy and ultra casual to leave your shirt hanging out, this no longer applies. The only exception would be shirts that are intentionally tailored to support a high waist cut.

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on 1/30/2006 Your friends look at your face, your enemies look at your shoes. Get the best shoes you can afford.

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on 11/22/2005 Socks should match your pants and shoes should should match your belt, always.

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on 11/22/2005 Pleats may be less casual, but they don't look good on anyone. Avoid pleats at all cost.

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