There is nothing more dashing than a well dressed man in a sweater. Then again, an ugly sweater can completely ruin a man’s look.  In order to prevent yourself from making a sweater blunder, read the four descriptions of common sweaters below, and then see what type of sweater will flatter you most. Remember a men’s sweater can either make or break your look.

1.) Turtleneck Sweater.  Nice and warm, these sweaters are often spotted during cold spells.  With a high neck to keep you from being chilled, these can create a very distinguished look under a corduroy blazer or suede jacket.  In the right circumstances, you can sport your sweater to informal occasions, and fancy social gatherings.
2.) Crew-Neck Sweater.  A more casual style, this men’s sweater is a nice option for those who don’t care for the high collar of a turtleneck .  Crew-neck sweaters are good summer sweaters, although you can upgrade to a woolen, cold weather model.  Wearing a shirt with a collar underneath offers a way to dress these up.
3.) V-Neck Sweaters.  You’ll recognize the V-neck by it’s collar, which forms the shape of a V, of course.  V-necks are a good option if you are seeking a slightly more informal look.  It can be dressed up if worn with khakis, and can be dressed down if worn with jeans, or shorts. 
4.) Sweater Vest.  Not necessarily the most fashionable look, sweater vests do provide a nice option for when a cold front passes through. This sweater looks great with jeans, but you might want to try dressing it up with a pair of khaki pants.
Sweaters can be an excellent fashion choice for almost any man.  It makes you look elegant, classy, and refined.  You can wear it with a collared shirt underneath, or you can wear it with a blazer on top if you want it to look a bit dressier.  In general it is best to go for darker sweater colors, or a nice heather or grey tone.  Colorful sweaters are nice, but they do not always turn out to be the best option.   They tend to jump out and take away from your entire outfit.  Also, sometimes they can come across as juvenile.  Colorful accents to your sweater do not hurt, though, if you are a fan of dramatic colors.
Regardless of whether you go with a turtle neck, a crew-neck, v-neck, or a sweater vest, remember to keep it simple.  The mens sweater is classic and has truly not changed a great amount through the decades.   Sweaters can be worn during all seasons and every man should have at least a few sweaters in their arsenal of clothing.

Everyday we are presented with the slightly terrifying prospect of presenting ourselves to the world through the prism of our clothes. Our clothes tell people who we are, what we think about our bodies and trends happening in the world.

The largest slice of the fashion industry pie is devoted to women and creating a rainbow of flavors and designs to fulfill the every whim in a woman’s mind. What about men?

As teenagers, you can see men playing with fashion and their identities but it is strictly within the rigid confines of already established trends. Jean skinny styles encasing the small legs of emo-boys or the oversized slouchy styles of the hip hop genre. Emulating your favorite musician should be the pastime of children and teens. What about adulthood?

Once the overly flamboyant fashions of the Victorian era passed, men’s clothing styles have followed similar and fundamental rules that look fresh and stylish decade after decade. Three piece suits, vests, dress shirts, polo shirts, slacks, cashmere and even leather jackets are all timeless pieces that any man can adopt. The most important facet of these pieces is their fit- it cannot be overstressed that the defining characteristic of a great outfit is the tailoring involved fitting an individual’s body.

Like Kathryn and Audrey Hepburn being held aloft as female style icons, there are a number of inspirations from the past that men can acquire ideas from. The reason that the Hepburn women remain stylish to this day was because they found clothing that worked for them and their bodies without falling prey to any strange fashions of the day. The leather brown boots of Johnny Depp or the impeccable suits of Cary Grant all work to add to the sum total of these men’s parts.

Allow your clothes to speak with you and your personality, rather than broadcasting messages that don’t apply to who you are. A man who knows himself and doesn’t fawn over being fashion forward is extremely attractive.

Accessorizing with a hat, a men’s sport watch, or even the fabric of a well-cut blazer can add something to any outfit. For men, the goal is to keep fashion simple and clean, nodding to the past and finding in it the keys a personal style that will last lifetime. Playing with trends is encouraged but should be thought of as gilding the lily of your everyday established sartorial identity.