What defines a modern man? Can this be seen by the way he carries himself, his attitude, or if he can get away with wearing a blue tie with a bright orange shirt?

There aren’t any rules stating that only women may be interested with fashion. Through the years, more men are starting to learn what color match which, when to wear patterned shirts, where to buy the best red, white, or blue neckties, and what to wear those ties with. Modern guys are updated with the modern trends.

Here are some items that should be in the modern man’s closet:

1. Designer shirts. The modern man prefer these shirts not just for the quality of the materials and the elegance that these pieces can exude but also for their environmental significance. Even though these shirts are expensive, these are worth investing on. Why? Because designer shirts are not disposable.

Remember “reduce, reuse, and recycle”? With a good designer shirt, you can reduce—it is so sturdily made, you won’t need to get rid of it and get a new one very soon.

Reuse: with a really good brand, and especially if you don’t use it all that often, it will still be fashionable by the time your sons or nephews are old enough to wear it.

And recycle: the biggest designers have begun using recycled material for creating some of their items. Even if you don’t buy those specific items, the support you give the designer buy patronizing his products will help the designer continue his or her environmental crusade.

2. Neckties. Instead of the classic gray or black ties, you may want to experiment with patterns and colors that you have never tried before. Modern men are more daring when it comes to colors. And the best part: you can chuck out the rules! Who’s to say blue ties cannot be worn with red shirts? Sure, it’s a tough act to carry; but as far as the modern man is concerned, if you can dream it, you can do it.

Incidentally, ties can be worn not only with a suit; you can also sport this accessory with a shirt, or under a sweater.

3. Khakis. Khaki pants used to be seen a lot on casual affairs; and worn with a sweater and tie, they make great power casuals.

But modern men have also integrated khaki pants in their office attires by wearing them with formal jackets. Just make sure your khakis are as well-pressed as your regular office pants.

4. Suit. This, of course, is a must-have item for every gentleman—but refrain from wearing your grandfather’s suit. (You don’t have to throw it away either. In fashion, styles and trends do make a comeback.)

The single-breasted suit never goes out of style. It continues its dominance this year and it will retain its popularity even until next year. It has already outlived the double-breasted suit, whose fame ended in 2010.

There are two dominant styles that you can look into when it comes to single-breasted suits: the sleek cut and the confidence cut:

The sleek cut features slim- or medium-sized lapels and a pocket that accommodates nothing bigger than a pocket square. Sleek cut suits are never casual, and never outdated. Therefore, they are always modern.

The confidence cut features large, pointed lapels and pockets for elaborately folded pocket handkerchiefs. As its name indicates, it takes a lot of confidence to wear this cut; and the modern man is brimming with confidence.

Another item that has staged it successful reappearance is the waistcoat.


A modern man knows how to dress for the occasion. He can also handle the matter easily because he has a closet full of updated items when it comes to men’s fashion.

With the right suits, the versatile khaki, a wide arrange of colorful neckties, and the most environment-friendly shirts on the planet, you’re all set for the fashion of the twenty-first century.