Clothes Men Should Avoid

REPUBLICA - Though on a small scale, men’s fashion is surely going through an evolution. Additionally, stepping into the color zone also has provided guys with more choices. And every season brings a list of must-haves.

But no matter at what rate the evolution is taking place, dressing right is unattainable unless you don’t know where you are going wrong. Apart from ill-fitted clothes and too skinny or too baggy trousers, Republica lists down a few trends that you should avoid in coming days.

Belts with dramatic buckles

A belt being just a pant holder is a story of once upon a time. A nice leather belt adds character to a man’s wardrobe. However, lately, a lot of embellished belts have started appearing in the market. Bullets, guns, bull heads—these are only a few examples of how today’s belt buckles look like. Rather than contributing in enhancing your look, it just adds a funny element to your ensemble.





Shapeless coats

Be it trench coat or any other type, keep this winter apparel of yours trim and slim sleeved. Never let your clothes envelope your body, and that is what an ill-fitted coat does. The common misconception we have about overcoat or trench is that it should be big enough to hide our winter layering. Yes, it should to some extent, but one sweater space is enough. Even while we tailor it, we tend to make it two/three times bigger than our normal clothing. Let your coats cut close to the body and cropped at the waist. This will save you from looking like a villain from the 90s’ Bollywood movies.


Floral patterned shirt

As long as it was sported by just a few men, the trend was digestible. But this year, we saw a pool of men donning floral patterned shirts. Donned by politicians to almost everyone on the streets, such motifs were liked by the country’s film fraternity too. Not to miss was the overdose of such shirts in the latest Nepali movie Kohi Mero. Decked up in such shirts, the actors danced in front of floral parks. Thus, it’s high time we get over this trend.




Pointy and Square toed shoes

Not only do those abnormally pointed shoes look weird, they are also a big turn off. On top of it, if they are skin-embossed, it’s wise to dump them off. It’s not a written rule, as there is none in fashion, but shoes have to be proportionate with trousers’ hems, otherwise you will end up with clown feet. Don’t ruin the ensemble by opting too pointed or massive shoes. Slightly pointed pair of shoes is good enough. One of the common mismatches that guys often commit is wearing their denims with black leather dress shoes. Wearing a pair of suede desert boots or brogues is chicer. Pairing your jeans with square-toed shoes is also not recommended; those shoes are meant for school days.

Light-wash jeans

Light-wash jeans is a risky business; only a handful of men can pull it off. And even if you do the comparison, dark denims are a better option if you want to dress up your jeans with the help of a blazer or coat. Corduroy trousers and chinos can be a good alternative for light-wash jeans.


Teaming up white belt with white footwear

Nepali film industry’s current favorite, Aryan Sigdel has been spotted teaming up his white belt with white slip-in shoes in quite a few movies. And there is a bunch of partners in crime walking down the streets of Kathmandu sporting a similar look. Why this team should not be sported anymore? Firstly, the items never made a good pair, and, inspite of them getting popularity, it’s already time to retire those white belts. This piece of item is no more a cool possession, and especially if you are matching them with your white shoes. Unless it’s basic colors like brown or black or if you’re in your teens, matching your colorful belts with your shoes is acceptable.


Credits: Republica Leisure