Whenever there is a gathering of men and women, my eyes are often drawn to the kind of outfits they wear and how they carry them. And I have grand time distinguishing between those who are best dressed from the poorly dressed and those who come in between, from simple to the sophisticated and the daring, flashy and flamboyant and the overdressed – just like in magazines.
I’m not a fashion designer, much less an expert in fashion, but by careful observations, I always pick ideas or useful tips on how colors should be combined, what kind of accessories or jewelries match certain outfits, how a suit should be cut to compliment a certain build, what kind and color of shoes, bag, belt, or even headgear to match the outfit, what kind of fabric, even color to suit the occasion, and so on. By now I can pretty well distinguish easily who are wearing tailored suits or shirts from those who just grabbed their outfits from the stores, especially when they are side by side. When a suit is tailored for a person, it almost always fits perfectly and comfortably, the rich fabrics looking more expensive and elegant, while most off-the-rack outfits are made from poor quality fabrics. Because ready-to-wear outfits are based on standard sizes, they are often ill-fitting or little too loose, long or short on certain areas resulting in the wearer losing his poise. By observing also keeps me tuned in to the latest trends in fashion and I make sure that I am regularly updated of the latest from the fashion capitals in the world. Paris, Milan, New York and London.
Armed with these knowledge, finding the right shirts and suits for myself, or even designing my own wardrobe or dressing in style has always been an exciting hobby. It has indeed helped me become more confident socially. It pays to be a fashion smart by observing others.
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