Clothes… Confidence… Chicks

By Sharmin Musca, Personal Stylist on June 13, 2013 in Other

I can’t tell you how many female readers of The Beast bemoan the way countless Sydney men still dress like teenagers. Perhaps lads, you should ask yourselves: why do women of all ages smile when you say the words ‘George’ and ‘Clooney’? The reason is this: Clooney dresses like a gentleman.

Just think, have you ever seen him in dirty trainers and a t-shirt emblazoned with a surf brand or lame slogan? Clooney’s appeal (and that of other famously debonair chaps like Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper) is more than just good looks; it’s his confidence and the way he dresses. Take note, these men know their way around clothes and with that comes an air of confidence. Now come on lads, it’s not hard to join the dots: clothes… confidence… chicks!

Internationally, brave blokes are dabbling in three-piece suits, bow ties and English gentleman tweeds – perfect for our current spate of cooler weather. In fact, this dapper style of dressing has become a distinct trend. Take Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z for a case in point; they’ve just been busting out tunes in floppy velvet bow ties and sharp jackets with the whole band following suit. And in London, guys walk down the street in brightly coloured suits and nobody bats an eyelid. We’re a long way off that here in Sydney! So come on lads, the time is now – it’s time to stop worrying about whether your friends will take the piss out of you.
Trust me, the women of Sydney will be eternally grateful if you take the brave step to smarten up and raise that bar a little higher. Maybe you’re not a bow tie or a pocket square kind of guy, but when you head out the door don’t just settle for a t-shirt and jeans. Dress sharp and go with the tailored jacket and button-down shirt. And remember: clothes… confidence… chicks.

On the streets this month I found:

Name: Ivan
Occupation: Sales Assistant
Lives: Hurstville
Street Style: A dapper young gent is Ivan in a Calibre trench, bow tie, green pants and brown lace-ups.
Fave Item This Season: A Tom Ford three-piece suit in navy from Harrolds.

Name: Jessica
Occupation: Marketing Manager
Lives: Surry Hills
Fave Item This Season: Her Rodarte ‘Barbed Wire’ tee.
Street Style: Jessica rocks a black and white print coat, black sequin dress and killer heels by Manning Cartell.