| As an image consultant the vast majority of my | | | | wear a wide range of colours and an image |
| clients are women. When it comes to looking good, | | | | consultant can help men to decide which ones will be |
| why is it that most men don't think of getting advice | | | | most appropriate for their situation and which they |
| from an image consultant? My guess is that most | | | | will feel most comfortable in. There are plenty of |
| men don't think they get their look right all the time | | | | neutrals such as black, brown, grey, pewter, navy, |
| but are too shy, embarrassed or proud to ask for | | | | white and cream which will form the basis of most |
| help. They seem to think that colour analysis and | | | | men's wardrobes, and other colours can be added in |
| style consultations are only for women. | | | | small amounts! |
| Most men probably struggle with what suits them | | | | Style |
| best when shopping. Often they have events to | | | | Style is very important for men, and although a lot |
| attend but they don't know what will be suitable to | | | | more simple that style for women, it is important |
| wear. Sometimes their dress sense lets them down | | | | that a man understands his body shape and how to |
| at work and despite having the necessary | | | | dress it well. He needs to find out which cut of suit |
| qualifications and experience for a promotion they | | | | will work best for him and how to look for proper fit. |
| get overlooked whilst someone who looks the part | | | | He also needs to understand which sorts of fabrics |
| gets the job. Even at corporate events where men | | | | will work well on his body. Although most men will |
| get the opportunity to attend image workshops, | | | | need a suit at some point, if his lifestyle and work |
| they often choose different options given the | | | | are not formal, he will need to think about other |
| chance. | | | | options that are appropriate for him. A man's style |
| So let's dispel the myth: colour and style consultations | | | | personality will determine what he's most comfortable |
| are for everyone! What would a man gain from | | | | in and this will help him choose clothes that suit him |
| some image advice for himself? | | | | best. A man also needs to understand his proportions |
| Colour | | | | and scale to ensure his overall look is balanced and in |
| Firstly, he would learn about the colours that would | | | | proportion. At a style consultation he would also learn |
| suit him best - the colours that would make a great | | | | about grooming and finishing touches. |
| first impression whether at a job interview or in a | | | | So, men should not be afraid to seek help on |
| social environment (e.g. wine bar, club, ...). Men, just as | | | | matters of image. The men that are "brave" enough |
| much as women, need to know which colours will | | | | usually find that their clothes shopping becomes much |
| make them look young, fit and healthy and which will | | | | quicker and easier. They also find that they feel |
| be draining. They may need to learn how to use | | | | much more confident with their look at work and |
| colour to make themselves look more professional, | | | | play! |
| authoritative or approachable, depending on the | | | | To find out more about image for men or to |
| circumstances they find themselves in. | | | | improve your business image book a consultation |
| Men should not be afraid that an image consultant is | | | | with an image consultant. |
| going to force them into shocking pink. Everyone can | | | | |