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Mark Etinger
To look like you were thoroughly well bred, you need to convey a general appearance of tidiness. The clothes make the man because they allow people to think highly of you before you even open your mouth. Depending on what you say in conversation can reinforce or diminish their first impressions, but that's a topic for another article. 1. Haircut: You should wear your hair in a tidy, trim fashion. Ponytails won't do, but if you do prefer to wear your hair long, know that to keep yourself properly groomed you will have to cut it every 2-4 weeks. The best way is to wear your hair is short; it looks professional and clean. And you shouldn't have to get it cut as often, say, every 4-6 weeks. 2. Grooming: My mother always said you could tell a man by his hair, his nails and his shoes. Women despise men with long fingernails; they should be short enough never to have any dirt underneath them. Your shoes should be shined, and you should trim the hairs that grow in your ears, nose, and between your eyebrows. 3. Suit: A bespoke suit is an important step towards becoming a gentleman. It should fit you like a charm, be able to be worn everywhere, and make you feel like a million bucks. 4. Shoes: These are important. Don't be afraid to spend on a nice pair of wingtips or oxfords. They don't have to be Ferragamos, but they should be dashing. Eventually you'll want a pair of black and brown shoes to go with everything you own. 5. Watch: A classic watch like a Movado watch or Ebel watch can do a lot for your image. Weil watches and Baume & Mercier watches are also classic, timeless timepieces. There's just something so much more gentlemanly about looking at your wrist to tell the time rather than pulling your cell phone awkwardly out of your jean pocket. 6. Casual: The casual look for the weekend is important. A nice pair of slacks or dark designer jeans with some polos or cashmere sweaters pair well together. Some loafers or boat shoes with argyle socks never go out of style. 7. Attitude: You can't play the part without learning some lines. Be polite, chivalrous, and read lots of books. They will improve your vocabulary and make you feel more confident in intellectual circles. Plus, even when you paraphrase a classic line by Tolstoy or Hemingway, you will always cause profound appreciation and head nodding from your colleagues. There you have it! When covered, these aspects of your life will influence you positively in all other ways. You will be generally clean, fit, and even if you're dead-ugly, you will still turn heads. So go out there and start showing the world that the modern gentleman is here to stay.
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