There is something old-fashioned and almost out of date about a father giving advice to his son on how to dress like a man or take proper care of himself and his clothes. This is partly due to the fact that many fathers these days do not know how to dress properly and are not familiar with the basic rules of shaving. For those of you who haven't been able to find a masculine mentor in your dad, or who want to become a masculine mentor for your son, here are the lessons a stylish dad could share.
Individual garments become special
The bond between father and son is not always intangible. Sometimes this happens in the form of cherished physical objects passed down from generation to generation. The best of these will be items produced by brands that no longer exist or that have changed manufacturing processes.
You don’t need to receive anything from your father to keep the heirloom in good condition and wear it until you don’t have someone to give it to. The culture of restored vintage clothing is now flourishing.
This is partly purely economic sense – if you can spend less money rebuilding a better piece of clothing than if you bought something similar and less durable new, why not do that? But some of this also stems from the pride and emotional attachment that comes from caring for a loved one. Don't be afraid to be the guy sentimentally attached to the outdated thing, whatever it is. Of course, know when to wear it and when not.
Clothes tell who you are
This should be the first thing dad teaches son about style. I would like to believe that one does not judge by appearance, but this is not so. Give advice to your son that what he looks like will tell the story of who he is. Clothing will convey perceptions (true or false) about things like educational level, criminal history, success rate, and intelligence.
Who watched, remembers how the hero of the force majeure series changed when he got his suit
The message you convey speaks loudly and quickly, even before you open your mouth. Teach your son that sending the right signals of competence and respect will open up opportunities he may never have had. Our sons need to know that looking good is important.
A man should have a quality suit
Children are often slaves to fashion trends. They see their favorite Hollywood athlete or actor starting to wear something and want to emulate it. As dads, we must educate our boys about timeless wardrobe when it comes to style. The first thing they need to know is that the costume is the main style element. Owning a quality classic suit will allow you to build a wardrobe around it. Show how the combination of a shirt, tie, and pocket square will change your look and self-image. By the way, we have a separate article on how to combine a tie, shirt and suit. Tell your son about the origin of the suit or how to tell the difference between a jacket and a blazer.
Better to be attention grabbing than forgotten
There is nothing wrong with being the best dressed person in the room. The term 'dressed up' should be used very rarely. If you make people feel uncomfortable, then you should consider softening your wardrobe. And special occasion clothing should be kept for special occasions – don't wear a tuxedo to work.
Who but Conor McGregor knows about the importance of impressing with your clothes
But beyond that, there is no limit to the perfection of how good you can look. Feeling comfortable in a suit and tie? Take action! Being proud of your appearance includes being free to dress well. It doesn't matter if other men around you do it or not. You are not responsible for their clothes, but you are responsible for yours.
How to shave using technique
Dad must prepare his son for the business world by teaching him how to shave. When I was young, I remember desperately wanted to grow a mustache. I'm sure many were the same. But when the time came and the facial hair grew, Dad was happy to pass on shaving tips to me.
- Choose the right type of razor for your hair and skin.
- Keep razors / shaving accessories clean and sharp.
- Trim your beard with a clipper before shaving.
- Wash your face with an exfoliating product.
- Apply a shaving product to nourish your skin and lubricate your razor.
- Heat the pores with a warm towel.
- Apply shaving cream preferably with a brush.
- Shave for hair growth.
- Rinse your face with warm water.
- Apply an alcohol-free shaving balm to cleanse your skin without irritating it.
Shaving tips for my son
Daddy should emphasize the importance of shaving as a male ritual. My father told me that in the professional world, a clean-shaven man is often more attractive than a gentleman with a beard or mustache. This rule has changed somewhat since then, but you can never go wrong if you decide to shave smoothly. Dad also said that women like clean shaven more!
It is very important to polish your shoes
Polishing your shoes regularly brings with it several life lessons. First, it teaches discipline. Keeping your shoes clean is tedious and often requires scheduling time for this activity. The discipline learned from tackling and completing tedious, regular tasks is an essential skill set to take with you.
A real man will always take care of his shoes under any circumstances.
Fathers should teach sons to pay attention to details. It's important for them to know that success often comes in the little things, and polishing your shoes is a way to stand out in style from the crowd. Second, it's an indirect lesson in saving money. Properly polished shoes have a longer leather life and saves you the need to shell out for new shoes frequently.
How to iron clothes
Ironing is not something most young guys are worried about. Until they are old enough to safely handle a hot iron, parents do it for them. When your son comes of age, or maybe even earlier, help him understand things like iron settings, when to use steam and why starch is needed, and he will learn to look sophisticated.
A man's clothes should be ironed and there is nothing wrong with doing it yourself
It takes time and practice to figure out how to iron a shirt correctly. Take it and show me how to iron first. Then have him try it step by step, under your supervision. Make the necessary fixes along the way until he can confidently do it himself.
Always wear a belt
Fathers, please teach your sons this. We are all shocked by the fashion when young people wear pants below the butt. An indecent sight, the description of which is difficult to make decently. Saggy pants look shabby and not solid on men and guys, regardless of who wears them that way. Even the origin of this fashion from prison culture is deplorable.
Show your son how great a matching belt and shoes look
There is a simple remedy – put on a belt. Even if the son does not tuck the T-shirt into his pants, he must wear a belt. Explain that the belt will keep the pants around the waist and make sure it looks its best.
Building a wardrobe takes time
Children often want everything at once. Patience is not a virtue for a young man. Fathers should teach them that building a basic wardrobe is an investment that takes time. Let them know that when it comes time to shop for themselves, it would be best if they buy quality items. Sometimes quality comes at a higher price, so they have to be good with finances, which is also the lesson that matters most when it comes to style.
Tell the young heir that buying and maintaining quality clothing will save money and time in the long run.
Finally
What is the purpose of each father? Give children a better life than he had. Fathers are responsible for giving their son everything he needs for a successful life. It is our responsibility to lead them on the right path. Otherwise, they will study elsewhere. The dad plays an important role in determining the value of style in a son's life. This is just as important as teaching them how to ride a bike or talk to girls.
