Your twenties are all about figuring out who you are, or working on who you want to be. But in your thirties, you can distinguish yourself much quicker than a millennial ‘slashy’. career-man-slash-husband-slash-father. Somehow you have to mix them all into one cohesive wardrobe, while simultaneously holding onto your fading youth and body more tightly than a rolling stone.
On the one hand, you have more money to spend, and a respectable wardrobe is already assembled. On the other hand, there is a chance that you are slave to a hostage, married, have children, or a combination of all three. At this midlife crisis point, many people either give up completely, or stubbornly continue dress up teen They wish they still were. But it is possible to grow up stylishly without getting old.
And one age-related payoff is that you no longer need to spend the time and effort trying to be ‘down with the kids’. Good work too, because your knees are really starting to tingle…
how should a 30 year old man dress
Keep reading for everything you need to know about how a 30-year-old should dress.
end the experiment
Fashion changes, so does your style. “There are no hard-and-fast rules for turning 30,” says stylist Freddie Kemp of the men’s personal shopping service. thread, “It’s more that the stakes go up. Because the fashion industry tends to attract youth, trends are less risky at age 25. It’s also easier to brush off any embarrassment, partly because by age 35 you don’t have to. You should find out what works for you.”
So pay less attention to single-season trends and stick to staples with a proven track record. That’s why Indiscretion in your twenties It is also less expensive.
Buy quality, not quantity
By now, hopefully you’ve rounded up a perfectly functioning wardrobe, even if it’s just with cheap placeholdersSo you don’t need to buy any more clothes. Instead, put your clothing budget toward smaller, more expensive purchases—even if it involves saving for a few months.
“Buy less but buy better at this age,” says Kemp. The idea is to gradually upgrade the items in your rotation with versions that will look better and last longer.
double down
The exception or addendum to the above is that perfecting your wardrobe isn’t the end of the game. As well as upgrading your level, you should add expansion packs in the form of additional versions or variations of the things you wear frequently.
“Now is the time to cultivate some favorite staples,” Kemp says. “You need to be on first name terms with your denim brand and cut of choice. Ditto for T-shirts.” Achievement Unlocked: It’s Your ‘Signature Style.
cut out some cuts
If you’ve managed to get past the start of the dadbod early on, you may still be able to slim off, or pull in instead. But despite the logistics, there is something poor, even about very thin clothing after a certain age.
Embrace the maturity of comfy skinny jeans, wide lapels and tailored jackets that really cover your back. Not only do they make you look bigger, but you won’t be the bigger of them either.
Lift Long & Prosper
one of the most effective things you can do to your style as you decay stay in shape, We’re not trying to embarrass anyone, nor do you have to be stacked higher than an OCD gym attendant’s weight plates.
The inconvenient truth is that the most stylish men in the public eye are, if not fond of, minimal trim, and most clothes will look good on them as a result. Daniel Craig wouldn’t have been 007 at 49 if he couldn’t get into his dinner suit.
Formalize Your Casualwear
Being too old to push a boat fashion-wise doesn’t mean you have to completely dock a style ship. But it’s about letting the fit and clothing speak to your credentials, rather than screaming styles, colors, or labels: less supreme, more supima cotton.
“You want people to compliment the cut of the jacket or its material, not its reflective paneling,” says Kemp. then by that time smart casual begins to take over your waking thoughts, you must have already captured it.
Casualize Your Formalwear
in your twentiesThere’s a clear division between the rest of your clothing and sewing, whether it’s a suit you wear for special occasions or two or three that you cycle to work.
In your thirties, that distinction becomes blurry compared to the bottom line on your vision test. Suddenly the description of a blazer as an ‘essential’ makes sense, as does the concept of buying a suit that can never see the inside of your office cubicle. There will be marriages. many weddings.
Key Pieces to Buy in Your 30s
unstructured blazer
That is to say, less stiff or padded than the suit jacket you’re used to, a little shorter (we said ‘a little’), and made from a nubbier, mattified fabric that would go better with jeans and chinos.
Throw it over a T-shirt or Oxford shirt and then stick a fork in smart-casual: It’s done.
tailored overcoat
Again, structured and therefore smart enough for work and weddings, but not so bulletproof — or tall — that you can’t even wear it with jeans or joggers. In fact, depending on the occasion and temperature, an overcoat can replace a blazer and make your rig look respectable.
smart casual trousers
Don’t worry, you’re not in slacks territory yet, Grandpa Simpson. But as a man of a certain age who sometimes has to Dress smartly for work, but not too smart Or at social events, you need more attractive alternatives to jeans, such as chinos, corduroy, and tailored trousers. Sweatpants don’t count.
non-training shoes
Just as you reserved tailoring for professional or special occasions in your twenties, so (black) shoes were limited to the office or (bad) club. But then in your thirties comes smart-casual invitations.
“If you want to sharpen, one of the simplest switches is quality leather shoes or your Nike shoes,” Kemp says. Brogues, derbies, loafers and desert boots are solid footing.
a “proper” watch
not you need A mechanical watch is meant to be stylish – but there are needs and there are needs.
Plus, why treat yourself to this traditional coming-of-age signer and one of the few precious items of male jewelry? Tell your significant other that this is an investment – it will happen if you buy smartly.
Style Icons in their 30s
David Gandy
Yes, Male Models Might Flex In Mugatu zoolander’s obsolete collection and still looks great. But while David Gandy is a regular on the front lines of Fashion Week, the classically stylish 37-year-old lets the latest trends pass him by.
And it’s because he resists the temptation to cut his beef into thin cuts (or moisturize with a fence stain) that the Essex exile doesn’t resemble a character tovey,
Eddie Redmayne
Giving a red carpet appearance almost as award-winning as his on-screen performance, Eddie Redmayne breaks down the principle of how to look good in everything.
It’s not astrophysics: The 35-year-old actor wears only stitching that complements his slim build, but doesn’t exaggerate it, injecting color or pattern through fabric or accessories rather than passing on Jared Leto.
Roger Federer
Whether its trial is off the track or not, FedEx treats the court as convincingly as it does it.
Consistently classy, the all-time record-keeping father of four kids also manages to sportively without looking like a lamb, or a mutton dressed as a child. the collection he designs for
Ryan Gosling
Goss does what all stylish men in their thirties should be doing: Find a style and stick to it.
Off-duty, she’s all about the high-quality basics: white T-shirt, denim, worker boots, bomber jacket (scorpion embroidery optional). And on the red carpet, he cuts stitches well and adds interest by experimenting with color. Also note the grooming: He hasn’t changed his hairstyle in years. To be fair, why would he?
john legend
A man who never takes a wrong step, Legend is rarely off-point as he is rarely off-message. His style is consistent: he likes monochrome, muted patterns and comfort (but still tailored – Always tailored) suiting.
The guy loves a varsity jacket too – a good example of how and why your thirties don’t have to mean resign yourself to middle age.
Style Check List: 40 . till what to cross off
perform necessary maintenance
“At this age, you want to grow and improve your wardrobe with every new purchase, not replace it completely,” Kemp says.
Rein on your staples, upgrade where possible and sprinkle in some hero pieces – just to have kids, after which you will never buy clothes again,
automate your processes
“Age has a positive effect on your income, but it has a negative effect on how much time you have to devote to it,” says Kemp.
That’s not a problem, though if you avoid trolling for online trends in favor of a one-click your go-to staple. We say ‘go-to’ but really, your purchase should come to you.
still have it
“You’re never too old for anything until you wonder whether you are or not,” says Kemp. “As a rule, subcultures — dandy, athleisure, skater — move fast, but silhouettes stick around. Make a few your trademark now and you could be on trend for a decade.” It is always easier to keep it than to get it back.
get a haircut
Changing trends don’t just apply to clothing. If you still have hair, you may have realized that, from thinning or graying, it doesn’t change much, and neither does the shape of your head or face.
find a hairstyle Find the one that suits both (ask a good barber), then stick to it (and from a good barber) like a firm-hold gel.
collect interest
Just at a lower rate than in your look-at-me twenties. “It’s not that your style should be boring, but you should learn to appreciate how much subtle changes make a difference,” Kemp says. “A double-breasted jacket instead of, say, single-breasted. But still in gray flannel, not in mauve.”