What to Wear to the Bar

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Mar 10, 2008 | E-mail

Look Your Best!

So it happens, you're preparing to hit the town with your buddies and you have no clue what to wear. Shopping has always been a problem, especially for the working class individual. Where do you find the time to crunch out an overdue deadline and keep up with the chic, sleek, and the beautifully fashionable?

The answer is you don't. You browse through GQ; grab whatever fits the well dressed mannequins, and hope you get it right. Since that's not a guaranteed fit, knowing a couple of choice shopping spots really helps.

I would recommend starting with a trip to Kohl's. This is a perfect one stop and shop clothing venue with all the right ingredients for style. You aren't going to want to do your entire wardrobe shopping here but you will be able to add a little depth to your closet with their affordable pricing. The items you pick up here will essentially be your wardrobe's back bone. Steer clear of colors that don't compliment your natural qualities. Be mindful of the season and make sure you pay attention to your overall goal of accomplishments with your outfit.

If you want to look trendy, feel free to grab a graphic thermal. However, if you're looking to lounge out at a martini bar, don't expect to get any positive attention wearing a hooded garment. It really depends on where you are going and the type of female attention you want to attract.

Now that you've worked out you closet's backbone, it's important to hit a couple of premium clothing boutiques with stylish garments and fine linens.

Get the Girl

Hot spots such as L'Uomo Vogue definitely speak the universal language.

You'll find many popular brands coming together in fruition under one roof, so to speak. You will never have the opportunity to rock out a Paul Smith tie, with 7 for all Mankind jeans, a 3 Dot shirt, and top it off with a killer hat. You will definitely be the envy of all your friends. Not only this but drab will definitely turn to attractive and that's the first step to having everyone wonder "Where do you think he shops?"

Now you need to make sure you have a couple of key items. Every one needs an eye catching collared shirt. I recommend going to Studio Couture in Downtown Detroit. The atmosphere here is great and you will have all the help you need as you browse through their hip and trendy selection. The shirts you will find here will be perfect. They are not only classy enough to rock with a suit but they are casual enough to say "Hey, I'm fun". Let us remember; you want to look good for a night on the town not a board meeting.

Finally every one needs a nice pair of pants or some nice denim threads. I recommend paying a visit to Chaud Jeans in Royal Oak. This edgy fashion conscience venue will be just what the doctor ordered as you cruise down their isles happy to support. Make sure you pick up pants or jeans that complement your shirt. So, if you are wearing a lighter upper garment try not to wear something dark below the belt.

Stick to these rules and the ladies will be swooning in no time.