Just A Guy Thing

Today’s inauguration of Barack Obama is momentous for so many reasons: hope for a new generation, the promise of change, re-establishing America’s position in the world. But it also means the return of style to the White House.

Not since John F. Kennedy has an incoming President (and his wife) been the target of so much talk about fashion and style. So what makes President Obama (sounds good to finally say that!) so stylish and what can the average guy learn from his fashion choices?

Obama wears clothes for his body type. One of the keys to looking good is knowing your body type and buying clothes that flatter your body. Obama obviously has a long and lean body and he wisely opts for three-button jackets that match the scale of his torso. He also pulls of anything with horizontal stripes which helps his body look broader. Men with long and lean bodies should avoid anything with vertical lines since that just makes you look taller. And stay away from suits that are tight – these just show off how skinny you are.

Obama goes for a classic look. President Obama’s suits are not flashy – just impeccably tailored for a truly classic look. Being stylish doesn’t have to mean hopping on the latest fashion trend – it simply means looking good in what you wear. Obama keeps his outfits simple: great suit, great shirt, understated tie. No man can go wrong with that combination.

Obama stays in shape. Obama famously works out for 45 minutes nearly every day and it shows. It’s hard to look good in clothes when you don’t look good out of them. Obama reminds all of us that no matter how old you are, being physically fit is a huge asset. If Obama can make time in his unbelievably hectic schedule to hit the gym regularly, can’t you?

Obama’s clothes match his persona. The smooth and elegant lines of his clothes perfectly match Obama’s debonair, sophisticated personality. A man looks best when his clothes complement the rest of his persona. This is the same reason that someone like Kanye West looks so great – his over-the-top outfits match his outsized personality.

Ultimately, though, Barack Obama’s style is much more than the clothes he chooses to wear. Obama’s unique style is expressed in how he talks, how he interacts with people, and the inner confidence that he exudes.