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Believe it or not, pink shirts are back in fashion! There’s nothing girly or homosexual about wearing a pink shirt. In fact, this little diamond in the rough fashion tip might just help you impress the right kind of woman for a change.

What is so great about wearing a pink shirt?

Women want their men to be macho, but what they don’t tell you is they want that macho man to have a sensitive side. What better way to show your sensitive side than opting for a soft shade of pink for your next night out on the town? Not only that, a pink shirt will make you stand out in a sea of boring blue and white shirts at the bar.

Gone are the days when the pink shirt was considered the yuppie 80’s investment bankers shirt of choice; the pink shirt is the straight guys secret weapon when it comes to attracting the increasingly fashion-savvy female population.

Okay, how do I pull off wearing a pink shirt?

When it comes to pink shirts, you don’t want to be too overkill. Avoid shirts with different colored collars and cuffs, and while on the subject don’t buy a shirt with an oversized collar - pink or otherwise.

Unless you want to look like a salmon, don’t buy an orangy-pink shirt. By the same token, you will look gay if you strut out onto the dancefloor in a delightfully sthuper shade of fuschia. Oh, and never, ever, ever, ever wear a pink ruffled shirt. Unless, of course, you are actually gay.

Instead of orange, fuschia or ruffled pink shirts, go for a nice pale pink that offsets your skin tone. Always go for 100% cotton linen to avoid nasty nipple chafing at the end of the night.

Convinced? Buy a pink shirt now and start reaping the benefits of being a style icon.

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We all know that over a period of time, our wardrobes accumulate a large number of unwanted, unfashionable, and unsightly clothes that for whatever reason, we wouldn’t be caught dead in! It’s very easy to keep piling up the mess and when it starts to spill out onto the bedroom floor a good solid push will send the tat straight to the back of the wardrobe. Out of sight, out of mind. I’ve done it myself on many occasions.

So, without further ado, here’s how to separate the stylish threads from the charity shop-bound junk.

8 simple steps to banish bad clothes from your wardrobe

Step 1

Throw everything you own onto the bed! It will make it much easier to sort through. Now you can clean out your wardrobe and replace those old, nasty wire coat hangers (that absolutely destroy your clothes) with wooden ones; half a dozen for your suits and maybe a dozen for your shirts.

Step 2

Store your gym/holiday clothes separately so that you’re not always going through piles of unsuitable clothes whenever you’re looking for something to wear. Ideally, you can put them in an under-bed storage bag. Also, if you can, keep special occasion clothes elsewhere too. Perhaps a separate wardrobe.

Step 3

Match up your ties with your shirts. Unless you’re going to buy a shirt especially for your stray ties that don’t currently go with anything, you can just go ahead and throw them away. I find it simplifies things by hanging appropriate ties over suitable shirts to save time when it comes to getting dressed.

Step 4

Banish anything that you haven’t worn in years, doesn’t fit, still has a price tag on (unless it’s brand new, obviously), that needs repairing or is only good for decorating in. There’s no sentiment in fashion, so don’t get attached to your clothes.

Step 5

Make sure that everything that’s left still goes with at least three other items - even if one of those is a plain white t-shirt. Bin all items that go with nothing else. (Or store them if you’re still having a bit of trouble letting go!)

Step 6

Buy replacements for items you know you look good in. Write down a list of items you look good in, clothes you need to create new outfits and any basics you need more of.

Step 7

Keep an eye out for clothes that need maintenance. Keeping your clothes looking good is as important as what you wear. Take care of missing or loose buttons, creased fabrics, worn shoes, and faded colours. If you’re not particularly fussed about eliminating old clothes, you can always buy replacements instead.

Step 8

Take some time to look at the banished clothes before you throw them out. This is the time to assess your mistakes so you don’t make them again. Why did you buy them in the first place and why didn’t you wear them? It might make you less inclined to impulsively buy something you’re never going to wear next time.

The final thing worth mentioning in your Great Clothing Clear Out is banishing clothes moths. There’s nothing worse than pulling out your prized cashmere sweater to find that it’s been devoured and destroyed by a clothes moth. Fight back with cedar moth balls, pheromone traps and good old-fashioned hoovering/vacuum cleaning.

Also, moths are attracted to grease and sweat. When packing away winter coats, sweaters and so on, store them in vacuum storage bags.

So what are you waiting for? Declutter your wardrobe and banish those bad clothes today!

I’d like to hear your best spring cleaning stories in the comments. What terrible and embarrassing articles of clothing have you found hidden in the dark corners of your wardrobe? Any novelty ties (perhaps with flashing lights)? Or have you seen your favourite sweater violated by an evil clothes moth? Let us know.

Believe it or not, India has given us much more than spicy takeout food and fancy Bollywood movies. The word pyjama is Hindu for “leg garment” and is now the superstar of bedroom attire.

Brushed cotton is the experienced man’s pyjama of choice. Classy, stylish and, most importantly, easy to take off. Believe me when I say that there isn’t much more sexy to a woman than a guy in a decent pair of PJ bottoms!

How to wear your pyjama bottoms

Pulling off the subtle and elegant pyjama style is no mean feat. The best way to turn your pull-ons into “pull-offs” (if you get my drift) is by wearing them low slung on the hips. Preferred patterns include striped or faded plaid. If you want to get lucky, stay away from the novelty pyjamas that make you look like a walking crossword puzzle!

What to wear pyjama bottoms with

Every guy should know that the best dress code for pyjama parties is toned bare chests. If you’re in slippers with a matching top and smoking a pipe, chances are you’re not coming in and you definitely won’t be getting any if you wear that outfit in the bedroom.

Where to buy men’s pyjama bottoms?

Any decent clothing store in your local shopping centre should sell pyjamas. This is the style you’re looking for.

So there you go. A quick and simple way to dress your way to more sex. Guaranteed*.

*Legal Disclaimer - If you look like a sumo wrestler in your pyjamas, chances are you won’t be getting more sex. Sorry.

N.B - It has been brought to my attention that Americans spell it as ‘pajamas’ but, as I’m English, I shall continue to call them ‘pyjamas’ or the more universal - PJ’s.

In our article 7 Gadgets James Bond Wishes He Had, we looked at some brilliant little devices for all you wannabe secret agents! Now we’re going to take it a step further and make sure that you look the part too.

James Bond has been the epitome of style and looking good since Roger Moore became the third man to portray 007 in Live and Let Die in 1973. However, for the modern man this is simply not practical on a day to day basis. That being said, we’re going to look at the fashion and style of James Bond in the latest movie, Casino Royale.

If you’re anything like me, you were appalled when you heard that Daniel Craig was unveiled as the new Bond…..until your saw the film and hailed him as your new hero. He was the most bad-ass Bond I’ve ever seen and the most similar to the modern man.

Get The ‘Daniel Craig’ Bond Look

Because I am such a huge fan of the man’s man James Bond portrayed by Daniel Craig, I’ve put together a few of my favourite articles of clothing that make up the ‘Daniel Craig’ Bond look.

The first item I want to mention comes with a stipulation – you need to read my How To Improve Your Physique Without Lifting Weights and start incorporating the exercises into your routines. Also, you should visit this site for loads of fitness tips to get lean and toned.
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Those Blue Swimming Shorts – La Perla ‘Grigioperla’

As mentioned, you need to have a fantastic physique to even attempt these shorts on the beach. If you don’t have the body then don’t even try to pull this look off. You won’t manage it. If you follow my suggested resources for a few months religiously, you can start to think about wearing these. If you have the body, these shorts will have the women literally dribbling and falling over themselves to talk to you! You can get them from the following places:

www.lebralingerie.com
www.glamonweb.co.uk
www.ebay.com
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The Sunspel Blue Polo Shirt

This polo shirt is an absolutely classic look which provides a fitted and retro look. Assuming you followed the resources mentioned above to look good in those shorts, you should look equally hunky in this tight fitting polo. Your arms will look powerful and strong, your chest broad and manly. The cuts and bruises pictured are optional extras should you decide to engage in secret agent type activities! You can get this shirt from the Sunspel website. You can also get the grey crewneck and white v-neck t-shirts worn by Bond during the movie.

This understated and elegant style is timeless and will look good whatever the occasion.
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James Bonds’ Shoes – John Lobb ‘Luffield’ Shoes

Elegant, stylish, understated. These shoes epitomise everything that is James Bond. With the right suit, these shoes can transform you from a normal bloke into a sophisticated man. They don’t come cheap though. John Lobb shoes retail anywhere from £500 upwards. You can find out more information on these shoes at www.johnlobb.com. (Choose your country, then Ready To Wear, then Derby, then Prestige and finally choose the Luffield shoe. I hate flash websites by the way!)

Obviously, if you’re James Bond, money is no object. Us mortals, however, may need to find a cheaper alternative.

Magnoli Clothiers provide bespoke and custom made shoes at an affordable price and guess what? They have created their own “Royale Shoes” to emulate the Luffield style.

The cost to you is a much more affordable $310 (approximately £156) and they look identical to the untrained eye.

The James Bond Suit

Now unless you’ve got a spare £2,500 (approximately $5,000) to spend on a Brioni suit, you’re not going to get the exact Bond style in your suit. Luckily, our friends over at Magnoli Clothiers have come up trumps again by creating a couple of James Bond inspired items for a much more reasonable price.

The Goldfinger Royale suit is similar to the suit worn by Daniel Craig at the end of Casino Royale, and is based on the classic Goldfinger suit donned by Sean Connery all those years ago. It’s very stylish, very sexy and very affordable at $499 (approx £252).

They also offer a pair of 007 inspired trousers (pants) at an incredibly affordable $89 (a mere £45 in real money!).

Casino Royale Evening Shirt And Bow tie

The final item is the shirt and bow tie. For this, we’re going to recommend that you pay the full price for the authentic item, simply because a shirt and bow tie are two of the most visible elements in your attire and they need to look fantastic.

Every actor that has portrayed James Bond on the big screen has invariable worn shirts and ties by the world renowned shirt makers Turnbull & Asser. Daniel Craig donned their attire in his Bond debut and it makes perfect sense that if you too are looking to emulate the Bond look then you should wear only the best.

The “Limited Collection” shirt is made from a super fine, two fold, white-on-white cotton. Using a classic silhouette, the shirt has been designed with a unique collar, specifically designed by Turnbull & Asser, which is featured in the film. Further subtle details can be found including the mitred double cuffs and concealed front placket which, stylishly, hide the mother of pearl buttons underneath. The bow tie is made from raw Shantung silk, giving extra texture and a wonderful handle and tactility when touching the bow tie.

This shirt and bow tie will add an air of sophistication to any modern man’s wardrobe and for me it is a “must have” item.

The price, surprisingly, is a very respectable and affordable £245 ($485). A small price to pay for looking fabulous.

So there you have it. Looking like James Bond has never been as accessible, affordable and enjoyable as it is in the modern world. You don’t have to be dressed up in a monkey suit anymore to be James Bond. Daniel Craig is the man’s man James Bond. He’s badass, sexy, and as Vesper says in the film, he “wears his suit with such disdain.”

In short, he’s every normal red blooded man on the planet (albeit with a seemingly limitless clothing budget, government funded training and access to the most amazing gadgets known to man!).

So what are you waiting for? Add these items to your wardrobe and Dress To Thrill today!

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If you’ve seen the movie Superbad, and you too want to be a badass, gangster legend like McLovin, then you need to buy this t-shirt from Busted Tees. The t-shirt just oozes coolness and is a steal at just $17.99. That’s less than £10 in real money. Of course, if you’re not in the US of A, you will need to pay a shipping cost of $17.99 + $3 for each additional item, but let’s be honest - the dollar is weak, so abuse it now!

If you are an American, and I haven’t offended you yet, then you might be interested to know that you get free shipping if you buy any 3 t-shirts!

So if you idolise McLovin - which let’s face it, every red-blooded guy should - then grab this t-shirt today!

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