An Alpha Male shouldn’t be consumed with how he dresses. He shouldn’t think about it, fret about it, or worry about it. He shouldn’t give meaning to clothes, garments, and accessories. Vanity and masculinity can’t coexist. If a man is too worried about what others think he can’t be true to his ambitions, they’ll be tainted by the wants and desires of others.
An alpha male is a leader. As a leader you can’t, once again, be fretting over the opinions of those you lead. Dress with a purpose. Dress fast. Dress simple. What you wear shouldn’t keep you out of the arena of life, no matter the form this arena takes. It should bring you into it. Always treat your clothes as they are: fabric. Their value is a myth.
So if you want to dress like an alpha male you must first become an alpha male. How we dress conveys the pride we have but what we wear isn’t who we are. Men don’t dawn themselves in accessories, nor are they so worried about what they wear that they spend more time getting ready than a lady. We don’t ever dress with a sense of vanity leading the way.
With everything we’ve covered in the article, it’s important to do your thing and do it with confidence. Clothes won’t make you more confident. They can’t truly give you that confidence that aids you through tribulation. If you like the athletic look, wear more sneakers and shorts and dry-fit gear. If you like the jeans and boots, do that. If you like both, mix things up. Do your thing, have your style, and take risks. If you want to push the envelope, do it. If you want to portray the alpha you have within you, and I have no doubt that he’s waiting to be unleashed, then start dressing like a man.
Building Your Wardrobe
When you’re figuring you how to dress, start with the clothes you’re going to wear most. For most guys this single article of clothing that we wear most is our precious pair of jeans.
Read also: South Africa Eclipse: Find out more
1. Jeans: The Foundation
Jeans should be first and last and everywhere in between. They’re the most durable and the most versatile pant a man can have. In total a guy should have 3 pairs of pants. Anything more than that is clutter. You don’t need options.
- Fit: Snug but not skinny. Skinny jeans are for hipsters.
- Durability: Buying a durable pair becomes even harder if you’re hitting the gym on a regular basis because jeans just aren’t made for guys with bigger thighs, they’re also not made with the same quality they once were.
I remember my old man always telling me a good pair of jeans used to take 3 weeks to break in. I wore Lumina jeans all over Italy (wearing them there on the right), and where most jeans start to wear in the crotch area, these guys are still going strong. They’ve become my only pair of jeans.
2. Shirts: Keep it Simple
Fill your closet with at least 10 tee’s. Dull greens and greys and reds and whites and blacks. Buy dull colors first, then if you really want to, go brighter. But buy quality, that doesn’t mean spending a ton of money, just make sure they’re made with quality fabric and you’re good to go.
3. Button-Ups: Casual is Key
Buy button-ups but go casual. Don’t start off with the jeans and white dress shirt and black dress shoes look. Actually don’t go there at all. Plaid with some red in it or another print with different colors is always a great place to start. Grab a couple of these.
4. Jackets: Versatility is Important
Buy a jacket that you can wear in the winter and another that you can wear in the spring. Make sure both go with the rest of your gear. And make sure it’s not a jacket that you fear getting dirty. Life is messy, dress accordingly.
Read also: Understanding Ethiopia's TFR
5. Henley Shirts: A Step Up From the Tee
My favorite kind of shirt is the henley. That is, a tee shirt, 3/4 sleeve, or long sleeve waffle, the only difference between them and a regular shirt is the buttons at the collar. Go heavy on the greys, but grab some whites and browns and multi-colors shirts if you’re going for the 3/4 sleeve. It’ll differentiate you from the rest of the t-shirt wearing crowd. Also invest in a couple v-necks.
6. Boots: Essential Footwear
I have 3 pairs of boots, which is a bit much. Two is more than enough. Every man should also have a pair of cowboy boots, for we never know when we’ll have to hop on a horse and charge after some injuns.
7. Suits: When Necessary
Have one or two, or more if your work requires it, obviously. The most important thing is to make sure they fit and fit well. Site’s and companies like Indochino are making these tailored fits more affordable (if you know of any others, add them in the comments section).
8. Watches: A Touch of Class
Every man should have a watch. Necessary? Hell no. It’s a thing, and no one needs things. But I like watches. Always have. If I reach a milestone in my life or business I may celebrate with a cigar, a nice bottle of scotch, or a watch. The watch thing has only happened once, since I bought a SevenFriday watch last month. Want to check out the watch?
Grooming: Less is More
Grooming is important, but not that important. The 5’oclock shadow is always good, and if you want to grow a beard have at it. Don’t shave your legs nor your arms. Don’t pluck your eyebrows, ever. Take care of your back hair if you like, trim your chest hair if it really gets out of hand, and keep your neck hair in order.
Read also: Witnessing the 2027 Solar Eclipse
How To Dress Casually As An Adult Man (Stop Dressing Like A Boy)
Key Principles
- Make it Fit: Buy quality. Don’t buy quantity. And make sure your clothes fit.
- Invest in Quality: Invest in quality clothing and a tailor. Make sure he leaves some room. ALWAYS leave room, especially if you expect to put on some muscle mass in the near future, it sucks to buy something like a suit then have it no longer fit a couple months later (I’ve made this terrible mistake).
| Item | Quantity | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | 3 pairs | Durable, snug fit |
| T-shirts | 10 | Dull colors (green, grey, red, white, black) |
| Button-up shirts | 2-3 | Casual, plaid or patterned |
| Jackets | 2 | Winter and spring, versatile |
| Henley shirts | 3-4 | Grey, white, brown, multi-color |
| Boots | 2 pairs | Durable, versatile; consider cowboy boots |
| Suits | 1-2 (if needed) | Tailored fit |
| Watch | 1 | Classic, personal milestone |
Writing a post about clothing does, admittedly, feel weird. Talking about fabrics and style can take away from the mission, but if done in the right way, it can improve it.
There is good pride and bad pride. Bad pride can lead to the fall. Pride can keep you from doing the dirty work necessary to succeed. It can lead you to leave opportunities behind because of a false and destructive view that you’re “above that kind of work”. There’s taking pride in one’s work, something that leads to a job well done and attention to detail. There’s pride in who you are which leads to greater effort, less time wasted, and audacity in the goals you set - if you think you’re worth more you’re going to act like you’re worth more and you’re eventually going to be worth more.
Men once wore suits on airplanes. Clean-shaven, they’d walk with a head held high to whichever destination they were embarking to.
Above all else, don’t pluck your eyebrows. Don’t shave your damn legs. Don’t ever lean toward the metrosexual look. Be a man. Dress like one. Give a shit about colors that match because everything in your closet should match.
Popular articles:
tags: #Chad
