Here is an expert opinion on men's fashion that would clear common misconceptions that men have about dressing, accessories that they can use and personal grooming. 
 

Fiction: Real men don’t wear pink
Fact: A guy can wear any colour he wants to because colours, at least on clothes, do not have a masculine or feminine side as we are made to believe. Having said that, it is perfectly safe (even for the most macho man) to wear pink shirts, T-shirts or ties. We, however, suggest that you avoid wearing pink jeans, trousers or suits – not because they look better on women but because they just don’t work as clothing items for men. The rule with wearing colour, even pink, is to wear it with confidence.
 
Fiction: Jackets should be long
Fact: Jackets, casual or formal, should always end at or above the hip and never any lower. Why? Short jackets allow better movement, lend you a better posture and make you look both taller and slimmer all at once – too many reasons for you not to wear jackets that are longer than they should be.
 
Fiction: The shirt & tie must contrast
Fact: If we lived in the ’80s, we could have agreed but we are almost 30 years in the future and therefore beg to differ. Wearing tone on tone shirts and ties is the epitome of modern minimalism and looks sleek and suave on men who wear suits, especially to work. We suggest wearing a grey suit with a matching grey shirt and tie (that could be just a few shades lighter or darker than the shirt). This is not to look futuristic but just to stay updated with the times.
 
Fiction: White makes you look darker
Fact: Contrary to what you may have heard, wearing white, especially if your skin tone is dark, makes you look a lot brighter and crisper than you may actually be. Add to that the fact that white, in its purest form, looks extremely sensual on dark men and can also make you look a lot fuller if you have a lean and thin body frame. Not convinced? Refer to our back issue on The Dark Side.
 
Fiction: No jeans if you are over 30
Fact: Jeans transcend all barriers, age included. It is therefore perfectly okay for you to wear jeans whatever your age: 30, 40, 50 or 60. We think the naysayers refer to the type of jeans here: yes, low hangers, boot cut, hipsters, textured and embellished are a strict no-no, not because you are halfway over the hill but more because they look terrible on most men (some younger boys just might be able to get away with them).
 
Fiction: Prints = A larger you
Fact: Not true at all – only large prints make you look larger. The best thing you can do as a guy is either stay away from prints totally or wear prints that are small, subtle and discreet. Remember, stripes, checks and all other geometric and non geometric patterns are prints too. Therefore, the more you downplay these, the better you are likely to look and feel. Wear prints on T-shirts, shirts and jackets but never on your lowers.
 
Fiction: A T-shirt and Suit? Never
Fact: There is no such rule – if you are wearing a casual or semi-formal suit, you can easily substitute the shirt with a T-shirt. We however suggest you wear a round neck full sleeve T-shirt instead of those that have either a V-neck, buttons, cut or short sleeves. Here is where you can contrast colours: by wearing lighter or brighter T-shirts under dark-coloured jackets.
 
Fiction: Shirts must never be left out
Fact: While this holds true for formal or dress shirts, you can easily keep casual shirts out. Ensure your casual shirt is cut in such a way that it can be worn out of your trousers (look out for slits on either side) and that the shirt is not too long either. It should end just above the hip. As a general principal, half sleeve shirts are a lot more acceptable left out than those that have full or long sleeves. Ditto for golf and T-shirts.