How to Dress for a Night on the Town (for Guys)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Hit the shower.

   Before you even look at that closet, hit the shower.
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   Step 2: Once you dry off (and apply deodorant)

   , Your face should be clean-shaven and your sideburns clean cut, unless you can pull off the mop top.
   
   Acne should be kept under control, birth marks can't be helped but some Oxy pads or Clearasil will be more than enough.
   
   Lean into the mirror, consider the probability that girls will be talking to you from less than two feet away.
   
   Use a nose hair trimmer even if you don't think you need to.
   
   Your unibrow should be kept in check (read NO UNIBROW).
   
   Comb your hair.
   
   Your hair should be styled, or at the very least not messy or grungy.
   
   If you can pull off the bald look (not many can), go for it.
   
   Sport facial hair at your own discretion, but mustaches aren't exactly what's hip right now (coming from a white guy). ,, Not brushing, flossing, and using a little bit of mouthwash is a cardinal sin in her eyes, and unpardonable. ,,,, Your clothes should be in good shape (stains and holes are a BIG turnoff), and not wrinkly.
   
   If you have to, iron your pants or shirt.
   
   Trying to go out in a button-down while attempting to hide a missing button, whether at the bottom of the shirt or on the cuffs, is a classic mistake.
   
   Girls are very keen on minuscule discrepancies like these and will be the first ones to notice. ,, This also goes without saying, but consider where you're going tonight and remember Carmine Lupertazzi's dictum:
   A Don doesn't wear shorts! Unless you're going to a summer night barbecue, pants or jeans are the way to go.
   
   Dockers and slacks work best, but if you have the moxie to wear khaki's then have at it.
   
   Faded jeans with modestly sized holes is what's hot in the streets nowadays, but if you decide to go down this road, don't look like you're ready to go to a Grunge concert.
   
   Your pants should go down past your shoes and at the back of the heel stop before the rubber sole. ,, You can't go wrong with a polo, button-down, or long-sleeve shirt, but wear a T-shirt at your own peril, and avoid shirt pockets! , If you must wear jewelry, try something like low keyed. ,,, Unless you're over 35, a leather watch-strap is more often than not inferior to a metal band (non-expandable). , You're probably not going to a millionaire summit meeting, so try not to wear more than two or three rings, if any.
   
   Find a piece that is unique to you, it's a good icebreaker and many girls will compliment your trinket of individuality! , Is everything in place? Are your pants congruent with your shirt? Does your jewelry clash with your outfit? Are your shoes stylish without being tacky? Is your collar shaped around your neck correctly? ,,,, Whether at a casual dinner, bar, club, lounge, or hangout spot, your clothes are only as good looking as you carry them.
   
   Now go out there and do some work, son! ,
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   Step 3: take a look in the mirror.

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   Step 4: Get out the grooming kit (every guy should have one).

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   Step 5: Make sure your nails are trimmed and have no dirt underneath them.

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   Step 6: And before you start on your wardrobe

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   Step 7: BRUSH YOUR TEETH!

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   Step 8: Carry some mints or gum with you

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   Step 9: especially if a dinner is on tonight's agenda.

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    Step 10: If you have enough room in your pockets

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    Step 11: it won't hurt to take a pocket comb along (not only do girls think it's funny

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    Step 12: but your hair may not behave itself throughout the night).

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    Step 13: Douse on some cologne or body spray if you get down like that (some guys don't)

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    Step 14: but go easy!

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    Step 15: Take care of your clothes.

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    Step 16: Make sure your shirt has no threads hanging off it.

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    Step 17: Don't wear shorts.

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    Step 18: Make sure your tongues aren't sticking out from the bottom of your pants

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    Step 19: either.

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    Step 20: Pick out a nice shirt.

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    Step 21: Wear something that complements.

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    Step 22: Try a hemp necklace or bracelet instead

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    Step 23: if you feel comfortable.

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    Step 24: Cuff links always add a dash of flair to your shirt

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    Step 25: but know how far too go with these

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    Step 26: as they can be catalysts for tackiness.

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    Step 27: A nice watch is always a good call

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    Step 28: but don't go digital.

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    Step 29: Don't wear rings

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    Step 30: or at least

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    Step 31: don't overdo them.

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    Step 32: Take a last look in the mirror.

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    Step 33: Have a friend look you over

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    Step 34: if possible.

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    Step 35: Make sure your hands and teeth are clean

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    Step 36: practice smiling in the mirror

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    Step 37: and be sure to walk out there with a good posture.

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    Step 38: Don't look at the ground or hunch over while you're walking.

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    Step 39: Walk straight up

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    Step 40: chest out a little

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    Step 41: shoulders back

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    Step 42: and take moderately long but slow strides

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    Step 43: like you're Somebody.

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    Step 44: Finished.

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