WITH THE popularity of swing dancing and ’40s music in full swi…um, force these days, many guys are curious about what well-dressed men wore in the 1940s and how to reproduce that look today.

The information here is from a 1945 booklet put out by Stetson, which gives a few ideas for pulling it all together. It’s so very appropriate that these suggestions come from Stetson, because as you will see, the 1940s look just ain’t happenin’ without that chapeau!

Back in the 1940s, people dressed up a lot more than they do now, even for everyday events that would call for tennis shoes, a sports shirt and jeans or khakis today. So keep this in mind when looking at these clothes. While most of the ideas suggested here might be a bit too dressy for going out dancing, it’s helpful to see how the elements go together so that you can pull off your own special look. Most of these outfits would be perfectly appropriate for a party, a vintage event, a wedding or other dressy social function. Or, without the hat, the clothes can be great for the office, depending on what you do for a living. If you’re in a swing band, well…you already know what to wear.

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Styled for work
If you want a men’s belt to wear primarily with dress pants and suits for work and special occasions, a men’s black belt is your best choice. Look for a men’s black leather belt with a shiny silver buckle to make a statement while still looking professional.

Casual for everyday wear
The same men’s black leather belt you wear to the office will also look great with jeans or twill pants on the weekend. To complement a casual button-up, buy a men’s brown belt that matches a pair of brown loafers or boots.

Size
The size of your belt depends on your waist size. We usually see belts sold in the S-M-L format. Some people are confused by the size indicators. In fact, 30-32 inches for small, 34-46 inches for medium, 38-40 for large and so forth. Professionals usually recommend that belts should be ordered 2 inches larger than your waist size, which means, if your waist size measures 32, you should choose a size 34 waistband. A suitable belt should be neither too large nor too small.

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It’s getting to be that time of year. Days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer and the clothes are getting smaller. Summer is just around the corner. For women, fashion is a complex thing with different rules for different people. However, for men, fashion tips for summer dressing are much more simple than you might you think.

Simple and stylish
Keep your outfits simple. Remember that simple is always more fashionable than a flashy outfit. The flashy ones are appropriate for the nightclub or Halloween. Keep the color combinations plain. Refrain from mixing contrasting colors, though it might look fun.

Select colors carefully
The selection of colors can either make or ruin an outfit. Combine nuances and shades carefully. Some colors go well together while mixing others will produce disaster. Your outfits should have no more than two, three colors at most. Experiment to see which shades go well together.

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Women love to smell good. Also it’s well known that your fragrance let the other person judge you, so it’s always advised to keep yourself fragrant, for this of course you have to seek the help of sweet scented perfumes. The another reason to keep yourself sweet scented is because men love women who smell good.

If you’re outgoing, go for something fruity. If you’re more of the shy type, try something cinnamon.Another option is to go by season. Something watermelon would go good in spring or summer while something cookie-scented could go good in winter.

When you have selected your perfume, put it on your pulse spots - the insides of your wrist, your temples, the inside of your elbows and behind your knees, i.e. the areas where the warmth of your body will ‘show off’ your fragrance to its best advantage.

Focus on your favorite smells and take that knowledge to the fragrance counter, where a skillful salesperson will lead you in the right direction. Clean linens, tea, grapefruit, citronella candles, vanilla beans, or even rainwater will be hints.

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Eat healthy, as eating healthy will not only build your immune system and make you immune to various diseases but will also give you beautiful and young looking skin. For getting such glowing skin, you spend so much on buying those expensive creams. Have small meals at regular intervals and drink plenty of water and fruit juices. This will help in having good digestion and also body will be able to excrete the unwanted stuff easily.

Water.  Drink lots of water. Water is the natural cure to skin allergies. It flushes out toxins and cleanses the system. It also thins secretions and heals skin allergies.

Aloe Vera Gel. Apply some fresh aloe Vera gel over the affected skin, as this will give cooling effect to the skin and thus give relief from the pain and itching.

Apply oil.  Apply warm coconut oil on the skin allergy and leave overnight. It exfoliates the skin and is anti-bacterial. Prefer wearing cotton fabric as it is best for any skin type.

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