First impressions are probably the only chance at success for some. As men, like it or not, we are concerned about the first impression we make. Now, there's nothing metro-sexual about that in the least bit, however, the very idea of sustaining the excellent first impression escapes some.
Just because you looked great the first time you met her or for your first day at work is no reason to dress up like a bum until you are dumped or fired. Take Barney Stinson's legendary advice and suit up.
What a man wears at home should be restricted to the four corners of his little house and certainly not paraded around where future prospects (animate or otherwise) may dwell.
The idea of dressing up 'for myself and my comfort' is idiotic to say the least. It's also quite a lie. You dress to impress. It's a fact. Live with it. Unless you are well impossible to fix, no man ever dresses in ugly clothes regardless of how comfortable they are.
Sure you may wear something gaudy, but it's only because you want to look good. And what looks better than being in a suit? Weather too hot? Suits too expensive? Practicality and fashion don't bode well, so forget about it.
Before you run out to buy a new suit, stop. Ready-made suits may not be the perfect thing for you and may just put a dent on your wallet. Head out to Elephant Road to pick your suit-material. Various colours are available but stay within the region of dark blue, black, white or grey.
Suits of bright colours do not make anyone look good. Govinda pretty much serves as an example for that. Places around Elephant Road offer great variety and you may just find what you are looking for. Bargaining is a must though.
Bashundhara City too has a couple of shops that offer really stylish garments in this line. Buying great material ought to set you back around Tk 5000 and that's the maximum.
Pick a shirt fabric for that too because a custom made suit goes best with a custom made shirt. If you are looking for a tie then forget about it. This is the time for semi-formal suits to make you look good every single day. Wearing a tie would totally destroy the last semblance of your 'outlaw yet prim and proper' look that makes you stand out.
Then head off to Ramna Bhaban to get your suit tailored. Paradise Tailors has quite a reputation for making suits, so try that out. Having your suit custom made, with the material provided, would set you back Tk 5000 more, but once more opt to bargain.
Ramna Bhaban also does provide suits they can make for you. The ground floor has numerous shops selling suit fabric and the collection here too is huge. For those who display a bit more brand consciousness, there's a Raymond's around Elephant Road to feed your desire.
Once you have your suits ready, head out and feel the difference. Sure, lesser folks may ask why but remember how great you look. A person who doesn't take care of himself can't really be expected to take care of anything else. But a suit is totally incomplete without a really good pair of shoes and a great wrist-watch. But more advice on that later. For now, get started on your suit.
News Source: The Daily Star