How to Get Your Boyfriend/Husband to Dress Better

I've had a few people ask me "how can I get my boyfriend/husband to dress how I want him to dress?". Although I generally believe in the "he will do whatever he wants" theory, there are some small things you can do to coax him out of his track pant exterior and into some Gucci loafers.

Ask about his goals, especially career-wise. You may want to remind him that you have to dress for the role that you WANT, not the role that you currently have. Hopefully this will inspire some motivation... If he works in a uniform or a trade in which clothes get ruined often, at least make sure the basics are covered (i.e. clothes for a date night, for a wedding, for other formal events, for going clubbing, for a casual night out at a pub or friend's house, for a weekend getaway, etc.)

I guarantee he will bring up comfort. There are PLENTY of comfortable options for men especially. Cole Haan makes dress shoes (and casual shoes) with Nike Air technology. They feel just like sneakers! Proper fitting dress pants can be purchased in a variety of fabrics if your guy doesn't like the texture of wool. Dark denim can really dress up a look rather than a lighter wash. As long as the clothes fit the body well, (and by "well" I do not mean tight, they should follow the lines of the body but not hug it completely) then a lot of times you can avoid wearing ties and jackets all together depending on the occasion.

If he is watching his budget, a lot of affordable stores have really stepped up their male fashion game. I would suggest Banana Republic, Club Monaco, and even H&M. You can find some real gems at Winner's if you are willing to spend time browsing. Warn them that if you choose to spend less money on an item, you will probably end up purchasing something to replace it in less time which means more time spent shopping... (yes, we love excuses to shop!)

Make sure to get them to try everything on at the store to avoid doing returns or exchanges. Do not tell him something looks great if it only looks ok. If something looks amazing on him, make sure he knows it! Point out specifically what really works for him like "man, that shirt makes your biceps look HUGE!" and he will think of that everytime he puts it on.

Make sure HE makes the final decision on his own. Once he gets a few things from a store that fit well and he enjoys, he can shop from the comfort of his computer chair!

Now get the ball rollin'!

B.