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The MH Style Essentials
8 of the most important pieces of clothing you should have in your clothes armada—and how to make it look better than everyone else's
By Myron Mariano; Photographs by Frank Hoefsmit; Styling by Ram de Vera; Hair and Makeup by Ogie Rayel; Model: Jon Mullally; Special thanks to Noli Coronado for the industrial artwork
1 BELT
Believe it or don't, keeping your pants from falling is a belt's secondary function; it's there primarily to tame the visual lines of your midsection.
Make it different: You're forgiven for thinking that a camel-brown belt works with chocolate brown shoes—if your age is 20 and below. Build up a collection of brown and black belts that match the shade of your shoes. Also, try other alternatives to leather like a canvas military belt.
Van Heusen shirt, Burberry tie (P7,650), Celio zip-up sweater (P3,495), pants (P2,495), and belt (P1,895)
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2 T-SHIRT
Different prints, fits, and colors to satisfy everyone's fancy. Need we say more?
Make it different: Start by staying away from logo t-shirts. The Walking Billboard look is so last century. Unconventional, art deco designs are better. Also, prefer ringer t-shirts over regular ones (ringers have a band of piping at the end of the sleeve). They help accentuate your biceps.
Oxygen tee (P399) and jacket (P949), Blueprint by Oxygen jeans (P1,099)
3 JEANS
Blues will never lose a spot in a guy's closet. But now, with dozens of brands and styles (and your girlfriend has a say about which one you should pick), what used to be a five-minute trip to buy jeans is now an hour-long affair.
Make it different: Experiment with different washes, cuts, details, and rises and see what looks right on you. Bootcuts look great on almost everyone; they're a great pair to pick up. Cosmopolitan's Nicole Romero shares her take on how jeans should fit: “Nothing too tight that I'd start wondering if the ‘80s have returned, or too loose and baggy that I won't be able to see his butt.” You've been warned.
Diesel tee (P2,850), Paul Smith jacket (P14,800), and Blueprint by Oxygen jeans (P969)
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Men's Health Philippines - September 2005
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