Fresh For Men - How to Upgrade Your Man's Style

Fresh For Men - How to Upgrade Your Man's Style

Ludacris - "My Chick Bad,", his collaboration with Nicki Minaj, and "How Low" received a nominations for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group and Best Rap Solo Performance respectively.

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Upgrade His Style - Upgrading your boy’s style can be quite a task, but there are a few tricks that will work on any man.<BR><BR>We hooked up with <B><i>Milton Dodson III</i>, president of Executive Clothiers in Atlanta</B>, to get tips on the art of persuasion.<BR><BR>Dodson has dressed everyone from NBA legend Dominique Wilkins to rapper Ludacris. His custom formula keeps top male celebrities and businessmen outfitted in impeccable style.

The Approach - Well, like anything, I believe that you have to be subtle in your approach. Just as a woman doesn’t want to be told that she’s a few pounds overweight, or something that she’s wearing might not be the most flattering, neither does a guy.

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The Approach - Well, like anything, I believe that you have to be subtle in your approach. Just as a woman doesn’t want to be told that she’s a few pounds overweight, or something that she’s wearing might not be the most flattering, neither does a guy.

Seize the Moment - Make subtle additions to his wardrobe using those occasions like birthdays and Father’s Day. Never ever compare him to another man by saying, ‘Well it would be great if you looked like that,’ or ‘if you dressed like him,’ because that’s never going to be a winning battle.

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Seize the Moment - Make subtle additions to his wardrobe using those occasions like birthdays and Father’s Day. Never ever compare him to another man by saying, ‘Well it would be great if you looked like that,’ or ‘if you dressed like him,’ because that’s never going to be a winning battle.

Take Initiative - Guys hate shopping. A lot of guys really don’t enjoy the fuss and the hustle of shopping and most women do. Pick him up a certain outfit, which is quite similar to what a gentleman might do for a certain lady.

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Take Initiative - Guys hate shopping. A lot of guys really don’t enjoy the fuss and the hustle of shopping and most women do. Pick him up a certain outfit, which is quite similar to what a gentleman might do for a certain lady.

Winning Pair - Don’t get caught up in the technicality of it. Get caught up in the fact that you want you and your guy to look great together. Do whatever it takes to make you and your mate look stunning.

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Winning Pair - Don’t get caught up in the technicality of it. Get caught up in the fact that you want you and your guy to look great together. Do whatever it takes to make you and your mate look stunning.

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‘Low Pants, No Chance’ - A council member in Louisiana wants locals to back a campaign against men and boys who wear pants so low their boxers show. “Low pants, no chance,” is the slogan Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle has suggested for the area-wide effort to get people to pull up their pants. “I see so much of it in my district…It’s disrespectful to the elderly, to young kids and to women,” Marcelle said. Although she recognizes there are constitutional issues, she’d like to pass a law fining and citing people.

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End Sagging Forever? - Now, I’m going to have to say that “sagging” goes along with the selection of your boyfriend. I don’t think we can change, I think we can evolve. Truly changing the essence, the core of a person? Probably not. You have to know whether or not you’re dealing with a boy or a man that will put those things to the side.

Pants on the Ground - Fashion is one thing, and being stylish and fly is another, but I think we have multiple examples of how we can adopt some trends without having our pants hanging off of our bottoms.

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Pants on the Ground - Fashion is one thing, and being stylish and fly is another, but I think we have multiple examples of how we can adopt some trends without having our pants hanging off of our bottoms.

Seal the Deal - Put something toward it. If you suggest for a woman to get her hair and nails done, she’s going to say, ‘Well, how much would you like to put toward that?’ Use that same thought process when dealing with your man because that’s going to show your willingness to not only critique, but to try and help.

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Seal the Deal - Put something toward it. If you suggest for a woman to get her hair and nails done, she’s going to say, ‘Well, how much would you like to put toward that?’ Use that same thought process when dealing with your man because that’s going to show your willingness to not only critique, but to try and help.

Replace His Undergarments - Know what he feels comfortable with and just buy it. Nobody is going to be upset with your act of boldness. Just don't talk about it [and do nothing] because then you’ll come across as nagging.

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Replace His Undergarments - Know what he feels comfortable with and just buy it. Nobody is going to be upset with your act of boldness. Just don't talk about it [and do nothing] because then you’ll come across as nagging.

Signature Scent - You have to pick a cologne that’s going to be complementary to his body chemistry. Someone might be better with a citrus or a lime, and someone else might need a sandalwood. You have to know your man’s body chemistry and you’re the best person to know that. Don't be afraid to go outside of typical mall fragrances. It may cost a little more, but the custom scents are truly memorable.

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Signature Scent - You have to pick a cologne that’s going to be complementary to his body chemistry. Someone might be better with a citrus or a lime, and someone else might need a sandalwood. You have to know your man’s body chemistry and you’re the best person to know that. Don't be afraid to go outside of typical mall fragrances. It may cost a little more, but the custom scents are truly memorable.

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Clean the Closet - Attire is nothing but an outer expression of who you are and how you feel about yourself. The best thing to do is to make it fun. Say, ‘Babe, I just cleaned out my closet, do you have some things that you might want to donate?’ Then choose some of those pieces that you feel don’t fit his wardrobe. Add some value. Don’t always critique and criticize.

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Clean the Closet - Attire is nothing but an outer expression of who you are and how you feel about yourself. The best thing to do is to make it fun. Say, ‘Babe, I just cleaned out my closet, do you have some things that you might want to donate?’ Then choose some of those pieces that you feel don’t fit his wardrobe. Add some value. Don’t always critique and criticize.

Just Shave It - Create the opportunity. I have clients that have gone bald or gone super-low. Let’s say you’re going on a trip to Miami. ‘Babe, let’s do something different. If you say how much you love a man with a bald head, chances are, he’s going to be thinking about giving up that receding hairline a little sooner than later.

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Just Shave It - Create the opportunity. I have clients that have gone bald or gone super-low. Let’s say you’re going on a trip to Miami. ‘Babe, let’s do something different. If you say how much you love a man with a bald head, chances are, he’s going to be thinking about giving up that receding hairline a little sooner than later.