Admit it, it’s difficult to dress men up. Women always say that it is more difficult to be a woman especially because of all the fashion trends one has to follow, the clothes one must fit in, wearing high heels etc but ladies, we must all remember that men have fashion problems too.

Being a guy and not trendy may make one seem like he doesn’t care while being too trendy might lead to him being branded as either a metrosexual or a homosexual. How does one draw the line to being too trendy but still be trendy or simply, nicely dressed?

The first rule is to ensure that you do not use too many colors on your outfits. You should remember that if the color stops traffic, you might as well throw it away or just use it at home.

Does this mean you can’t wear anything colorful? Well anything that is bright is fine as long as you do not pair it with another bright item. You do not really want to end up looking like a clown would you?

How about shoes? What kinds of shoes should you get? Any fashion expert would tell you that you need casual shoes and dress shoes. Let’s start with casual shoes. The first rule here is that loafers are comfortable but there are those that just look too sloppy that any guy should never buy them.

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66

This lace up sneaker was worn at the Mexico Olympic Games in 1966. It is made from leather, and mesh and has a suede upper. It also has rubber outsoles to ensure that there won’t be any slips or falls. If you are interested in these shoes, you better make sure that you are in the US. Although Piperlime ships anywhere else in the world, these shoes are not available elsewhere except for the United States. Well at least at this time.

Looking for a bag that would go well with these Olympic-worthy shoes? Men shouldn’t be afraid to wear bags. Most are only comfortable using backpacks but you can always get a messenger bag for a more decent look even if you are wearing casual clothes. Man bags are quite tricky and they can make you seem like you’re carrying a diaper bag or worse, appear gay. If you do not want to carry an attaché case all the time, you should take a look at this:

Estate Porfolio Brief By Fossil

Now this bag spells casual, comfortable cool and young. Old professors have these types of bags but you can rock these with the sneakers above. I know that being matchy matchy is not really a good idea but do not worry, if you wear a non-brown or non-brownish shirt, you won’t look matchy matchy at all. Your shirt will break the brown pattern, trust me.

This briefcase bag measures 10 ½ inches high, 16 ¼ inches long, and 2 inches deep. It has an adjustable and removable 60 inch strap, cotton lining, double pushlock closure, inner slip pockets and compartment dividers –just what every organized guy needs.

Sperry Top Sider A/0 2 Eye Suede

Fond of boat shoes? These top siders are great for casual wear. You can wear them with shorts and a simple t-shirt or a polo shirt. Its slip-on simplicity is what makes these shoes a great choice for many men because there is no more need for you to waste time on lacing them up. This pair has a suede upper, textile lining, and rubber outsole.

If there is a need for you to wear a bag with these shoes, you can always get a brown messenger bag to go with it. Confused about man bags?

You can find more information on what man bag is right for you by doing a bit of research.