5 shows of silent strength
1. The Keffiyeh scarf has evolved from the Arab man’s barrier against the scorching sun to a useful fashion accessory. “This scarf promotes the subtle art of dressing down by slimming up a typically broad Indian torso,’ says designer Narendra Kumar Ahmed. “By messily bunching around the neck and hanging on the chest, it creates an illusion of less width.” Here are a few ways to drape it well:
The back drape: Fold the scarf in half, lay it across the back of your neck and let the edges hang in front.
The front drape: Fold it in half and hold it under the chin. Let the ends come back to the front after one or two drapes.
The point front drape: Fold the scarf diagonally. Roll the longer edge till it can fit under the chin. Hold the two ends of the rolled edge and make one knot around the neck.
White T-shirts go especially well with any colourful Keffiyeh. But give formal clothes, especially blazers a miss,” state New Delhi-based designer duo Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna. “Don’t drape it too neatly, because it is a messy garment,” they add. If you have a short neck, avoid wearing ths or any other kind of scarf, because they’ll bunch up around your neck making you appear even shorter.
THE WRIST WATCH
Queston: If the eft wrist is the ideal spot 
sport your watch, why is it that several men choose the other hand?
Answer: Logic (and the Indian armed forces) suggest wearing your watch on the hand that’s used less so it lowers the chances of coming in contact with water, being scratched or getting in the way when you’re loading your AK47 to shoot her annoying ex.
A watch is a guy’s fashion security blanket, so don’t rain on it’s parade by wearing a bracelet—or any other wrist accessory on either of your hands— at the same time,” says MH style counsellor Raghavendra Rathore. Also know the difference between dress and casual watches: Leather straps and round dials work best for casual and cruise wear,” says Rathore. “And nothing beats metal bracelets with square dials for a formal occasion.
03. JEWELLERY
Gold kadas, rings and chains were all initially worn for religious sentiments and also to provide for emergency cash flow. However, that much of bling just doesn’t fit the hip factor anymore. “Men’s accessohes should be strictly minimal, but experimentng with the odd kada or ring can work very well for a guy, as long as he doesn’t overdo it says New Delhi- based designer Shantanu Mehra. Stick to stuff that looks like a little worn out. With the right shape. size and an understated metal like silver, your bling wont look pretentious,” says Mehra. “A lot of Indian men sport precious stones for the right energies or sentimental reasons. So if your mom insists you wear yours, go with platinum or a silver ring—the only time gold works is when you have a simple band.”
4. THE WAISTCOAT
one reasons black in any wardrobe never collects dust is because aentuates and slims down any physique. Newsilash! It’s time to upgrade. if you want to pull the wool over people’s eyes or open them up to your gynimed abs. forgo clichéd black shirts and invest in a waistcoat instead,” says Bengaluru based designer Manovira] Khosla. “A slimly-fitted waistcoat is one of the best ways to show off a toned body. A well- fitted one will also disguise a tummy tyre (in case you’ve been overdoing your beer sessions)—the key is to pay attention to the fit—keep it slim and pay attention to the arm ho’es.” Too big and it’ll look like a deflated life jacket, too small and you’ll look like you’ve been forced into a straitjacket. “Experiment with interesting buttons and piping around the arms to add a little zap to your look, instead of looking like you’re related to the bartender at the party,” he adds.
05. A Dash of Color
Try going with an all-white or cream ensemble of men pyjamas and shirts,” says Tytler “Your final touch should be a beautifully coloured accessory like a red watch, a bright bag or hat or even a funky pair of shoes—it’ll express that you are not afraid to experiment, you’re not trying too hard to impress and will add that hint of mischief that’s enough to single you out from the soberly-suited. But remember, a dash is essentially only that: A dashl adds Tytler. A base colour, like a pastel shade, should never be teamed up with another bright colour.