Casual male fashion may seem like an oxymoron, especially if your man thinks a grubby t-shirt and the jeans he`s had since college can pass as real clothes. Fortunately, there are some great casual fashions for men that even your guy will love. Help him find his personal style with a laid-back look that`s all his own.  
Men at Leisure       

First of all, you have to understand how your man`s old clothes have personal meaning to him. He feels comfortable and safe in his old clothes. Ratty t-shirts and threadbare shorts are a physical manifestation of being "off duty." The rest of the week he has to wear a suit or uniform, so his leisure time is a chance for him to relax and be comfortable. If you are trying to buy clothes for a man, you have to remember that he won`t wear them if they aren’t comfortable. With that in mind, bulk up his wardrobe with classic casual fashions for men that look great without feeling like a chore to wear.

Casual Men`s Shirts
T-shirts are the normal weekend wear for most men, and they have their place. Don`t deny your guy his favorite item of clothing, just dress it up a bit by finding some designer t-shirts. A great place to look is on websites like threadless.com and retroduck.com that offer funny, artsy shirts and great deals.

To dress up a t-shirt for a date or a weekend barbeque, talk your guy into pairing it with a button down worn open. For colder weather, you can`t beat a leather jacket for classic cool. If your man is a nerd and proud of it, he could wear his t-shirt with a corduroy jacket—don`t forget the elbow patches for the ultimate professor look.

Casual Men`s Bottoms
For some reason, men seem to be strangely attached to old pairs of pants. Some men wear their old jeans and shorts until they are literally falling apart. Whether it`s out of cheapness or a hatred of shopping, find out why you guy doesn`t want to buy new pants and help him overcome his Freudian block. Off to shop for him if necessary, but remember to buy stuff he`ll actually wear.

For Summer Time
Cargo shorts are a men`s classic that look good on just about any guy. You can find inexpensive but stylish options at Old Navy and Target. If shorts aren`t your man`s thing, you can always get him a great-fitting pair of jeans. If he`s slender, try the new skinny jeans for men that will give him a rock star look. Bigger guys will look best in a relaxed straight leg or boot cut jean. Try a dark, almost black rinse for jeans that can easily be dressed up for a night out or casual Friday.

Don`t let your guy`s lack of enthusiasm for clothes stop you from trying to help improve his casual look. Once he sees how cool and stylish he looks, he`ll be glad you intervened.

BDST: 1545 HRS, Sep-16, 2013
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