There is a trick that most style influencers use to convince you that they’re much more stylish than they actually are.

A trick that can elevate a casual outfit quickly and easily.

Men always tell me how casual they are, and because of that, think they lack style…

"Patrick, I’m just a jeans and t-shirt guy!"

Same.

They say it like it’s a bad thing when in reality, those are the building blocks of some great-looking outfits.

So what’s the trick to elevate a basic outfit like this?

Throw on a top layer.

It’s that simple. Don’t believe me?

A quick search for men’s stylish casual outfits yielded these results…

Did you notice that the base layer is simply jeans and a white tee over it?

The only thing that separates your jeans and a tee outfit from these guys (besides fit) is the fact these men are layering over their "basic" outfits with an interesting piece.

This provides some dimension and complexity to an otherwise basic outfit.

Next time you’re watching a style influencer on Youtube, Instagram, etc., take a look at the outfit and why you believe their outfit to be superiorly stylish to yours. Chances are it’s simply the use of layering.

"But Patrick, it’s hot where I live! I can't layer!"

The same concept still applies.

Instead of doing a heavier layer on top, do something lighter. Swap the heavier fabrics for seersucker or linen. Swap the long sleeves for short sleeves. Continue to layer. Examples below.

Shocking how easy it is, isn’t it?

Whether you like the outfits above or not is irrelevant. It’s the concept of layering that you need to grasp, and then that concept can be applied to whatever style of clothing you choose that suits you.

So, the next time you want to declare how unstylish you are because you’re "just a jeans and t-shirt guy," - give yourself a pat on the back. You’re one layer away from looking like a style icon.


Hope that helps.

x Patrick