Bodies - do you look after it? (96)

You do realise this is a thread about physical bodies rather than personalities?

Or did you miss the point?

For me that means going to the gym 5 times a week and eating sensibly.

The proof of the pudding is that I'm nearly 6ft, twelve and half stone, athletic and good muscle tone whilst all my mates the same age as me (middle aged) have beer guts, lack energy, and generally look ten yrs older (I've tried telling them but theyre not interested!!).

It's important to do a bit of grooming too, clean shaven, tight haircut, smooth shaved balls and tightly trimmed pubes are important.

In terms of smellies - aftershave, forget the latest fashionable smelly and go for a good quality (cheap doesnt cut it here!), and slightly subtle cologne that communicates sophistication - I like Loccitane, but there are other good ones, each to their own. And don't forget to moisturise - I learnt that in later life after being introduced to it by somebody - it makes all the difference to the skin!

In terms of dressing, dress your age (I.e. a middle aged guy in a cheap hoodie looks like somebody trying too hard to be young, has been dressed by somebody who wants to try and mold them to be somebody different, wants to deliberately look chav, or just doesn't have a clue).

Formal wear... . I'm slim so I choose tailored shirts from jermyn st in London - wait for the sales and buy good £60 + shirts for less than £20 - but don't buy long sleeve shirts with a breast pocket - that's a real no-no and spells cheap! (but is ok for short sleeved shirts).

Same for suits, wait for the sales and buy expensive suits (£750 +) reduced down to less than what you would normally buy in M&S - I.e less than £200 - you can tell the difference and the better suits actually work out cheaper because they last twice as long!

Same for ties, wait for sales and buy £45 ties reduced down to less than £20 - don't buy silly patterns or little animal prints etc - go for sophisticated as its one of the things people will judge you by.

Formal shoes, choose Loakes or Grensons - and don't wear brogues for work - dare I say sales again!

Cufflinks - don't go for the comedy factor, choose carefully, discrete and colour coordinated.

Casual - believe it or not Primark jeans are good and actually much better for the slimmer/athletic shape - I find that they are just as good as £50 + jeans that your'll buy from next or similar (and who gives a stuff about labels!).

T Shirts - from wherever, but no tacky pictures or words please...

Polo shirts, change every year or two and again buy good quality but reduced in price from the sales.

I buy from certain brands, not because of the labels (they're not visible anyway), but because I can't stand buying crap! - these include Charles Tyrwhitt, Crew Clothing, TM Lewin etc.

It's not hard to look and feel good - regular exercise, eat and drink sensibly and buy good quality clothes in the sales for less than you would on the local high st. 

The thing is, when you fit and dress well, you feel better about yourself as well.  

That's just my humble opinion anyway. 

Sits back and waits for the torrent of abuse.........