Style Tips You Can Learn From Classic WWE Wrestlers

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Experimentation is good. While rocking a monochromatic outfit is always going to be a smart move, taking sartorial risks means breaking new ground and trying new combinations. Whether it's clashing patterns or contrasting colors, don't be afraid to try something outside of your (and everyone else's) comfort zone.

If you're trying to shine, you have to make sure you step out with your best foot forward and your strongest look. However, if you have a crew of also excellently dressed dudes who share a similar and complementary aesthetic, you exponentially increase the flex as you mob out together. Remember two's company, three's a crowd and four is a New World Order…isn't that how the saying goes?

Sometimes, it's not about what you're wearing, but how you're wearing it. Have you ever seen a dude in something that makes no sense, but they wear it with such confidence that you almost think about copping it for yourself? This vibe is contagious, and turning it up a notch doesn't just apply to the clothes your drape yourself in, but also the IDGAF attitude that your carry with you on your sleeve.

Stealing someone else's culture and placing it in your wardrobe is always insensitive. It's one thing to pay homage, and another to look like an ignorant culture vulture. Make sure you understand what's cool and what isn't before you start adopting a different group's styles of dress—your public reputation will thank you for it.

The top most layer doesn't need to be the flashiest, and sometimes what's hidden underneath is the best surprise. Consider the humble Tootsie Pop. Yes it's a lollipop, but inside is a nugget of chocolate goodness. Your outfit, while it may not come in different fruit flavors, has the potential to surprise with mysterious dopeness. Move through the layers, and leave the best kept secrets of your outfit under your strategic drapery.

Likely, the first instinct when your damage or rip your clothes is to dispose of them. Instead of throwing something out or never wearing it again, repurpose it, or find a tailor to fix the tear. Depending on the garment, you can even wear it all ripped up. The choice is yours.

Leather is one of the most common and often used fabrics in clothing production. While society as a whole has understood that leather is great for jackets and shoes, many are hesitant to try to make anything else out of leather. As you can see, this is just plain false. Besides there's got to be a reason Kanye and Virgil Abloh pushed those leather jogging pants so hard…

No matter what anyone tells you, no other color (including orange) is the new black. It is a color that is known for perpetually being in style, especially with the rise of the street goth subcultures in the last few years. If you're ever wary of what to wear, just make sure your palette stays in the black.

While layering is important, there's also something to be said about stripping down to the basics. In some cases, you really don't need more than the necessary ingredients to complete a look, and you're likely over thinking it by adding more clothes to the pile. When you're assembling pieces, ask yourself, “Do I need this to get my point across/get work done/look great?” If the answer is "no," then get rid of it.

Life comes at you fast, and you may find yourself in a situation where your dress is dictated by the event or occasion. Instead of freaking out, use this as an opportunity to become even more creative. True style is being able to express yourself through any outfit or required dress. When you need to dress a particular way, do so, but never compromise your personal aesthetic and taste.