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5 Essential Style Items Every Dad Should Own

written by Peter Minkoff 23rd October 2018
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Becoming a father changes so many things in your life, and you’re going to have to adapt to a completely new lifestyle faster than you’ve thought. Focusing all your energy on your children and being a constantly present figure in their lives takes a lot of time, and that doesn’t change until they leave your home. However, being a father doesn’t mean you can’t dedicate some time to yourself and your own well-being, nor should you pay less attention to the way you look and feel. If you want to keep your dad fashion at your best but don’t know how, here are five essential style items every father needs to own.

1. Everyday shirts

This is dad fashion 101 and an item every man simply must own, whether he’s a father or not. An everyday shirt comes in a million different colors, shades and patterns, so you’ll always be able to find a model that suits you, no matter what style you prefer or how casual you are. You can go with a simple polo shirt – just be sure you’re washing it properly – or a buttoned-up long-sleeved model, but a classic shirt is a piece you can combine with both jeans and trousers, as well as formal shoes and sneakers, so it definitely is the most versatile thing in your closet.

2. Underwear and socks

There’s a thing with men’s underwear women usually don’t understand – once you reach a certain age, you stop paying attention to the style, and focus on comfort and coziness instead. Whether you prefer boxers, briefs or trunks, your underwear needs to be comfy and made from natural materials. The same goes for your dad socks, so be sure your closet is always full of enough of these because you can’t be expected to attend a parent-teacher conference without proper underwear!

3. Shoes

Once you get proper socks, it’s time to combine them with proper shoes, and again, it’s all about comfort. Wearing shoes at work all day long can be tiring, but this type of footwear is the epitome of elegance and style, so you just have to own a quality pair at all times. Of course, don’t forget about sneakers either, especially if you’re used to running after your kids in the park. Certain brands, like the classic dad-look New Balance, are great for all dads out there, regardless of their personal style and preferences.

4. Suits

Let’s be honest – every boy dreams about becoming James Bond, but when you grow up, you realize it’s impossible to turn into this iconic figure. However, you can do the next best thing: getting yourself proper suits in Melbourne or any other city that carries the best on the market! Not every dad is a fan of tuxedos, but every dad should be a fan of suits and have at least one in his closet. This is the easiest clothing solution out there, and when combined with a cool shirt and a nice pair of shoes, a suit can make you look truly amazing.

5. Outerwear

Wearing a suit in the spring is amazing, but about the winter? Wherever you live and no matter how low the temperatures get, you can’t rely only on a sports jacket, so you need to get yourself some outerwear as well. Leather jackets, puffer vests, elegant coats and winter jackets will keep you warm all winter long, which means you’ll be healthy and able to enjoy the holiday season with your kids. These so-called dad jackets are quite popular at the moment, so you’ll easily find a model that suits you. Remember, being a dad means your kids consider you to be a superhero, and superheroes don’t catch a cold just because they forgot to put on a jacket in the middle of the winter.

 

Again, being a father introduces a world of changes into every aspect of your life, but that doesn’t mean your style has to suffer. Yes, you can’t wear the clothes you used to wear back when you were a teenager or in your twenties, trying to understand the world around you, but you can still look stylish and cool, no matter how old you are. Keep your focus on these five style items and your personal style is going to improve drastically.

5 Essential Style Items Every Dad Should Own was last modified: August 25th, 2021 by Peter Minkoff

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Peter is a parenting and lifestyle writer for High Style Life and Joyful Source magazine.

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