How to Give Your Man More Style...

Commandment 1

Thou shalt always look good in...

“...a white shirt, nice black tie, black pants and a black jacket! And if you’re feeling very adventurous, I recommend a waist coat. Follow this every time you’re in doubt about a formal event, and you’ll be set.”

Commandment 2

Thou shalt never, ever close the last button of your jacket or blazer.

“You have to treat any man who buttons down the last button of his jacket or coat with suspicion. Any man who uses emoticons, and who buttons down the last button—never trust him, girls!”

Commandment 3

Thou shalt have these essentials in thy wardrobe...

“...a white T-shirt and blue jeans which are loose and with a boot cut, not drainpipe-y. A great pair of sneakers. Also, men should smell nice. You have to, have to, have to have a cologne that you like. I mix a lot of them. I like the Tuscany which is an old cologne, then I mix it up and everybody tells me I smell nice. I have sinus, so I can’t smell myself!”

Commandment 4

Thou shalt scour the earth for a reliable tailor.

“I have had one tailor for the last 22 years. He’s called Masculine—I call him Naresh Masculine. Though people keep telling me to go for X designer or get that from Y designer, I’ve always insisted on him. He’s one man who is my friend now. So yes, you need a good tailor who knows what you like. Also, you can always yell at him if he gets it wrong! (laughs).”

Commandment 5

Thou shalt not wear bright shoes.

“It’s funny because I am wearing only coloured shoes in my new film. But that’s only for the film and so I did it. I have a couple [of pairs] which are in light to dark shades of grey or black. That’s the maximum colour I would take on my shoes!”

Commandment 6

Thou shalt invest in a good watch.

“A good watch like TAG , which you can wear for any occasion. My favourite is the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887—Jack Heuer Edition. I hate the whole idea of changing watches three times a day. So have one watch which goes with everything you wear.”

Commandment 7

Thou shalt always be a gent.

“I think just starting with small etiquettes, like letting a lady sit down first to opening the door for her. Just being caring and not speaking out of turn, and not offering your hand to a girl before she offers it. I’m shy. For me, a woman is a woman and can never be like a guy pal. You don’t crack unsavoury or private jokes in front of her when there are five people sitting, even if she is your closest friend. If you must,
you say it to her later. Being chivalrous is always stylish.”

Commandment 8

Thou shalt not wear sunglasses indoors!

“I’ve never worn sunglasses—not even outdoors! But recently, since I’ve developed a number and have had to carry too many, my optician converted all my sunglasses into reading glasses. I wear them for convenience sometimes and not to hide when I am drunk (laughs)! In Chennai Express, it was a character that I was playing and he had to wear them all the time. But no, dark glasses indoors are just untrustworthy!”

Commandment 9

Thou shalt avoid square-toed shoes (like the plague).

“[Your shoes] should be kinda round or Oxford, not square. Also, they should not be too long or too pointy. They shouldn’t be like what goblins or clowns wear! Shoes should be basic. As a matter of fact, my favourites are
simple—just a little rounded and cut off at the ankle.”

Commandment 10

Thou shalt be careful with bow ties.

“Wearing a bow...seldom. And make sure it’s not very big. I see some people wearing bow ties as big as them! A bow tie should be sleek and nice, and it should be hand-tied and not pre-made with an elastic. I tried to learn how to but I couldn’t. Bows should be worn with a tuxedo and only occasionally.”