{"id":3027,"date":"2019-03-07T22:19:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T22:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/money\/?p=3027"},"modified":"2019-03-07T22:19:34","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T22:19:34","slug":"po-man-chic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/money\/smmo-blog\/po-man-chic\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cPo\u2019 Man Chic\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most of these blogs have been on somewhat challenging subject matters; who really enjoys being told they need to cut down on going out to eat with friends? So as we draw nearer to spring break and the inevitable pre-spring break testing marathon, let\u2019s lighten up the subject matter and talk about fashion. I know it may seem counterintuitive to talk about fashion in a money management blog, but if you think that being fashion-forward means buying all of the latest and trendiest articles then I\u2019m glad you\u2019re here. <\/span><\/p>\n

I like to look \u201cput together\u201d, but I simply don\u2019t have money in my budget to go shopping regularly. And by regularly, I mean at all outside of necessity. In fact, most of my clothes are more than five years old, some even pushing ten. Yet, somehow, I still manage to catch a compliment every so often on my style. I call it\u2026 \u201cPo\u2019 Man Chic\u201d. Po\u2019 Man Chic isn\u2019t necessarily a specific style of clothing, but rather a way of preserving the clothes you like for when they are appropriate, allowing you to stretch out their lifetime for as long as possible. Here\u2019s a few rules that I follow that have led to the creation and development of Po\u2019 Man Chic:<\/span><\/p>\n

STOP BUYING TRENDY CLOTHES!<\/b><\/p>\n

Remember how cool and hip v-necks were in the late 2000\u2019s? Or even just a couple years ago when everyone had a snapback? You don\u2019t see either one all that often anymore, but chances are high that you at least know someone who spent $60 on one if you didn\u2019t yourself. When it comes to new trends, they either stick around for a long time or they\u2019re gone when the season changes. Instead of jumping on every fashion bandwagon as soon as it rolls out, just wait and see if it\u2019s worth the money. Besides, no one really likes looking at old pictures and saying, \u201cwhy did we ever think that was cool?!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT RECEIVES COMPLIMENTS!<\/b><\/p>\n

If you have a few pieces that tend to earn you more compliments than others, don\u2019t wear them too often. Treat your clothes how Jay Leno treats his cars; save the ones that earn doubletakes for a special day. That doesn\u2019t mean go to school rockin sweats every other day. In fact, you probably couldn\u2019t tell me what the people you sit next to in class were wearing just yesterday. The point is, most people don\u2019t pay that much attention. It\u2019s okay to fly under the radar in some \u201cknock-around\u201d clothes. You don\u2019t need to flex hard every day. Instead, wear your flexers with a purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0KNOW WHAT TO SPEND ON!<\/b><\/p>\n

There IS such a thing as investing in clothes! College students need to be prepared for life after school. Often times this means a professional job with a professional dress code. If your closet is loaded with Jordans but not a single set of clothes that you would feel comfortable wearing to an interview, then it\u2019s time to re-prioritize. Dress shoes, a few pairs of slacks and button-ups cost a bit more than usual, but they have a better return on investment. And if there\u2019s one thing we know about investments, it\u2019s to keep a diverse portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n

FOLLOW THE WASH INSTRUCTIONS!<\/b><\/p>\n

Stop just throwing all of your clothes in the washer and dryer together willy nilly! Check the tags for wash instructions. The manufacturers don\u2019t just put instructions on the tag for fun. They WANT you to be able to enjoy their creations for as long as possible. If it\u2019s a fragile piece that you really care about, take the time to hand wash it if you have to. Not only will it last longer, but you\u2019ll probably also be more conscious of where you wear it. Which brings me to my next point…<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0THINK ABOUT LOCATION!<\/b><\/p>\n

That brand new white shirt would be a brave choice to wear to the The Salt Lick. I\u2019m not saying always expect the worst case scenario to unfold on your clothes, but how likely are you to escape a full plate of barbeque drip-free? Also, if you know it\u2019s going to rain, don\u2019t wear your nice new shoes. Just use some common sense while you\u2019re getting dressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Po\u2019 Man Chic isn\u2019t about keeping up with the latest GQ edition or staying ahead of the fashion curve. It\u2019s about knowing what you have in your own inventory and treating it as if you just bought it. If you feel comfortable and confident in what you\u2019re wearing, do everything you can to make it last. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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