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By Hendrik Pohl

If there ever was a Top 10 for men’’s fashion the same way there is for music, Justin Timberlake would most probably be a regular on both lists. Whether it’’s the half-done necktie with jeans or a dark business suit with white sneakers, JT has been responsible for more than a fair share of recent trends in men’’s fashion. And you can bet that this teeny bopper turned tastemaker will soon be at it again.

His Fashion Philosophy
Timberlake has been known to wear everything in men’’s fashion from the elegant (a three-piece suit with wingtips) to the egregious (think boy band bandannas). He’’s said in more than a few interviews that, as far as fashion is concerned, he”ll try out more or less anything under the sun.

Fit, however, is one of the most critical factors for him in any piece of clothing. Whether it’’s a vintage tee or a designer trench coat, he won”t wear ”em unless they fit great. Notice how all his clothes, particularly the formal wear he dons to his live performances, fit like a glove. That’’s the Timberlake fashion philosophy doing the dressing right there.

He also says that he never wears more than what’’s essential. The self-proclaimed golfing enthusiast very rarely overdresses, and even then not by much. He wears just the pieces that are needed to pull off the look, and then stops right there.

Copping the Look
Timberlake’’s signature style is giving the classics a modern twist. Unless you”re perfectly comfortable wearing a suit and a tie, you”ll find it difficult to get JT’’s look for yourself.

Start by slimming down your wardrobe. Timberlake seems to be partial to slim-fitted suits and proportionately slim neckties, so you”d be wise to do the same as long as you have the body to match. From there you could try his famous sneakers-with-suits outfit by pairing a big, chunky pair of sneakers like Air Force Ones or Adidas Sambas with an otherwise regular slim gray or black suit.

Formal wear should never stay as one set or outfit. Learn to mix and match them with other pieces, like a pair of formal slacks with a white vintage tee and sneakers. A vest or waistcoat on a shirt, a necktie and dark jeans is another look that’’s often associated with Timberlake. It takes a bit of experimentation in front of the mirror, but you should trust your instincts and wear whatever combination looks good.

But even with all these apparel adventures, you should never let go of the more basic tenets of good fashion. Never compromise fit. Don”t combine too many patterns. Comfort should be paramount. Otherwise, you can feel justified in doing as

About The Author

Pohl is a regular author on fashion, style, and fashion trends. He also started the tie shop: http://www.cheap-neckties.com/ - a site offering amazing quality neck and bow ties to super discounted prices.