Beauty standards change all the time. In fact, you can see this in depictions of male beauty from the past. Over time, men have become more muscular, chiseled, and tall.
And that’s putting a lot of pressure on the average man. Not everyone has the time to spend evenings in the gym. And there’s nothing you can do about your height.
Because of this, men are seeking alternative ways to look great. It’s not always about personal insecurities. Instead, it is just about finding practical ways to look better to increase one’s impact on the world.
Fortunately, male beauty standards are more amenable to style. If you have a great haircut or wear the finest clothes, people are much more likely to take you seriously. You’re more likely to have romantic success, get promotions in your company, or achieve status in your social circle.
Here are some of the things that you can do to look great, without having to do the impossible, like grow an extra three inches.
Precision-Trim Your Beard
Allowing your beard to grow all over the place like an unkempt garden isn’t ideal. It looks messy, and it can give you a tramp-like appeal. But taking a precision razor to it and chiselling it into well-defined lines gives you a totally different aesthetic. All of a sudden, you look like a successful man who knows what he’s doing and where he’s going.
Try it for a week and see how people react. Notice how your colleagues speak to you at work, or how romantic partners change their attitude towards you.
Sort Out Your Teeth
In today’s society, there is no excuse anymore for having bad teeth. Medical technology is now so advanced that it can fix virtually any problem with your dentition. What’s more, it’s becoming increasingly non-invasive. You don’t have to get metal posts and wires glued to your incisors anymore to straighten them out. Instead, simple retainers will suffice.
The process of sorting out your teeth usually takes around six months to a year. However, it is time well-spent. It’s the difference between having a dashing, good-looking smile, and not.
Wear A Pressed Shirt
While it might sound old-fashioned (like something that your granddad would have done), wearing a pressed shirt is still important for communicating status to others. If you can turn up to life looking smart, people will take you more seriously. You’ll be more likely to get that promotion you want, and potential mates will view you as significantly more successful. Remember, even though pressed shirts are not as popular as they once were, they’re still culturally significant because of their associations.
Walk Tall Lastly, you’ll want to hone your posture. It’s perhaps the most important aspect of how you represent yourself. And that’s probably because it is one of the most ancient ways people judged each other. Those who stride with straight backs and purpose are viewed as more confident and capable than those who stoop or hide in the shadows
