Simple Ways to Refresh Your Look For Summer
Written by Menswear Style
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Tips & Advice
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20th May 2025
Giving your appearance the occasional refresh is always worthwhile. This is a way to stay on top of the latest trends in fashion, give your confidence a lift, express yourself, or simply alleviate boredom. In some cases, the changes you make might be superficial, but often, an improvement in the way you look will also yield mental and physical health benefits.
Let’s take a look at a few tweaks to consider.
Improve Your Grooming Routine
According to recent polling by YouGov, men are becoming more willing to embrace skincare and cosmetics. Just a few years ago, in 2020, less than 10% of men would consider buying a product from a leading skincare brand. By 2024, that figure had doubled – and some brands saw a tenfold increase.
Making sure that your skin is well cared for, and that you facial hair is in order, can not only help you to look the part. It can also help you to avoid medical problems – ranging from acne to skin cancer.
Revamp Your Hairstyle
The easiest way to get people to notice you is to dramatically change your hairstyle. Go for something bold and eye-catching, but make sure that you stay true to your personal tastes. It might be that a particular style helps to bring the best from the shape of your face – or, it might be that you’re hitching a ride on the latest fashion.
Whatever the reason, a change can do you good. If you push things too far, you can always correct the mistake later. After all, hair grows!
Switch to Contact Lenses
Glasses are a necessity for many men in the UK. But if you’d rather do away with them entirely, you might consider switching to contact lenses. High-quality contact lenses are readily available from online suppliers, and they often provide a sharper, cleaner aesthetic.
Update Your Wardrobe
The clothes you wear clearly make a massive difference to the way that you look. They’re also a great way to express your personality. As a general rule, if you feel comfortable in a given set of clothes, and you like the way that they look on you, then it’s worth sticking with them.
However, when throwing together a wardrobe, it’s worth adhering to a few simple principles. Look for clothes that are well-fitted and of high quality. It’s better to rely on a few versatile items that can be effortlessly mixed and matched according to your mood and the weather than it is to endlessly churn through cheaper items.
