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If you feel like you have a wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear, you might be lacking a few essential items that can pull your look together, every single time. Fashionista Josie Fear says that there are about seventeen classic items that you need to invest in when building your perfect wardrobe.

Accessories are the icing on the cake when putting together an outfit. It’s all about finding the right ones that match your personal style. Fashion guru Tim Dessaint says that watches are the most socially acceptable jewellery a man can wear. “And I’ve yet to meet a man that doesn’t look good in a watch!” he says. He suggests starting by deciding which metal you most often wear (such as your belt buckles, rings, glasses) and matching the watch to that.

Alex Costa is an influencer and tattoo enthusiast. Although he has ten tattoos, there are some that he simply doesn’t love. To avoid making the same mistakes he did, he’s put together a video with his top tips for getting a tattoo. He advises everyone to accept that people are going to judge your tattoo. “First impressions matter!” Don’t make your tattoo the first thing people see. Start small and hide your first tattoos. He also recommends doing your research and collecting your top tattoo images.

Bomber jackets are iconic zippered jackets with front pockets and knitted cuffs. It’s not uncommon to see people wearing cotton versions in the middle of summer! Bombers also happen to the be the jackets of choice for fashion influencer Alex Costa. “If you don’t have a bomber jacket in your closet, you’re slacking. Every guy needs at least one in his closet,” he says. There are three ways to style your bomber jacket: street, casual and monochromatic.

More men are going with longer haircuts. Long hair is easy to manage but it can look scraggly and unkempt if you aren’t styling it properly. Hair Stylist Mark Bustos recommends building volume on top of your head for a smoother look. Apply oil to the ends of your hair to protect and nourish the tips. Secondly, you should apply product to the roots, such as Oribe Dry Texturing Spray. Spray at the root from about a foot away for a more balanced look.

There seems to be a tattoo parlor on every corner these days, but if you are thinking of losing your tattoo virginity you should avoid common mistakes first-timers make. Tattoos are awesome – but they are also permanent and you’ll have to live with the poor result forever. Inked spoke to 25 top tattoo artists, asking them what advice they would like to give tattoo virgins before they get their first ink done.