Fashion is not exclusively for ladies. A good understanding of Fashion is something that men should not easily take for granted. Having a good fashion sense will definitely benefit a man more than once in his lifetime. And what's more, it may already give him an edge over other men. In fact, knowing even the basics of men's fashion is already a man's asset as he can use it readily for his advantage.

Though fashion trends come and go, one should at least know dress etiquette - not just what looks good on you, but what is appropriate. What goes with that one, or what should you wear for this event or another. Fashion etiquette is applicable in many areas of a man's life. Whenever you need to dress up, you'll find a good fashion sense very handy. Also, if you're very familiar with this one, it's unlikely you'll commit dress code mistakes.
Sometimes being traditional is the way it is, where going out of norm is not a good idea. Being underdressed or overdressed for an occasion is not good either, so pay attention especially if a specific dress code is required. No matter what signature brands you are wearing, it rarely is enough to make up for this huge mistake. Anyway, nobody will care to find out what brand you're wearing, as to why you're wearing that in the first place.
There are general rules in fashion that you should keep in mind. Know what is acceptable, and what is standard. This is true with a man's personal and social life. Different occasions in life may require different dress codes too.
For example, formal occasions require formal attire. For example are weddings, balls, dances, dinners, formal parties, etc. White tie events are the most formal. Always refer to the dress code indicated to avoid fashion mishaps. For black tie events, which are most common, men's formal attire is composed of a black tuxedo with trousers, white dress shirt with tuxedo front, black bow tie, cummerbund, black socks and black, glossy, leather shoes. Black tie events can have variations at times, depending on the dress code stated. For example, you can wear colored shirts instead of white.
The familiar dark suit with tie is standard for professional attire that you wear to the office or business events. However, with this one you have more freedom to choose which ones you like - like which color would you wear today or which tie will go with that shirt. You can wear more than one color for your shirt and there are different designs of neck ties too. There are solid colored ties, and patterned ties. You can also mix and match colors and dominant designs.
For casual wear of course, shirts, shorts, and jeans are staples. But if you noticed, your choice largely depends on where you're going. Are you going for a stroll in the mall, or night-out, or on a big game? You can also wear hats or caps, but you should know when you to remove them - for example, when entering a building or establishment. It's proper etiquette to remove your head gear when indoors. For foot wear, there are different kinds of casual shoes to choose from. You can also wear flipflops in some occasions.