Do fashion trends act as the "long arm of the law" when it comes to men being able to dress sharply? Are fashion trends really that important? Will we still be able to look GQ if we don't follow fashion trends?

Fashion trends are set by certain so called "experts" in the field every year, mostly just to get their products sold. Do we need to follow fashion trends to look our best? NO. Everyone has a different style that looks right only on them, and fashion trends have nothing to do with it.

If country boy Joe looks good in sleeveless plaid because he may hit the gym 3 times a day, then he isn't going to care much about fine fashion or fashion trends. His look is best expressed with anything that shows off his arms and shoulders.

Conversely, if "Matt" the real estate expert is a bit on the lean side, then his look is NOT going to work if he tries to show off his arms and shoulders, because he doesn't have any! So Matt needs to stick with long shirts, filled with solid colors, and jeans that may hang long to accent how tall he is.

Don't worry about fashion trends when you are trying to pick out a look and style that works for you. Concentrate on what looks RIGHT on YOU, and build on some colors and styles for that look. No, you don't have to count on fashion trends to look GREAT!