5 Style fixes that won't cost you

Having style involves far more than shopping. It's all about checking the little and no so little details before you leave the house. Here are a few fixes that will only cost you seconds.

1. Slide a collar stay in the collar. Many dress shirt, even sport shirts come with collar stays. Slide them in when you put the shirt on. Remember to remove the stays before laundering. Rounded flaccid collars look, well, wimpy. Make sure you collars are standing proud.

2. Pull your socks up. This is assuming you are not wearing white athletic socks with every shoe in your closet. When you cross your legs, a sock pulled up maintains a clean visual from trousers to sock. If the socks aren't pulled up and you cross your legs there is a chance of showing some leg hair, breaking up the line of the leg and just looking bad.

3. Tuck your shirt in. This makes a world of difference when you're out at dinner or movie. It looks much more tidy and put together. There are exceptions, but for most guys-who wear shirts too big-tucking in is the only option.

4. Pick up your feet and look straight when you walk. There's something tragic about someone walking hunched over and dragging their feet. It's lazy and slovenly. It says, "I don't care." Don't look down, look ahead (that's to be taken literally and figuratively). Pick up your feet and walk like a man.

5. Pull your jeans up and utilize a belt. Nuff said.