2019-08-01_Men_s_Health_South_Africa

Photograph: Byron Keulemans; Grooming: Claudine Nemeth, Gloss

Although Juan’s lab coat covers up
most of his attire, that doesn’t mean
he shouldn’t care what he wears
underneath. The science is simple:
sharp dressing equals confidence.
And people who feel good about
themselves perform better.

Keep Your Grooming Routine Simple
An easy way to change things up is with
a fresh haircut and a well-groomed
beard. Grooming is all about mainte-
nance, so go for regular trims; and invest
in an electric shaver, to clean up around
the edges of your beard. With Juan’s
new haircut, his daily routine should be
quick and simple. Use a bit of wax and
work it into your hair with your fingers,
says hair stylist Claudine Nemeth. “The
wax provides a medium hold – which
will give Juan some texture, but still keep
his look put together.”

If The Fit Is Right, The Look Is King
Juan has naturally wide shoulders, so
proportion was key for choosing his
look. Solid or dark colours look great
on him. Layering can also successfully
narrow a silhouette, if it’s done right:
accentuate the vertical by wearing a
contrasting colour underneath your
outer layer. We’re fans of this lightweight
hooded jacket, which fits effortlessly
over Juan’s broad shoulders. The check
trousers are versatile, and can finish
off both formal and casual looks. For
a smarter affair, wear a blazer, and swap
out the sneakers for a pair of tan Oxfords
or Chelsea boots.

The Right Kicks Can Make
All The Difference
Every guy looks good in a pair of solid
white sneakers. “Why?” Juan asked,
surprised. Our answer: you can wear
them with anything on just about
any day of the week, whether it’s
with jeans and a button-down shirt
when out for Friday-night drinks, or
while sporting a blazer and chinos for
a work presentation. But, guys – that
doesn’t mean just any pair of white
sneakers will work. When picking out
your own perfect pair, look for a simple,
minimalist design in canvas or leather.

JUAN SWANEPOEL

OCCUPATION

Ecologist

LOCATION

Cape Town

THE CHANGE

From tree-

hugger to

front runner

YOU DON’T NEED A FASHION
DEGREE TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK.
/ BY AZEEZ JACOBS & NADIA WINDT

Style

Science

Make Over

JACKET R899 ZARA

NAVY JERSEY R579 H&M

PANTS R679 ZARA

SNEAKERS R2 999

G-STAR RAW

BEFORE

56 MH.CO.ZA/ August 2019

STYLE

Avoid buying shoes that

in any way resemble

your gym kicks. They’re

fine on the track or

near a squat rack, but

shouldn’t be styled with

your jeans or

dress pants.

TIP