Whether you are a soccer (football for the rest of the world) fan or not, you know who David Beckham is. Obviously a large part of his fame comes from his prowess on the field. Being married to a Spice Girl doesn’t hurt either. But it’s his appearance and fashion sense that have catapulted him to international stardom. Our team of fashion analysts has broken down Beckham’s look into four parts for your study and application:

Fitness

Of course genetics have smiled on Mr. Beckham and that’s not something you can emulate, but his fitness regimen is. Work out all the time. Run everywhere you go. Seriously. OK maybe that’s a slight exaggeration, but the fact remains that no matter what clothes you buy or haircut you get, the basis of a look like Beckham’s is a lean athletic physique. If you’re carrying a few extra pounds, hit the gym harder or more consistently and be sure to watch what you eat. You don’t need to carry this out to obsessive extremes, but a smart diet and a devoted exercise program are essential to this look.

Confidence

Confidence is the key to Beckham’s fashion choices. Without a firm sense of style and a belief that you can wear it well, your best clothes can look costume-ish. To build this self affirmation, you need to spend time shopping and finding the clothes that fit best and wear the best. In the case of Beckham, he doesn’t have to hit the mall – he has people that do that for him. In your case, this will be a time commitment, but the payoff can be great. When you know you look good, you carry yourself better and you are more self-assured in everything you do. You will notice that David Beckham has made some bold fashion statements over the years – including a mohawk, a cumberbund with casual clothes and sneakers with a suit. All could have been fashion disasters if he had not carried them with confidence. Have the boldness to make smart and daring fashion choices, but always be sure to own it. You want to look like you care about your appearance, but not like you’re putting yourself on display.

Simplicity

Even though he makes some daring choices, the bedrock of Beckham’s style is in its simplicity. For instance, in nearly every casual outfit, an astute observer will notice that he consistently wears a simple brown leather belt. In these more casual outfits, he also combines textures and colors well without overdoing it. If he’s wearing a plaid shirt, you can bet that his jeans are simple (and probably distressed) and he has paired it with a solid cardigan. In most of his formal outfits, look for the simple white button-down – unbuttoned to the middle of the chest – another simple standby that he wears with confidence. Hs suits are also a study in simplicity – simple lines (impeccably tailored) and simple colors. In photographs notice how he wears the clothes and doesn’t let them wear him. That’s the mark of the fit physique, the confidence in his choices and the simplicity of the clothes themselves.

Accessories

The last part of Beckham’s style – and the aspect that really sets him apart – is his smart choice of accessories. The collection of beaded bracelets is a staple to his look but so also are his high-end watches. Notice how they work together and separately. Again, the key is confidence and simplicity and knowing when enough is enough. His shoes are normally fashionable but understated (even the sneakers with the suit). Another accessory that he wears well (and at just the right times) is the hat. They key in headwear is to have it compliment the rest of the look – it should be a natural choice and not a showpiece.

Try it

Go ahead. Go shopping. Then spend some time in front of your mirror trying some different combinations. Remember: smart choices, keep it simple and wear it with confidence.

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