Today’s post is due, in part, to an e-mail that I received from a MyFashionCents.comreader. She wanted to know how to get her husband to trim his ‘stache,’ so that he didn’t look so goofy wearing it. One thing is for certain, wearing a mustache takes a talented individual, one that isn’t afraid to try out a little facial hair every now and then.
At the 66th annual Golden Globes, there was a surprising trend that nearly every attendee seemed to be sporting — the mustache. From Sting to Darren Aronofsky (Director of The Wrestler), even Mickey Rourke, everyone seemed to be sporting some form of facial hair.Based on these variations, I wanted to share with you a few tips on selecting the right ‘stache’ to fit your facial type. That way you won’t be relegated to jokes about that ‘dirt’ on your upper-lip. Instead, you’ll bask in the limelight, like many of today’s celebrities!
Read a ‘stache of tips’ on wearing facial hair after the jump.
Mustache Styles
- Handlebar mustache: great for thin faces or someone with small facial features. Also seen on bikers. To make it look right, make sure to shave on the chin and in the lower cheek region. Finish off with a little clubman mustache wax!
- Fu Manchu: Great for rounder faces. This is a thin mustache and is pretty easy to grow. Simply start a mustache and add two bars on either side of the mouth. It may require some training to grow straight. With a little luck, you’ll be sporting this look in no time!
- Horseshoe: give off a rough and tough appearance. Often confused with the Fu Manchu, you might want to steer clear of this upside down look, as it is supposed to be bad luck.
The key point to achieving any of these mustache styles is to keep them well groomed. This is important to remember, because like a person in need of a haircut, the mustache can grow out of control if not trimmed and maintained.
Ladies, what do you think about a man with some facial hair? Love it or lost it?
Lots of love,
Loren
I have never known my husband without facial hair! I’ve been married for 35 years and only when he trimmed his beard a few years ago did I realize he actually didn’t have much of a chin! I finally figured out why our son had a small chin – go figure! But I love his facial hair and hope he never shaves it off.
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I prefer the clean shaven look. Mustaches are out.
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My husband has worn a traditional mustache for years. It looks professional and he looks great in it.
I really dislike goatees and handlebar mustaches.
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I prefer the full get-up. The pencil mustache is too 1920s and 1930s. Mickey seems to wear it well though.
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