This Winter 2007/2008 sees a mens fashion revivalism of 'retro' bringing back the nostalgia of the early 70's years but with a new twist. Pants are narrower, colors are smarter and layering is the key - a contrast of styles which combines classy and casual at the same time - enabling you to wear one outfit from sunrise to sunset.

Lovely Layers

It's all about layering this season. Show those t-shirts and shirts off under sweaters and jackets, sweatshirts and vests. With the sleeker, slimmer cuts create a chic and sophisticated look rather than oversized bulk.

Add That Plaid

Forget the kipper ties of the early seventies. Ties are narrow and sleek to balance out the tapered look. A plaid tie is a must have as one of the keynote pieces of the season. You can also ring the changes with stripes and checks. Use them to update a suit or teem with a blazer. This season its okay to mix plaids with checks, tweeds and stripes, just show your creativity.

Jazz Up Those Jeans

One of the most versatile items in any wardrobe - this season the emphasis is on superior styling. Dark and light colors - anything goes but pick a pair that best suits your build and flatters your silhouette. Jazz them up with a striped shirt or belt or a tweed blazer.

Belt Up!

Pep up your jeans with a striped belt in this season's colors. Match them with chunky bracelets and necklaces in silver but wear them large and many!

Trilby Time

Go for a Jason Timberlake look with this season's trilby styles to make a fashion statement. A new spin is the variation of materials and textures along with creative colors and funky prints.

Bring Back the Brits

Much of this season's fashion is inspired by the British classics. Whether it be a tie-up trench coat, brass button jacket or regimental style plaid. Not to mention the reintroduction of corduroy and moleskin that feature so predominantly in British country life.

Dress to Impress

'Dress for success' may be a cliché but it is a proven fact that the number of Americans who go to work in casual dress is declining. In 2007 statistics show that only 37% of the workforce dresses down for the office, compared to 48% in 2004. It is no secret that a laid back dress style in the work place can lead to a laid back attitude towards work. With today's sophisticated tailoring and crisp, smart colors there has never been a better time to promote yourself and your wardrobe. This season's style is about looking individual and not a carbon copy your neighbor behind the next screen. Clever use of styles and color will enable you to have a dramatic, professional impact, giving you a more positive mindset that is carried through not just at work but into your whole life.

It's Not All Black and White

Whether you are aware of it or not, the colors we choose to dress ourselves in are often a subconscious indication of how we are feeling about ourselves and our mood. With the fashion this season being gray hues and somber blacks, think carefully about your choice. Don't hide yourself in neutral grays; instead make them a backdrop for powerful fashion statements, with bold striped shirts or sleek turtle neck sweaters, add splashes of color with plaid ties or tweed jackets.

Dressing for this winter is an art form. With tapered, flat-fronted pants and sleek slimmer cuts, such snug tailoring means that you also need to be more aware of your body shape. Be careful to choose styles and textures that enhance your best features.

If you are tall and thin then rely on layering and this season's chunky knits. Avoid pinstripe or vertical stripes and wear close rather than tight fitting tops and straight rather than tapered pants.

If you are bulky, go for softer wool fabrics rather than chunky tweeds. Stay away from horizontal stripes and when wearing jackets, go for a two or three button style with longer lapels which will flatter your silhouette. Unsightly bulges can no longer be hidden in baggy pants or sloppy sweaters. The emphasis on narrow leg trousers and tighter fitting cardigans and tops means you are in danger of accentuating the bits you normally try to hide. If you are not careful, you'll end up looking like a fashion victim rather than a fashion leader.

Winter fashion 2007/2008 is a relationship between old and new, classy and casual, lightweight and layers. Monochrome and gray give us a chic, sophisticated look which is as versatile in the office as it is in a bar, at a sports stadium or on that special date. The retro seventies look has been tweaked and tailored for the demands of today's modern society - there has never been a better excuse to Go Retro!