11 deadly style sins every guy should avoid making

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Some men's style mistakes are just unforgivable.

No matter your experience level with clothes, these are the mistakes that you just can't afford to make. Ever. 

If you're doing any one of these, we have a simple, but strongly worded message for you: stop immediately.

Cargo shorts will make you look like a carpenter.

We've written a lot about cargo shorts. We shouldn't need to spell it out for you.

But in case we do: they look sloppy, and ruin your leg's silhouette with baggy pockets that flatter no one.

An un-tucked shirt at a formal event will make you look like a slob.

Another obvious one.

When going to a formal — or even semi-formal — event, it's best to play to the dress code. Even if what you're wearing is not up to the code of the event, the least you can do is tuck your shirt in.

Come on, Quentin.

Socks with sandals will make you look like a vacationing dad.

Stop me if you've heard this one before.

You have two options here: wear sandals without socks, or don't wear sandals at all (our personal recommendation).

The same goes for flip flops.