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Interesting thread - After reviewing the info so far, I would say the following:
I feel the most important thing is, obviously, figure out / realize what image you want to project. Afterwards, the rest falls out. If you want to look like you've got your shit together, first get your shit together. Then project that image. For instance, I have a mild anti-authoritarian streak in me, so usually the stuff at Abercrombie, Structure, etc doesn't work for me. I tend to hit local places for my Oxfords and cacky slacks, Levi's 501s (button fly is the only fly, for me at least), and crew neck t-shirts. Specifics, in my opinion:
1. All leather accessories should match in tone. You can play some with texture, but don't get too crazy unless you know what you're doing.
2. For the sockless look that doesn't stink, in addition to odor-eaters, I would suggest some ridiculously short athletic socks. You can find them, really - completely fit below the ankle line of the shoe, but absorb the sweat and cushion the foot.
3. I personally always, *always* wear an undershirt everytime I leave the house, unless I'm running, practicing yoga, or equivalent. Keeps the sweat down, and I feel it gives more substance to the shirt you're wearing. For an Oxford, I feel it's absolutely prerequisite.
4. If you are wearing pants / shorts with belt-loops, do not leave your house without wearing a belt. Don't answer the door without one on.
5. If you wear jewelry, figure out your skin tone and don't clash. For instance, I've got red hair and freckles. Silver looks like ass on me. Gold works. Some people can go either way. Just know what you can do.
6. Did I mention don't clash. Learn how to group colors by shade and tone. I know a lot of people are doing the intentional clashing of similar colors, but I just can't deal with it.
7. I personally feel that unless you are either Don Johnson, Ricardo Montalbon, or Sir Alec Guiness, you can't wear white suits or anything close to white suits with t-shirts, and the t-shirts can be anything close to neon.
8. A little trick I've found works, if you wear cologne, is a dab just below the waist-line. It slowly emits, and if you have the pleasure of having someone else take your pants off, it's a little refresher. Not too much, or it's stifling - and no where actually on your Johnson. Taste factors and such.
9. Regarding moisturer / facial treatment - consider getting Clinique For Men Aftershave. Combined with a $2 bottle of Clearasil acne cream / moisturizer, you can shave hair from anywhere and it won't be a problem.
Or don't, whatever works for you.
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