Feel confident when you walk down the street; men are stepping up their game in fashion. Can you keep up?

1. TRENCH COAT

The trench coat is iconic and a staple for a man’s wardrobe. Since men do not have that many options for clothes, investing in pieces like a Burberry trench coat is necessary for a city like Chicago. Made of a lightweight twill cotton blend, this unique oregano colored coat features heritage inspired epaulettes, belted cuffs and a rain shield. The design is complete with a check under-collar and leather-covered buckles.

2. DENIM BUTTON DOWN

Whether you like it long or short, the denim shirt is the hottest unisex item on the market. Keep it clean and edgy, buttoned all the way at the top and pair it with any type of bottoms, from printed shorts for spring, slouchy sweat pants or keep it cool with some denim on denim action.

3. AG PROT’ÛÎ_G’ÛÎ_’ SLACKS

Guys, leave your denim at home. The AG Prot’ÛΩg’ÛΩ’s are not only the new spring must-have, they are the new replacement for boring jeans and preppy khakis. The AG Prot’ÛΩg’ÛΩs are sold at almost every department store and come in more than ten different colors and three different fits. The light blue Prot’ÛΩg’ÛΩ pants are 100 percent cotton, so they give plenty of room to stretch. The straight leg fit is relaxed throughout the entire leg, giving more room for comfort than a skinny jean but still tailored enough to create the shape of your body. The tailored fit fits like a straight leg at the thigh, so the fit is still relaxed around the crotch, but the bottom half is tailored to the ankle.

4. PATTERNED SHORTS

Yes, men can wear polka dots. Most of the time men stay neutral or plain on bottom and add a striped or plaid shirt on top. But for spring, the trending item for men are bold printed shorts. Camouflage, stripes and plaids are all must-have shorts patterns to experiment with for the spring. Just add a plain denim button-down or graphic T-shirt with a blazer to finish the look. It’s simple, daring and attractive when a guy sets the trends before his friends.

5. BROWN BROGUES

There is nothing better than having a shoe that can literally be worn with almost everything in your closet. The brown brogues are a classic suede oxford that will keep your feet dry during downpours and appear sleek and sharp for both casual and dressy looks. When it comes to the finest footwear, Church’s has a reputation for quality craftsmanship that is unrivalled. These Downtown suede brogues take up to 10 weeks to make and feature traditional wingtip detailing and a burnt-orange rubber sole.

6. YVES SAINT LAURENT COLOGNE

It’s not enough to just look good, there is nothing hotter than men who smell good. Trust me, girls notice. YSL L’Homme fragrance for men is enticing, light, and airy, perfect for a sunny spring day. You can find it at Saks Fifth Avenue. Get a sample, wear it for a day and keep your eyes open for all the girls smiling at you.