Fortunately, you've finally moved out of Mom and Dad's basement. Unfortunately, though, Mom isn't around to lay out your clothes anymore. A fashion blunder can spell disaster for the single guy looking for a date, or any guy trying to maintain a good image in the workplace.

Fashion faux pas can take many forms. Below we've compiled some common pitfalls to avoid, so when they laugh at you, at least it won't be for your clothes.

8. Worrying too much about what your buddies will think
Do you really want to choose your clothes based on the opinions of a bunch of dudes? Women are attracted to risk-takers, and taking some fashion chances will speak to your self confidence. If your buddies give you a hard time now, you can lord it over them when you impress that special someone.

7. Not spending where it counts
Think of your wardrobe budget as a triage situation: Spend first on shoes (not crocs), then watches, then jackets, then shirts, then pants.

6. Wearing a dark dress shirt with a suit
Unless you can pull off black on black, (hint: you can't) this should never be done.

5. Wearing dirty clothes
Women are like Sherlock Holmes when it comes to stains -- they notice that small ketchup blot from a month ago that you think is practically invisible. And they will assume you are unclean with all of the negative associations that entails. Same for bosses and clients.

4. Wearing clothes that are too large
We realize that you may think you're camouflaging a beer belly with that XXL sweatshirt. Regardless of body type, wearing clothes that are a size too large is unflattering.



3. Mistaking expensive clothes for good-looking clothes
Wearing a T-shirt with GUCCI all over it does not say, "I'm rich." It screams that you're trying too hard and look ridiculous.

2. Trying to be too fashion-forward.
Unless you're a literary agent or rock star, wearing a suit with plaid shorts (or, worse, leather pants) looks ridiculous.

1. Not dressing to the occasion
Work is work, play is play. And anything you wear to the gym is off-limits for either situation.
What common men's fashion mistakes did we miss? Let us know in the comments.