Hugh Jackman: His Style and How to Shop For Your Man

Hugh Jackman is so nice that he might get his Hollywood ID revoked.

The first time I interviewed him, he was racing through an airport after getting the career break of a lifetime in "The X Men" where he was cast as a furry character named Wolverine.

"I'm a guy who knows that he's under a lucky star," the Aussie native told me.

A few days ago, Jackman was calling again from Los Angeles to talk about his new film "Real Steel" that opens in a few days.

He plays a Dad who has abandoned his young son, but then spends one magical summer with him. There is a twist in that they go on a professional robot fighting circuit where they bond over matters mechanical and matters of the heart.

Before we get into the movie, I have to mention that the Tony winning, mega-talented star of stage and screen, as they say, always looks so well dressed.

Hugh stops me in my tracks.

"Cindy, you have to print this exactly as I'm telling it to you now," he begs.

Sure, Hugh. Whatever you need.

"My wife says whenever anyone says to me, 'Hey, Hugh, you're looking kind of stylish' then that's the time I have to say, 'Oh, that's my wife.'

"She told me, 'Honey, I don't need a lot of applause, but I do need it in the style department,'" he says laughing.

"My wife told me if she ever reads me saying, 'Yeah, I really love fashion. I know what to wear' when she really picks it out then she will slap me around!'" Hugh says with a laugh.

HOW TO DRESS YOUR GUY

Hugh is hilarious, but he has a great point.

Many midlifers who are women aren't just dressing themselves, but they have the job of pretty much dressing their guys. This could be a simple trek to the mall where you get asked, "What do you think?" to actually going out and buying the clothes for him.

It's better than the alternate.

A friend of mine insists her husband's weekend wardrobe consists of two types of clothes: Khaki's and University of Illinois logo shirts and sweatshirts. Yes, he even has everything U of I in flannel for the cold weather with matching logo socks. (Oh, the horror!)

Before your guy starts considering Hawaiian shirts a fashion statement again, it helps to follow a few male styling tips from the Hollywood pros:

CLEAN OUT HIS CLOSET: Yes, it's important to know what is in there. Another friend found a Star Wars Yoda golf shirt from the '70s in her hubby's archives. It's helpful to point out that you need to donate clothing in good condition…while other pieces should meet Sir Hefty. Many guys will let you do a cleanup of the closet without even being around.

DON'T LET HIM SHOP ALONE. Suggest that it's a little fun romantic outing. You go into one store for you and another for him. Make helpful suggestions in his stores and praise him for actually trying something on. Remind him that three of the same pair of pants does not a wardrobe make. Let him make a few fashion suggestions for you…even if you ignore them.

WHEN IN DOUBT, WEAR BLUE. If your man is color challenged, stick to the basics like blue. It's good for Polos, dress shirts, pants, suits, etc. It's an easy way for guys to mix and match. Find a nice light blue shirt for a dark blue suit. It will work with all hair colors and skin types. You can incorporate other colors later on.

WATCH THE PLEATED PANTS. They can add a big bubble to the middle of a guy who even has a flat belly. Ask him to try on the new clothes to make sure.

AND NOW A WORD ABOUT SIZING.  Many guys pride themselves out for being "big guys" and buy everything in XL, which might not be his true size. Ask for some help at a better store and try on a few sizes to see his true size. Remind him that bigger clothing just makes you look like you need to lose weight. Your right size is slimming.

REMIND HIM THAT TENNIS SHOES DON'T GO OUT TO DINNER. There's a great scene in the Steve Carell movie "Crazy, Stupid, Love" where he wears his workout shoes to a fancy restaurant. Take your man to a shoe store that sells anything other than athletic shoes and have him buy a few basic colors.

HELP HIM TO FACE HIS HAIRLINE. There are many guys out there who wear a baseball cap with everything. I've even seen it at the swankiest Hollywood premieres where I saw a Hollywood exec in an Armani suit with a New York Yankees hat. It's time to take the hat off. Bald is beautiful.

REMIND YOUR GUY: PULL YOUR PANTS UP. Having your drawers hang down is a no-no. Even if your younger son does it, remind him to pull up those low riders.

Hugh would never go so low. 

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