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O Magazine's Man Makeovers
Inspired by Undateable, a wickedly funny new guide to the style mistakes men make, O takes on six self-sabotaging guys—nominated by the women who love them—and shows them six ways to improve their look.
By Katherine B. Weissman
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the April 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Before and after shots of Leif Erik Vik
3. DITCH THE JEANS

Leif Erik Vik, 45, with girlfriend Susie Earls

Before: Baggy. Light-wash. Worn waist-high...these are just some of the denim felonies committed by custom builder Leif. He dresses as if he lives on a construction site—which is where he met his girlfriend, Susie, an interior designer. "He has this wonderful rustic appeal, but he owns way too many 'cozy' clothes," she says. "He needs a more diversified wardrobe."

After: "He looks fantastic, like an Italian aristocrat!" says Anne. Less facial hair—less hair in general—reveals Leif's gorgeous face and innate elegance. But he's still rough-hewn enough that the red pants and yachtsman's blazer don't seem too country club. "I'd wear this for an event," he says. "If I walked into the lumberyard, the guys would go, 'Whaaat?'"

Blazer, Polo Ralph Lauren, $1,195. Shirt, Ermenegildo Zegna, $325. Pants, Jay Kos, $295. Pocket square, Boss Black, $30. On Susie: Jumpsuit, Luca Luca. Earrings, Cara Croninger. Cuff, Aurum Vitae by Tam Tran. Ring, Coomi. Shoes, Bally.

Printed from Oprah.com on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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