Rules of style: Absolute essentials by Ryan Ninan

Cricketer Ryan Ninan tells DNA how he wears his style on his sleeve...

1. I like wearing anything that fits me well. It is very important to be comfortable and at the same time to have a classy touch in what you wear.

2. My favourite sporting brand is Nike. For a run or in the gym I love wearing my dri-fit round neck t-shirts with a pair of shorts or 3/4ths. I always carry a pull over to keep me warm before and after my workout.

3. It is important to wear a nice pair of Nike running shoes. I like sporting different colours depending on the colour of my shorts and tee.

4. I’m not a very brand conscious person when it comes to casual and formal wear. I would add anything that I feel good in to my wardrobe.

5. On a sunny day I cannot wait to get into a t-shirt, a pair of casual 3/4ths and my flip flops. Absolute essentials are my aviators and a good watch.

6. I totally love the fact that it is winter; I love sporting hoods, especially the zipped ones. Pair these with a nice casual white t-shirt inside a pair of casual blue jeans.

7. Parties and weddings call for a smart suit or a waist coat to go with your formal pants and a tie, which can be optional.

8. Depending on the time of the day my footwear varies from a pair of white flip flops (because they pretty much go with most colour combinations) to casual shoes depending on the occasion.

9. Shirts are a must in my wardrobe. For a party at night I like wearing slim fit shirts with sleeves folded up to the elbow to go with a pair of black jeans and smart formal shoes, either black or brown.

10. Wearing the right colours are as important as wearing the right outfit. For evenings and night dos, go for darker colours like black, navy blue or deep purple. Go for lighter colours in the day.

— As told to Vishwadha Chander