Dressing for a night of clubbing or an intimate dinner should require more consideration than "What's clean?"

Men, it's time to take your evening look from thrown together to put together.

Ties and slacks not your style? Don't worry. A well-fitting jacket and jeans achieves the casual chic look of fall.

Go beyond boring and button up or slip on a shirt with cuff appeal, color or texture. You'll be noted for your style I.Q. without sacrificing comfort or personality.

And remember: Delivering maximum impact means quality shoes and accessories.

• A sophisticated uptown vibe starts with the attitude of both the club and the man. Show you are as serious about pleasure as you are business when you pair a classic camel hair jacket with one of fall's winning apparel trends, the vest. Tweed pocket vest ($225), jeans ($115), jacket ($295), all by Ralph Lauren, and silk mock turtleneck ($65) by Murano, all from Dillard's. Black Bacco Bucci Loafer ($155) from Lourie's.

• No need to reach for a cookie-cutter jacket. Express individual style with artistic flecks of red, yellow and green, or go bold with texture and stripes. Striped shirt ($81.99) by Klauss Boehler and wool jacket ($295) by Judson Wade, both from Lourie's.

• The appeal of a soft-as-butter leather jacket and cotton 'cashmere' sweater goes beyond style to the caress factor. A distressed belt with a hint of blue and a dual zipper sweater mark you as ruggedly unique. Shirt ($125), zipper sweater ($225), jeans ($125), belt ($75) and jacket ($545) all by Agave and available at Brittons.