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Quick Tip: Flash those ankles Splurge-worthy: How to make the final decision on a big purchase They’re not all the same: Picking the RIGHT pair of brown dress shoes The Lean Wardrobe: Using High/Low styling to your advantage Back to Basics: Which socks do I wear with these? Effortless Gent’s 2011 Must-Reads (Style) Resolutions for the New Year Two years and one month later… Quick tip: Unbutton that second button when you go tieless Do it anyway: Improving yourself and dealing with those who don’t understand Your best pickup line: The winner is… There is no Going Out shirt: How to dress like a real man after hours Refined Casual: Getting your grown man on, outside the office Bonobos on Cyber Monday: Stock up, save, and snag great deals Get Measured: The ONE tool you need to solve all your shopping woes The Lean Wardrobe: Three coats that will get you through this (and every) winter The Effortless Guide to Cocktails: See Mix Drink Be a real man, dress like a girl! Q+A: Let’s hear your questions Back to Basics: Choosing a casual shoe Well said: A simple guide to choosing, buying, and wearing dress shoes Staying forever young: giving premature aging the boot Sartorial Evaluation: How to be stylish in your 40s and beyond How to nail it: Taking care of your hands at home Let’s hear it: what kind of buyer are you? The break: How to choose the best pants length + how to tell your tailor The winner of the Maxwell Scott Lorenzo Briefcase is… Bagging it up, part II: Carrying the Essentials + a Maxwell Scott review and giveaway! The Endorsement: The one thing every man MUST HAVE in his closet Ask The Readers: skimp, spend, splurge? + a sale on 5&B pocket squares Chilly summer nights: be prepared when the sun goes down Keepin’ it sexy while sweaty: How to dress well in hot weather Shop Bonobos, get 20% off, just for being an EG reader! The winner of the EG + Ratio Clothing Giveaway is… The one thing every guy should carry when traveling Win a custom dress shirt from Ratio Clothing How to buy shorts and how to wear ‘em The Effortless Guide to Cocktails: The… Phlump? Three Fs to consider when shopping for new clothing Style articles that caught EG’s eye this week (plus one non-style related one) Update from the EG / 5&B World Headquarters The Effortless Guide to Cocktails: The Sidecar Back to Basics: Make minor outfit tweaks to stand out from the crowd The Endorsement: The Motley’s Summer Essentials, EG + 5&B elsewhere on the web, and a 5&B event reminder Three easy-to-find denim picks for the not-so-skinny guy Ask the Readers: Orchestrating the outfit The Effortless Guide to Cocktails: The Old-Fashioned The Low-down on Fifth&Brannan: Who we are, what we’re doing, why you should care Bagging it up: Carrying the ten essentials The Evolution of Fashion (or, why classic style is the best style) Ten essentials: 10 things I can’t live without / use daily / bring with me everywhere… plus 5&B launch event news Back to Basics: What color looks best with your skin type Six weeks with the Big Boy: Kettlebell Experimentation It’s not about the event, but about the process The Endorsement: Grooming products from The Motley When to spend vs. when to save A new look and feel for EG + 5&B updates The work you need to do before the real work begins Back to Basics: The Art of The Tuck Introducing: The Effortless Body How to wear a pocket square The ONE thing you need to do to set yourself apart from every other guy Three things I’m excited to wear this spring Back to Basics: Clothe Yourself Casually Updates on Fifth&Brannan’s Fall / Winter 2011 menswear collection The Endorsement: Go green all the way this St. Patrick’s Day The Endorsement: The manliest glass of wine you’ll ever drink Back To Basics: Which Shoes with Which Pair of Pants? Ask The Readers: Dissecting the Online Shopping Experience, Part Two Ask the readers: Dissecting the online shopping experience Taking Care of What You Wear Announcing the winners of the Lumina Clothing Tie Giveaway! Dress Like This Guy: Justin Timberlake A Giveaway: Enter to win a Tie or Bow Tie from Lumina Clothing! My take on Style vs Fashion, the differences between both, and why you should care Seven things guys overlook when caring for clothes 2011: Looking Ahead, a project update Dress Like This Guy: Baron Davis Happy Holidays from EG! 3 Reasons Why You Should Subscribe to effortlessgent.com A (Very, Very) Good Reason To Use Snail Mail JackThreads: A flash shopping site to know, plus a special deal! What do you want from me? Happy First Birthday To Us: A look back at the past year A Review: Franklin+Gower Relaxed Pant The Motley Redesign, The Study Series, Plus A Giveaway! 5 Affordable Style Essentials That Will Keep You Warm Watch OneRepublic get draped in Ralph Lauren clothing How to dress when you’re fat Why you should take the time to find your own personal style 3 Essentials Every Man Must Own… That He Can Find at Target The Five Most Common Bad Habits in Mens Style Need a suit? Prefer it custom-made? Want to save $100? Why It’s Good to Spend Money on Quality Introducing LESS EFFORT, an Effortless Gent project 100 Days of Ties: The Momentum of Failure project Slim v. Skinny Jeans: A Clarification The Endorsement: The Casual Button Up On getting rid of clothes Easy guidelines for a can’t-fail first date getup How to find a tailor, and what to pay him for The Endorsement: The inexpensive, no-frills timepiece Wearing a suit? Please, put down the sporty shades My take on the Fake Bake Fever by Bonobos The Endorsement: L.L. Bean Signature Plain Weave Suiting Maintenance 101, part III: Shaving Maintenance 101, Part II: Hair Care Maintenance 101, Part I: Skin Care Thanks for your help choosing our name Help Us Choose A Name For Our Next Project On Choosing an Appropriate Gym Bag The Endorsement: Light-colored Chinos New on Primer: Six No-No’s for a Suited Man The Endorsement: The Chambray Shirt Q+A: What’s the best undershirt under a dress shirt? Q+A: What to wear on a Friday night Q+A: One-on-one with Dan Trepanier, The Style Blogger New Article! Gear Up: Six Accessories That Demand Your Attention The Endorsement: GTH Shoes Slim is in! On defining your own style Good stuff in the works How to: Be the best-dressed man ever, in the history of clothed men How to: Brown dress shoes, Part IIa How to: Brown dress shoes, Part I: Choosing a pair Q+A Happy new year! It’s 2010! Time to look good for less coin The Endorsement: J. Crew’s Merino Wool V-Neck Sweater How to: Roll up shirt sleeves (effectively) Part of someone’s view How to: Rock the french cuff What’s it all about?
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