Saturday, July 17th, 2010
I’ve been eyeing the orange Fake Bake Fever pants from Bonobos for a while, but due to a combination of my indecisiveness and practicality when it comes to sartorial matters, I constantly argued with myself over how much I’d actually use these pants. Would my frequency of use warrant such a purchase?
(more…)Monday, May 24th, 2010
The warmer weather begs for lighter, more versatile pieces in your wardrobe. Time to put away those heavy woolens and cords and break out your more weather-appropriate choices.
(more…)Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Hey Gents —
If you haven’t already done so, consider adding a chambray shirt (or three) to your wardrobe. Often mistaken for a denim shirt, chambray is generally of a much lighter weight, and is cross-woven with colored (normally blue) and white thread, with white going one way, blue going the other. This weave gives the fabric its textural qualities.
(more…)Friday, February 19th, 2010
Hey Gents—
Esquire’s March 2010 issue featured a pictorial titled American Tribes: A Fashion Story, which outlined twelve distinct American styles. The piece is filled with great descriptions and imagery, which is especially helpful for a man attempting to identify his own personal style. Flipping through these pages had me wondering where I fit in, and which tribe’s style I related to most, assuming I had to choose one.
(more…)Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Hey Gents—
Be the best-dressed man in the room*! It’s easy!
Follow these five guidelines, and you’ll have the ladies swooning**:
Friday, December 25th, 2009
Hey Gents —
As Christmas day fades and 2010 approaches, one should take a moment to reflect on the past year and perhaps set goals for the upcoming one. Somewhere in there, how about setting a goal to update that wardrobe you might’ve been neglecting? You can’t sport those baggy, light washed jeans and blousy button-downs forever, and especially not when you’re in the midst of a new decade!
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Hey Gents —
If there’s one thing you’ll treat yourself to this holiday season, let it be a merino wool v-neck sweater from J. Crew. It could possibly be the most versatile piece you will ever own.
(more…)Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Hey Gents —
A common mansumption is that there’s ONE specific style of dress for every situation. Let me give you some examples:
“I work at an investment firm (or bank, or corporate office) so I have to wear a navy (or black, or gray) suit.”
“These pants are black, so I have to wear black shoes and black socks.”
“I’m making a quick trip to Target, so it’s okay to wear flannel pajama bottoms and flip flops.”
No! No no no, and no. And one more no. Especially that one about pajama pants. Only sophomore-year college girls do that, and even then, I disapprove.
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