Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Check out our new article on Primer Magazine! We discuss how to find a tailor, and what to pay him for. Let me know if I missed anything in the comments below.
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Gents, I’ll make this quick. It’s important to look all business when you’re dressed for the office or an important event. Don’t go all professional below the neck yet wear a pair of Oakley sunglasses to shield your eyes from harmful rays. Save those for when you’re actually being active.
(more…)Sunday, June 20th, 2010
Appreciate your votes, everyone. It’s nice to hear the voice of the community and find out what everyone thinks. I enjoyed reading and responding to the comments some of you left; they were very well thought out and insightful. We decided on a name (kind of a hybrid) based on the top three votes. Your selections helped a lot, so thank you.
(more…)Monday, June 7th, 2010
Hey Gents (and Ladies)—
We have a special project in mind, and we need help finding a title.
(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…)Sunday, February 14th, 2010
Hey Gents—
You might’ve thought we’ve forgotten all about you, but we promise we haven’t. The Effortless Gent is working on some new articles, several of which will soon be featured by the good people at Primer Magazine (http://www.primermagazine.com), a great site with information any gent could benefit from, so make sure you go visit.
We’ll update with some new stuff very soon. Check back with us, and in case you’re not already doing so, make sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
Talk soon,
-EG
Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Hello, 2010! You’re looking quite dashing.
To our humble yet growing readership at Effortless Gent, we hope the new year brings many wonderful things to you. We’re working on bigger and better things for this blog and we’re glad you’re along for the ride.
Be safe in all your celebrations, and see you next year!
-B and K of Effortless Gent
Monday, November 30th, 2009
Hey Gents —
A quick one, but nevertheless worth mentioning. This quote from Tom Ford perfectly summarizes my intentions of this ongoing conversation, and why I feel it’s necessary to lay out a basic blueprint for men who are unsure of their own style.
“Dressing well is a kind of good manners, if you ask me. When you’re standing in a room, your effect is the same as a chair’s effect, or a sculpture’s. You’re part of someone’s view, you’re part of that world, and so you should dress well. I find it’s a show of respect to try to put on your best face and look as good as you can.”Tom Ford, via The Essential Man
