Effortless Gent’s 2011 Must-Reads

January 2, 2012

Here are the essential articles of 2011. If you have to read anything from the past year, these would be it. Plus, a word on growth and a note of thanks.

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(Style) Resolutions for the New Year

December 27, 2011

I’m sure most of you have a set of goals you try to accomplish over the year. Now that you’ve been along for the ride with us here at EG, I encourage you to set some style goals for yourself as well.

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Two years and one month later…

December 23, 2011

Thanks for reading, for your insightful comments and kind emails, and most of all, for trusting me with advice that you apply to your daily lives (which is really cool, by the way).

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Quick tip: Unbutton that second button when you go tieless

December 19, 2011

Quick tip for you guys: when you’re wearing a dress shirt without a tie, unbutton both the collar and the second button. This is something I notice a lot. When guys let loose, they rip off that tie and unbutton the collar… and that’s it. Don’t be afraid to unfasten one more button. Cmon, you [...]

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Do it anyway: Improving yourself and dealing with those who don’t understand

December 11, 2011

I recently started reading The Flinch, by Julien Smith. The basic idea is that we humans have this inclination to protect ourselves. This self-preservation, this flinch, is a defense mechanism meant to keep us alive and safe. It’s the flight in “fight or flight”.

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