Style & Grooming Articles For Men
IF YOU THINK, "I HAVE BAD STYLE", YOU DON'T...
Many guys tell me when referring to themselves, "Oh, I don’t have style" or, "I’m not stylish." The problem here is these men are making style an internal problem rather than an external problem. They view it as an internal trait they lack rather than something external they can solve. Fortunately, your personal style is absolutely something you have the power to change for the better— click here to read more.
MEN'S CLOTHING TRENDS
If you’ve been paying attention to fashion for the last few years, or just happen to live in any major city, you’ll have noticed that both men and women are wearing looser, more relaxed fits of clothing these days.
This, I should add, shouldn’t mean much to you.
How to Build a Wardrobe for Men: 10 Clothing Essentials
I’ve talked to thousands of guys about their style challenges over the last decade, and many tell me, "I just don’t know where to start." So today, we’ll go over how to build a simple wardrobe from scratch with ten items.
When you work with me, we get clothing based on your style, sizing, location, industry, coloring, etc.
This is more of a starter pack that applies to everyone. The goal is versatility. If we only have ten items, we have to make it all count. I've included a variety of brands for different price points, but never at the sacrifice of quality.
THE WHITE LINEN SHIRT FOR MEN
Linen is a natural fiber made from Flax. It's highly breathable, doesn't stick to your skin when you sweat, and it's a good conductor of heat and absorber of moisture.
It's been used in summer menswear for ages. Couple that with a crisp white color that reflects light and pairs with anything; you're good to wear a white linen shirt all season long. And you probably should.
This is actually a piece that you can dress up or down to a certain extent either way.
"WHY DON'T MY CLOTHES FIT?" : AN EXPERT GUIDE FOR MEN
The majority of my clients first come to me saying something like, "I can never find anything that fits right." So let's talk about why you might be getting clothing that doesn't fit you well.
"DO MY CLOTHES FIT?" : A GUIDE FOR MEN
Most guys don't know that sizing varies by brand, fit, and even item to item (factory variance). So always defaulting to a specific letter, number, or name will get you in trouble.
HOW TO BUILD A CORE WARDROBE FOR MEN: SNEAKERS
This is part three of a series on what to put in your closet. I get a lot of questions about "capsule" or "core" wardrobes. While everyone needs different things, there are some staples you should have in your closet. Today, we're going to discuss sneakers.
SUMMER STYLE TIPS FOR MEN
Summer is a different story. Guys ask me all the time, "How do I dress for the summer?". It's a good question. The heat and humidity don't allow you to do much, but there are plenty of ways to still look incredibly stylish during the summer.
Below, I've put together a few rapid-fire tips that can help you look a bit better now that we're in the warmer months...
HOW TO USE PROPORTION IN MEN'S STYLE
Guys often have a lot of trouble pairing items together. They'll get hung up on lots of things, but when you're pairing outfits, you only need to pay attention to a few key points.
HOW TO FIND THE BEST MEN'S CLOTHINGS SALES
Guys, including myself, love a deal. This is why most men's default mode is to shop for clothing on sale. But if a guy only buys clothing on sale, I can usually tell right away he's not going to have great style. I share how you can still have great style and find some good deals while you’re at it.
How & When to Get Clothes Tailored for Men
A lot of guys know they should tailor their clothing but are completely lost when trying to figure out anything beyond that.
I'm going to list out the three most common alterations I see that most men need to do in order to get their stuff looking incredible.
GOOD "INGREDIENTS" IN MEN'S STYLISH OUTFITS
When you have good ingredients, creating a great dish becomes easy. In fact, it becomes hard to mess up. It's no different with style and putting together outfits. Here’s how to save yourself time and money (and look so much better) by getting the right ingredients.
COMMON THEMES IN THE BEST MEN'S STYLE
When pairing two pieces of clothing together, you want to make sure they're connected somehow. The easiest way to do this is to think about what the item was originally designed for, and then pair it with similar items.
Here’s how to bind your outfit together, making everything look cohesive.