Style & Grooming Articles For Men
Best Places to Buy Stylish Men's Clothing Online & In-Store
There is no one-stop solution that works for everyone. It’s impossible to have a store that sells clothing that will fit ALL men, be within ALL budgets, and accommodate ALL style preferences. It simply can’t exist.
I’m sorry to disappoint. But the good news is, we can get pretty close….
PIVOT IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Recently the Wall Street Journal did a piece on how some of the top stylist services in the country help men elevate their style, and Pivot was honored to be among them. Click through for the full article.
PIVOT IN PEOPLE MAGAZINE
Recently People Magazine invited me to contribute to a piece about the best men’s dress shoes for 2024. Click through to read the full article.
SPRING CLOTHING STAPLES FOR MEN
I had kind of forgotten spring is right around the corner. But lo and behold, it's time to start shedding those heavy layers and have a bit of fun. However, many guys have difficulty dressing in the slightly warmer months. So to help, here are some items I'd suggest adding to your spring wardrobe.
PIVOT IN YAHOO! NEWS
Recently Yahoo! News invited me to contribute to a piece about 14 fashion trends we’ll be seeing everywhere this year. Click through to read the full article.
HOW TO PAIR CLOTHING ITEMS
From what I've seen with working with guys for almost a decade, they want a straightforward answer to what type of item goes with what type of item, such as every time you wear Jeans, you must wear a Polo.
Unfortunately, there is no such formula, as much as Youtubers and subscription boxes want you to believe, but I'll give you the closest thing…
Our Top Tips on How to do a Closet Edit
It’s that time of year again… we’re downloading the latest day planner apps, dusting off the treadmill, and making those “living my best life” resolutions for the new year. For many of us, this involves taking a long, hard look at our overstuffed closets and realizing that it’s time for a “closet edit.” Read on for our top tips for a quick and painless closet edit at this (or any) time of the year…
HOW TO GET PANTS THAT FIT PERFECTLY
One of the most frustrating things for men is trying to find pants that actually fit and look good. In this video, I'll share with you the exact steps to get pants that fit perfectly every time.
[VIDEO] ROASTING MY OWN OUTFIT (AND HOW TO FIX IT)
I recently came across a photo of myself in a suit from 2015. I thought it would be fun to do something different and give myself a review.
Watch me break down exactly what I'm doing wrong and how to fix it, then, steal it for yourself.
CHOOSING THE "RIGHT" STYLE OF CLOTHING
Here’s the secret which no one seems to understand…
There is no “right” style. None.
There is, however, a style that is right for you.
PIVOT ON E-FINANCIAL CAREERS
Are you considering incorporating bold and / or colorful socks into your professional attire? eFinancialCareers recently reached out and asked for my thoughts on this exact topic for a spotlight piece on Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon. Click through for the full article.
WANT TO UPGRADE YOUR STYLE? DON'T SWIM IN THE SHALLOW END.
Some of your potentially new favorite items are sitting locked behind closed doors because you aren’t willing to drop a little more cash to acquire them. The even sadder part here is that you will likely spend around the same amount of money over time as you would if you had just done it right the first time.
HOW MANY CLOTHING BRANDS SHOULD YOU BUY FROM?
Sometimes, the amount of different brands men have in their closet is staggering. Honestly, it could rival a department store in terms of selection. Many of the guys I work with can't even remember or name half of the brands they own.
The thing I've noticed is - The more brands in the guy's closet, the less stylish the guy is.
THE MATH OF MAKING YOUR CLOTHES LOOK GOOD
I find that, for many men, style is as confusing as looking at high-level math problems. Trying to figure out how to improve your wardrobe and what you should wear can look like a messy mix of numbers and letters you don’t know how to solve.
Fortunately, style, like math, has some basic principles and logical steps to help you solve those problems.
HOW TO DRESS LIKE JAMES BOND
I often hear from new clients that they want to dress like James Bond. I’ve recently binged a couple of the 007 films on some of the travel I’ve been doing for styling clients lately, and I thought it would be helpful if I shared some tips and tricks to getting that signature style.
HOW TO DRESS TO APPEAR LARGER OR SMALLER
If you know what you're doing, you can make your body size look much larger or smaller by knowing this one visual principle I'm going to share with you in this blog post.
THE BEST CLOTHING BASICS
At some point during a style consult, guys will usually ask me about innerwear basics like boxers, socks, etc. So today, I'm going to walk through some well-made basics to stock your wardrobe that I’ve used extensively, both for clients and myself.
STYLE TIP FOR MEN: HOW TO BALANCE THE "SPICE" IN YOUR CLOTHING
Just as acid and fat are needed in cooking to balance spice, "plain" clothing items are needed to balance the "exciting" stuff. An over-spiced outfit looks terrible the way an over-spiced dish tastes terrible. For more on how to achieve this balance, read on….
How to Take Care of Your Clothes: The Ultimate Guide for Men
Proper clothing care and maintenance is the least sexy thing to talk about when trying to improve your style, but it gives you the best return on your investment. Caring for your clothing allows you to shop less often since you won't have to replace your clothes as frequently and ensures the items you already own look great.
THE SECRET TO GREAT COLOR PAIRING FOR CLOTHING
Today, I want to show you one of the easiest ways to pair colors together with your clothing without thinking about it.
Little do you know that the great outdoors has already done all the color pairing for you; we’re just going to steal it.