Style & Grooming Articles For Men
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.
GUYS, STOP SHOPPING FOR OUTFITS (AND DO THIS INSTEAD)
I often hear guys say they "just want to shop for a handful of good outfits," thinking that if they have all their closets paired off into little sections of outfits, their style woes will vanish.
Read on to learn why shopping for a complete outfit is one of the worst things you can do when developing your closet, and I see this mistake all the time.
TIPS FOR MEN ON HOW TO TRAVEL IN STYLE
Travel and style are two things we often don't think about together. Most airports today look like they're hosting an adult slumber party. Pillows and pajamas are everywhere. I travel a lot for both clients and a bit of fun, so here is a list of tips on what and how to travel while retaining a sense of style.
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.
CHOOSING THE BEST COLORS FOR MEN TO WEAR
The colors of the clothes you wear should be based on one thing - What makes YOU look good. What makes your eyes stand out, what brings out your hair color, etc.
Here’s an easy tip on how to start finding the right colors that will make you look good.
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.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I PAY FOR QUALITY MEN'S CLOTHES?
When it comes to almost anything in life, there's a minimum bar you have to cross to achieve results and get what you're looking for.
In clothing, there's a price point set for specific items that, if you cross over that bar, you generally get a good product in return. Here’s how you pass the bar.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLORS FOR YOURSELF (VIDEO)
Do you know what colors look best on you? Do you have a system for picking the right colors? This week, we're doing something different. I made you a short video going over a simple concept that's part of the color theory stuff I go into deep with clients. Click here to watch.
KNOWING WHAT MENSWEAR TO BUY TO LOOK YOUR BEST
For many men, a lot of their style frustration comes from not knowing what to buy in order to reach their goals of looking good.
Here’s how to know exactly what to buy to fill the closet the right way.
A FASHION GUIDE FOR MEN ON PAIRING (AND WEARING) COLORS
Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of my clients stating they have issues with color - how to wear it, how to pair it, what looks good on them, etc.
I want to rapid-fire some thoughts on color that might help you buy clothing and put together great outfits. Let’s dive into this week's lesson...
TIPS FOR MEN ON HOW TO BUY BETTER CLOTHES
The world is starting to wake up and give a damn about the quality of what they wear, but for men, it's a slow turning of the corner. It’s time to start caring about your stuff. Here’s how.
DOES EVERYDAY STYLE MATTER?
Men tell me they don't want to get into the style game because they feel like it doesn't matter or that it's vain, or some other arbitrary reason. Little do they know, the game is already underway.
BLOOMBERG + PIVOT IMAGE CONSULTING
Bloomberg recently tapped me to contribute to a piece they were doing on vests.
Check out the article to learn more about why guys love them, what to use them for, and what to buy. It was a lot of fun.
HOW TO MAKE SHOPPING FOR MENSWEAR EASY
As you may have figured out, shopping sucks. Here’s how to save time, money, and your sanity when you’re ready to make new purchases.
GUYS, WHERE DO YOU SET YOUR STYLE BAR?
A common success principle we've all heard: You're the average of the five people closest to you. Your environment sets your bar for what's acceptable; This is true for style as much as anything else - How do we use it to our advantage?
MEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE + PIVOT IMAGE CONSULTING
Men’s Health recently asked if I would share a client transformation. One of my guys, Najem, came to mind quickly - helping him cultivate and improve his own unique sense of style. Read the article here.
THE ELEMENTS OF A GREAT OUTFIT FOR MEN
The big question - What actually makes a good outfit? After all, it’s only fabric, right? Why can some men seamlessly create stylish outfits while other guys fumble around putting together something barely passable? In this article, we talk about what elements make up a great outfit.
DOES WEIGHT MATTER WHEN IT COMES TO MEN'S STYLE?
I'm about to tell you something controversial, and it’s a real style killer. There are some universal truths we need to accept with clothing. Here's one some people might not like… Click to read more.