Style & Grooming Articles For Men
WHAT IS THE BEST PERSONAL STYLE FOR MEN?
Your style should be a reflection of yourself, and you should be wearing stuff you like. This doesn't mean you have an excuse not to look good. It means that the clothing you wear should feel like it belongs on you, and ideally, it makes you look good. Here are some steps to develop your own personal style.
AN EASY WAY TO PAIR OUTFITS FOR MEN
Guys always tell me one of their biggest struggles is pairing outfits. There are multiple ways to pair things together, and when you know what works for you and why, things become REALLY easy. Here is the framework I use with clients when they're just getting their feet wet.
SHIRTS FOR MEN: TUCKED OR UNTUCKED?
I get a common question from guys: "How do I know when to tuck or untuck a shirt?" It’s a great question, and there are a few telling signs that will let you know whether or not you should be tucking a shirt or keeping it untucked.
Essential Guide to Building a Men's Capsule Wardrobe
A capsule wardrobe is a limited selection of interchangeable clothing pieces that work with each other. I realize sometimes you need a place to start. To help further, here are some pieces I always keep in the rotation that basically go with everything and the brands you should be looking at getting them from.
"HOW DO I MAKE MY CLOTHES LOOK BETTER?" : TIPS FOR MEN
A lot of my guys always want to know how to make sure their clothing looks good once they start making the investment in new, better-looking stuff (which we could say is the best tip of all). I'll rapid-fire some tips that can help your stuff (new and old) look much better on you.
HOW TO LOOK GOOD WHILE WEARING WHAT YOU LOVE
I've always believed that clothing should make you happy. Life is just too short to wear stuff you don't care for.
But as you may have figured out, there's more to it when it comes to having "style." Aside from wearing stuff you like, you should aim to make it look good. Here’s how…
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...
CORE PRINCIPLES OF MEN'S STYLE
If you’re trying to do something well, you rarely have to be an expert to achieve great results. Instead of trying to learn a million little tips, tricks, and hacks, you just need to master a few core principles to achieve success.
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...