Grooming

Toned Down Black Tie

Here are three tips to keep your black tie loose….because as soon as you hear ‘black tie’, most of you give a small groan and immediately think of a penguin, right? Navy … is the new black ~ dark and classic but stands out anyway Velvet … has a light sheen that makes any jacket [...]

Manly Monday Style Meter

Remember when…… You knew what it took to rev your engine. Top five libido killers….. Putting your best foot forward was simple. Best brogues for fall…. Caring for your clothing counted? Guide to how often to clean your suits….

Mr. Porter’s Advice

  Mr. Porter is the new site that stylish men should know about (…..but don’t forget about Blueprint for Style)! This week, they wrote a piece about “How to Be a Great Dinner Guest‘ and while we don’t fully subscribe to all of it, the read is funny and does a great job of reminding us [...]

Manly Monday Style Meter

When being seated at a restaurant, the lady should always be seated facing toward the inside of the restaurant Be on the lookout for Jack Purcell Leather Johnny Jack Purcell Leather Johnny Style note: starting next week, we’ll be kicking off a feature called Men’s Must-Do or Do-Over? [photo from Details Magazine, October 2011]

Manly Monday Style Meter

Wait for tomorrow’s post, but men can have VPL too (guy’s ask a girl what ‘VPL’ is) A “top 5″ chick magnet characteristic – the ability to listen…and act on what you hear! Style note: a non-ribbed turtleneck not only allows you to stay fairly warm while wearing a blazer or light jacket, but also provides instant for [...]

Manly Monday Style Meter

These are just a few observations, thoughts, insights, and words of wisdom that any/every man should hear. They’re all about keeping it stylish, being a gentleman, and understanding the differences (read: nuances) of boys and men. [scene: any female's birthday party at a restaurant] The girl is wearing her newly purchased dress that fits her [...]

Manly Monday Style Meter

It’s been a while, but I needed to share a few observations and insights from across the last week or so….. Just like ladies, men need to get ready for fall/winter too. Although there may not be as significant a wardrobe change, there are still fall must-haves (like brogues and/or whiskey-colored shoes, brightly-hued pocket square, etc.) [...]

Neutral Fall Must-Have for Men

  It’s a simple tan cotton shirt (this one by Gucci). It will work great under a dark/navy suit with a lighter-colored shirt, or over a crewneck tee to add just a bit of stylish finish to your Saturday garb. This one is an easy choice that will get lots of mileage….

Casual Dress Rules for Men – Part Deux

  We continue our pursuit/mission to help the professional man dress down….right. There are a few rules to live by — here’s our next 10. (Esquire did a huge list of casual dress rules that we’ve chosen to reduce to the essentials….) A discreet paint or grass stain conveys a sense of lived-in comfort. The same [...]

Air It Out!

You come home after a 12-hour day and toss your clothes on a chair, or perhaps you throw them on the bed – – all in hopes of airing them out before putting them back in your closet.  Not cool!  Opt for a more fastidious and dapper option, a clothes valet.  This one even has [...]

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