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Fashion Mistakes Most Men Make
Read moreI recently conducted a style evaluation from a young gentlemen who claimed he wanted to move his style from junior…
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MANly Monday: Tailoring Needed
Read moreThis one isn't hard and it's a lesson that GQ kindly shared with us. Tailoring is essentially and the smallest…
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Suit Jacket Construction: What You Need to Know, Part 3
Read moreFull Canvas. This is typically used for bespoke and MTM (made to measure) This construction calls a lot to make…
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Suit Jacket Construction: What You Need to Know, Part 2
Read moreFully Fused. Most common type of suit for off-the-rack purchases Uses glue and makes for a stiff-looking jacket Counter the…
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The “Know” on Wearing A Suit Well
Read moreAccording to Patrick Grant, owner of Norton & Sons and E. Tautz (Saville Row mainstays), your suit jacket should "....…
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Gentlemen’s Q&A
Read moreQuestion: I need a "summer suit" and already have a khaki one. Is that enough? Do I need something else?…
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Well Suited for Style
Read moreThe right suit highlights your physical upsides and downplays your shortcomings....does yours? If you don't get Esquire, here's an easy cut-out…
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Men’s Summer Suit Q&A
Read moreQuestion: Should I wear wool in the summer? Any tips on the right colors? Answer: Yes; and yes. The right…
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Maya H.
Perfect Starter Suit For Any Young Man
Read moreToday is your lucky day! Mr. Porter is having a huge sale and this fabulous, slim-to-fit navy blue, single-button pinstripe wool…
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Can I Wear Sneakers With My Suit?
Read moreIf you're going more formal, stick with darker sneakers Keep the sneakers simple and clean...even though patent leather looks hot!…
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Proper Suit Fit
Read moreNow is a great time to think of buying a suit just make sure you've got the right information to…
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Double Dog Dare You….
Read moreI'm sure we mentioned this at some point, but the double-breasted suit is back. It's nothing innovative and it shouldn't…
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Maya H.
Wedding Sucker!
Read moreSeersucker is a southern gentlemen staple, but let's bring it north. This is very rakish but choose to tone it…
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Maya H.
Pocket Square to Suit
Read moreThis combo is classically edgy: the neutral suit pairs nicely with the powder blue shirt; and the light yellow stripes in…
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Maya H.
How Often Do I Clean My Suits?
Read moreNot often...unless you don't want them for very long. Unless it's visibily stained or has an odor, try spot cleaning…
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Maya H.
New Career Opp But Same Old Wardrobe
Read moreIf you sport a suit to work most days, but need to dress-it-down for a new job or interview here's…
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Maya H.
NBA’s New Dress Code
Read moreJust the opinion of one stylist but.....why didn't the new NBA dress code nix the 5-button suit?! If you want to avoid…
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Maya H.
Does Your Suit Suit Your Shape?
Read moreIf you're not a suitmaker's dream (a Drop Six which means your chest is six inches larger than your waist), then…
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Maya H.
What’s the Perfect Fit for My Suit?
Read moreBig question with a long answer -- so, we'll break it up into segments! The ideal construction would have layered…
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Maya H.
How Many Suits Do I Need to Own….Again?
Read moreFirst the four foundationalss of every man’s wardrobe: Solid Charcoal, Solid Navy, Charcoal Pinstripe, Navy Pinstripe. These four classics will…
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Maya H.
Melt in Your Mouth Not in Your Hands
Read moreThis chocolate men's summer suit featured in GQ is spot-on! Dark brown is too hot, camel is an everyday treat, but this…
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Maya H.
A Not-Quite-White Suit
Read moreCan there ever be a summer without at least rocking your summer 'whites' once? To avoid looking like you're part…
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Maya H.
Lovely Linen Suiting
Read moreThis summer's suiting for men needs to be hot but keep you looking cool. A linen suit is a staple,…