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….
Richard Roundtree was a swashbuckler with built-in sexiness and smoothness; and today he represents a 70’s style icon! His signature top was a turtleneck and he made it look good…. Do you think you can rock it like Richard did…?!
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 of the ‘rules of ole’….especially the rule about BYO (or translation ~ never come empty-handed)!
The wallet bulge is tacky and leaves an ugly imprint on your pants (see picture)…. We’ve got three sleek alternatives: a leather card holder (enough for 1 or 2 cards and some cash), a magnetic money clip (keeps everything together with a foldover design), or a money clip card case (two card slots and a section for dinero)! A quick note from Details Magazine: Isaac Mizrahi, who makes pants without any rear pockets at all for his high-end men’s line, can
“LL ……tip”: gentlemen get easy brownie points by being a silent supporter or a present, vocal cheerleader — because every woman needs a President of her fan club! Sweetest Day….was October 15th. Don’t worry if you missed it because most of us did too! Mention it with a quick kiss Style tip: Levi’s Vintage Clothing site launched…..check it out for well worn denim that still has some life to it.
If you’re going more formal, stick with darker sneakers Keep the sneakers simple and clean…even though patent leather looks hot! The pants should hit around the third eyelet Make the socks your signature! ANSWER: Yes you can wear sneakers with your suit if you’re okay mixing a few trends including David Letterman-esque, rock star, and repressed millionaire….
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]
Now is a great time to think of buying a suit just make sure you’ve got the right information to make the most of your money: Shoulders: the suit’s shoulders should hug yours and the pads should not protrude beyond your own shoulders Chest: you should be able to button the jacket without it straining but there should be no more than a fist’s worth of space between the button and your chest Length: when your arms are hanging straight down, you should
Indeed men can get VPL (or Visible Panty Line) kinda…..you ever see a man wlkaing around in a suit and you can see slight indentations on his butt (not that we were loooking or anything….lol)? Gents, you can maintain your dapper look and keep the focus on your suit, if you consider boxer briefs. They keep the package together without overcrowding, but they also provide no VPL in the process. Done!
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 date night or dinner with the folks
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 like a glove and an outfit that is red carpet worthy….the guy (who is “with” her) is rocking some denim, a polo and casual sneakers.
A quick bit of style advice regarding which width tie to wear when…. Wide is wack and out-of-date (look around, everything today is about being long and lean) Skinny is frat boy (that’s approx 5cm and what you’ll see for the kids just starting out) Moderation is best (look for something around 7-8cm, or slightly wider than your blazer lapel!) In terms of length, don’t let it go lower than the top of your pants or higher than your belly
We received a question from a gent who wanted to know the deal with denim — When is it time to stop wearing it? Do I wear light or dark? Can I do bootcut or just straight leg? There’s so much out there that it’s easy to be consued, but here’s the best advice we can give you: Leave bootcut to the ladies…keep your silhouette clean and lean! The darker the denim, the further into nightfall you can do —
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.) that must be obtained. Wait until you see it on five other dudes and chances are you’ve waited too late! Again, gents spend a Saturday
Sounds slightly kitschy huh? But you do know there’s a difference between Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs, right? Complements of GQ, we investigate three labels today: Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein and Ermenegildo Zegna. Hugo Boss: (black) BOSS label = traditional, contemporary premium business suits you can find just about anywhere (red) HUGO label = slimmer, progressive styling but with a similar price point (orange) BOSS ORANGE label = trendier, urban, hipper looks with a slightly lower price tag Calvin Klein:
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….
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 cannot be said for stains from food, dirt, wine, or bodily fluids. That’s just gross. Denim is the center of the casual universe. And some
photo courtesy of Esquire One of the most common questions we receive from our gentlemen readers is about casual dress. Oddly enough, it’s one of the easiest issues to resolve if you know what you want to look like! Esquire provided some great insights and while we don’t agree with all of them (found here), we wanted to share the ones that contribute to a more dapper don…even in jeans! When in doubt: a white oxford shirt That being said,
We’ve got your ticket here….think classic with a modern feel, monochromatic and versatile.
Salt – high blood pressure can cause erectile dysfunction according to a recent study from Tulane University Soy – the bean’s esotrogenic properties decrease testosterone level according to a Harvard study Canned Food – cans have a lining with BPA. Men exposed to BOA are 4x more likely to report erectile dysfunction Trans Fats – major no-no for cardiovascular health upon which successful erections are dependent Sugar – after a blood-sugar spike, testosterone levels decrease by almost 25% according to
Here are the top virility boosters: Dark chocolate ~ loaded with flavonoids that dilate your arteries Garlic ~ increases nitric oxide production Ginger ~ improves blood flow Pistachios ~ high in arginine which increases nitric oxide production Nutmeg ~ contains myristic acid which stimulates production of nitric oxide Oysters ~ richest dietary source of zinc which improves blood flow
The American Journal of Cardiology did a recent study that found you can improve your erectile function by consuming more omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, calcium, folic acid and foods that boost testosterone (dah!), so we caught wind of this recipe from Details Magazine and had to share: 1 cup blueberries 1 whole frozen banana 1 tbsp ground flaxseed ½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup whole milk 1 tbsp spirulina powder (type of algae) Blend it and then…get it on! Here’s
When was the last time you spotted a gentlemen sans swagger, sex appeal, or confidence and thought, “He’s hot!”? Keep thinking…. I’m sure you’ll conclude as I did that it was a rarity if that. Fashion and style are inextricably intertwined to sex, and while I cannot hypothesize which one came first, I can say with certainty that an okay man with a bit of swagger and sex appeal usually catches my eye well before the dapper don without ‘umph’.
GQ provided this list of new wedding rules – and we love them! Wedding Rule Do’s
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 space for your watch, cufflinks, etc.
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