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The Case for Shaving at Night
Shaving is one of those daily rituals that most men take care of as part of their morning routine. It makes sense. Shaving in the morning allows you to start the day looking as fresh as possible and...
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Skill of the Week: Tie the Half-Windsor Necktie Knot
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in....
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How to Get the Stink Out of Synthetic Workout Shirts
Synthetic workout shirts were supposed to represent a great leap forward in performance wear. Unlike cotton shirts, which soak up your sweat and become wet and heavy, synthetic fabrics, typically made...
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A Guide to Barbershop Etiquette
There’s nothing like the experience of getting your hair cut at a quality barber shop. The smell of talc and hair tonics is evocative. The feeling of a hot towel on your face is relaxing. Another...
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Skill of the Week: Properly Lace Your Dress Shoes
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in....
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What to Do About Dandruff
You notice white flakes on your shoulders when wearing a black t-shirt or dark suit. You’ve got dandruff. You’re not alone. 50% of adults have dandruff. I’m part of that 50%. I’ve got a more severe...
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A Man’s Guide to Smart Casual
Some dress codes are pretty easy to understand. When you get an invitation that says the dress code is “black tie,” you know that means you wear a tuxedo. “Semi-formal?” A suit and tie. Easy-peasy....
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Skill of the Week: Instantly Recognize a Quality Suit
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in....
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A Man’s Guide to the Oxford Shirt
There are three items of clothing that arguably constitute the trifecta of the most classic style staples for men: denim jeans, white tees . . . and the Oxford-cloth button-down shirt (aka, the OCBD)....
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3 Ways to Wear a Henley Shirt
Henley shirts grew out of the uniform that rowers in the English town of Henley-on-Thames wore in the 19th century, as well as the top half of the union suit undergarment that was worn by miners and...
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Skill of the Week: Tie a Scarf 5 Different Ways
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in....
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Skill of the Week: Put a Dimple in Your Tie
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in....
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The Dos and Don’ts of Applying Cologne
When it comes to personal style, an oft-overlooked aspect is your fragrance. But fragrance is part of the impression you make — it influences how people perceive and remember you. Our sense of smell...
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A Guide to Shrinking Levi’s 501 Shrink-to-Fit Jeans
I wouldn’t call myself a denim-head, but I do appreciate a quality pair of jeans. A type of jeans that I’ve experimented with in the past is raw denim jeans. What’s raw denim? Most denim jeans you buy...
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How to Pull Off White Jeans
White jeans are a nice way to mix up the sartorial staple that is denim. Not everyone is a fan of white jeans on dudes, though. They don’t like how high maintenance they seem — that you have to keep...
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Summer Smart Casual: 3 Getup Ideas for the Office, Date Night, and Weddings
The summer season is just about upon us, and its warmer weather means switching up your wardrobe towards a lighter summer style. When people typically think about dressing for the summer, they think...
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Skill of the Week: Match Your Shoes With Your Suit
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in....
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Tucking in Your T-Shirt
Thanks to its versatility, the t-shirt has been a style staple since the middle of the 20th century. You can exercise and do chores in a t-shirt, and you can also wear it as part of a smart casual...
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How to Trim Your Eyebrows
When you stop to think about it, eyebrows are pretty dang weird. On our otherwise smooth upper faces, we’ve got these two strips of hair that sit above our eyeballs. One theory as to why we have...
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Iron Your Jeans, Pardner
YOU DO NOT IRON A CREASE IN YOUR JEANS! That’s been the golden rule of denim for years. Why? Simple. Jeans are casual. Workwear. Creases spell formality. Mixing the two? It’s like wearing a tuxedo to...
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