The Dirt on Shirts

This is not a post on how to wash your clothes, although someday there might be an article about that when I'm desperately out of ideas.Shirts are the new black.Very versatile, very classy and very much for the man-about-town. You see, we (the rest of the world) are about twenty years behind the Europeans in shirt-wearing style. Vacation in any major European city and witness businessmen donning french-cuffed woven shirts as standard and beach-goers sporting very tasteful unpressed linen.Well, the status-quo is about to change - starting with you.A logo tee. If you're 35 and above, you will hereby agree to not don tee-shirts of any brand, logo, breed or kind outside the perimeters of your home (with the very big exception of plain tee-shirts,...

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Jeans

One of the great fashion staples that goes with just about anything, stylish jeans are an essential component of the modern man’s wardrobe. Though building a great look around denim is relatively simple, there are some common traps men fall into when selecting jeans. The following tips will help you avoid these pitfalls and choose the most fashionable denim to complement any look. Cut One of the worst mistakes you can make with jeans is to wear a pair that is too short. Or too long. Pants should cover the ankles and tops of the shoes. While baggy jeans of a certain ilk can be attractive, straight-leg, regular, or slightly relaxed fits are generally much more flattering. Low-rise jeans, which have been popular with women for several years now,...

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5 Style Rules You Must Know

dA lot of good things come in fives - our five senses, the five o'clock shadow, the five second rule, the Fantastic Five... (or was it four?)Either way, I present to you the 5 Style Rules You [Absolutely] Must Know (and Obey):1. LeatherLeather is an amazing fabric and I think brown leather should be utilized much more by the everyday man. Black leather is fine and all, but to add a touch of class and elegance to an otherwise boring black leather ensemble, give black patent leather (characterized by its shiny surfaces) a go, especially if you're attending a black-tie function.Black patent leather - we like. That aside, the basic rule around leather is to not mix your leathers - if your outfit includes a leather belt and leather shoes, do not...

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5 Pairs of Clothing Every Man Should Own

1. Dark indigo pre-washed denimThe epitome: Levi's 501Timeless.There can be an entire chapter dedicated to denim alone, but if you're going to own only one pair of jeans, make them a dark indigo wash, straight cut pair for that smart-casual look that you can don come day or night. 2. The Perfect SuitWe men have it relatively easy - one well made dark suit could potentially, and literally, last you a lifetime - just please, keep off the beers! When choosing a suit, try not to skimp on material or tailoring. There is nothing else out there that can possibly make you look more attractive than the right suit - so think of buying a suit as you would think of buying a car. Yes, it is that big of a deal. Good off-the-rack suits can be found in Zara...

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Footwear II

Two of the gravest footwear sins a man can commit are wearing white athletic socks with formal shoes (brogues, loafers, etc) or worse, - flip flops/sandals with any socks at all.Only for Gandhi wannabes.Wear dark (preferably black) calf-length socks for everything except when you're playing sports, which is probably the only occasion to don athletic socks. They're named 'athletic socks' for a reason.Color aside, if you intend on wearing socks with shorts, (if you're donning a pair of All-Stars and khaki shorts, for example) I would recommend a pair of ankle socks. Longer socks with shorts will make you look stocky or just plain silly.To close off, a little something to reiterate the importance of good footwear and why it can make or break your...

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Footwear

I kid you not. The first thing many women notice about a man are his shoes."My shoes?" you ask in disbelief. "Shouldn't the first thing they check out be something large and noticeable like my shirt or my trousers or my..."Nope. It's true. Women check out mens' shoes.To fully understand this concept, let's swerve off the topic a little bit. If you haven't already noticed, men and women are wired differently. And when I say differently, boy do I mean differently.Women notice details. Now this is a rule you better keep in mind and make sure it stays in mind. The next time your girlfriend asks you "Honey, notice anything different about me today?", dont count on it being her new car or perhaps even a new dress which would be way too obvious. Check...

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