Style & Grooming Articles For Men
How To Pair Clothing Like a Pro and Create Handsome Outfits
The most common questions I get asked pertain to pairing outfits.
"What would go with this?", "Can I wear this with that?", "How would all this work together?"
For whatever reason, a mental block exists for most men when it comes to putting items together. This trouble pairing and creating outfits can be easily alleviated with the right frameworks. You can make pairing incredibly easy. Here's how.
Fast Fashion For Men - Zara vs. H&M vs. Uniqlo
So what is “fast fashion”? Well, it’s like fast food for your closet. It’s cheap, it satisfies a need, and it looks pretty good on a menu (model), but the quality isn’t all that great.
So, with all the choices you have in buying inexpensive clothing, where do you shop? I’ve tested multiple garments from each of these guys and I’ll give you a rundown on each brand and tell you where you should be shopping for your clothing if you’re on a budget.
How To Do Laundry: A Man's Guide To Washing Clothes
We talk a lot about the right kinds of fits, colors, and brands around here - but is that even useful if your stuff gets ruined by your bad laundry practices?
Learning to care for your clothing is a large part of your sartorial journey. If you learn to take care of your clothing, your outfits will look better and you'll save money over time.
It’s time to learn a skill most men don’t possess… How to wash your damn clothes.
How To Simplify Men’s Style
A lot of the problems men have with style comes from too many choices. When you’re able to pick anything, what do you choose?
A little secret is that you can actually be more stylish by taking out items instead of adding them in. The fewer choices you have, the more likely you are to make a good one.
Here are a few of those items you can lose to ease the headache of structuring an outfit - at the same time, making you more stylish.
The 10 Things to You Need to Know Before Going Shopping (Read This Before You Buy Anything)
We're coming up on the third anniversary of Pivot. It’s been such a blessing to do what I do for the men I work with.
In this time, I’ve learned a few things while working with my all-male client base. Particularly, I've learned a lot about their approach to shopping and buying clothing.
Sometimes, you just need to get out of your own way…
How to Dress in Your 40s: Fashion Tips for Middle-Aged Men
Once men reach their 40's and 50's, they tend to become stagnant in their style. Being comfortable in your clothing is important, but it shouldn't take precedent.
In middle-age, you're finished experimenting with your style, but you're not finished refining. What you should focus on now is timeless clothing that looks age-appropriate. Ditch the stuff you accumulated throughout your 20's and 30's that gets pushed to the back of your closet. Let's get that space working better for you, right now.
8 Advanced Style Mistakes (Part 3)
This is the third and final installment of the "Style Mistakes" series. Last time, I posted 8 intermediate style mistakes you might be making. This was for the guy that has a decent grasp on his clothing, but still has room for improvement.
This post is for you GQ gentlemen who already know how to dress well but might just need a few tweaks to really stand out.
Let's get going...
8 Intermediate Style Mistakes (Part 2)
So last week I wrote about some common beginner style mistakes I see a lot and what you can do to fix them. This list is not exhaustive and there is much more to be covered.
This week, I wanted to go a little more in-depth and cover some more style mistakes, particularly for the man that already has a handle on the basics.
Once you've got the fundamentals covered, it's time to really dial in your style. Read on to see more men's style mistakes you should avoid.
8 Beginner Style Mistakes (Part 1)
Getting started with anything is tough. Trying anything new is hard. There are so many style "rules" now, and it can be hard to decipher which ones you should focus on. This post is for the gentleman just beginning his journey.
For some of you, this might seem a little elementary. This is just the first part of a 3-part series, covering intermediate and advanced style tips at a later date. But read this if you feel like brushing up on the basics.
If you're ready to make sure you're covering the basics, let's dive in...