Sports jacket + jeans
1. Masculine 2. Above average (2 layers = more sophisticated) 3. More "relaxed" than a suit/tux 4. Flexible – works whether you...
Easy to try?
Yes – lots of options.
Easy to master?
No.
But it helps to learn
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What Should A Man Wear To Court | Courtroom Dress Code
You are being judged.
Yes, even before you utter a single word.
Everywhere we go, our looks matter.
Now before you accuse me of being shallow or materialistic, hear me out.
It's science.
We want people to see us for who we are as a
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10 Famous Clothing Logos With Hidden Meaning
What do mythical monsters and jeans-destroying horses have in common? They're both concealed in well-known clothing logos.
Read on to learn about the stories behind ten iconic images of luxury. (And let us know what you think in the YouTube
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Men’s Levi’s Jeans | Ultimate Buying Guide | Fit, Colors, Materials & More
Good-quality men's Levi jeans are a timeless wardrobe staple. Why? Because they’re:
The challenge is finding the right pair for you. There are at least ten different straight-cut options to choose from on their site. You could spend hours
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How A Man’s Suit Should Fit
How should a suit fit?
I get this question a lot. For most men, a suit is a significant purchase. It's also what we wear when impressions really matter like business meetings and weddings.
Get it right, and you look like the suave gentleman
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Should Your Undershirt Show? | 3 Reasons Your Undershirt Shouldn’t Show
One of the most common questions I get...
is about undershirts.
Should they show? Or not show?
The quick answer?
It's personal preference.
But a more in-depth answer?
Let's look at history.
Back in the 20th-century shirts
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Which Color Jeans Goes With Everything | Jeans Outfit Ideas
Which color jeans are right for you and your style?
You’ve seen photos of models and celebrities rocking ripped skinny jeans with anything and everything. That's supposed to be stylish.
But when you try it, your spouse yells at you to change
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The Ultimate Guide To Men’s Hats
Men's hats - while born out of practical necessity, often evolve into fashion statements.
Hats have performed a multitude of roles for men throughout time, ranging from simply blocking out the sun to acting as sigils of status.
What about
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A Man’s Guide To Color – Use These 10 Colors To Influence People
A man walks into a room and immediately owns it.
Other men defer to him. Women are attracted to him.
He looks high-status. Like he's in charge.
What's going on?
This is the power of color. Today I'm going to teach you to use it to your
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Dress Better As A Man And Develop A Signature Style
From Steve McQueen to David Beckham, every male icon has his own signature style.
But these guys are celebrities - why would average Joes like us need to develop our own 'look'?
Simple: it shows that you're a man with direction and purpose.
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Career Wardrobes: The Teacher | Men Style Guide
Step-by-step menswear tips for building your professional wardrobe.
Universal rules of fashion aren't -- choose the ones that fit your role in life. This series of articles looks at clothing choices for men in specific, individual careers, from
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Squared Vs. Curved Toe Shape Dress Shoes | Which One Wins? | 3 Pros For Square & Curve Toed Shoes
Why do men hate square-toed shoes?
They seem to get a bad rap.
The common stereotype is to stay away.
But why?
Is it strictly aesthetic?
Did someone say "never wear them" one day so everyone started saying it?
I do think
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5 Rules To Wear Canvas Shoes For Men (Even If You’re Over 30!)
Gentlemen - today we're going to talk about canvas shoes for me. More specifically, canvas sneakers.
For those of you who are familiar with my work, you know that I absolutely love a pair of quality dress shoes.
However, I hear you when you
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10 Types Of Dress Shoes Ranked | Most Formal Shoe Styles
For most guys...men need a suit & tie.
It's powerful.
It displays high status.
It builds up confidence.
But...some of them also have tunnel vision.
They zoom in on the upper body clothing – their jacket, necktie, watch,
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How To Iron Shirts Like A Boss
You've arrived.
Interview in 5 minutes.
One last check in the bathroom:
Wait...
Your shirt has LOTS of wrinkles (as if it's never been washed or cleaned)!
Great.
There goes your confidence, credibility... and you'll
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5 Rules For Dressing Sharp In Hot Weather
Summer always comes with a relaxed and laid-back vibe.
When the temperatures start to rise - men everywhere start dressing like they’re off to the beach.
The temptation to dress in shorts and t-shirts with flip-flops is strong, but gentlemen -
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10 Simple Men’s Style Upgrades
I'm often asked if I have any style tips for men.
What does it mean to "upgrade" your style? Does it require a massive wardrobe? Plenty of cash? Drastic changes?
Actually... no!
In fact, when it comes to style tips for men,
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Wristwatches And Conscientiousness | Does Wearing A Wristwatch Change Behavior?
Q: What does it say about me that I choose to wear a wristwatch? Does wearing a wristwatch change how I behave?
A: Yes, there’s evidence to suggest that certain personality traits are associated with watch-wearing, and wearing a watch is
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8 Reasons You Should Start Wearing A Watch (Watch Uses For Men)
Up until the outbreak of World War 1, the wristwatch was considered a lady's accessory. But in the heat of battle, soldiers found they did not have the time to fish around for a pocket watch. As such, watch uses for men became more obvious.
After
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Can You Tuck In Your T-Shirt? | 5 Rules For Wearing A Tucked T Shirt
Can you tuck in your t-shirt?
It's a legitimate question.
But what's the answer?
Well... there's no official one.
Opinions tend to vary...
Like certain subcultures that love the tucked t-shirt (paired with a distinct belt)...
While
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10 Powerful Male Status Symbols
Ever see that guy who's always treated like a VIP?
You know who I'm talkin' about
The guy who:
Always gets into nice clubs - despite the line wrapped around the building...(like - seriously? How did he just cut everyone?!)
or...
the
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How To Tie A Tie – Tying 18 Different Necktie Knots
Knowing how to tie a tie is one of the most essential skills a man must know.
But the way your dad taught you as a kid is just the beginning. Depending on your height, weight, profession and style - there could be a tie knot style that's far
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How To Look Younger As You Age
There are plenty of things you can do to look younger. But you need to be careful - there's a big difference between looking more youthful and trying too hard to look young.
Get it wrong, and you could look like you're having a mid-life crisis -
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How To Dress For Your Age (20s, 30s, 40s, 50s+)
Shakespeare talked about "the seven ages of man." Happily, we guys only need to dress for one of these ages at a time!
There's a certain dignity to dressing your age... and there are consequences to violating this rule.
A 45-year-old overweight
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5 Style Mistakes Men Should NEVER Make (No Exceptions)
Fashion has fewer rules than people think.
Most of the time, the 'rules' of men's style are merely guidelines - down to individual interpretation and adjustments where necessary.
Today, however, we're talking about 5 basic rules that
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How Your Dress Shoes Should Really Fit | STOP Buying The Wrong Shoe Size
Many men consider dress shoes synonymous with discomfort.
You probably developed the association as a kid:
Dressing up meant pinched toes and sore heels.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
Dress shoes should fit so well, you barely
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Simple Guide To The Chronograph Watch | How To Use Chronographs
Chronographs.
Ever heard of them?
Well if you know what a stopwatch is...
They're similar.
Except they're analog – with the functions of a stopwatch.
These items are
1. Stylish2. Useful3. Quite popular (even among men below
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5 Dress Shoes Every Man Should Own
You’re on a first date.
Dressed to impress.
Trousers are pressed, the shirt is ironed, and the details are on point!
She arrives grinning from ear to ear.
And then looks down and sees them...
Your cracked, 10-year-old, square-toed
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5 Reasons For Men To Wear A Bracelet
It's easy to say bracelets are not manly.
However if you know your history, you might remember that warriors & kings from various cultures wore armbands on their wrists.
The fact is men have worn bracelets for centuries.
Prehistoric
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Suit Jacket Vs. Men’s Blazer With Jeans: Which Style Looks Best?
When guys want to dress up their look a bit, they often wear a men's blazer with jeans.
After all, a blazer is a more casual option than a suit jacket, and it can be worn with jeans or chinos to create an instantly stylish outfit.
But what
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