I’m really torn over Black Friday. On one hand, I’m against the idea of buying something simply because “it’s a good price”. Closets are full of clothes bought on sale they their owners never wear. On the other hand, though, I love the idea of adding value to one’s wardrobe…
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The State of Menswear Today
In July 2007, a television show debuted that would change the face of menswear forever. I don’t think one can overstate how important “Mad Men” was to the world of men’s style. For the first time in a generation, men saw how good they could look in a suit, and,…

Casual Fall Style
Mondays are my casual days. The kids are back at school, all the weekend activities are done, and my main task is to get the grocery shopping finished and put a good dinner on the table. Tonight it was Jennifer Fisher’s chicken wings and this avocado salad. It’s my day…

Five Misconceptions about Men’s Suits
The number one tool almost all men can stock in their style repertoire is the suit. It’s versatile, flattering, and virtually always appropriate. Unfortunately, I don’t think most men share my opinion. I think for most guys, the suit is intimidating, excessive, and suitable (pun intended) only for weddings and…

Navy Blue Blazer with White Pants Part 2
Not too long ago I wrote a post about pairing my navy blue blazer with a pair of white jeans, and I liked it, but I didn’t love it. White jeans are fantastic, and I think every guy should have a pair. And not just for summer either. White jeans…