Posts from the ‘Men’s Style’ Category
In a recent thread on Reddit I discussed some possible articles that I could tailor to the Male Fashion Advice Subreddit. For those unaware, this community is a great place to start if you have an interest in dressing better and want a helping hand from a 16,000-strong userbase. In the thread in question there [...]
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There are many “rules” in men’s fashion, and two of the most prevalent are broken in this J.Lindeberg herringbone jacket: 1. Never buy a 3 button suit/blazer. 2. Never fasten the bottom button of a jacket/blazer (unless it’s a 1-button). Traditionally, the sartorially inclined shy away from recommending 3-button blazers and suits as they tend [...]
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Like many of my other compatriots, the recent strength of the Australian dollar has made for a recent binge in internet shopping, particularly from the United States. The three staple stores for good labels, great prices and quick delivery from the US have always been Asos, Revolve Clothing and Urban Outfitters. After browsing the latter site [...]
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Dressing casually does not mean dressing poorly. It does not mean wearing dirty clothes. It does not mean looking like you just got out of bed. Dressing casually, when done well, means looking crisp; looking fresh; looking clean and comfortable. This cheat sheet can help with that.
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A cheat sheet is all about preparation. If you only had two pages to fill with enough rules and formulas to weasel your way out of any situation, what would you write? In this article, James shares his top tips for dressing up.
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When you’re spending hundreds of dollars on a great pair of shoes, there’s absolutely no sense in ruining the way they look with a poor choice in socks. In this article, James describes the best socks to wear to compliment your shoes.
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Choosing the right glasses can be tricky; how do you know what is the best style for your face shape? In this article, James discusses four different face shapes and how to choose glasses for each, in a film-noir style.
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Experimentation is a glorious thing; it expands horizons, adds variaty to life and makes the world taste a little better. However, as with every experiment, mistakes can happen. In this article, James describes the time that he unwittingly bought the worst shoes in the world, and the lessons he learned from the experience.
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A man will never look better than when he is wearing a high quality, well-fitted suit. A suit can be made to enhance the broadness of the shoulders, elongate the body and smooth away the bulges many portly gentlemen may be hiding in their bellies. James discusses 5 things to look for when buying a suit.
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There’s nothing like a great pair of jeans. For a wide majority of our image consulting clients, this is the one area of their wardrobe that is noticably lacking. But what makes a great pair of jeans? Here, Julian introduces us to Selvage Denim – the crème de la crème of jeans.
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