An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]
There are three items of clothing that arguably constitute the trifecta of the most classic style staples for men: denim jeans, white tees . . . and the Oxford-cloth button-down shirt (aka, the OCBD). The Oxford shirt was inspired by the way 19th century British polo players buttoned down the collars of their shirts so
Henley shirts grew out of the uniform that rowers in the English town of Henley-on-Thames wore in the 19th century, as well as the top half of the union suit undergarment that was worn by miners and pioneers of the same era. Still today, the shirt serves well as either a stand-alone piece or a
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your
in: Featured, Style, Ties, Visual Guides Patrick Hutchison • February 11, 2024 An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one
in: Accessories, Style Brett & Kate McKay • February 13, 2024 • Last updated: March 9, 2024 When it comes to personal style, an oft-overlooked aspect is your fragrance. But fragrance is part of the impression you make — it influences how people perceive and remember you. Our sense of smell is much more sensitive
I wouldn’t call myself a denim-head, but I do appreciate a quality pair of jeans. A type of jeans that I’ve experimented with in the past is raw denim jeans. What’s raw denim? Most denim jeans you buy today have been pre-washed and treated with a process called “sanforization” to soften up the fabric, reduce
The necktie isn’t obsolete. You might not wear one all that often these days, but some events still require a tie. It’s a sad fact, but there are grown men who don’t know how to tie a tie. If they have a big interview that afternoon, they’ll go shopping for a clip-on. Even if
White jeans are a nice way to mix up the sartorial staple that is denim. Not everyone is a fan of white jeans on dudes, though. They don’t like how high maintenance they seem — that you have to keep them clean, since spills and stains will show up prominently on the white fabric. Or they think the look is too bold, too Euro, or too
The summer season is just about upon us, and its warmer weather means switching up your wardrobe towards a lighter summer style. When people typically think about dressing for the summer, they think about dressing for trips to the lake or beach or for backyard BBQs with friends. Getups for those sorts of events are
