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How to: Layer up! Easily and effectively

February 7, 2013
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If you’re not among the (whom I consider) lucky crowd that experiences balmy summer-like weather all year long, you’re probably in the same boat as I am… if not worse.

In the dead of winter, you should prepare thoroughly before you leave the house. Rarely should you walk out with just a shirt and a coat.

One, because you should probably put on pants. But also, two layers for your upper torso simply doesn’t cut it.

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Style Tenets: Simple thoughts to help guide you in your quest for personal style improvement

January 17, 2013
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When I first started this site, I had a vague idea of what I wanted to cover and how I hoped it would help people. Three years into it, I have a much, much clearer vision of the site’s mission.

These tenets are what guide the site, and they should guide you when developing your own personal style as well.

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Get Into It: Brightly-colored pants

January 15, 2013
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I talk about dark denim a lot. Getting one great pair does wonders for your wardrobe because it can act as the base for 91% of the outfits you put together.

But sometimes, you want to switch it up. As you probably already know, chinos (or “khakis”, as you might call them) are an awesome alternative to denim.

Usually you can get by with a pair of dark denim, some trousers, and a pair of chinos. But if you’re a guy taking this whole personal style thing seriously, that simple offering may get stale.

You need variety! You need pizazz!

I suggest you get into colored chinos.

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Staying Stylish Beyond Your Closet in 2013: A starter list

January 3, 2013
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It’s the start of a new year and most of us are awash with resolutions… some of which you mentioned in the last article’s comments. Hopefully you’re able to make them a reality this year, instead of simply brushing them aside come the third week of January.

As I began writing this article, I thought about how the way we wear clothing represents our style. And then I wondered, how can we extend that desire to be stylish into other parts of our lives? How can we be better men in other aspects, more than just clothing and outward appearance?

Below are a few things that crossed my mind. I think that adopting some (or all) of these will place you several steps ahead of your peers.

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The Zombie Survivor’s Guide to Expanding Your Comfort Zone and Rocking Your Own Look

November 28, 2012
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You have an awesome look in mind. A look you’d love to have, but just can’t pull off.

You sometimes spot clothes that could help you create this look, but you never buy them. You may take them off the rack, examine them, or even try them on, but you always hang them back.

You’d love to create this look for yourself, but you’re just more of a T-shirt-and-jeans guy. The look is just not you.

Bullshit!

The look is you. It’s the real you. It’s just not you now.

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