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Menswear Accessory Storage: How to properly put away your pocket squares, ties, belts, and cufflinks

September 5, 2012
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We’ve certainly talked about how to properly accessorize in the past, but one thing we never really discussed is how to keep everything neat and orderly!

Here are some straight-forward ideas to keep your accessories organized and properly stored.

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The most concise, useful, and informative guide on how to dress “Business Casual”, ever

August 7, 2012
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Today we’re going to tackle the ever-elusive topic: Business Casual dress code. Sadly, the concept of Business Casual isn’t always understood. I say “sadly” because it happens to be one of the most common dress codes in the professional workplace.

By the end of this article, you’ll be able to confidently dress for any situation that calls for this type of attire. Lucky you!

Read on for the most concise, useful, and informative Business Casual guide EVER, in the history of the universe.

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Spotlight On: Wearing shirting on your legs + how to wear bright color… down there

July 5, 2012
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You know that oxford cloth button-down shirt I always tell you about? The staple that every man should have at least four of in his closet? Well, Bonobos took that fabric, and made pants out of them. How brilliant! Click through to check them out, along with some tips on how to pull off brightly-colored pants.

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How to beat the rain in style

July 3, 2012
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Let’s face it: rain is a real buzz-kill, especially when it’s June, i.e. supposedly summer, and the rain is still coming down hard. Whether you’re aching to whip out your shorts or simply wishing for a dry summer’s day, the rain is usually against you so let’s make sure you’re properly prepared to beat it in style.

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Constructing a killer starter wardrobe, Part II: Adopting A Uniform

June 21, 2012
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Possessing awesome style doesn’t mean needing to have a ton of money, an eclectic wardrobe, or an ever-changing look. Many style icons often kept their looks simple, but they made it their own.

That’s not to say they never switched it up, but when you think of these guys, you picture them in a certain outfit or a specific piece. Their look is tied to their name.

If you’re not flush with cash all the time or happen to hate shopping for new clothes, adopt your own (good) look and you won’t have to think about what to wear all the time. Here are some takeaways from this concept that you can apply starting… right now.

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