Outerwear

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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Sportin’ in the Heat: How to wear a sport coat when it’s hot as hell out

June 14, 2012
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Most guys, when starting to build upon their personal style, see a silhouette of a suit jacket and think “Oh sh*t! Dressed up.” It’s natural to associate any finely tailored jacket with two buttons in the front and vents in the back to be more dressed up.

In fact, it kinda is. But don’t let that scare or intimidate you. Use it to your advantage. Just think of it as another layer, like a basic light jacket you’d normally wear.

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The Lean Wardrobe: Three coats that will get you through this (and every) winter

November 10, 2011

If you’re like me, you’ve amassed quite a collection of coats over the years. Some are too small, some too big, some kinda trendy (meh). If you think about it, there are only a few coats that are consistently making it into your rotation.

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