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Here’s a makeover I did for the producer of Single MENtality on The Pulse Network. My orders were to transform him from post college scruff into sexy man meat to be fought over by the ladies. In this video we cover the 4-part formula for casual style, which any guy can use to level up his look.  The [...]

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1. The tux is about looking dapper, not duplicatable. Strutting your pre-event stuff in front of the mirror in your home you’re sure to look distinguished, in a room of hundreds of exactly the same, you become indistinguishable. You are not a penguin at the Aquarium and there are a range of choices from subtle all the way to Elton John to [...]

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It was no mistake that I timed my LA trip for mid January. Escaping the cold to make men look hot?  Sign me up!  On my second to last day I met a lovely woman who, upon discovering that I’m a menswear stylist, asked me so nicely to take her husband shopping that I willingly traded in my solitary day [...]

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A common frustration I hear from men at the start of the winter season is the inability to find winter footwear that protects them from the elements yet still looks good (and not by rural farm country standards). Here are some quick tips to help the hunt. Go Gore-Tex – You don’t have to be [...]

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Q – My girlfriend hates how I dress. I’ve been having nightmares about going to her folks home for Thanksgiving. She says when they say casual, it’s not my version of casual (jeans and tshirt). I need a little guidance please!  A – I get this question almost daily around the holidays and have come [...]

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If a blue shirt & khakis is the boring uniform of business casual, its Luke Wilson off-hours equivalent is the untucked dress shirt & jeans. Here’s how to take this casual pairing from “Eh.” to “Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?” with some easy adjustments. Button down – An untucked traditional dress shirt, especially if it’s a standard fit [...]

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These gentlemen wanted to update their business casual look for an upcoming sales pitch meeting. They’re two intelligent and talented guys but their exsisitng look wasn’t showcasing them as such. Now, business casual only works with modern, form flattering pieces; yet too many guys grab an old boxy blazer toss it over some dad jeans or dockers, and then [...]

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Evolution in the shoe kingdom has produced a handsome hybrid offspring, the canvas oxford.  You’ll be seeing this relaxed take on the classic popping up at retailers everywhere this season.  A light neutral pair like these by Generic Surplus plays nicely with trouser (we’re not saying snake) shorts, light color denim, and khakis.  Easily categorized [...]

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So you’ve been invited to an event and the invitation reads “Dress To Impress”.  Hmmm, sometimes you’re impressed that you remembered pants that day, so does that count? Here’s some helpful guidelines to dispel the mystery.  Starting with the shoes and working our way up, here’s what should (and shouldn’t) be on your body. Shoes [...]

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