So, you ask; what is an “odd Jacket?” It’s really just a clever term for any sport coat, blazer, or other jacket that is not part of a suit. The odd jacket, long a versatile weapon in many a man’s wardrobe arsenal, has finally come into its own on the fashion front. In catalogs and…
Month: November 2007
Minding Your Sartorial Investments
Investing in a well-tailored and high quality wardrobe can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It can also make a big difference in your outlook on life and on yourself. Keeping that investment in great shape takes a little work but that effort will keep your clothes in runway shape for a long time.While it…
Finding a Shoe Shine in D.C.
Getting one’s shoes shined used to be a regular occurrence for most men. Back when most workplaces were formal, suits, ties, and business shoes were the daily costume of every working man, from CEO to junior accountant. After decades of erosion, the very foundation of men’s business dress was on the verge of collapse until…
Jersey Style
I’ve really wanted to write about this, but unfortunately have been tied up for the past few days. Last week I saw Bruce Springsteen in concert. From a very nice box overlooking the stage. Now, this has absolutely nothing to do with the actual concert per se, but I am now of an age where…
Fit First
I talk a lot about your clothes needing to fit properly, because when it comes down to brass tacks if what you’re wearing doesn’t fit nothing else really matters. When your suits, shirts, and trousers fit your body, they disappear; people may notice your overall appearance but exactly what you have on is less prominent….
Getting Inspired & Finding Your Own Style
When you get dressed in the morning, what inspires you? Who do you see as a stylish icon – who do you emulate? Do you turn to certain books or magazines for a creative shot in the arm? I’m not only talking about clothes; it could be ideas on pens or bags, watches or shoes,…
Industry Leaders Speak: The WWD/DNR CEO Summit
Recently, at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City, several leading menswear industry CEOs took to the stage and spoke unscripted about what makes them and their companies successful. In the first of a two-part series, DNR reports on this fascinating event. From Polo/Ralph Lauren’s namesake, Ralph Lauren, to J. Crew’s Mickey Drexler, it’s…
Choosing the Right Footwear
Men being men, many of us tend to see shoes as utilitarian, something we need, but not something on which to spend a lot of time. Once we have to look good though – an interview for the top job, a friend’s wedding, or a big date – we’re scrutinizing our footwear like a panicked…
LIVE: Watch the BeBetterGuys guys today
Watch Brian Joyner and David Boris, the guys behind BeBetterGuys.com, as they talk live about holiday party attire. Brian and Dave will be on NBC4 at 4:00 p.m., local D.C. time. If you are not in the local Washington, D.C. area – not a surprise as we have readers from South Africa to England, France…
GQ’s New Web Tool: 30 Days to Better Style
GQ recently launched a new online-only feature called “GQ Rules: How to Amp Up Your Style in 30 Days.” The folks at GQ compiled some of the best knowledge from their editors and correspondents, including Style Guy Glenn O’Brien, to create a simple step-by-step guide to the foundations of good style. http://www.gqrules.com/ The 30 style…