You’ve heard it many times before, “details matter.” It’s true; details are the finishing touches of personal expression. They are often what separate average guys from truly interesting men. Whether big or small, exuberant or subtle, details drive the messages we use to define ourselves to others. Not too long ago, my fellow MensFlair contributor,…
Tag: Style Guides
Changing Your Pants
I am feeling a little vindicated today because it seems dress and casual pants, long the forgotten stepchild of designer jeans, are making a comeback. As retail sales for men’s jeans are finally starting to slip, corresponding numbers for dress and casual trousers are actually rising. This shift is being blamed on a combination of…
The Suit Revisited
I have been thinking about the role of suits in the workplace world recently. While I am a big fan of the suit, it occurred to me that although a return to formality is now a general trend in many workplaces, the implied requirement of a suit is no longer the rule. Suits are still…
Icons of Classic Style: Martin Luther King Jr.
February is Black History Month here in the States, and I wanted to post this article I originally wrote for my regular column on MensFlair.com. Earlier this month, we celebrated Martin Luther King Day, a holiday filled with both pragmatic and intangible significance. Dr. King is without a doubt one of the most revered figures…
The Case of Classic v. Preppy
I want to broach an interesting subject – at least interesting to me. Some while back I ran across the following question: what is the difference between classic style and preppy style? At first I thought, “Well, that’s pretty easy…” However, when I tried to actually talk it out, I realized that actually the line…
One Thing: The Flat Folio
I need to add one more item to my perpetual wish list. I hope that when you read this column, you too make a little room for this arguably anachronistic yet stylish item. I would very much like a flat leather document folio; the one with a zipper that opens up on three sides so…
One Thing: The Canvas Tote Bag
I have written a fair amount about men’s bags because to me, there really is no issue about it anymore; most men need some kind of bag to hold all their stuff. From cell phones to Blackberries, notebooks to notebook computers, the days of stuffing one’s necessities into your pockets is long gone. I should…
Legal Briefs: Styles Collide In Law Firms
I just wanted to make everyone aware of a great article on the Wall Street Journal’s site that discusses the problems facing younger associates who never really learned the basics of dressing well and business etiquette. It’s really an interesting take on generational issues as well as what it means to be a “professional.” Also,…
One Thing: Incotex Pants
For the next item on my “One Thing” list, I’m going to the perfect complement for the aforementioned cashmere crew neck sweater – Incotex pants. Mine are a wonderful, lightweight medium grey wool pair and are by far my favorites. I purchased them in Venice about two years ago and can’t imagine not having them….
Icons of Timeless Style: Part II
Best known as an actor, George Clooney has moved beyond mere acting and playing the playboy. Clooney is an artistic and idealistic force that reaches far beyond Hollywood. He is also very much the playboy – tough life.George ClooneyAn amalgam of Cary Grant, JFK and Orson Welles, Clooney has created a distinct persona that is…