Chubbies Shorts: ‘Mericas
I’d like to preface this review by pointing out that while the above photo might seem a bit too friendly, this is the tamest photo that Maria would allow. I even put on my America shirt for y’all–but it “doesn’t match,” she says. Pshhhh. America on America always matches. Regardless, I am pretty excited to...
Belts for Minimalists: Mission Belt Co.
Belts with holes are so 2013. While I’m by no means a fashion bellweather, Mission Belt Co. is pretty dang cool. Long story short, some folks got together and wanted to remake the idea of the belt. Their idea was to make a no-holed belt that uses a ratchet system, rather than a pin-in-the-hole system. The...
Peter Field Custom Ties: The Thornham
It seems like you can buy anything custom/tailored over the internet these days: suits, shirts, pants, shoes, and now…ties? Peter Field fills the gap in the market and lets you pick your tie width, neck, and length size with just a few easy measurements. They sent me a tie so I could feel the fabric and...
The Ankle-High: Rockport Castleton Desert Boots
I’m a big fan of ankle-high boots of all forms, due largely in part to the fact that I’m 6’6” and a lot of my pants hit higher than they would on other shorter fellows out there, and I’m not cool enough to pull off the sockless-with-suit-and-low-tops nonsense that is going around. I can appreciate keeping...
Heavy Leather: Hydrogen-1 Sulfur Shoes
Last year, I reviewed the Hydrogen-1 brogue lace-up boots, which were awesome then and remain awesome 10 months later. Those shoes’ brother model, the Sulfur, are a similar pair of shoes, but in low top as shown above. The Hydrogen-1 Sulfur shoes are also Italian made, and they also have the same trademark thick sole...
Embrace Your Inner Grandpa: Lacoste Giron PUS Shoes
Sneakers these days are mostly pretty awful. Everywhere I look I see neon colors and shiny plastic, both of which are bad ideas, unless you want to look like a teenager. While it’s a good idea to wear wingtips, sometimes in these summer days you just need something more casual and light than heavy leather shoes (look for...
Dearfoams: Lounge Like a King
If you don’t like slippers, you’re wrong. Seriously. Slippers are amazing, and rocking a pair of Dearfoams is as close to being a king as you can get when you’re in your underwear on the couch. Recently, I got my hands on a pair of their “boater moc” slippers, and hoo boy! I’ve been wanting a solid...
Ford Fiesta Movement: Style (Intro)
This is a sponsored post. I was compensated by the Ford Fiesta Movement to write this article, but was given creative freedom to decide the manner in which to do it. All views and opinions are my own, and I was given total control. If I said, “Style,” what would come to mind? Trends? Strange...
Interview with Joan Wharton of Charlie Dog Boxer Company
I recently found an interesting company, as I sometimes do, called Charlie Dog Boxer Company–a specialist in high-quality underoos for dudes. Unexpectedly, Charlie Dog Boxer Company was created by an ex-lawyer named Joan who decided to drop everything and start her own business in covering your business with only the finest underwear. I always like talking...
Cleverfit Collar Stays: Adjustable Stays for Any Shirt
Collar stays are like cufflinks and button studs: small, subtle accessories that a man can use to take his look from good to great. I recently tried the Cleverfit adjustable collar stays, a recent Kickstarter project that successfully raised over $48,000. That’s not too shabby for some collar stays. The Cleverfit PR team reached out to...
Tailor4Less: One of the Best Budget-Friendly Tailoring Services Around
If you read lots of menswear or lifestyle blogs (which, I’m kind of assuming you do if you’re here), you’ve heard it time and time again: wearing clothes that fit properly is the quickest way to upgrade your wardrobe from college student to young adult. Looking nice is all about feeling good, and well-fitting clothing...
Manly or Not Manly: Sandals
Sandals. Pretty much everyone has a pair, but only a select few wear them on the reg’. Our resident expert, Maria, says they’re never attractive on men, and makes us look like “overgrown man-children.” However, when it’s 100 degrees out there, are sandals the only real choice? Are sandals manly or not manly? The argument...
