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Creating Proportions: Lapels, Ties and Collars (B)

What are proportions? In any field that works with beauty, proportions are one of the key elements a creator is looking for. Whether it is a painting, a photograph, a piece of music or even a film, proportions and balance are the main focus points that one should be looking for. By proportion we understand […]

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How to Wear Bow Ties with Suspenders (B)

Whenever you put an outfit together, you should always make sure that the overall outfit has presence. An outfit with presence is always a complete outfit: this means that everything is in place and that all the clothes fit just right. A great way to gain presence is by adding layers or accessories to your […]

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Style Checklist: What to Look for When Buying Pants (B)

Pants are a very important part of any man’s closet. Finding the right pair of pants might be tricky, but once you grab that pair of pants that fits and looks just right, can make sure it will be worth it! Whether we’re talking about khakis, chinos, dress pants or jeans, there are a few […]

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What Are the Differences between Loafers and Moccasins and How to Wear Them? (B)

Slip-on shoes are fantastic pieces that we feel any man should incorporate in his wardrobe. They are very versatile, practical and can be dressed up and down according to the setting in which you want to wear them. Loafers have their origins in Scandinavia, where fishermen would wear two pieces of leather fastened with a […]

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The Complete Guide to Mixing Patterns and Prints (P)

Mixing patterns and prints is a little trickier than mixing colors, as when you are mixing colors, you can use the color wheel to see what colors go together well. Prints and patterns however, are a lot of times a combination of colors to begin with; their components have shapes which you need to establish […]

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A Guide to Socks and Fabrics: From Cotton to Vicuña Wool

The sense of touch is one of those things that we take so much for granted that we rarely think about it. It’s a “missing the forest for the trees” situation. However, the sense of touch has a big impact on our lives. We believe that we should value this sense more than most people […]

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How to Wear Sporty Men’s Sweaters: 10 Tips (B)

Why wear sporty sweaters? Many men enjoy wearing sporty clothes such sporty sweaters on a daily basis. That’s not a bad thing or a sartorial faux pas as many would say if you know how and when to wear them. Casual sweaters are sweaters that are not knit and which can be worn when you […]

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A Guide to Coordinating the Colors of Your Clothes (+Examples) (P)

The color theory Color coordination is one of the most important things when it comes to style. A well-thought outfit always has an advantage as opposed to an outfit that has not been so carefully put together. We wrote a while ago a complete guide on how to choose the colors of your clothes. In […]

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A Quick Guide to Shorts (B)

Shorts are fantastic fashion staples but at the same time they are extremely versatile pieces. Shorts can be a wonderful thing to wear: they are comfortable, they look amazing and they let you feel free even if you choose to dress them up! They were introduced to the world on a wide scale after WW […]

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Wrist Fashion: A Guide to Men’s Bracelets (B)

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What Makes a Quality Shirt: A Guide (B)

The dress shirt has been around for a lot of time now, but with the very wide variety of shirts that are out on the market today, many men don’t actually know how to distinguish a quality shirt from a poor quality one. We see many men dressed with strange shirts, paying a lot of […]

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Classic Patterns: A Complete Guide (P)

Patterns are defined as discernible regularities in the natural world or in a manmade design. They are characterized by the fact that they repeat one or more elements in a predictable manner. Natural patterns are usually a lot more chaotic than manmade patterns, and often involve fractals. In fashion, patterns are often used on clothes […]