In this post I want to help bust the myth that looking sharp is expensive by sharing with you an outfit that I put together for under $60AUD in total. You absolutely can dress to impress on a budget. Continue reading Looking Sharp Without Breaking The Bank
A comprehensive review of Charles Tyrwhitt’s shirts and shopping experience. Continue reading Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts: A Comprehensive Review
Losing a stack of weight is great. There is no denying it. What people do not tend to talk about however, is the difficulty left after the fact. Continue reading How To Dress When You’re Carrying Excess Skin
The fly away collar is one of the quickest ways to go from put together and sharp, to looking like a dag. It is easy to have it happen, and can cause frustration aplenty throughout your day. However, there are some easy ways to avoid it! Continue reading The Curse of the Fly Away Collar (and how to vanquish it!)
There are a number of different shirt collar styles, with a variety of shapes and angles. In this article we will walk through some of the most common iterations. Continue reading A Guide to The Various Styles of Shirt Collars
Fast fashion is – whether we agree with it or not – a large part of clothing today. Retail chain products of the likes of Cotton On, H&M and Zara are seen on people around the nation every day. With the prevalence of fast fashion and the negative connotations that come along with the word such as environmental disrespect and poor quality as the cost of a cheap garment, the question begs to be asked: can you get good clothes from these stores? Continue reading Can You Get Good Clothes from Fast Fashion Stores?
The details can be just as instrumental in making a suit or jacket look great as the cut and fit; with unflattering details, it becomes harder to match the jacket with accessories and shoes. We have covered lapel and fronting, as well as the jacket construction. Now that you have the biggest parts in check, it is time to discuss the details! In this section of the guide we will cover rear vents, pockets, armholes and sleeve buttons. Continue reading Choosing a Suit Jacket, Pt. 3: The Details
Backpacks and other over the shoulder bags are very popular ways of carrying your things, thanks to the practical nature of them. They are a staple of young people’s accessories. The familiarity means both are popular choices among men entering the professional workforce. Unfortunately, this means they are often worn over suits and blazers; a sure-fire way to ruin the jacket quickly. Continue reading Tailored Jackets and Backpacks Do Not Mix
Pairing ties and pocket squares is an art that – when executed well – provides a wonderful playground for self-expression in an otherwise uniform outfit. Making a good combination of patterns and colours seems a very daunting task to many men (I get questions about it regularly!), but it is actually a rather simple undertaking that boils down to one thing: harmony. Continue reading How to Put Together A Great Tie and Pocket Square Combo
These days, businesses have perfected the art of portraying a clothing/accessories brand as a luxury offering. This art has been perfected so much, there is solid marketing theory dedicated to how a brand can position itself as luxury. It makes buying clothing (especially when thrifting) a potentially tricky experience even for a discerning eye, but there are some key pointers that you can follow in order to discover whether an item with luxury looking tags is in fact a luxury item. Continue reading Implied Luxury: How Some Labels Can Trick You
