I attended an event today and mannnnnnnnnnnnnn. When I say a fella looked sooooooooo foolish. He legit had on about 15 lapel pins, all up, down, and around both sides of his blazer. Yes, I am speaking from the outside looking in, because there just may be some reason to do so but he is the inspiration for this topic. The above is the closest thing to what I saw last night, but it was on a blazer and it was just like this on both sides. Please, I repeat, PLEASE do not do this! It may be the most ridiculous thing ever seen. It's like a Boy Scouts theme on your blazer. There is no need to try to show off every single organization and achievement. You're literally walking around with your entire résumé on your jacket. "C'mon mannnnnnn"
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Well, since I'm in GA for one of my best friend's wedding, let's talk a little about wedding atire. I'll use theknot.com this week as my source. The most important thing to remember is you want to look cool and stylish, but you don't want to distract from the bride or draw attention for the wrong reasons. That's why we recommend you use the wording on the invitation or the time of year to determine your wedding atire. But first, let us tell you the ground rules for dressing for a wedding. Rule number one: Don't ever, ever wear white to a wedding. You should also avoid wearing white to prewedding festivities, like the engagement party, shower or rehearsal dinner. The only exception to this rule is if there's an all-white dress code for one of the celebrations. Rule number two: Always be respectful to religious affiliations. If you know the wedding is going to be held in a Catholic church, it might not be a bad idea to cover bare arms with a sweater and avoid showing too much leg or cleavage. Rule number three: You can wear black to a wedding—it's not off-limits. It used to be taboo to wear black to weddings, but now a little black dress is totally appropriate for an evening affair. Rule number four: It's better to be overdressed than underdressed. If an invite says "black tie optional," err on the side of caution and wear a long dress or dark suit or tux. Like your mom always said, it's better to be safe than sorry. Just for the record, I AM NOT A BOW TIE WEARER. I actually dispose them majority of the time, unless I am wearing a cummerbund 😅. So, majority of the time I can't stand them. I personally dislike the white space left available due to the lack of the tie extending down the shirt. Also, I refuse to discuss a bow tie that is not a self tie one. So don't expect it. With that in mind, I will look to the Gentle Manual for assistance. A bow tie is a one-size-fits-all affair. With a little trial and error, any adjustable bow tie should fit the average (or not so average) man’s neck. The neck strap on a bow tie should either have an adjustable slider or a hook and holes with pre-marked measurements. To measure your neck length, start by laying a dress shirt with the collar flat on an even surface. With a tape measure, measure in inches all the way around the collar band, starting and ending at the center collar button. This is your neck size. The average neck sizing of a bow tie is 14.5 inches to 17.5 inches. Adjust your bow tie to your neck size and tie it up to see how it feels. It should be snug but not uncomfortably tight (don’t asphyxiate yourself). It may take a couple tries to achieve the perfect the fit, but once you figure it out, you’ll never have to guess again. The classic type of bow tie is the self-tie, also known as the “freestyle” bow tie. “Self-tie” means that it comes untied and you tie it yourself. Once tied, the natural form and slight asymmetry of the self tie shows charm and quirkiness that a pre-tied bow tie can never match. Although it will never have the precise look of a pre-tied model, it helps you stand out from the sea of cookie-cutter bows. An added plus is the George Clooney-esque look of an untied bow tie hanging loosely around your neck at the end the night. Who doesn’t want to look that effortlessly debonair? Tying your bow tie!
Idk about you all, actually I do, but keeping a white shirt white is an issue in the heat of the year. Well, thanks to GQ magazine, we have some tips and pointers to assist you all. If you are acting like you don't know what I'm taking about, then continue reading and you will be reminded... Gentlemen, we're in the thick of August. We're heading full speed toward Labor Day, the fall, and the holidays, which basically means it's already 2016. Around this time of year, many of us tire of the heat, the humidity, the sweat, and the soiled shirt collars that come with the aforementioned. That ring of cruddy buildup can put a gross-ass damper on your workday and wardrobe, but we're happy to report that your shirts can be rescued, thanks to the wisdom of cleaning phenomenon Jolie Kerr. Before we get into the prevention, we've got to understand the creation of these rings. "It's more or less intuitive, but it's caused mostly by sweat," Kerr explained over the phone. "If you live in a city, the grime will lead to rings around the collar. Dead skin and the natural oils from your body rub onto the collar of your shirt that leads to a buildup of yellow and brown dingy muck. City grime is a part of that, too." She also cautioned that if you have long hair, any product you put in it will exacerbate the issue. Hearing her actually describe what was up was enough to make me set my shirt collar on fire, which seemed drastic, so we then talked prevention. Pre-emptive Attack Believe it or not, your best line of defense starts before you even put a shirt on. "For men that notice a significant problem," Kerr tells us, "they need to make sure they're really scrubbing the back of their neck." And while that may seem obvious, think of the last time you truly paid attention to the back of your neck in the shower. It was probably longer ago than you realize. Making sure your neck is clean and letting any hair product dry before you put your shirt on will help keep those grime rings away. Early-Diagnosis Plan If you catch a ring forming early—"a fresh ring," as Kerr calls it—then restoring your shirt to brilliance will be easier. "If you take off your shirt and see a fresh ring, pre-treat the stain with virtually any laundry pre-treatment product. Any kind of spray or stick will be fine. Hit your collar as soon as you can, then throw it in the hamper or wherever it goes." Though many stain removers will work, Kerr recommends Zout, an enzymatic product that's particularly good on protein stains. Stain Removal More often than not, you're going to happen upon these stains once they've really set in. They may have even been laundered a few times before you notice them, but it's all good. In that situation, Kerr counsels us to amp things up a little. "Take the shirts, soak them in water with some kind of stain treatment like powdered OxiClean. Soak them for a few hours and launder them as usual; they should come out looking significantly better. You'll be shocked!" If you can find it, OxiClean White Revive works supposed miracles (it restored Kerr's pillowcases to looking brand new).
So instead of setting your shirts ablaze in a farewell-to-summer bonfire, just arm yourself with the appropriate products and a little bit of effort. Your shirts will thank you. Mannnnnnn, these hats have gone CRAZY this past year. No, I'm not saying people were not wearing them before now; however, this epidemic at this very moment has been something else. Future really brought these hats to my attention. I've seen the basic fedora and even owned a few. But nothing I really cared too much about. Buying them from belk, Tj maxx, Burlington, Dillard's, target, etc. (frugal as can be in most cases). As of late though, my eyes were on some pricier ones. Now, these hats are dang near impossible to find at the store. But there are many other ways. There is a young man on Instagram who makes hats and ships them. Just comment below if you would like his info. (There will be pics in his hats real soon that I will post)
A second avenue, will be a very expensive avenue where they completely custom the hat and then do embroidery. You will have to do some searching for this part because I don't remember. Otherwise, just search various websites until you find what you ward. There are so many hashtags you can search for and find a better deal... Good luck though. Be safe world. To men, this is common sense. For the women reading, well, this truly will not help you at all in life, so I will try to put something in here for you as well.. Women, your attire is determined by your man in his Man Cave (if you choose to cooperate).
But back to the guys. Of course, when you are alone you can wear whatever you choose, who cares. But if you have company, that's not the case at all. Don't commit a man law violation no matter how long you've known whoever comes over. The least you need to have on is some short or sweats. Game day!? Man pull out that jersey/ team gear you've been waiting to wear again since last season! That's what it's for! Even if you're a guest, wear your jersey! WE ARE MEN! All about competition, no one is going to be emotional Bc you wore the other team's jersey! If you don't have a jersey, casual clothes are just fine. Just hanging in the cave, I would say keep it simple, casual and very comfortable! Comfort is key. The Man Cave is like a getaway island so relax. Don't come in the cave stressing, wearing a full suit and stuff. Just relax. As far as bottoms, wear shorts, jeans, sweats, khakis, etc., essentially, anything that makes you comfortable. So, I've been in Vegas the last four days so this post comes at a time where I am trying to piece everything together. My initial plan was to make a post, highlighting the different wardrobe selections that I wore along with photos ......... Unfortunately, things didn't quite pan out the way I wanted them to because I'm lacking the pictures smh. But I guess I'll go with what I have. Clothes: Tank by Trunkfit, shorts from Asos and shoes by E&K Accessories: RayBan shades, Necklace I've had for over ten years, Wittnauer watch and ΩΨΦ bracelet Clothes: Greece authentic, pants by banana republic shoes by deltoro Accessories: watch by fossil, necklace from Asos and my famous ΩΨΦ bracelet I'm not in this photo but it's a pool party we went to. Basic attire, tanks and swim trunks Clothes: shirt by Asos, pants by Nike and shoes by deltoro Accessories: watch by fossil, ΩΨΦ bracelet and gold necklace by asos Sorry for the limited amount of photos but I was having too much fun to even think about taking pictures, majority of the time. I would have posted a picture in my suit..... But yeaaaaaa....didn't quite make it out.. It's Vegas. This post is going to be kind of short, becuase honestly there isn't much to be said on the matter. But. It's simple. WEAR A WATCH! PERIOD!! A man without a watch it just... awful! MAN CODE VIOLATION! A man with no watch does not care about his appearance, time, or more importantly... LIFE! lol. Even if it doesn't work, wear it! A naked wrist is one of the 7 Deadly Sins of the Cave. It's highly unattractive to approach a woman without a watch on and very unprofessional to go to work without one. We will get into that a little further, maybe a break down on what kinds of watches fit certain attire and settings. I'd love to discuss how to be stylish while also not spending a grip on an expensive brand. So many possibilities for the future, so make sure you come back week-to-week! So whether is a sports watch, casual, or Hi-Tech and flashy... NEVER HAVE A NAKED WRIST!
Bearrrddddd ganngggggggg!!!! It was only right to start the article out like that. A new trend in the work place is that of... Dom Dom DOM!!! THE BEARD!!!! It used to be nearly frowned upon to have facial hair in the workplace; however, things have changed with time. Personally, I rock a beard and have so since 9th grade. Working in a variety of environments, and interacting with people of all levels of corporate America, I come into contact with people with all kinds of facial hair styles. David Belcher wrote in the NY Times: The secret to pulling off this look, according to barbers and style consultants for businessmen, is striking the right balance of hair and common sense. That means understanding one’s industry and taking into account one’s age, general appearance — and physical limitations. “Facial hair can look great, but it has to suit the right person,” said Brent Pankhurst, owner of the Pankhurst salon in London’s Mayfair neighborhood. (It offers haircuts in the style of Steve McQueen, for the tousled tough-guy effect, and Montgomery Clift, for the more classically handsome.) And there’s a facial hair approach à la Michael Fassbender (stubble) or Ryan Gosling (medium length). “A good barber takes into consideration how a guy looks when he walks through the door, what’s he interested in, and then makes him look as good as he can and gives him something he can manage,” Mr. Pankhurst said during an interview in his über-masculine salon. With so many different styles of dress, traditional rules are being re-written daily. Which is great! Style is just as much about how you wear as it is what you wear. On the other hand, some rules just have to be followed. This brings me to tie length. The length of a necktie is one rule that, in my opinion, cannot be compromised. The classic style of dress dictates that the point of a necktie should fall somewhere between the top and bottom of the belt buckle when standing. If not wearing a belt, it should still fall within that region. Also, the back piece of fabric of a necktie should NEVER be seen peeking from underneath the front. If tied correctly, this should not be an issue.
Just stick to this rule and no matter the occasion, you will not have to be worried about looking like you've never worn a tie. As for combinations of patterns, colors, and widths, rules are more of guidelines. There's a little room for expression. Stay tuned... |
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