100 Years of Mens Fashion - Video

I found this video on another Menswear blog and thought I'd share it here with you guys.  How did they do?  Looks like they nailed it pretty well actually.

Dressing Up Micro-Prints

Back in April I made a post about micro-prints being on-trend for this spring.  Today, I thought I'd show a few ways to dress up micro-prints.

Mail Order Razors - Who's Got The Goods?

Mail order everything is wildly popular, and for good reason... price and convenience.  Take razors for example.

Denim Jacket for Spring

I've been looking for a good quality, comfortable denim jacket on & off since last fall.

Essensuals London - A Seattle Salon You Should Visit

Gentlemen, look in the mirror and be honest... how long have you been wearing the same hair style?
5 years...10 years?

San Diego Meetup!

Hey, San Diego!  I'll be in the San Diego/Carlsbad area in May and I'd like to meet you!

Metropolitan Fashion Week - Seattle

The Metropolitan Fashion Week closing gala & fashion show was quite an event.  It was held Saturday night, April 11th at the Seattle Art Museum.

Top 3 Spring Trends for Men 2015 - Video

Guys, I found this great, short video from GOTSTYLE on their Top 3 Spring trends for 2015.  Check it out and let me know what you think. :)

Micro Prints For Spring

If you need a heads-up on what’s trendy this spring, don’t worry, I got your back.

Test Drive - 2015 Cadillac ATS Turbo Coupe AWD

A few weeks ago I put my name into a hat for the opportunity to test drive a new GM vehicle for an entire week.  I never thought I’d hear back from anyone, but to my surprise I did.

Men's Hairstyles - 90 of the Most Stylish & Popular

How long have you been wearing your current hairstyle?  This link was shared with me yesterday and I wanted to pass it along here.

Sneak Peek - Cadillac Loaner

Guys, this is going to be a great week!

Do You Care?

I’m not quite sure how I should start this, so I’ll just ask a question.. Do you care how you look?

25 Life-Changing Style Charts Every Man Needs

Gentlemen, check out this link from Buzzfeed and save it in your bookmarks.

Be Open to Change

Are you open to change, or does the idea of buying new clothes freak you out?  Where do you start?  The answer is, somewhere… start somewhere, just start.

Video - Suit Supply Spring/Summer 2015

Gentlemen, check out this new Behind-the-scenes video of Suit Supply's Spring/Summer 2015 Into The Blue campaign.

Square Toe Shoes - Yes or No?

Guys, for the most part, don't keep up with current trends in footwear.  In fact, most guys don't keep up with fashion trends whatsoever.

Remember Your Valentine

Guys, Valentines Day is coming up so I thought I'd share a deal that one of my favorite watch companies is offering.

3 Different Ways To Wear Your Suit

On the heels of my Indochino Suit Review post, I thought I'd cover some more ground and give you a few ideas on how you can break up your suit and wear it as separates.

Look Taller And Slimmer By Sizing Correctly

Guys have a really hard time when it comes to buying the correct size clothes.  I see it every single day.  Most dudes just don't know any better so they always pick a bigger size than they need mainly because it seems more comfortable.

Indochino Custom Suit Review

It’s review time!  I don’t do many reviews (if any at all) on this blog, so I decided I may as well start.  In this post I’ll be reviewing a custom, made-to-measure suit from Indochino.

How To Dress At Superbowl Parties

Since you always want to look sharp and put together, the question comes up, "How should I dress for a Superbowl party?"

Seattle Fashion Week March 4th - 8th 2015

Seattle Fashion Week is back, and it's coming up this March at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.

It's Never Too Late

I saw this come across my Instagram feed and thought I'd share it here with you guys.
:)

How To Wear A Wool Knit Tie - Video

I put together a short video showing two different ways you can wear a knit tie.  Knit ties along with heavier fabrics are fall staples.

Smile Makeover 6 Month Smiles Update - Videos

So I have a few more video updates if you're interested in watching or following along.

The Importance of Tailoring and Why You Should Do It

Gentlemen, do you get frustrated trying to find shirts that fit you without billowing at the waist and sleeves?  I'm here to tell you, it's not you, so don't blame yourself.

GQ's Most Expensivest Shit Holiday Gift Guide - Video

Chances are, you can't afford the items on this list, but hey, it's good to have goals. :)

11 Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas For Guys

Okay, Christmas is only 8 days away and if you're scrambling trying to find those last minute stocking stuffer gift ideas for the man in your life, I've come up with a list.  It started out as a 'top 10' list, but I couldn't stop at just 10.

Product Review - Pendleties Pocket Squares & Bow Ties

Gentlemen, it’s product review time and I have a treat for you.  Today I’ll be talking about and reviewing some hand-made pocket squares and bow ties from Pendleties. 

44 Year-Old Guy Gets a Alpha M Style Makeover - Video

Guys, Aaron did it again.  I've been waiting for this episode to come out and it's finally here!

Rethink Your Current Wallet Design

Does your wallet look like this?  Do you really need to carry every single credit card on the planet with you at all times?  Do you really need to carry old receipts or folded up note paper?  If so, it's time to get organized.

6 Month Smile Review - Adult Braces - One Week

Instead of making several different posts with one video in each, I decided to put my last several videos in this one post.

How To Wear A Vest (Waistcoat)

Last week we talked about wearing non-matching suit vests, so this week I figured we'd discuss how to wear a vest in a more casual way.  Wearing a vest without a jacket is a fairly bold move, but it's also offers a lot of payoff.

Ever Wonder Why Handmade Shoes Cost So Much? - Video

Ever wonder why handmade shoes cost so much?  Here's a few short videos showing some of what it takes to make a pair of handmade Louis Vuitton and Prada dress shoes.

Attitude & Style.. At Any Age

Image from Pinterest

New Cole Haan Chukka Boots

I recently picked up these new Cole Haan, Glen Chukka boots on sale from Nordstrom. I promptly went to my studio and did the "hover shot" with them.  I haven't done a hover shot for a while, so I figured it was about time.  See below for the set-up shot.

Adult Braces - 6 Month Smile - Pre Braces & About Me

Tomorrow is the day!  I go in tomorrow morning to get my 6-Month Smile braces put on! 

The Non-Matching Suit Vest - Is It Okay To Wear?

Vests (or waist-coats if you want to use the proper name) make a statement.  I like wearing them casually and also formally with a suit.  Today, I'll discuss wearing a non-matching vest with a suit.  By non-matching I mean that the vest didn't come with that particular suit.

Pocket Squares Mixing and Matching

As you're probably aware by now, I'm a big fan of pocket squares.  The right pocket square can make an already outstanding outfit look even better, and they can set you apart from the rest of the pack.  They tell the world you're a guy who knows what he's doing and you care about details.

Alpha M Style Makeover - Video

My pal, Aaron is at it again!  He's doing about 5 or 6 style makeovers this season and this is the 2nd one in the fall series.  Pay close attention to the difference in how his clothes fit and how properly fitting clothes makes him look 10x better.  Even if you're slightly overweight, you can appear slimmer with better fitting clothes.
Click the video below to watch the amazing transformation.
  

Adult Braces - 6 Month Smile - Video

Okay gang, like I mentioned in this earlier post, I'm getting braces.  I decided to make a video before I get them on, and then continue to make videos throughout the process.

Nice Tie, Bro - Video from The Tie Bar

The Tie Bar partnered with Vanity Fair Fashion Market Director, Michael Carl on an on-street styling session titled Nice Tie, Bro last month.  Nice Tie, Bro invaded the Financial District and Bryant Park, updating guys looks with the quick addition of a necktie, pocket square or tie bar.

Casual Cool

One of my favorite "go anywhere" looks is a jacket & jeans.  It's casual, it's cool, it's polished and you have lots of room to play with details.

Attitude & Style.. At Any Age

Image from Pinterest

Men's Grooming - The Why and How

I tried to avoid this subject for as long as possible, but there’s just no getting around it.  We have to talk about grooming.  Call it manscaping if that helps you, but grooming is the proper term.  Think about it, we brush our teeth, we trim our nails and we get regular haircuts, so why should managing body hair be any different?

OOTD - Outfit Of The Day & Outlet Shopping

Today's post is about finding bargains at outlet stores.  It's no secret that most of the items sold in outlets are made specifically for that brands outlet store, not their main store.  If you're okay with that, you can save some money.  For example, I picked up this military inspired wool blend jacket at the Banana Republic outlet in North Bend for only $40.  It seems like everything in the North Bend store is always 40% off anyway, so couple that with finding this jacket way back on the discount rack with previous mark-downs, you really can't go wrong.  I also picked up these patterned blue trousers last year for about $40 (40% off $69).

If you're looking for suit separates, jeans, sweaters or jackets and don't want to pay full price at the main store, try the outlets.  You won't find the exact same things from the main store, but you might just find some great deals on something very similar.

Jacket: Banana Republic
Custom Shirt: Modern Tailor
Knit Tie: Nordstrom
Tie Clip & Cuff Links: The Tie Bar
Trousers: Banana Republic
Shoes: Aldo

 

 Images from a collaborative photo shoot with Valerie at Mapleleopard