Throughout history, the U.S. military has unintentionally inspired many fashion trends. One of the most well-known is the M-65 field jacket for men. The M-65 was created in the 1940s at the height of WWII and is distinguishable from other field jackets thanks to its four front pockets. Designed to be functional and durable, the M-65 has always been decidedly...
A chore coat is not just some handsome, tough outerwear; it is straight-up practical. Long before any of us living today was born, these hardy jackets have been used by honest workmen, including railroad workers, construction workers, engineers, mechanics, farmers, photographers, and just about all laborers. Although those days are long gone, these jackets are still around. But instead of...
Maybe you’ve heard the old adage, “no brown in town,” or something similar. The general “rule” is that black and brown don’t mix. Come to think of it; who makes these so-called rules, anyway? Here’s the deal. I’m not going to make you read all the way to the last paragraph before revealing the answer to this burning question. The...
If you’re here, you’re likely trying to figure out what on earth the phrase smart casual actually means when it comes to men's dressware. You may assume it’s similar to business casual, but it's actually much more nuanced. Not quite formal wear and not quite lazy-day attire, smart casual is a new niche that is becoming the standard dress code...
There are lots of high-quality and competing athletic shoe brands for men. While this is a good thing – it gives you plenty of choices – it can lead to confusion. Which has the best features? Which is durable? Stick with me for a couple of minutes, and you’ll discover some of the trusted brands that have established themselves as...
A belt keeps your pants from falling, simple. That’s exactly the type of thinking that can ruin your entire outfit. A belt is more than an accessory that keeps your pants up. If it were, men would have simply stuck with using ropes to hold their pants! If you’ve never given serious thoughts to your belt before, this is your...
If you’re planning to start a footwear business for men or wish to surprise your man with a pair of classy shoes of his favorite brand or simply want to know whether your feet are a standard size, it is important to know the available shoe sizes along with the perfect one for your feet. Yes, there are different shoe...
Never skip a stylish beat the next time you throw on that old suit and tie. Cufflinks are an integral step to putting on your best. Although somewhat small, cufflinks serve to keep the shirt well in line with the jacket of a men’s suit or tuxedo. Cufflinks act as a fastener and replace the role of a button. They...
Even though we pull them on every day, it would be fair to say that many of us do not give much thought into the kind of pants that we wear. After all, it can be much more exciting to choose between exciting sweaters and button-ups than it is to choose through seemingly identical jeans. However, there is more to...
Although weddings can bring with them oodles of fun (open bar, anyone?) they can be notoriously difficult to dress for. This is especially true for the men among us. While it may be possible for women to wear a number of different dress styles to a wedding, with men the things are drawn rather clear with full suits and dress...
