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What We Wore This Week: Unexpected Pieces

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Ethan

Lately we’ve been focusing on some editorial content, like wearing a polo with a suit or wearing a double breasted suit. It’s time to take a short break from my mouthpiece and take a look at what the guys have been wearing lately! While a majority of the outfits on this blog are sartorially themed, each of us put our personality into each of our outfits. They might all involve trousers, dress shoes, and button-up shirts, but it’s the unexpected pieces that truly mark our personal style.

The Sartorial Polo Shirt

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Ethan

I am a firm believer that suits can be dressed down. As spring has officially started here in America, it’s time to bring those sartorial pieces down a notch so you can keep cool and look good! One great and often misunderstood piece to turn your suits casual is the polo shirt. It’s no longer just for academy uniforms or baggy business casual drones.

A Standard Shirt Review

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Ethan

Standard shirt approached me to do a review of their shirt after they read my review on Indochino! Obviously, I jumped at the chance; who doesn’t like a crisp, white shirt?

Accessories Can Spice up Your Sartorial Game

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Ethan

It seems like girls have all the fun when it comes to accessorizing. They get necklaces, earrings, piercings, belts, and bracelets. Most guys are still under the impression that you don’t get to add personality when you get to dress up. However, I’m here to tell you that this mindset is wrong. Menswear has a few functional accessories that are definitely able to be used to step up your suit game. In this article, we’re going to look at some of my picks as my favourite types of menswear accessories.

Murder at the Masquerade

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Ethan

There was straight murder at the Masquerade Banquet.

It was committed by all the outfits worn by the gentlemen in this article.

SuitSupply’s Advertising is Still Just as Sexist and NSFW as Ever

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ethan

Three weeks ago, Suit Supply teased their new ad campaign “Toy Boys” with an odd picture of a model’s sunglasses clad head peaking out from a woman’s mouth. Seemed pretty funny and odd, just like the very effective Old Spice commercials. However, this was completely wrong. 9 hours ago, they started unveiling their latest ad campaign on Instagram. And it is terrible, not to mention very NSFW.

Old School Cool with Vintage Sweaters

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Ethan

Sweaters have been around for a long time. Today, guys mainly wear them two ways: as a replacement shirt (crew neck) or as a layering item for business casual (v-neck). Don’t get me wrong, sweaters are great! However, there is something about the styles and patterns of vintage sweaters that make them such an awesome piece for me. They go great with more formal clothes, to give you that smart, “vintage” look!

Style at Inspiration LA

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Ethan

This weekend, Spencer and I went to Inspiration LA, a huge vintage gathering in Southern California. At the REEF in Downtown Los Angeles, multitudes of dealers selling vintage apparel, reproduction garments, and other crafts come together to present their wares to the public.

Don’t Wear a Tie on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Ethan

Valentine’s Day is this coming Weekend and it’s important to look good. Last time we explored the different outfits for different occasions. This year we’re going a little different. While we normally have a pro-tie stance, sometimes it’s best to go against the grain and ditch the tie. However, the lack of tie doesn’t give you an excuse to dress down! Here are some tie-less looks that can work best for any of your Valentine’s Day plans!

Your Tie and Sprezzatura: Having Fun with Rebellion

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Ethan

Lately, people have started asking me about how I wear my tie. It may not be apparent on my blog posts since I don’t post every outfit I wear on here, but comments about it mostly came up at work (I work retail). If you don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s when both the front and back blade of the tie are visible and overlapping, and can often extend past the waistband of the pants. Sometimes it simply drapes downward; other times I prefer to tuck it in.