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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.

What We Wore This Week: “Debonair DB’s”

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Ethan

What do you wear when you attend a wedding?

Double-breasted is the answer.

Indochino: A Made to Measure Review

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Ethan

Please note that this review was updated in a 2nd article. Click here to see it!

Recently, I made a point to try out a MTM suit by Indochino, a custom suiting and shirt company started in 2007. I have seen other reviews of this service by Articles of Style, Dappered, and even the Young and Fine Gentleman. To try it out for myself, I saved up a couple hundred bucks and purchased a suit, made from the measurements I provided.

Now this review was written a while ago, since I have worn this suit (after tailoring) many, many, many times. This review shows the original, unaltered garment that I received right out of the box.

Merry Christmas from Street x Sprezza!

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Ethan

Might be a little late for this post, but here we go!
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The Not So Ugly Christmas Sweater

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Ethan

Everyone loves a great Christmas sweater. They’re festive, colorful, and instantly adds fun to any Holiday party. Now, not many guys have one (or want to), so we’re going to look at a few outfits from the regulars at Street x Sprezza and see how they use both traditional Christmas patterns and normal sweaters to create an outfit for those upcoming Holiday parties!

The Awesomeness of High-Waisted Trousers

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Ethan

Clothes are meant to make the most out of your body. Even if you’re not the fittest guy, a well-tailored piece can still make you look a million bucks! One example is the high-waisted trouser; It’s an old school detail that sets you apart from all the other #menswear guys around you.

Tweed is Perfect for Fall

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Ethan

There’s nothing more fall than tweed! This past weekend, I was able to enjoy not only a dinner with my family but with my friends. My outfit for the family party was casual, but I was able to break out the old tweed suit for a dinner party hosted by my pals, Spencer and Jay. Us three got into the spirit of fall by wearing some dope tweed outfits! We’ve got all three variations of tweed in here: herringbone, fleck, and glen plaid! Check them out.

Creative Layering Pt. 2

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Ethan

I loved my last post on the topic of creative layering, so I decided to make another one! Here we get some rarer pieces out of the closet to play with some classic style!

The Basic Green Jacket

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Ethan

Last time we talked about interesting ways to start layering up for fall. No one really double-layers their cardigan, dons a turtle neck, or wears a grandpa blazer, so I suggested these tips to try and add some pop to your fall/winter wardrobe. But this next article is going to take a page from the ladies. Its time that more guys start wearing the Basic Green Jacket.

Creative Layering for Fall

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Ethan

Fall is finally heading to California and it’s time to embrace the cold with some much-needed layering. But do you want some ways to stand out other than the typical sweater? Read on!