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Ethan’s Style Inspirations (Or Guys You Should Follow)

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Ethan

As I’ve admitted many times before, I have not always dressed well. In fact, it took me halfway into my first year at college for me to start wearing button up shirts (that didn’t fit). What inspired me to dress well was looking at the guys on campus who looked like I wanted to look. They walked around with confidence, each having their unique outfit that made them special. I was jealous! I craved to the ability to look good and not just wear shorts and a tee everyday. Eventually I realized that I should stop wanting to dress like them; I should just do it. Read More

Styles of Lapels

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Ethan

For those of you who don’t know, lapels are the collar-like part of your suit jacket or blazer. Just like ties, shirts, and fabrics, lapels are another way for you to be different and show off your personality, since lapels come in a variety of styles. In this article, we’re going to look at some of these styles so you can find the ones you like!

What We Wore This Week: Individual Style

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Ethan

Let’s end the week with some great styles from my friends! There’s a variety of different styles here along with a very special guest! Read More

Wearing a Tie Bar

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Ethan

I’ve been waiting a long time to talk about what I believe is the most abused and incorrectly worn pieces of menswear. Guys have worn tie bars in an attempt to look classy ever since Mad Men revived the modern suit look seven years ago. Many times, guys fail because they simply don’t know how a tie bar is supposed to work. That’s where my article comes to the rescue.

Suiting Up: Buttoning Your Jacket

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Ethan

It’s about dang time I talked about this. You’d think I wouldn’t have to dedicate an entire post to this but I guess I’m going to have to. In this article we explore just how you’re supposed to button your suit jacket or blazer. It’s really simple.

What We Wore This Week: American Style

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Ethan

Fourth of July just passed and we decided to showcase some classic American style to show our Patriotism! Even though our country isn’t perfect, it’s still a great time to show some patriotism by using our outfits to showcase our country’s colours and styles of yesteryear!

How and Where To Buy Clothes

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Ethan

A question I get asked most often is where I get all my clothes. The second most asked question is how do I afford it. While its true dressing well can be expensive, it’s only expensive when you go for high end products and never shop sales. Here, I’m going to explain to you some of the tricks of the trade I’ve used to amass my wardrobe. Just remember that my style is very affordable.

Keep Your Head Cool With Summer Straw

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Ethan

Guys today rock felt fedoras, snapbacks, and beanies throughout the year, but there is only one type of material that works best for hats in summer: straw. These straw hats are guaranteed to keep the sun out of your face and help you look classy during these next hot months. But which one is right for you? Check out four of my favourite styles!

Styles at McGinty’s Vintage Opening

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Ethan

It’s been a while since we’ve seen some other vintage styles! Luckily, I was invited to McGinty’s in Pasadena for a preview opening of their new menswear section. Apparently, all of this stuff has been kept in storage containers for 14 years and now we got to take a look! Even though there was some awesome stuff for sale, the guys that went didn’t look too shabby either! Here’s some great looks!

Suiting Up – The Vest

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Ethan

Continuing my series on educating, I’m going to talk about the vest. Thanks to hipsters and Indie bands, the vest has risen in popularity as of late and guys tend to prefer wearing it instead of the suit jacket or blazer. Now, there’s nothing wrong with vests, but you should learn how to wear it correctly in order to fully pull it off.