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Dress & Grooming

The Gentleman’s Guide to Umbrellas

by Brett

Editors note: This post was a collaboration between AoM and AoM reader David Bastistella who went on the search for a proper umbrella and supplied us with some great info from the hunt.

“It’s a big enough Umbrella, but it’s always me that ends up getting wet.” -Sting
Unfortunately, this was the case for me a few [...]

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How to Tie a Tie

by Brett & Kate McKay

It’s a sad fact, but there are grown men who don’t know how to tie a necktie. If they have a big interview that afternoon, they’ll go shopping for a clip-on. Even if a man does know how to tie a tie, their knowledge is often limited to just one knot. But there are several [...]

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Cravatology 101 and the Mountain and Sackett Authentic Regimental Tie Giveaway

by Brett

If you take a step back, the whole idea of neckties seems pretty silly. It’s a piece of cloth that men tie around their necks. Weird. It doesn’t seem to have any rhyme or reason. And men sometimes use this pretense to avoid wearing one.
But I believe many a man who has evinced an eternal [...]

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Dressing for the Kentucky Derby

by Antonio

Introduction
This article is co-written by guest writer, The Houndstooth Kid, and our Style regular Antonio Centeno. If you enjoy it, please visit the Houndtooth Kid’s blog for information and musings on vintage menswear.
Southern Style
On May 2nd 2009, the Kentucky Derby will be 135 years young; since 1875 it has been held at Churchill Downs [...]

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Understanding the Dress Shirt: Custom Shirt Giveaway

by Antonio

A man’s dress shirt can elegantly frame his face during a presentation and later absorb his perspiration during a tough round of questioning. It can play a supporting role by enhancing his sport jacket or it can stand alone and be the centerpiece of his outfit. The dress shirt ranges in price from [...]

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A Guide to the Best Men’s Style, Grooming, And Etiquette Information on the Web

by Antonio

As a man whose business is menswear and style, I spend a lot of time researching blogs and forums on the web; this article is intended to bring you the best of what I have found. FYI, I’ve intentionally left out some of the larger bloggers, as that I wanted to highlight lesser known writers [...]

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Every Man Should Carry a Handkerchief

by Brett & Kate McKay

We already talked about one essential item that all men should carry in their pockets: the pocketknife. But there’s another manly item that we should be toting around, too. A good clean hanky can come in handy when you have to dab your forehead, you’ve got snot running out your nose, or when a gal [...]

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How to Look Like a Million Bucks For Under $200

by Antonio

Whether a man has made his fortune or not, he desires others to see him as confident, trustworthy, and professional. We live in a world of perception, and although our outward appearance is not nearly as important as our inner character, men are best served when they dress sharply. Fortunately, it doesn’t cost a fortune [...]

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Dressing for Life’s Big Events: How a Man Should Dress for Weddings, First Dates, Religious Ceremonies and More

by Antonio

A man’s life is full of moments that will require him to dress a certain way. From his high school graduation to walking his daughter down the aisle, a man needs to understand the basics of formal, semi-formal, and casual dressing so that he knows when to wear what and how. Because a gentleman understands [...]

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5 Products No Man’s Bathroom Should Be Without

by schaefer

A man’s bathroom says a great deal about his approach to life — organized or messy, minimal or obsessive, frat house or gentleman’s dwelling. Yet, many men ignore the bathroom, paying it the same mind they would the doctor’s office or gas station; a necessary evil, rather than a sanctuary of manhood. In [...]

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A Man’s Style in Relation to His Body Type

by Antonio

Men come in all shapes and sizes, and for every man there are fabrics and styles that best compliment his individual body type. A tall man in an overcoat wants to look regal, not like a giant. A short man in a suit wants to look professional, not like a kid wearing his older [...]

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Interviewing in a Recession: How to Dress for a Job Interview in Hard Times

by Antonio

We are reminded daily that the economic outlook isn’t good; for those of us looking for work, it’s hard to imagine a worse scenario. Not only are there less jobs out there, the number and quality of people applying for them continues to rise. Interviews have gone from competitive to ultra-competitive.
This article deals with how [...]

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6 Holiday Style Tips For Men

by Antonio

The holiday season has begun, and for the next month many of us have a full schedule. From work-related parties to the traditional get together with friends and family, you’ll need to dress appropriately as you mingle with the boss and trade stories with uncle Bob. With many of these events scheduled for the same [...]

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Growing a Manly Beard

by Brett & Kate McKay

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Steve Wilson, the author of beards.org. Make sure to check out his manly site! It inspired me to grow my first beard this month.
Growing a beard is an affirmation of manliness and masculinity. The beard itself is a physical characteristic that separates men from the boys, girls, [...]

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Three Steps to Building Your Individual Style

by Antonio

Every man is unique, and every man has his own individual style. I say this to every one of my clients because it’s very important to understand this simple concept. We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with marketing messages trying to tell us who we should want to be, how [...]

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