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Style & Grooming

Tips on how to look and feel your best as a man.

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How to Match Ties to Suits and Shirts

Matching ties to suits and shirts has confounded even the best of us over the years. While women were growing up talking... Read More

9 Grooming Issues You Think People Don’t Notice

Imagine this for a moment: You're talking to your potential future boss and everything's going great...until you point to your resume, and... Read More

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Men’s Watches 101: How to Choose a Wristwatch

Shopping for a men’s watch can be overwhelming. In this watch primer, we break down the fundamental things you need to think about when choosing a watch. … Read More

John Galfano: 40 Over Fashion

How guys 40 and over can dress their age but still feel confident and look amazing…. Read More

Mantic59: The Art of Classic Shaving

Everything you need to know about traditional wet shaving. … Read More

Eric Bandholz: Confidence Through Grooming

Beardbrand founder Eric Bandholz shares how to look and feel your best regardless of whether you have a beard…. Read More

Beard Care 101

Whether you already have a beard or you’re wanting to grow one for the first time, this article will help you care for it properly…. Read More

Shoe Care 101

Five proven tips to make your shoes last longer…. Read More

A Guide to Traditional Wet Shaving

Learn about traditional wet shaving and how it can turn shaving from a chore into something you look forward to each morning.
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Men’s Wedding Bands 101: How to Choose a Ring

A groom’s guide to selecting the perfect wedding ring. … Read More

4 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Underwear

Some guys will never be convinced that underwear is worth spending more than $5 on. But a growing number of men are starting to appreciate the finer benefits of better undergarments…. Read More

Tanner Guzy: The Appearance of Power

Today on the podcast, we talk with Tanner Guzy about his new book The Appearance of Power: How Masculinity is Expressed Through… Read More

Anson Belt Review: Why These Are The Only Belts I Wear Now

Until a few years ago, I never gave belts much thought. Which is ironic, because they’re something you wear almost every day…. Read More

4 Reasons to Buy Custom Dress Shirts and Pants | Mill No. 8 Review

If you’re intrigued by the idea of custom dress shirts or pants, you’ve probably heard about made-to-measure…and maybe even tried it yourself…. Read More

5 Classic Things That Are Still Better the Old Fashioned Way

Have you noticed how we always celebrate new technologies and novel ways of doing things? Change is exciting. But after that excitement… Read More

The Minimalist Wallet Gets a Makeover

You may have noticed a trend lately of guys having these slim, minimalist card wallets. Basically, little sleeves that they store their… Read More

5 Style Secrets for Shorter Men

Dressing well as a shorter man is a huge challenge. I should know. Waaaaait…Kyle, aren’t you 6’ 5”? True, I am tall…. Read More

Shave More, Bleed Less: How to Treat Shaving Nicks and Cuts

If you shave with a blade, one thing that’s really hard to avoid is nicks and cuts. No matter how careful you… Read More

Beckett Simonon Review: 4 Signs of a Quality Dress Shoe

Every man needs a quality pair of dress shoes. But how do you tell the signs of a good dress shoe? If… Read More

009: Men’s Fragrance 101 | Dave Johnson

I have a confession to make: I am terrified of cologne. Mostly it’s because I just don’t know enough about it. And… Read More

005: The Psychology of Dressing Well | Tanner Guzy

Whether you choose to invest in your personal style or not, the fact is, your outward appearance speaks volumes about who you… Read More

Simple Sophistication: Inexpensive Watches That Look Great

As I sat in the airport lounge waiting for my flight, I couldn’t help notice the Patek Philippe Calatrava on the wrist… Read More

Gentleman’s Box Giveaway

Win a 6-month Subscription to Gentleman’s Box Gentleman’s Box is a premier subscription box designed for the modern man. Each shipment contains items like… Read More

How to Keep Your Shirt Tucked in Neatly

There’s nothing more frustrating than a dress shirt that won’t stay tucked in. Even when the rest of your outfit looks great,… Read More

Review: Chassis Shower Primer for Men

Gents, let’s be honest: the placement of our “man gear” was not exactly designed for optimal freshness. Due to basic male anatomy,… Read More

Fashion Anchors: The Surprisingly Versatile Alternative to Collar Stays

We’ve all had that problem: the dreaded floppy collar. Sagging down…curling up…just generally out of control. Of course, collar stays can help…. Read More

5 Unique Men’s Grooming Products You Didn’t Know You Needed

Let’s face it, gents. When it comes to keeping up appearances, women have it worse than we do. Men’s grooming products and… Read More

Review: Chassis Premium Powder for Men

If you’re a man, at some point in life you’ve dealt with that dreaded situation: sweat and funk “down there.” There’s the… Read More

7 Ways to Look Younger Longer

As guys, we don’t often talk about wanting to look younger. There’s that romantic notion of becoming more distinguished with age… But… Read More

Dress Like a Grown Man: 4 Simple Upgrades to Command More Respect

After college, it’s an interesting time. You don’t feel like an adult yet, but you’re suddenly in an adult world. Real job,… Read More

The Ultimate Man’s Guide to Hair Care

Since it’s just us guys here, we can be honest. We men care about our hair more than we would ever let… Read More

Your Beard As A Handshake: What Is Your Beard Saying About You?

You’ve stopped shaving. You may even take a few minutes every morning to comb your beard, or apply a little oil. But… Read More

4 Reasons Men Are Switching to Belts Without Holes

Let’s face it: belt technology has not changed much in the last hundred years. Heck, even the last thousands of years… The first… Read More

How to Match Ties to Suits and Shirts

Matching ties to suits and shirts has confounded even the best of us over the years. While women were growing up talking… Read More

Dress for Stress: How the Right Office Wear Can Change Your Work Week

You probably already know that dressing better can improve your confidence and success at work. But no matter how great your work outfit looks… Read More

5 Reasons to Start Growing a Beard Right Now

This is a guest post by Eric Bandholz, founder of Beardbrand. Well, we are smack dab in the middle of Summer and… Read More

5 Rules for Choosing the Perfect Undershirt

Undershirts. Chances are, you either wear them or you don’t. And maybe you don’t give them much thought beyond that. In the… Read More

5 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Casual Wardrobe

So, you’ve reached that point in life where you want to take your personal style up a notch. But where do you… Read More

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