Why Sizing is Completely Fucked (And How to Shop Around It)
The Real Reason Men’s Clothes Fit Inconsistently (And How to Deal With It) I own three size medium t-shirts from the same damn brand that fit me completely differently. One…
What Actually Fits at H&M When You’re Built Like an Actual Human
Let me set the scene: It’s a Tuesday afternoon, I’m on deadline for three different articles, and my editor texts asking if I can cover a last-minute panel discussion on…
I Let My Girlfriend Dress Me for a Week and My Boss Actually Promoted Me
It started as a joke over Sunday brunch. Megan was giving me that look—the one that says “I love you but what the hell are you wearing?”—as I sat across…
The Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic Items Actually Worth Buying
My apartment has a closet problem. Specifically, I don’t have enough closets to contain my borderline problematic shoe collection. At last count, I own 31 pairs—ranging from handmade Italian dress…
The Only 5 Shoes American Men Actually Need
My apartment has a closet problem. Specifically, I don’t have enough closets to contain my borderline problematic shoe collection. At last count, I own 31 pairs—ranging from handmade Italian dress…
Athletic Fit vs. Regular: What Those Labels Actually Mean for Different Bodies
The moment I knew men’s sizing had completely jumped the shark was during a particularly painful shopping trip with my friend Tony. Former college swimmer, still hits the gym five…
Finding Your Color Palette: Beyond ‘What Season Are You?’
My first encounter with color analysis was in my mom’s dog-eared copy of “Color Me Beautiful” that lived on our bathroom shelf throughout my childhood. I distinctly remember the slightly…
The Fast Fashion Alternatives That Don’t Cost Much More
I killed a t-shirt last week. Not like, “oh this doesn’t fit right anymore” killed it. I mean I put it on, raised my arms to grab a coffee mug…
The Real Difference Between $50 and $500 Dress Shoes
I’ve got a pair of black cap-toe oxfords sitting on my desk as I write this. The left shoe cost $59.99 at a department store sale. The right shoe cost…
The ‘Dad’ Trends That Are Actually Cool Now (And How to Wear Them)
My dad’s closet was a fascinating horror show throughout my childhood. The man owned not one but three windbreakers in varying shades of teal and purple (it was the ’90s,…