The Problem with Men’s Fashion Advice (And How to Filter What Actually Helps)
Three weeks ago, I got an email from a reader named Mike in Cleveland. “I’ve been reading men’s style blogs and magazines for five years,” he wrote, “and I’ve spent…
The Surprising Wardrobe Essential Most American Men Are Missing
I was running late for a friend’s wedding in Vermont—shocking absolutely no one who knows me—when I realized I’d forgotten to pack a tie. Not ideal when you’re staying at…
Building a Wardrobe That Works in Multiple American Climates
I was standing in a hotel room in Minneapolis last February, staring at my open suitcase like it had personally betrayed me. Outside, it was negative seventeen degrees. The wind…
The ’30 Wears Test’: A Sustainable Approach to Men’s Fashion Decisions
I have a navy cashmere sweater that cost me $320 back in 2011. At the time, it felt wildly extravagant—I’d just started at Style Authority, was making approximately nothing, and…
What Would Actually Happen If You Only Wore Black and White for a Year
It started with a joke at a dinner party. My friend Dave—the kind of guy who’s perpetually fifteen minutes late because he’s changed outfits seven times—was complaining about decision fatigue.…
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…
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…