Why I Judge People By Their Sneakers (And You Probably Do Too)
Look, I’ll admit it upfront – I’m one of those guys who notices shoes. Can’t help it really. Twenty-five years of wearing proper leather shoes professionally will train your eye…
How I Went From Cologne Disaster to Actually Smelling Good (And You Can Too)
The first time I bought cologne was junior year of college, and man, did I mess it up. Walked into Macy’s with no clue what I was doing, got overwhelmed…
Why I’ll Never Be “The Guy Who Always Wears X” (And You Shouldn’t Either)
So I’m grabbing coffee at this spot in Southeast Portland last week, minding my own business, scrolling through my phone and trying to decide if I really need another pair…
Building a Dad Wardrobe That Works for Your Day Job AND Your Side Hustle
Man, I never thought I’d be taking wardrobe advice from watching my buddy change clothes in a Starbucks bathroom, but here we are. Last month I’m sitting there with my…
After Twenty-Five Years of Professional Dress, Here’s What Actually Matters (And What Doesn’t)
You know what's funny? I've been wearing suits to work for twenty-five years now, and I still see young attorneys making the same mistakes I made when I started. They'll…
Why Your Dress Shoes Hurt (And How I Finally Fixed This Problem)
I still remember standing in the corner at my nephew's wedding reception like some kind of formal-wear exile. Not because I didn't want to celebrate—I adore that kid—but because the…
My Hypebeast Spreadsheet Hit $17K and I Felt Empty Inside
I’ve still got that email saved somewhere in my Gmail archive from April 2016. Subject line was something ridiculous like “SUPREME DROP ALERT – BE READY!!!” with way too many…
I Spent Two Weeks Comparing $400 Common Projects to $40 Amazon Dupes
Man, I’ve got to tell you about this whole situation I got myself into with these sneakers. So there I was, probably three years into my style journey, still making…
Those Amazon Loafers Everyone’s Confusing for Designer Shoes
Three months ago, if someone had suggested I’d write seriously about Amazon’s house-brand footwear, I would’ve questioned their sanity. Actually, I probably would’ve given them that particular look I reserve…
Why Amazon’s Try Before You Buy Changed How I Shop for Clothes
Look, I’ll admit it upfront – I’m not exactly what you’d call an early adopter when it comes to shopping innovations. After twenty-five years of buying suits and dress shirts,…