January 2012
11 posts
Sometimes Simple is the Best
The white pocket square makes a simple but classic statement. The white pocket square can go with anything from a blue blazer to a tuxedo. It is an easy way to add a little something extra to any outfit.
I wear mine on an almost weekly basis and own several of them to meet demand. If you’re interested in raising the bar with a classic white pocket square, here are a few squares that will...
“There are many wonderful things that will never be done if you do not do them”
– Charles D. Gill
Show your Team Spirit Without Loosing the Game
With the Super Bowl fast approaching, your team spirit is either at an all time high or for most, a understandable low. Here is a simple way to show who you support in the office without looking like you are ready for a Bud Light and a tailgate.
My favorite way to show support for my favorite teams, and not be too over the top, is by adding cuff links. Here some nice options at a good price for...
“God made the country, and man made the town.”
– William Cowper, The Task
Classics Never Fade
(The Gentleman’s Links)
I want to leave this post at as few words as possible. When something works and continues to work there is no need to change it. If you are looking for a classic link or starting your collection every gentleman needs a pair of gold and silver knot cuff links. Make sure as always you match your links color with your belt. If you have a silver buckle wear silver...
Barn Jackets - Not Just for the Countryside
The Barbour jacket has been around since the late 1800’s. While the Barbour jacket has come and gone in the style world, it has always stayed relevant in rural areas and for hunters. Today, the Barbour jacket is being seen every where from upland hunting to the board room. While the Barbour jacket is the the iconic barn jacket there are others out there that are cheaper and do the job....
“Men’s fashions all start as sports clothes and progress to the great occasions...”
– Angus McGill. Could not agree more, Angus.
The Nightcap: Maker's Mark on the "Rocks"
“The light music of whiskey falling into a glass - an agreeable interlude.” —James Joyce
Can’t go wrong with a classic American small batch Bourbon.
Need a great way to keep your drink cold and not water it down? Try these Whiskey Stones. ($19.99 and worth every penny.)
“Well, between Scotch and nothin’, I suppose I’d take Scotch....”
– William Faulkner, Nobel Prize laureate, certified genius.
“I should never have switched from Scotch to Martinis.”
– Humphrey Bogart, deathbed confession.
Meet The Gentleman
“Clothes don’t make a man, but clothes have got many a man a good job.” —Herbert Harold Vreeland, author.
Whenever you leave the house, you are being judged. Judged by employers and potential employers. Judged by loved ones and potential loved ones. Judged by strangers on the street. Judged based upon first impressions.
I plan on using this blog to share little tips to go...
