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QUANTITY, not Quality: Making the case for “cheap” clothing 21 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Hey Gents, The other day before heading to the gym, I threw on a grey T-shirt. (To be honest, it was a little holey. Not holy, mind you, but holey.) I realized I’ve owned this particular tee for a ...
The Navy Polo: Five ways to wear one! 14 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Hey Gents, The navy polo shirt is a worthy addition to your Lean Wardrobe, and certainly an upgrade to your basic T-shirt. I own just a handful of tees, but polos in practically every color. They’re ...
Patterns 101: All you need to know about wearing, mixing, and matching patterns 31 Jul 2013 | 01:33 pm
Hey Gents, Ever get tired of wearing only solid colors? I mean, how interesting can your combinations of gray, white, khaki, and navy really get? Sure, you may throw in teal, eggplant, or plum once ...
Four Simple Style Tips for the Well-Built Man 25 Jul 2013 | 12:02 pm
Hey Gents, There are plenty of resources out there that teach guys how to dress a tall / short / plump / skinny body type. Interestingly enough, there aren’t many articles talking about how to dress...
Sunday Shop: “Staying busy in SF” Edition 21 Jul 2013 | 12:02 pm
Hey Gents, Welcome to the latest Sunday Shop update! Sunday Shop is a (usually) bi-weekly update of the small business side of EG, as well as a chance for me to share any good deals I come across, p...
EGQA Episode 1: What to wear with a blue and white striped sport coat 17 Jul 2013 | 12:02 pm
(Editor’s note: I’m putting together a new members-only site, the Cladright Association, a place where men can learn the ins and outs of dressing well. This will be the place where we dive deep and ad...
Cigars 101: Choosing Your First Cigar 11 Jul 2013 | 12:02 pm
This is a guest article from Denis K. of Cigar Inspector. It is part of the Cigars 101 series on EG. — There are few things that shout masculinity and sophistication quite like a cigar, and cigars t...
Looks Over Quality: Six Affordable Alternatives to “Definitive” Shoes 3 Jul 2013 | 12:02 pm
Hey Gents, A while back, I found this post on Bergdorf Goodman’s blog: Gentleman’s Guide to Definitive Shoes. While I do agree with their selections, I wanted to come up with some alternatives to the...
Tux’d Up For a Summer Wedding: My experience with the Black Lapel tuxedo 26 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
(Editor’s note: Part I, What To Wear To a Summer Wedding via Black Lapel’s The Compass can be found here. Part II, An Argument for the Formal Wedding Celebration, can be found here.) Hey gents, I...
The Ultimate Fool-Proof Method For Matching Anything 20 Jun 2013 | 01:03 am
Hey Gents, I found myself at Macy’s last week checking out alternative bow tie options for my upcoming nuptials, when I stumbled upon this display rack of bow tie + pocket square combinations from To...
